Cougars’ football team says chemistry is key to success
San Lorenzo Valley High senior Artem Wunar and his teammates are officially kicking off the new football season this weekend.
The starting quarterback is just three weeks into his new role but he’s already noticed some big changes within the group.
Wunar said the biggest difference...
Falcons Compete at Nike Outdoor Nationals
It’s been a lifelong dream for Scotts Valley High School track and field coach Todd Hoffman to watch a meet inside Hayward Field stadium at the University of Oregon.
The field has hosted more USA Olympic Track and Field trials and NCAA championships than any...
Falcons’ cast grows during the offseason | High school wrestling
For the past two years, Scotts Valley High juniors Danica Kelley and Kayse Martinovsky have represented the entire wrestling program, from league dual meets to the state championships.
The Falcons, however, had a big resurgence during the offseason after the team not only doubled, but...
Falcons trying to finish league season on high note | Boys basketball
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...
Falcons on cusp of turning it around | Boys Baseball
Scotts Valley High’s baseball season has been a tale as polarized as the glasses worn by many of the players.
As solid as the Falcons’ hitting and pitching has been, errors have tanked their record and prevented them from tapping into their potential.
They are now...
Twice as nice: Boothby, Falcons win back-to-back D-IV titles | CCS girls cross country
Scotts Valley High junior Ashlyn Boothby isn’t the biggest fan of the Crystal Springs Cross Country Course in Belmont, especially because of the heat.
In fact, most of the runners would probably agree with the defending section champion.
However, the cool weather conditions were nearly perfect...
SLV seniors commit to play at the collegiate level
Pens were drawn and promises were made as a pair of San Lorenzo Valley High seniors committed to compete in their favorite sport at the university of their choice.
John “Clink” Clinkenbeard and Alyssa Struthers both signed their National Letter of Intent on Nov. 9...
Falcons repeat as D-IV champions | CCS boys cross country
The season highlight reel continues to grow for Scotts Valley High senior Aiden Boothby after another strong finish at last week’s Central Coast Section Cross Country Championships.
He placed second in 15 minutes, 52.5 seconds in the 2.95-mile race at Crystal Springs course in Belmont...
Falcons grounded by Knights in league opener | High school football
Scotts Valley High made the trek to Soquel High to kick off last week’s Pacific Coast Athletic League opener.
The Falcons were looking to extend their seven-game win streak in league play but instead were hit with a gut check after a 21-3 loss to...
Cougars prep for SCCAL’s juggernauts | High school cross country
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the San Lorenzo Valley High cross country team was routinely overwhelmed with the number of runners that sought to compete for the Cougars.
Now the school is struggling to bring in coaches to lead the program.
“Covid just knocked the snot...
News Briefs | Published July 4, 2025
Tree removal leads to temporary closure on Big Basin Highway
Caltrans will temporarily close a section of southbound Highway 236 (Big Basin Highway) left on...