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January 2, 2026

Weekend Roundup, 9/9: Sharks win a close battle on the road

The St. Francis High football team bounced back in week 2 with a 28-20 win against Yerba Buena on Friday night in non-league play.

Pajaronian Sports Ticker: Aptos’ Lucas Zuniga, Janie Houser named Preps of the Week

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Feb. 19-25.    Preps of the Week Boys: Aptos High junior Lucas Zuniga competed in the 285-pound weight class at this year’s California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships...

Falcons wallop ’Catz in league opener | HS football roundup

SCOTTS VALLEY—Watsonville High senior fullback Mathew Flores finished with 50 yards rushing and a touchdown in a 49-12 loss against Scotts Valley High the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division opener on Sept. 24.  Watsonville senior quarterback Colin Parker found receiver Anthony Campos for...

Mariners blank Scotts Valley in SCCAL tourney final | High school baseball

APTOS—The Aptos High baseball team finished the regular season with a Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship banner for the first time in a decade.  Yet, they had some unfinished business before they were able to call themselves the outright champ. Senior ace pitcher Reed Moring...

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Allie Tillery, Monte Vista Christian

Allie Tillery will be a fourth-year starter on the Monte Vista Christian girls' volleyball team.

Preps of the Week: St. Francis’ Joseph Rose, Pajaro Valley’s Annel Andrade | Pajaronian Sports Ticker

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Dec. 5-11.  Coaches and athletic directors are encouraged to submit scores and stats to [email protected].  Preps of the Week  Boys: St. Francis High junior Joseph Rose scored 22...

PV’s Valeria Acosta named Mission Division’s co-MVP | All-PCAL girls soccer

Pajaro Valley High senior Valeria Acosta was named the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division’s co-Most Valuable Player for the 2023-24 girls soccer season. Acosta and Giselle Zepeda of league champion Soledad High will share this year’s top honors after both players had superb seasons...

JC Football: Cabrillo defense solid, offense sputters in Arbet's debut

The Seahawks' defense was excellent but their offense sputtered in a 22-9 season-opening loss to the visiting Yuba College 49ers on Saturday night in non-conference action at Carl Conelly Stadium in Aptos.

Wildcatz hitting stride at the right time | Cross country

WATSONVILLE—Watsonville High freshman Katelynn Ruiz is hitting her stride at the right time with the cross country league championships quickly approaching.    She was the first runner to cross the finish line to help lead the Wildcatz to a team win in the Pacific Coast Athletic...

Photos: Grizzlies blank Cougars in league opener | High school football

WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley High football team recorded its first shutout win in six years after a 26-0 win over San Lorenzo Valley in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia Division opener Sept. 24. With the win, the Grizzlies (1-4, 1-0) also recorded their...