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MLB pitcher Jared Koenig recognized for stellar 2024 season | Local Roundup
Left-handed pitcher Jared Koenig, an Aptos High alum, was among the Milwaukee Brewers recognized for their efforts in 2024 by a panel from the Milwaukee Chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America on Monday.
County runners take part in memorable 2024 Chicago Marathon | Local Roundup
Several athletes from Santa Cruz County were among the 50,000 runners who competed in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.
Santa Cruz’s Raymond Valadez Ingersoll wins Westside Half Marathon | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s Raymond Valadez Ingersoll took first out of 541 runners in the Westside Half Marathon in Santa Cruz on Saturday.
SLV, Pajaro Valley earn lopsided wins, stay perfect in Santa Lucia Division | High school football roundup
Sophomore running back Justin Griffis rushed for 120-plus yards and two touchdowns, and the San Lorenzo Valley High football team routed Marina 48-7 in the teams’ Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia Division game Saturday.
High School football: Mink accounts for six touchdowns in Stevenson’s win over Santa Cruz
Fin Mink accounts for 431 yards in total offense and six touchdowns in Stevenson’s 59-14 win over Santa Cruz
MVC’s Kylie Brunelli, boys cross country team earn wins in Fresno | Local Roundup
Monte Vista Christian School senior Kylie Brunelli took first place out of 168 runners in the Medium Blue race during the 45th annual Asics Clovis Invitational at Woodward Park in Fresno on Friday.
Aptos boys turn in photo finish in SCCAL cross country race | Local Roundup
Aptos High’s boys cross country team is fast and still improving.
Aptos girls tennis tops Santa Cruz, moves to 5-0 in SCCAL | Local Roundup
Kiana Safari, Aviana Andrew, Coral Collins and Isabella Calderon earned singles wins in straight sets, and Aptos High’s girls tennis team beat Santa Cruz 7-0 to remain unbeaten in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play on Wednesday.
Elizabeth Penny helps Soquel’s girls water polo team double up on Aptos | Local Roundup
Sophomore Elizabeth Penny stuffed the stat sheet with three goals, five assists, six steals, and four ejections drawn, and Soquel High’s girls water polo team started and finished strong in their 14-7 win over visiting Aptos in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play on Tuesday.
Ava Decleve, Scotts Valley’s girls team take second at Artichoke Invitational | Local Roundup
Scotts Valley High junior Ava Decleve and Monte Vista Christian’s Kylie Brunelli posted top-five finishes in the small school division cross country race at the Artichoke Invitational in Half Moon Bay on Saturday.
Rio Cruz scores twice in Cabrillo’s football loss to San Jose City | Local Roundup
Quarterback Jamari Vaughns threw a pair of touchdown passes to receiver Rio Cruz, but the Cabrillo College football team suffered a 32-13 loss to San Jose City in Aptos on Saturday night.
Grizzlies come out hungry, roar past Cardinals | High school football
Don’t feed the bears.
The Grizzlies came to town hungry and feasted on early turnovers, and never looked back.
Luca Venturoli turns in hat trick in Cabrillo’s soccer rout of MPC | Local Roundup
Luca Venturoli, a freshman forward out of Bologna, Italy, scored three goals, and the Cabrillo College men’s soccer team routed host Monterey Peninsula 7-0 in a Coast Conference crossover match Friday.
Violet Rubin scores seven goals in Cardinals’ water polo win over Harbor | Local Roundup
Junior center Violet Rubin scored seven goals and drew two exclusions, and the Santa Cruz High girls water polo team emptied its bench in a 21-9 win over Harbor in the teams’ Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League match on Thursday night.
‘Quakes roll after Santa Cruz’s Jeff Kendall fires ceremonial siren | Local Roundup
Apparently, Santa Cruz’s Jeff Kendall is good luck for the San Jose Earthquakes.
Yoan Ponio lifts Cabrillo men’s soccer with second-half tally | Local Roundup
Yoan Ponio scored in the 65th minute, and the Cabrillo College men’s soccer team beat visiting Gavilan 1-0 in the teams’ Coast Conference crossover match on Tuesday.
Soquel knocks off Aptos, remains in second in competitive SCCAL | Girls volleyball
Soquel High girls volleyball team traveled six miles down the road and defeated Aptos 25-15, 25-23, 20-25, 25-21 on Tuesday to keep its hold on second place in the competitive Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League.
Santa Cruz’s Jocelyn Travers to compete in 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup | Women’s soccer
Santa Cruz defender Jocelyn Travers on Tuesday was one of 21 players named by coach Katie Schoepfer to Team USA’s roster for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which takes place in the Dominican Republic from Oct. 16-Nov. 3.
2x Olympic medalist, former Santa Cruz resident Katie Zaferes to retire Saturday | Local Roundup
Former Santa Cruz resident Katie Zaferes, a two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion in triathlon, plans to retire after competing in Supertri Toulouse in France on Saturday.
Santa Cruz surfer John Mel eliminated at Challenger Series event in Portugal | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s John Mel was eliminated in the Round of 80 at the World Surf League’s EDP Ericeira Pro, event No. 5 on the Challenger Series, in Ribeira D’Ilhas, Ericeira, Portugal, on Monday.
Aptos’ Jack Rose, SC’s Mari Friedman win Little Wharf 3-Miler titles | Local Roundup
Aptos’ Jack Rose took first out of 2,915 runners in the 2024 Little Wharf 3-Miler in Capitola on Saturday. Santa Cruz’s Mari Friedman took ninth overall and repeated as the women’s champ.
Watsonville didn’t forget ’23 loss, delivers beatdown on MVC | High school football roundup
It’s one thing to keep your foot on the gas. It’s another to keep your foot on your opponent’s throat, figuratively speaking, of course.
High School football: Gomez’s fourth quarter dramatics rally North County past Scotts Valley
North County rallies from a 12-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat defending Mission Division North champion Scotts Valley 14-12
Aptos flag football earns thrilling OT win over Hollister | Local Roundup
Aptos High junior quarterback Ella Porter completed 21 of 31 passes for 192 yards and three touchdowns, and the Mariners’ flag football team knocked off visiting Hollister 18-12 in overtime on Friday night.