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July 12, 2025

Jr. Wildcatz receive generous donation from local dealership

WATSONVILLE—The Watsonville Jr. Wildcatz football and cheer programs were hit with a big surprise last month when thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of safe-and-sane fireworks intended to sell as a Fourth of July fundraiser. Shanon Mornhinweg, president of Watsonville Cadillac Buick GMC at 500...

Aptos High: Travis Fox officially takes over as athletics director

The Travis Fox era has officially begun at Aptos High, as he recently stepped in as athletics director. Fox will replace Mark Dorfman, who decided to step down after 30 years.

DubTown Palomino baseball team wins NorCal tourney

SANTA CRUZ—The DubTown 18-U baseball team out of Watsonville faced elimination not once, but four times during this past week’s NorCal Super Regional Palomino Tournament.  With their backs against the wall, DubTown defeated the Santa Clara Red Sox twice on Sunday to capture the championship...

Podcast: Trying to stay alive | Cover 3 Sports

https://soundcloud.com/cover3sports/season-2-episode-7-trying-to-stay-alive In this week’s episode, sports editors Emanuel Lee and Juan Reyes will recap the football season with some team updates and their latest Power Poll Rankings. Then they'll have John Devine join them to discuss the game of the week and bring us up to...

Podcast: Boys hoops update and special guest Marcus Northcutt | Cover 3 Sports

In this week’s episode, sports editors Emanuel Lee and Juan Reyes will get you caught up on some local teams with some news and notes for the Central Coast https://soundcloud.com/cover3sports/season-2-episode-15-boys-hoops-update-and-special-guest-marcus-northcutt?si=393cbeb0a1cf41b3a92db48bd3de9b56&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Bodybuilder with roots to Watsonville set to compete in fitness competition 

Jaclyn Ruby Garcia spent most of her childhood growing up at her grandparents’ house in Watsonville and the one thing she remembers the most is they were always in a giving spirit, helping those in need. Last year, both Quirino (Lolo) and Purificacion (Lola) Sulay...

Mariners get huge win against league rival Santa Cruz | Girls basketball roundup

APTOS—The Aptos High girls’ basketball team has faced numerous challenges throughout the season. Ranging from last minute game postponements and players sitting out to due to Covid-19 protocols or injuries.   The Mariners were faced with another challenge when rival Santa Cruz High came into town,...

Watsonville Starlings continue to shine

The Watsonville Starlings Volleyball program was founded 15 years ago to offer competitive, junior olympic volleyball to young girls in the community.

20 Athletes in 20 Days: Brynn Mitchell, Aptos High

A star on the soccer team in the winter and the track and field squad in the spring, Brynn Mitchell is one of Aptos High’s rising athletes poised to become a leader this school year.

School athletics can begin conditioning

WATSONVILLE—The Pajaro Valley Unified School District came one step closer to bring back athletics for its students by releasing a set of guidelines for summer conditioning, which can begin as early as next week.  Athletic conditioning and workouts will be permitted beginning the week of...