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Isaiah Ackerman’s 30-point outing helps Aptos win Carmel Classic opener | Local Roundup
Senior Isaiah Ackerman scored 30 points, and the Aptos High boys basketball team beat Everett Alvarez 61-40 in the first round of the 76th annual Carmel Classic on Thursday.
Harbor teammates Isla Johnson, Maren O’Farrell share MVP honor | All-SCCAL girls volleyball
The impact that two teammates — best friends, at that — had on Harbor High’s girls volleyball team is undeniable.
MVC girls soccer team shuts out Harbor in tight match | Local Roundup
Junior midfielder Mathea Marcucci scored in the 60th and 78 minutes, and the Monte Vista Christian School girls soccer team shut out host Harbor 2-0 in nonleague action Tuesday.
SV alumna Kaitlin Imai helps Willamette bounce UC Santa Cruz in Oregon | Local Roundup
Scotts Valley High alumna Kaitlin Imai had 15 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and four steals to help Willamette University post a 87-53 win over UC Santa Cruz in Salem, Oregon, on Monday night.
Santa Cruz Warriors close Tip-Off Tournament with loss, head to Florida for G League Winter Showcase | Local Roundup
Two-way center Quinten Post scored a game-high 24 points, but Santa Cruz Warriors lost 120-108, to the San Diego Clippers at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Sunday night to close play in the Tip-Off Tournament.
Clippers beat down host Warriors in G League series opener | Local Roundup
Two-way center Quinten Post scored a game-high 22 points, and had seven rebounds and two assists, but Santa Cruz lost its series opener against San Diego, 123-89, in the teams’ NBA G League Showcase Cup game at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Saturday night.
Freshman hoopster Isabella Alvarez, Wildcatz continue hot start | Local Roundup
Freshman Isabella Alvarez turned in another stellar outing, and the Watsonville High girls basketball team trounced host North Salinas 57-17 on Friday to extend their hot start.
Santa Cruz’s Matthias Cruz earns second MVP honor | All-SCCAL boys water polo
Senior water polo talent Matthias Cruz didn’t lead Santa Cruz High in any statistical categories this season. A team captain, Cruz led with a number of intangible skills.
Soquel goalie Madison Barwick plays big, earns top honor | All-SCCAL girls water polo
Soquel High water polo talent Madison Barwick loves blocking 5-meter shots. The senior goalie, considered undersized for the position at 5-foot-6, also loves shining in 1-on-1 situations. She knows it hypes up her teammates.
Kevin Knox, Yuri Collins earn double-doubles in SC Warriors’ loss in Stockton | Local Roundup
Forward Kevin Knox II and guard Yuri Collins posted double-doubles, but the Santa Cruz Warriors lost 120-117 to the host Stockton Kings in NBA G League Showcase Cup action to conclude their four-game road trip on Wednesday night.
Nash Horton, St. Francis basketball team rally past SLV in Felton | Local Roundup
Nash Horton had 25 points, 10 rebounds and five steals, and the St. Francis High boys basketball team beat host San Lorenzo Valley 64-57 in nonleague action on Tuesday.
Scotts Valley, MVC girls play to tie in nonleague soccer battle | Local Roundup
Junior forward Ella Ireland scored on a cross from junior outside forward Izzy Morairty in the second half, and Scotts Valley High’s girls soccer team played to a 1-1 tie against host Monte Vista Christian in the teams’ nonleague match in Watsonville on Monday.
Santa Cruz’s Eli Fitchen-Young runs to 34th place at Nike Cross Nationals | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz High distance runner Eli Fitchen-Young took 34th at the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday.
Soquel’s 22-point lead evaporates in narrow loss to defending state champ Monterey | Boys basketball
Soquel High’s boys basketball team turned in a stellar first half against defending CIF State Division IV champion Monterey in the third-place game at the Dad’s Club Tournament on Saturday.
Cabrillo men’s basketball team beats Gary Payton’s Alameda squad in Saltwater Classic opener | Local Roundup
Sophomore guard Max Parmigiani scored 14 points, and the Cabrillo College men’s basketball team rallied past Alameda for an 84-72 win in the first round of the Saltwater Classic in Aptos on Friday.
Soquel falls to Valley Christian, will play for third place in Dad’s Club | Boys basketball
With leading scorer Nico Ramirez sidelined by an eye injury sustained a day earlier, Soquel HIgh’s boys basketball team was unable to match the firepower of Valley Christian and fell 68-35 in the semifinals of the Dad’s Club Tournament at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Friday.
Javan Johnson scores 22 in SC Warriors’ OT loss to Valley Suns | Local Roundup
Forward Javan Johnson made six 3-pointers and scored a season-high 22 points, but the Santa Cruz Warriors suffered a 121-118 loss in overtime to the Valley Suns in their NBA G League game at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona, on Thursday night.
Soquel edges Santa Teresa, moves into Dad’s Club semifinals | Boys basketball
Hard to believe, but Soquel High’s boys basketball team, which finished 8-of-20 shooting from free-throw line, beat Santa Teresa at the charity line in its Dad’s Club Tournament opener on Thursday.
Cabrillo women’s basketball motors past Modesto, pushes win streak to six | Local Roundup
Sophomore forward Renee Parker scored a game-high 19 points, and the Cabrillo College women’s basketball team beat visiting Modesto 65-48 for its sixth straight win in nonconference play Tuesday.
Bigger venue, tougher field for 68th Dad’s Club Tournament | Boys basketball
The 68th Emmett Thompson Dad’s Club Tournament takes place this week at a new location — its fourth venue in the past three years.
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UC Santa Cruz commits 20 turnovers in loss to Cal Lutheran at KP Arena | Women’s basketball
Alyssa Jackson made four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points and three rebounds, but the UC Santa Cruz women’s basketball team lost 71-60 to Cal Lutheran in the teams’ Thanksgiving Classic finale at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Sunday.
Santa Cruz Warriors pull to .500 with win over South Bay Lakers | Local Roundup
Forward Kevin Knox II scored a team-high 18 points, and the Santa Cruz Warriors beat the visiting South Bay Lakers 89-76 at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Saturday night.
Santa Cruz senior Eli Fitchen-Young wins D-IV race at CIF State Cross Country Championships
Santa Cruz High senior Eli Fitchen-Young made his statement by winning the Division IV race at the CIF State Cross Country Championships in Fresno on Saturday.
High School State cross-country: Carmel’s Aldi places 15th in Division IV finals
Mack Aldi of Carmel was the highest local finisher Saturday at the State cross country championships in Fresno, placing 19th in the Division IV finals. CCS Division IV team champion Marina takes 15th. Yaretzi Cornelio shatters Alisal’s school course record.