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January 1, 2026

Sharks clobber Pioneers in CCS quarterfinals | HS football

CUPERTINO—The story of the underdog beating the favorite usually ends with the former barely sneaking by the latter to pull off a historic upset.  However, there was no need for a dramatic last-minute, game-winning drive for No. 7 St. Francis High as it cruised to...

Mariners continue league dominance following win over Soquel | Girls soccer

APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ soccer team was one of the hottest squads heading into Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play and proved it by winning its first three matches.  They were tested once again Thursday night against a tough Soquel High group that was also...

HS Football, Week 9: Mistakes doom Watsonville in 45-7 loss to Alisal

The Wildcatz dropped their third straight Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission division contest on Friday night, losing 45-7 to the visiting Trojans in a must-win game for both teams.

Aptos suffers second half meltdown in loss to Oakdale | High school football roundup

The game of football is considered a game of inches and nothing proved it more than in last week’s season opener for Aptos High.  The Mariners dropped their non-league contest to Oakdale High, 21-14, following three critical pass attempts that were dropped including an interception...

Locals shine at Central Coast All-Star game | High school football

SALINAS—It’s been more than two months since Pajaro Valley High senior Eric Viveros last suited up in a Grizzlies football uniform. However, the itch to play one last time never left the standout lineman and he had one more chance to shine on the field...

Weekend roundup, 12/10: Sharks take home gold at Wildcatz Tourney

The St. Francis High girls’ basketball team defeated Harbor High, 45-37, on Saturday to capture first place in the Watsonville Wildcatz Tournament. Senior Grace Kovacs had 13 points and junior Audrey Hernandez added 10 for the Sharks.  They beat Anzar, 48-7, on Thursday led by Hernandez...

Ocean Speedway: Justin Sanders adds another sprint car victory.

Justin Sanders won the 30-lap Taco Bravo Ocean Sprint car main event on Friday night to record his fifth win of the season.

Seahawks begin new campaign with statement wins | College football

Just last year, the Cabrillo College football team returned to the field after a two-year suspension that nearly led to a lifetime ban for the program.   The Seahawks dropped their season opener to De Anza College, leaving a bitter taste of defeat and setting the...

PV Sports Football Power Rankings, 10/17: Mustangs have tight grip on top spot

1. M.V.C. (5-1, 3-0): The Mustangs, currently known as the Road Warriors, pushed their winning streak to four straight games. The most impressive part of all this is their wins have been on… surprise, the road.  Monte Vista Christian senior running back Quinn Alexander scored...

UPSL: Pajaro Valley United FC gears up for division finals

Pajaro Valley United FC will play in United Premier Soccer League Wild West Division Championship against Contra Costa FC on Saturday.