Mariners’ football team ambitious for league supremacy
APTOS—Aptos High football coach Randy Blankenship joined the state’s 300-win club last year, becoming one of a dozen coaches who have reached that feat.
Prior to that he brought home four Central Coast Section championships to the Mariners’ program since he arrived in 2010.
But the...
‘Catz’s Scott Wilson steps down as softball coach
WATSONVILLE—There was a time when winning a Central Coast Section championship was just a fairy tale story for softball programs in Santa Cruz County.
Watsonville High softball coach Scott Wilson broke the wicked curse of heartbreaking losses by delivering the county’s first-ever section title in...
Mariners’ dance dazzles at summer camp
APTOS—Aptos High incoming junior Bella Garvey began dancing ballet when she was just 3 years old.
Since then, she’s continued to dance and slowly became part of what she calls her other family.
“I really like the performing aspect of it, just getting to perform in...
Aptos’ Gabe Gaeckle grinds it out during summer break
APTOS—To say that Aptos High senior Gabe Gaeckle has been busy this summer is a real understatement.
The Mariners’ baseball standout recently played in Florida and Georgia with the Alpha Prime travel baseball team based out of California.
“The weather was a little different but it’s...
Summer slugging at Franich Park
WATSONVILLE—For two weeks, the District 39 Little League baseball organization used Franich Park to host a pair of the largest tournaments in Northern California.
Twelve of the best teams from Hollister to Eureka battled in the Majors Section and NorCal All-Star tournaments on Ruso Field—home...
Local gymnast shines at national championships
APTOS—Aptos High student Taj Gleitsman set a goal to make the USA Gymnastics National Team one way or another.
The 16-year-old Corralitos native is now just one of seven athletes that earned a spot after a brilliant performance at the USA Gymnastics Tumbling & Trampoline...
Americans Emmanuel Bor, Ednah Kurgat win at Wharf to Wharf Race
SANTA CRUZ—The return of the Wharf to Wharf Race didn’t start off as planned after a law enforcement officer on a motorcycle was stuck, forcing competitors to run around him.
It may have slightly thrown off Emmanuel Bor and the rest of the elite pack...
Watsonville’s Rebollar named to USL Championship’s Team of the Week
SEASIDE—Monterey Bay F.C. forward Adrian Rebollar earned a spot on the bench on USL Championship’s Team of the Week for Week 20.
The Watsonville native earned his league top-18 honor for his performance on the pitch last Saturday night's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls II...
Wharf to Wharf Race returns after two-year hiatus
CAPITOLA—The Wharf to Wharf Race is back in action this weekend in Santa Cruz County for the first time since 2019.
On Sunday, participants will be able to gather around Beach and Cliff streets near the Santa Cruz Wharf for the 50th running of the...
Local group to honor late friend with golf tournament
SANTA CRUZ—David Rose was a local renowned general surgeon who passed away nearly two years ago.
His former colleague and close friend George Mendoza couldn’t do anything to honor him due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
On Saturday, he’ll get a chance to pay tribute to his...
