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...
Falcons distance runners soar to new heights at CIF State finals | High school track
Scotts Valley High senior Jeremy Kain and sophomore Ashlyn Boothby have soared sky-high for the Falcons track team this season.
The dynamic duo made quite the splash after winning both the boys and girls 1,600-meters at the Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships...
Cougars motivated to have turnaround season | Girls volleyball
The San Lorenzo Valley High School girls’ volleyball team came out swinging in full effect for its season opener against Kirby Prep.
The Cougars dominated the Griffins in three sets (25-11, 25-17, 25-16) in non-league play on Sept. 2.
The season couldn’t have started any better...
Cougars aim to finish SCCAL season on a high note | Boys soccer
It’s been a season of trials and tribulations for San Lorenzo Valley High senior Damian Cardenas and the rest of the boys’ soccer team.
The Cougars were shut out for the sixth time in a 4-0 loss to Aptos High in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic...
Falcons continue to improve under new leadership | Boys soccer
Scotts Valley High boys’ soccer coach Adrian Mondragon was faced with a couple of tall tasks during the offseason.
The biggest one: recruit enough players to field a varsity team.
The Falcons currently have a total of 15 players in the entire program. That was after...
SLV’s Amelia Sizemore recognized as SCCAL’s top pitcher | High school softball
The San Lorenzo Valley High softball team’s amazing season was capped off with a league title and a trip to the Central Coast Section playoffs.
The Cougars (17-8, 10-2) defeated Soquel High in the regular season's finale, helping them capture at least a share of...
SLV’s Damian Aguilar dazzles in shutout victory over Soquel | High school baseball
San Lorenzo Valley High junior Damian Aguilar took command of the mound and he was on full display for the Cougars baseball team in last week’s decisive win over Soquel High.
Aguilar finished with eight strikeouts in a 7-0 shutout win against the Knights in...
Falcons’ runners prepare for CCS finals | High school track and field
The scene is all set for a trio of Scotts Valley High athletes participating at this weekend’s Central Coast Section Track and Field Championships.
Senior distance runner Jeremy Kain, junior sprinter Sam Freeman and sophomore distance runner Ashlyn Boothby will compete alongside 12 other local...
Falcons wrestlers excel at USA nationals
For some kids, the summer break is meant for trips to the beach or perhaps a vacation to the next hot destination.
Scotts Valley High juniors Kayse Martinovsky and Danica Kelley recently went on a trip to the midwest but there was hardly any time...
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...
News Briefs | Published Dec. 8, 2023
Highway 35 near Bear Creek Road reopens to through traffic
Highway 35 near Bear Creek Road in the Santa Cruz Mountains has reopened under one-way...