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January 2, 2026

JC basketball: Free throw woes ground Seahawks' men

On Friday night during the second round of the NorCal regional tournament in the Adobe Palace, the high-flying, No. 16-ranked Cabrillo College Seahawks’ season-long struggles with free-throw shooting caught up to them, as they fell to the visiting No. 18-ranked Canada College Colts, 64-58.

Wildcatz extend win streak to seven | HS softball

WATSONVILLE—The winds that normally blow into the Watsonville High School softball field are typically known for knocking down deep fly balls destined to become home runs. Blocked by an invisible “Green Monster” of Fenway Park, so to speak. But the Swingin’ Wildcatz have found a...

TOGO’s Athletes of the Week, 11/15: Lawson Orradre and Peyton Dueck

Lawson Orradre, St. Francis, (Sr.): Sharks’ senior had 95 yards rushing and a touchdown on eight carries in the team’s regular season finale against Harbor High. Peyton Dueck, Aptos, (Jr.): Mariners’ junior led the team in kills and helped Aptos High defeat Soquel High in...

49er fanatic thinks back to Super Bowl trips, SF memories

Steve DuFour does not consider himself a very lucky man. Against his better judgment, he decided to not renew his San Francisco 49ers season tickets heading into last fall. He had been a season ticket holder since 1981. “And then they have a season like this—you can’t...

PV Sports: Photos of the Week, 12/10

This week's edition of Photos of the Week include images from last week's boys basketball non-league game between Monte Vista Christian and Live Oak High on Nov. 4. Pajaro Valley High battled against Carmel High in non-league play, while Cabrillo College took on Cuesta...

Mariners will rely on youth to bring home SCCAL crown | Girls soccer

APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ soccer team is off to a sizzling start after recording back-to-back shutouts to begin the regular season. Ella Shoemaker, Angelique Nuñez and Lucy Korinth each scored for the Mariners in their crushing 3-0 victory over Fremont High in the team’s opener...

AP source: Jackson agrees to $56M, 5-year deal with Raiders

The Oakland Raiders have locked up another member of their stellar 2014 draft class, agreeing to a five-year extension to keep guard Gabe Jackson under contract through the 2022 season.

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...

Sharks on pace for monumental season | High school football

WATSONVILLE—At times, it takes a while for a football team with new players on the roster to develop trust and cohesiveness. That hasn’t been the case for St. Francis senior Diego Wolfe and the Sharks who are off to their best start in school history. “...

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...