Falcons’ football team poised to overcome big obstacles
It almost seems like a never-ending story for Scotts Valley High football coach Louie Walters, who has to deal with large turnover rates on his roster nearly every season.
The Falcons lost 26 seniors due to graduation, which was a little more than half of...
SLV taps Doug Costa to lead high school’s athletics department
San Lorenzo Valley High announced earlier this month that it has hired Doug Costa to take over duties as the school’s newest athletic director.
“I always wanted a PE job at a high school so I can coach where I teach,” Costa said. “I just...
Falcons duo shines in doubles tournament action | Girls tennis
Scotts Valley senior Emma Dyc-O’Neal and sophomore Sofia Niklaus were busy this season handling business on the tennis court as two of the top singles players for the girls’ Falcons team.
However, things took a tiny twist when they paired up to compete at the...
Falcons steadily improve throughout the season | Track and field
It’s been a record-setting season for the Scotts Valley High boys and girls track and field teams.
The Falcons recently competed in the prestigious Arcadia Invitational in Southern California on April 8-9.
Senior distance runner Jeremy Kain, who is committed to compete at Duke next year,...
Scotts Valley’s Danica Kelley captures CIF State Wrestling title
After two straight failed attempts of placing atop the podium at the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships, the third time became a charm for Danica Kelley.
The Scotts Valley High star senior wrestler turned her dream into a reality following a first place finish...
SCM Renegades win summer softball tournaments | Weeklys Sports Roundup
Santa Cruz Mountain Renegades softball team continued to fire on all cylinders following a championship performance at the All-Stars Tournaments Bownet June Jamz tourney this past weekend.
They brought home the Silver Division 12U title by beating Livermore Smoke, 7-0, in the finals at Alden...
Falcons girls’ lacrosse program continues to draw more interest
Scotts Valley High juniors Ellie Raffo and Siena Wong were instrumental in launching the girls’ lacrosse program two years ago.
The Falcons began as a club in 2020 that was shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year was their first season as a...
SLV continues to grow in numbers | High school football
San Lorenzo Valley High football team has gone through some major adjustments and unfortunate situations over the past three seasons, including three coaching changes in that same time span.
However, not everything is grim for Cougars’ first-year head coach David Grant, who has one of...
Falcons ready to make noise in the SCCAL | High school softball
The softball season returns for Scotts Valley High, and the Falcons are ready to fly back on the diamond in 2024.
At the helm is second-year coach Jeremy Wilson, who believes this can be the year to bring home a Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League...
Scotts Valley football quartet verbally commits to play at next level
Scotts Valley High senior Caden Stratton is the only Falcons football player in the program’s history to start four years on the varsity team.
He was also a stalwart as one of the leaders on the boys’ lacrosse team before it was disbanded this season...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...