Watsonville's longtime baseball, basketball coach, Gomez, resigns
After more than two decades of coaching at Watsonville High, James Gomez has decided to step down from both of his lead positions, he confirmed to the Register-Pajaronian on Saturday.
HS football: Anderson named best defensive player in PCAL Cypress division
North Monterey County High senior Riley Anderson was a ball hawk in the defensive backfield throughout the season.
It was all the reason to name the 5-foot-11 defensive back as the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress division’s defensive player of the year.
Other notable first-team selections...
‘Catz are loaded with senior-heavy roster | PCAL boys soccer
WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville High boys’ soccer team has been a powerhouse program for the past 50 years, winning numerous league and Central Coast Section titles along the way.
This season will be no different as the Wildcatz return to the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Gabilan Division...
College Football: Seahawks beat Rams in conference play
GILROY—The Cabrillo College football team took a short road trip to Gilroy High School on Saturday but freshman Christian Rodriguez felt right at home.
The former Mustangs standout recorded an interception return for a touchdown to help the Seahawks fly away with a convincing 38-10...
Mariners boys’ soccer team bounces back with shutout win against Harbor | Sports Roundup
SANTA CRUZ—Aptos High's Fredys Abrego finished with one goal and one assist for the Mariners boys' soccer team in a 3-0 win against Harbor High in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action on Thursday.
Abrego scored in the 58th minute and he followed up with...
Girl's Volleyball: MVC’s Sjea Anderson signs with Cal Poly for beach
Sjea Anderson, flanked by family, friends, teachers and coaches, signed her letter of intent to play beach volleyball at NCAA Division I Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo on Thursday at Monte Vista Christian.
RP Female Athlete of the Year: Golden Grizzly
Jayleen Solorzano became the first basketball player, boy or girl, from Pajaro Valley High to sign a letter of intent to play for a college program.
It was one of many accomplishments she had that named her this year’s Register-Pajaronian Female Athlete of the Year.
WHS track gets facelift
Ten years after its installation, the all-weather track at the school’s campus is being completely replaced. The artificial-turf football field, which was installed at the same time as the track in a 2006 seven-figure renovation, is also being patched up
Watsonville’s Katelyn Ruiz captures Gabilan cross country crown
Watsonville High sophomore Katelyn Ruiz won the Gabilan Division title at the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cross Country Championships on Oct. 29.
She finished the 3.1-mile race at Palo Corona Regional Park in Carmel in 20 minutes, 31.2 seconds.
“I felt a little nervous because it’s...
Watsonville’s Hedgpeth named NorCal Coach of the Year by California Coaches Association
It was Hedgpeth’s first time winning the honor, which the CCA will present him during the 60th annual award night on June 17 at the Doubletree Inn in Sacramento.
