High School Sports

It was a busy offseason for the San Lorenzo Valley High boys’ basketball team, which saw plenty of playing time on the court during the summer. The hard work is paying off for the Cougars, who are off to a great start and currently riding...

Scotts Valley High girls lacrosse coach Colleen Niklaus has been having a blast watching this year’s senior class, especially Ellie Raffo and Siena Wong who helped launch the program during their freshman year. The third-year skipper mentioned this particular group has been through it all,...

There was a time during the 2024 regular season when the Scotts Valley High baseball team was embarking on a collision course to implode. They talked as a group about the need to step their game up. Nothing major was discussed, yet senior catcher Jack Abel...

Prior to the Central Coast Section playoffs, Scotts Valley football coach Louie Walters was hoping they would get at least one playoff home game following an amazing regular season. They got their wish, yet it almost seemed like home field advantage became a disadvantage. The No....

Scotts Valley High sophomore Ashley Gettleman was once again lights out for the girls’ golf team in 2023. The standout golfer posted a 2-over-par 72 in 18 holes at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Championship at DeLaveaga Golf Course on Oct. 24, earning her...

After nearly a month of grueling summer football practices, both Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley high schools are ready to kick off the 2023 campaign. The Falcons are hoping to bounce back in the newly reformatted Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission North Division and...

This week’s edition of the Press Banner Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 29-May 5.    Preps of the Week Boys: Scotts Valley High senior Jack Abel had back-to-back solid games for the Falcons baseball team, which is currently...

Prior to the start of the season, Scotts Valley High senior Naiya Samios believed playing through a challenging preseason could have easily ruined their confidence level from the get-go. At one point, the standout midfielder/forward and team captain asked the coaching staff if they should...

The 2024 spring season is in full swing for the Scotts Valley High boys’ tennis team following a shocking victory over longtime league rival Aptos High on March 14. In dramatic fashion, the Falcons stunned the Mariners, 4-3, in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League action,...

Scotts Valley High sophomore Will Shilling and the boys’ basketball team were soaring sky-high heading into the final stretch of the league season. The Falcons extended their win streak to three following a crushing 66-39 win over Harbor High in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League...