San Lorenzo Valley High School cheerleading coach DeAnna Heywood went out with a bang. In Heywood’s final event as coach, her competitive cheerleading squad performed all-but-perfectly over two days to win a cheerleading national championship March 26 through 28 in Anaheim.

Robert Mullins slides into third base during San Lorenzo Valley High’s 8-3 non-league win Saturday, March 27, against visiting Leigh High. Mullins is batting .273 and is tied with teammate Zach Settles for the team lead with seven RBIs. The Cougars are 4-4 on the season, including a 1-2 mark in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League. They will play in the Easter Tournament at Salinas High School this weekend, April 2 through 5.

Bethany University split a doubleheader against Minnesota’s St. Catherine University on Wednesday, March 31. The Bruins fell in extra innings in the first contest, 3-2, before rallying to a 9-1 victory in the second game against their non-conference foe.

San Lorenzo Valley High School volleyball players Alex Parker (left) and Trevor Romele block the ball at the net during a 3-1 win Tuesday, March 23, against visiting Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League foe Harbor High School.

The San Lorenzo Valley High disc golf club finished with the lowest score of the day in the inaugural round of play among Santa Cruz County schools, edging the second-place team from Soquel High.

The San Lorenzo Valley Little League celebrated its opening weekend March 13, at the SLV High School little league field. Game play will continue Saturday, March 20. For schedules, visit www.SLVLittleLeague.org.