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February 4, 2026

Local Roundup, 11/08: Mariners capture cross country league title

The Aptos High girls’ cross country team ran away with the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title on Thursday at Pinto Lake County Park...

Tony's Thoughts: Blankenship rejuvenated after record-setting season

Blankenship, now a nine-time section champion and 285-game winner, will probably be fine-tuning the Mariners’ depth chart for the 2019 season while his family unwraps presents on Christmas morning. And he’ll probably be watching game film of the incoming senior and junior classes as the ball drops in Times Square to ring in the new year.

Locals finish strong at Masters Meet | CCS wrestling

WATSONVILLE—Aptos High junior Janie Houser was the No. 5 seed going into the 126-pound weight class bracket at last week’s Central Coast Section wrestling...

Condors soar to victory over St. Francis | High school softball

WATSONVILLE—The North Monterey County High softball team continues its mission to prove that last year’s Central Coast Section Division V championship run was no...

Boys' NorCal Soccer: Watsonville stunned by Marin Academy's last-second goal in D-II final

Watsonville’s stellar season came to an end in heart-wrenching fashion, as No. 3 Marin Academy stunned the No. 6-seeded ‘Catz, 2-1, on a last-second goal mere moments after they found an equalizer on the other end.

Preps of the Week: Watsonville’s Tajin Olivas, Aptos’ Abby Sherwood | Pajaronian Sports Ticker

This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of Dec. 19-25.  Coaches and athletic directors...

Girls Basketball: Chris Grieves takes over talented Aptos team

Grieves spent the last three seasons with the school’s boys junior varsity team, and is well acquainted with the talent-rich squad he will inherit for the upcoming 2018-19 winter season. His junior varsity team often scrimmaged with the girls varsity team over the years, and his family is ingrained in the Aptos youth basketball scene.

Oscar Valdes named athletic director at North Monterey County

CASTROVILLE—It’s been four years since North Monterey County High School has had a dedicated athletic director. But newly hired Oscar Valdes believes the sports...

Girls Volleyball: Aptos duo verbally commits to Division I beach programs

Earlier this year, outside hitter Jillian Rodriguez committed to Long Beach State and defensive specialist Cameron Dueck committed to Pepperdine.

Watsonville schools to compete in SCCAL when Covid restrictions loosen

The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League on Wednesday took a big step forward in the anticipated return of high school sports, announcing its 2021...