Professional Sports

SEASIDE—Monterey Bay F.C. forward Adrian Rebollar earned a spot on the bench on USL Championship’s Team of the Week for Week 20. The Watsonville native earned his league top-18 honor for his performance on the pitch last Saturday night's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls II...

The San Jose Earthquakes earned an impressive win over Club Deportivo Guadalajara—nicknamed “Chivas”—that went the full distance at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday night. Following a 1-1 draw in regulation, the Quakes outlasted the Chivas, 4-3, via penalty shootout in front of a tournament-record 50,675 fans...

Watsonville High senior Itzel Martinez has been a terror on the field as of late, scoring each and every way possible to help the Wildcatz girls flag football team improve during the program’s inaugural season.   The standout quarterback tossed three touchdown passes in a 25-8...

With the 2023-24 sports year officially in the books, it’s time to reflect on some of the best moments that took place throughout this past year.  Watsonville native selected in MLB Draft A lifelong dream came true for Watsonville native Luke Keaschall, who was selected by...

SEASIDE—Monterey Bay F.C. midfielder Adrian Rebollar continues to ride the wave during the team’s inaugural season in the United Soccer League Championship.    Rebollar and company are in a good position to still clinch a postseason berth after a 5-0 win over Indy Eleven during Hispanic...

Monterey Bay F.C. bolstered its roster on Thursday after the club announced it reached terms with Liga MX veteran Rafael Baca on a contract for the remainder of the season. The deal, which is still pending league and federation approval, includes a club option for...

MONTEREY—Watsonville native Adrian Rebollar scored one goal for Monterey Bay F.C. in its 4-2 victory against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Cardinale Stadium on Saturday night. Rebollar was named the Man of the Match after he was a nuisance in the midfield for Colorado Springs...

Scotts Valley High alum Robert Hipwell took one step closer to getting into the “Big Leagues” after his name was called during the second day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft.  The Santa Clara University third baseman was selected by the San Francisco Giants...

Watsonville native Luke Keaschall made his Major League Baseball debut with the Minnesota Twins on April 18, hoping to make a name for himself right off the bat. No pun intended. The former Aptos High baseball standout made quite the impression after he batted 2-for-4...

Watsonville native Adrian Rebollar and Monterey Bay FC teammate Carlos Guzmán were both named to the USL Championship Team of the Week for their performances in the Union’s 3-1 victory over the Phoenix Rising FC on March 29.  Rebollar notched his first goal of the...