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September 21, 2026

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Alexis Valenzuela

One of the young stars of last year’s Watsonville High soccer team, Valenzuela figures to be a cornerstone of the program for the next two seasons.

Local Roundup, 9/11: Grizzlies pummel Spartans in preseason finale

Pajaro Valley High senior Julie Che finished with a team-high 21 kills for the girls’ volleyball team as the Grizzlies defeated Seaside High on Tuesday in non-league play.

Grizzlies maintain positive attitude despite ongoing struggles | High school baseball

In January, baseball coaches within the Pacific Coast Athletic League have a meeting before the first set of practices begin at the end of the month.  One of the questions always raised for Pajaro Valley High is how many kids are going to show up,...

St. Francis promotes Robert Gomez to boys’ basketball head coach

St. Francis High announced this week that Robert Gomez was promoted to become the next head coach for the Sharks boys’ basketball team. The 43-year-old Watsonville native is replacing Duncan Edwards who was at the helm for five years before stepping down after the 2023-24...

‘Catz continue to shine after hot start | PCAL girls volleyball preview

Watsonville High’s girls volleyball team is off and running to another hot start following back-to-back league wins against Soledad and Alvarez high schools. The Wildcatz improved to 2-0 in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division play and currently own a 5-0 overall record.  “We just have...

Gould kicks FG lifts Garoppolo, 49ers over Bears 15-14

Gould nailed a 24-yarder in the closing seconds, Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 293 yards in his first San Francisco start, and the 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 15-14 on Sunday.

Local Roundup, 7/13: MVC hires WHS alumnus as Sports Performance Coach

Watsonville High alumnus Humberto Medina Jr. was named the Sports Performance Coach at Monte Vista Christian, the school recently announced.

Girls volleyball: Hawks soar for second straight CCS D-V title

PALO ALTO—With the Central Coast Section title on the line, Mount Madonna senior Paola Jacobs took a minute to examine the court and then set up for the serve. In a flash, the ball sailed across the court and hit the hardwood for the match-winning...

G League Basketball: Cook, Warriors rally for win over Legends

Quinn Cook scored 10 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Santa Cruz Warriors over the Texas Legends, 128-115, on Tuesday night.

Seahawks’ football returns after two-year hiatus

APTOS—It almost feels like an eternity since the Cabrillo College football team last saw some action on the field.  But two years after they were placed on probation due to a violation for housing out-of-area players, the Seahawks are back and ready to take on...