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June 28, 2026

Wharf to Wharf Race, 2017: Male, female champions return to defend titles

Defending champion Isaac Mukundi Mwangi, runner-up Silas Kipruto and third-place finisher Teshome Mekonen are all back for another go at the overall title and on the women’s side Risper Gesabwa will try to become the first-ever four-time champ.

Locals run tough at PCAL finals | Boys cross country

SALINAS—St. Francis High senior Julian Vargas came storming out of the gates at the sound of the pistol, looking to capture his first Pacific Coast Athletic League cross country title.  But it was York School standout senior Michael Julian who crossed the finish line first...

Rosales' 2-run single off Rodriguez in 9th lifts A's

Rosales hit a two-run single off Rodriguez with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Tigers on Saturday night.

Mustangs girls team remains hopeful for playoff berth | High school basketball roundup

A sense of pressure was evident throughout the gymnasium when the Monte Vista Christian girl’s basketball team visited Soledad High in last week’s battle for first place in the Mission Division. The Mustangs had to win in order just to keep their league title hopes...

Warren and Ehlinger lead Texas 56-0 win over San Jose State

"Here we go," Ehlinger tweeted before taking the field for his first college start, a 56-0 rout of San Jose State on Saturday.

CCS Volleyball: Aptos, PV to meet in 1st round in D-II

The No. 12-seeded Grizzlies will host the No. 5-seeded Mariners today in the CCS Division II playoffs at 7 p.m. Although they were the lower seed, Pajaro Valley was awarded home-court advantage because of their league champion status.

St. Francis’ Nash Horton named co-MVP of Gabilan Division | All-PCAL baseball 

St. Francis High junior Nash Horton missed the 2023 baseball season due to a major injury to his pitching shoulder.  While still in an arm sling, he was told to jot down any goals he had in mind.  What started as a short list turned into...

HS softball preview, 2019: Senior talent giving way to strong crop of freshmen

Some of the top high school softball players in South Santa Cruz County are getting ready to sing their swan songs, and a strong group of underclassmen — mostly consisting of freshmen — is primed to fill their large shoes.

Local Roundup, 9/9: Aptos girl’s water polo starts year with big win

The Aptos High Mariners opened their season with a 16-3 Monterey Bay League Gabilan division win over Santa Cruz High on Thursday.

Green, Beal ejected in Warriors' comeback win over Wizards

Kevin Durant had 31 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to help rally the Warriors from 18 points down and beat the Wizards 120-117 on Friday night, a game marred by a fight between Green and Washington's Bradley Beal that led to both being tossed.