High School Sports

In a race for control of first place in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League softball standings, it came down to Tuesday’s battle between two of the best hurlers the league has to offer.  On the home side, it was Scotts Valley High’s Sofie Seese...

The Scotts Valley High track program is starting to heat up just at the right moment as both the boys’ and girls’ teams head into the final stretch of the 2023-24 track and field campaign. Their most recent success came when the Falcons girls’ 4x800-meters...

This week’s edition of the Press Banner Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of March 25-31.    Preps of the Week Boys: Scotts Valley High senior Lorenzo Gonzalez won both the shot put and discus events during a Santa Cruz Coast...

Prior to the 2024 campaign, Scotts Valley High boys’ tennis coach Scott Goodrich was a little surprised after seeing such a large turnout. This year’s deep roster features 22 players, including 11 seniors, which is the most of any group—boys and girls—since he took over...

This week’s edition of the Central Coast Prep Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of March 18-24.    Preps of the Week Boys: Scotts Valley pitcher Corbin Giesen earned a complete game victory following an 18-2 win against Harbor High in...

Going into the 2024 season, San Lorenzo Valley was regarded as one of the favorites to capture this year’s Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship. However, it hasn’t been the start the Cougars were expecting. They currently own a 7-7 overall record, already doubling their...

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,...

San Lorenzo Valley High junior Jaden Shabry and the rest of the baseball team is beaming with confidence as they enter the 2024 Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League season starting this week. The Cougars star shortstop and pitcher is batting a .368 (7-of-19) average with...

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...

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...