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High School athletics: Gonzales’ sparkling new facility compete
Gonzales High’s stadium renovations include a new state-of-the-art turf field and an eight-lane all-weather track
Harbor, Santa Cruz have multiple sports teams honored for academic success | Local Roundup
When it comes to balancing athletics and athletics, multiple Harbor and Santa Cruz high teams more than made the grade.
Aptos, Pajaro Valley post lopsided softball wins | Local Roundup
Sophomore Emma Burgueno had three hits, three RBI, and scored twice, and Aptos High’s softball team beat Harbor 16-2 in the teams’ Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League four inning game Monday.
High School football: Rodriguez returns as Soledad’s new football coach
Eric Rodriguez, who served as the head coach at Soledad in 2018 and 2019, is returning to the position for the 2025 season.
NorCal high school boys’ basketball: Palma, Carmel ousted from divisional playoffs
Palma and Carmel were both eliminated from the State Northern California boys basketball playoffs in their respective divisions
Team Era delivers in Central Coast High School Football All-Star Game | Glimpse of the Action
Team Era, wearing white jerseys, beat Team CASA, 26-6 in the Central Coast High School Football All-Star Game at Salinas High on Saturday night.
SV’s Bobby Arcangeli, Soquel’s Ben Palma win National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame Scholarships
Scotts Valley High lineman Bobby Arcangeli and Soquel defensive back Ben Palma were chosen to represent Santa Cruz County at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame awards banquet for their contributions in the classroom, community, and on the football field.
High School football: Central Coast all-star game set for Saturday
An abundance of talent will be on the same field Saturday at The Pit in the 39th Central Coast High School All-Star football game
Central Coast High School All-Star football game rosters
Rosters for the 39th Central Coast High School All-Star football game, slated for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Salinas High
High School football: Central Coast all-star roster
Players selected to the Central Coast High School All-Star football game
MVC’s record-setting receiver Nico Downie makes commitment | College football
Monte Vista Christian School senior Nico Downie is trading sunny California for the frigid Midwest to begin his college football career.
Locals preparing for Central Coast High School Football All-Star Game | Local Roundup
More than a dozen student-athletes from Santa Cruz County have been chosen to compete in the 39th annual Central Coast High School Football All-Star Game.
High School football: Central Coast all-star game rosters
Players selected to the Central Coast High School All-Star football game
High School football: Realignment to be finalized at next PCAL board meeting
The Pacific Coast Athletic League is moving Alisal, Carmel and North Salinas to the Gabilan Division for football this coming fall
Prep Stories of the Year for 2024: Carmel never stopped living in the moment
Carmel became the first football program in county history to go 15-0, capturing its first State Division 5AA title
Local Olympians Nikki Hiltz, Dominique Parrish had an unforgettable 2024 | Sports Newsmaker of the Year
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz and Scotts Valley native Dominique “Domino” Parrish — both Olympic qualifiers — are the 2024 Sentinel Sports Newsmakers of the Year.
Whelan and dealing: Soquel junior QB among four county athletes who receive special honors | All-PCAL football
Quarterback Sam Whelan helped the Soquel High’s football team win the CIF Division 4AA state title as a sophomore in 2023. For an encore, he accomplished an equally impressive feat: He helped the Knights become the first team from Santa Cruz County to go unbeaten in Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division play.
High School football: The Monterey Herald’s All-County team, defense
The Monterey Herald’s All-County Defensive team
The Herald’s defensive player of the year: Monterey’s Funaki was a menace in the middle
Monterey linebacker Soakai Funaki named the Monterey Herald’s Defensive Player of the Year.
The Herald’s Player of the Year, Offense: Carmel’s Rees was there when team needed him
Carmel tailback Ashton Rees named the Monterey Herald’s Offensive Player of the Year
High School football: The Monterey Herald’s All-County team, offense
The Monterey Herald’s All-County offensive team
Cabrillo football standouts Michael Thomas, Tosin Alade named all-conference and all-state | Local Roundup
Cabrillo College had five football players named all-Golden Coast Conference. Two of them, defensive lineman Michael Thomas and linebacker Tosin Alade were also first-team defensive selections on the All-State Region II team.
Preps of the Week
The Monterey Herald’s boys and girls Athletes of the Week
High School football: Villanueva steps down at Soledad
Soledad football coach Marc Villanueva has stepped down after three seasons and one league title.
John Devine, Just a Thought: Celebrate Carmel’s state title, tune out the critics
Add the undefeated season and it truly is a surreal moment that needs to be celebrated.