Mustangs credit mental toughness for triumphant season | Girls volleyball
WATSONVILLE—Monte Vista Christian girls volleyball coach Natalie Picone may be new to the program but the first-year skipper is already finding success with the team.
The Mustangs are on the verge of bringing home a league title for the first time in nine years since...
HS Football, Week 4: Watsonville runs wild on N.M.C. in league opener
Watsonville's run game feasted and their defense devoured the North Monterey County High School Condors, leading to a 35-7 victory and a fast start to league play.
Aptos celebrates trio of athletes signing letters of intent
Hocom signed with New York University for women’s hoops, Meier followed through on her commitment with Binghamton University’s soccer program and Rodriguez penned her allegiance to Long Beach State’s beach volleyball team.
Boys' MBL-P Basketball: WHS welcomes in PV in 'great night for the community'
Because of troubles with its scoreboard, Pajaro Valley moved its Friday night Monterey Bay League Pacific division showdown against Christopher High from the “Grizzly Den” to Watsonville’s historic Goicovich Gym. At the same time, Watsonville welcomed in MBL-P leading Seaside High across the street.
Prep Athletes of the Week: MVC’s Evan Vessey; Watsonville’s Abigail Sanchez
The Pajaronian’s Prep Athletes of the Week were selected based on their performances during the week of Sept. 15-21. Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit nominations to sports editor Juan Reyes at [email protected].
Boys
Evan Vessey (Jr.), Monte Vista Christian: The Mustang starting quarterback...
Nationals pummel Padres to win D-39 TOC title | Little League
SANTA CRUZ—A dozen years have passed since a Watsonville-based Little League team won the District 39 Majors Tournament of Champions title.
Pajaro Valley Little League Nationals manager Robert Brooks came close to bringing a championship home two years ago, only to watch it slip away...
Preps of the Week: St. Francis’ Sam Braun, Pajaro Valley’s Thalia Blue | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Jan. 9-15.
Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores, stats and photos to [email protected]. Follow sports editor Juan Reyes on Twitter @jmreyes831 for scores...
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...
HS football: Powell recognized as best defensive player in PCAL Gabilan division
Aptos High senior defensive lineman Josh Powell led like a captain from the start of the year. His leadership and play on the field landed him this year’s Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan division's most valuable player on defense.
His offensive production also earned...
