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SC surfer John Mel wins another heat in Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro in Florida | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s John Mel tacked on another heat win Friday to advance in the World Surf League’s Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro, a Qualifying Series 1,000-point event at Shepard Beach Park in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Local trio earns first-team honors | All-PCAL Girls Volleyball
Three local high school girls volleyball players, Watsonville’s Daisy Cornejo, Pacific Collegiate’s Jade Hausmann, and Pajaro Valley’s Kalia Maravilla, were honored as all-Pacific Coast Athletic League first-team selections.
Santa Cruz native Natalia Grossman climbs to gold at Pan Am Games, qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz native Natalia Grossman topped the podium in women’s bouldering and lead at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, on Tuesday to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Sae Ackerstein, Madalyn Price to compete at International Surf Rescue Challenge | Local Roundup
Two Santa Cruz athletes, Sae Ackerstein and Madalyn “Munchie” Price, have been selected to represent the United States as part of the Youth National Team at the International Surf Rescue Challenge at South Padre Island, Texas, on Sept 17-24.
SC skateboarder Judi Oyama, 63, takes second at US slalom championships | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz slalom skateboarder Judi Oyama, 63, placed second at the U.S. National Championships, held in Vista over the weekend.
Two locals honored on all-league second team | PCAL boys volleyball
Pacific Collegiate School senior outside hitter Nolan Crane was a second-team selection in voting for the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s all-Gabilan Division boys volleyball team, and Pajaro Valley junior libero Cin Chavez was a second-team selection in the Mission Division.
Harbor girls beach volleyball beats Scotts Valley | Local Roundup
Three of five matches were decided by a third set, as Harbor High’s girls beach volleyball team beat Scotts Valley 4-1 in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play Wednesday.
Kirby’s Anna Shelton named co-MVP of Santa Lucia Division | All-PCAL girls volleyball
Kirby School girls volleyball player Anna Shelton, a 5-foot-9 senior setter/outside hitter, was named co-MVP of the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Santa Lucia Division with Greenfield senior setter Ariana Villagomez.
Falcons edge Cardinals, stay perfect in SCCAL tennis title hunt | Local Roundup
Scotts Valley High’s girls tennis team finalized its 4-3 win over host Santa Cruz on Wednesday to remain unbeaten in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play with three matches remaining.
Santa Cruz volleyball stuns host Soquel in five-set thriller | Local Roundup
“Crazy” might be an understatement in describing Santa Cruz High’s girls volleyball victory over host Soquel on Monday.
Unmasking the favorites for league titles | 2022 Girls volleyball preview
Setter Kayla Rhee-Pizano and outside hitter Jessie Dueck return for Soquel High’s girls volleyball team, the defending Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion. But 2021 runner-up Santa Cruz will again provide fierce competition.
Watsonville’s Dominic Hernandez, Kirby’s Ryan Kolderup receive special honors | All-PCAL boys volleyball
Watsonville High volleyball player Dominic Hernandez went out with a bang.
Kirby boys volleyball falls to Palma in CCS play-in match | Local Roundup
Kirby School’s boys volleyball team, the Pacific Coast Athletic League Cypress Division champion, lost 25-10, 25-27, 25-21, 25-20 to Palma in a Central Coast Section play-in game at Santa Cruz High on Thursday.
Cabrillo women’s beach volleyball team qualifies for state championships | Local Roundup
The Cabrillo College women’s beach volleyball team beat San Mateo 5-0 and Sierra 3-0 in the NorCal Regionals at Main Beach in Santa Cruz on Tuesday to qualify for the state championships.
Mariah Montalvo homers again as Sharks set school record for wins | Local Roundup
Santa Clara University committed slugger Mariah Montalvo had three hits, including a solo home run, and the St. Francis High softball team beat host Stevenson 3-1 in Pebble Beach on Wednesday.
Aptos’ boys golf team slips past SC, wins SCCAL title | Local Roundup
Aptos High’s golf team pulled out a 209-214 win over Santa Cruz to remain unbeaten and claim the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title Thursday at DeLaveaga Golf Course.
SCCAL tennis champion Mariners hold off Soquel | Local Roundup
Aaron Buchanan and Heath Hegna earned singles wins in straight sets, and the Aptos High boys tennis team knocked off Soquel 4-3 in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play Tuesday.
Ally Carmona, Rylee Gomez homer in Wildcatz’s win | Local Roundup
Ally Carmona and Rylee Gomez hit home runs and Watsonville High’s softball team beat North Salinas 9-5 in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division on Monday.
Harbor boys swimming slips past Santa Cruz | Local Roundup
Gabe Porter and Conall Barber each won two individual events to lead Harbor High’s boys swim team slip past Santa Cruz 81-80 in their Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League meet Friday.
St. Francis’ Julian Vargas, Scotts Valley’s DMR take third at Stanford Invitational | Local Roundup
St. Francis High senior Julian Vargas took third in the 3,200-meter race at the prestigious Stanford Invitational in Palo Alto on Friday, and Scotts Valley’s girls took third in the Distance Medley Relay.
Cabrillo softball routs Chabot | Local Roundup
Ella Giguiere had a hit and three RBI, and the Cabrillo College softball team beat Chabot 10-0 in five innings in the teams’ Coast Conference game Tuesday in Aptos.
Aptos boys tennis rolls past Scotts Valley | Local Roundup
Aptos High singles players Koosha Safari, Aaron Buchanan and Heath Hegna didn’t lose a game in their straight-sets wins, and the Mariners’ boys tennis team beat host Scotts Valley 6-1 in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play Tuesday.
St. Francis’ Alicia Mendez, SLV’s Bella Reynolds post three-homer games | Local Roundup
Alicia Mendez had a career day. She threw a no-hitter and hit three solo home runs to lead St. Francis High’s softball team past Monte Vista Christian 15-0 on Tuesday. She became the second Santa Cruz County athlete to hits three home runs in a game this season. Aptos’ Mileena Carbajal accomplished the feat last […]
Watsonville midfielder Adrian Rebollar, 22, signs with Monterey Bay F.C. | Local Roundup
Midfielder Adrian Rebollar, a 22-year-old Watsonville High alum, signed a pro contract with Monterey Bay F.C. in advance of its inaugural USL Championship campaign, pending league and federation approval. A former Santa Cruz Breakers Academy player, Rebollar recorded 16 goals, including seven game-winners, and 14 assists in his four-year career at California State University Monterey […]
Mileena Carbajal’s monster day at plate helps Aptos softball edge SLV | Local Roundup
Mileena Carbajal had three hits Thursday and each left the ballpark. She finished with three home runs, including a grand slam, six RBI. Aptos High’s softball team needed every bit of her offense in a 9-8 win over San Lorenzo Valley. Aptos’ Bailey Fulton was 4 for 4 with three runs scored and two stolen […]