Watsonville’s Hugo Campos aiming for third-straight win | Professional boxing
AROMAS—Watsonville native Hugo “Prince” Chavez Jr. won his professional boxing debut in February that ended with a technical knockout, taking him less than one round to get the job done.
On Saturday, the 18-year old will attempt to keep his unblemished 2-0 record intact.
The “Prince”...
Photos: San Jose Earthquakes take down LAFC at Levi’s Stadium
The San Jose Earthquakes put on a show for the 43,774 fans in attendance at Levi's Stadium in a 3-1 victory over LAFC in Major League Soccer action May 4.
Rodrigues scored in the fifth minute to give the Quakes a 1-0 lead going into...
PHOTOS: Quakes stun Chivas in Leagues Cup opener
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...
Santa Cruz resident captures silver medal at Paris Games | 2024 Summer Olympics
Haley Batten placed ninth in the women’s mountain bike event three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics.
One would figure that’s already quite the accomplishment itself just being able to get to that point. Instead, she departed the “Land of the Rising Sun” feeling as...
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...
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...
SC Warriors remain in playoff contention following fifth straight win | NBA G League
EDINBERG, Texas— Lester Quiñones led the way for the Santa Cruz Warriors with 23 points in a 126-119 win against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers at Bert Ogden Arena on Tuesday evening.
The Golden State Warriors two-way guard also added five rebounds and five assists...
Photos: Monterey Bay F.C. bags four goals to top Colorado Springs | USL Championship
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...
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....
Monterey Bay F.C. taps Jordan Stewart as club’s new head coach
The Monterey Bay Football Club announced Aug. 5 it hired Jordan Stewart on a multi-year deal to become the club’s permanent head coach.
Stewart—a former San Jose Earthquakes standout—is set to establish a new era for the Union, who currently sit eighth with a 7-9-6...
PV’s De La Torre, MVC’s Fullalove-Silveira take home top honors |...
Pajaro Valley sophomore Hemeria De La Torre and Monte Vista Christian graduate Kayla Fullalove-Silveira each received some of the highest honors in the Pacific...