Liga MX, Cruz Azul veteran Rafael Baca signs with Monterey Bay F.C.
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...
Latvia’s Arturs Medveds makes late push to capture 53rd Wharf to Wharf race
After a disappointing fifth place finish in last year’s Wharf to Wharf race, Arturs Medveds managed to find some sweet redemption on Sunday morning.
The 25-year-old Latvian won the 53rd running of the event in 27 minutes, 04 seconds, edging defending champion Evert Silva (27:16)...
Everlyn Kemboi captures 52nd Wharf to Wharf women’s division title
Everlyn Kemboi glanced behind her shoulder once moments just before covering her face as she came storming down Cliff Drive in Capitola to win Sunday morning’s Wharf to Wharf women’s division race.
The 24-year-old American crossed the finish line first in 30 minutes, 29 seconds,...
Scotts Valley alum Robert Hipwell selected in sixth round by SF Giants | MLB Draft
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’s Ruben Ibarra knocks it out of the park during MLB Cactus League season
It’s been nearly four years since Watsonville native Ruben Ibarra was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth round of the 2021 Major League Baseball Draft.
Since then, the former St. Francis High star athlete climbed his way through the Minor League Baseball ranks....
Watsonville natives help lead MBFC2 to success in inaugural season
Monterey Bay F.C. 2 is barely in its first year of existence in the USL League 2, which typically leads to a rough start for most first-year organizations.
However, that hasn’t been the case for the Union who recorded back-to-back wins over NorCal Division-rival Academica...
‘Catz softball game at North Salinas postponed due to ammonia cloud | Sports Roundup
The Watsonville High softball team had its game against North Salinas postponed due to a potential ammonia cloud hanging in the area from a four-alarm fire at Taylor Farms in Salinas.
The Wildcatz (9-6, 1-4) and Vikings (5-6, 0-4) will have a make-up game in...
Watsonville’s Adrian Rebollar becoming local pro soccer superstar
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...
Watsonville native Luke Keaschall gets his name called in MLB Draft
Luke Keaschall was at his home in Watsonville with his family sitting on the couch on Tuesday, July 11, as they kept a close eye on the Major League Baseball Draft, which was being streamed live on a slight delay from their television.
However, the...
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advances to 1500 semifinals | 2024 Olympics roundup
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advanced to the women’s 1500-meters semifinals after they placed third in their preliminary heat at Stade de France on Aug. 6.
“It was all about patience, and this is incredible. I think I can officially call myself an Olympian now,” Hiltz...
Jim Barsi—owner of Barsi’s Liquor Store—dies
James Joseph “Jim” Barsi, who ran his eponymous liquor store on East Lake Avenue for a half-century before selling the business and retiring in...
