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February 1, 2026

Ocean Speedway: Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds highlight this week's action

The racing action returns to the Ocean Speedway on Friday after a week-long break from the Independence Day holiday. This weekend’s lineup will feature the Taco Bravo Sprint Cars along with the IMCA Modifieds, Four Bangers, South Bay Dwarf Cars and Police N’ Pursuit.

‘Catz pounce on Gonzales to capture Mission Division crown | High school softball

In 2023, the Watsonville High softball team finished with a winless record in the top-tier Gabilan Division by going 0-14 in league play.   It stung at the time for senior co-captain Cameron Llamas who had to endure through what she called a disappointing season.  But in...

Brendan Doyle unfazed by adversity

Brendan Doyle alternated between second or third on the tight end depth chart during his freshman season on the College of San Mateo (CSM) football team during the 2021 season.  “I didn’t play much at all really,” said Doyle, a Gilroy native and Monte Vista...

Emmett M. Geiser Field overhaul project nearly complete at Watsonville High

After decades of proposals and campaigns, Watsonville High School is on the verge of completing its $5 million-plus major overhaul of Emmett M. Geiser Field. The most notable changes are the brand-new set of shiny chrome bleachers that will accommodate up to 2,100 guests and...

Cabrillo builds from local talent to pave the way to conference title | Women’s Basketball

APTOS—There comes a time in an athlete’s career where opponents can turn into teammates. That’s the reality for many players on the Cabrillo Women’s basketball team right now.  With the majority of the team being composed of local talent, ranging from Aptos, Santa Cruz, Scotts...

Local Roundup, 1-4: Monte Vista Christian girls’ hoops falls in league opener

Mackenzie Tellez had 18 points in Monte Vista Christian’s 61-53 overtime loss to Gilroy High on Tuesday night in both teams’ Monterey Bay League Gabilan division opener.

Local teams prepare for upcoming postseason runs | CCS basketball playoffs

Several local high school basketball boys and girls teams qualified for the upcoming Central Coast Section postseason which officially tips off this weekend. A handful of league champions will have some time off with byes in the first and second rounds, while others will begin...

Stanton homers to help Marlins beat Athletics 8-1

Stanton returned to the Miami Marlins' starting lineup after recovering from a bruised right wrist and hit a two-run homer to help beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 on Tuesday night.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: E.J. Kelly

A CIF state qualifier each of the last three seasons, Kelly will return for his senior year as the leader of St. Francis High’s cross country team and a bigger contributor for the school’s basketball team.

PCAL Water Polo: Malone, Wagner named to First Team

Aptos seniors Kristen Malone and Jordan Wagner were named to the Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan division First Team after leading the Mariners to second place in the league’s top division.