Aptos’ Isaiah Ackerman named the league’s co-MVP | All-SCCAL boys basketball
Aptos senior Isaiah Ackerman and Santa Cruz junior DeMarco Hunter were named the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s co-Most Valuable Players for the 2024-25 boys’ basketball season.
According to statistics on the Max Preps website, Ackerman had an average of 20.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and...
Photos: Team Cuevas wins 38th annual all-star game | High school football
A group of some of the best prep football players in the area got together one last time to play not just for themselves but for a good cause, as well.
Team Juan Cuevas posted a 17-6 win over Team Louie Walters in the 38th...
Falcons soar to victory at SCCAL championships | Girls cross country
Scotts Valley sophomore Ashlyn Boothby is no stranger when it comes to running on the 3-mile course at Pinto County Lake in Watsonville.
It’s where the Falcons won one of their league meets earlier this season. It’s also the place where she won her first...
Cougars, Falcons produce champions at SCCAL wrestling finals
San Lorenzo Valley High freshman Ollin Bates walked off the wrestling mat following his league championship match with a stunned look on his face, almost in disbelief at what just had happened.
The young up-and-coming wrestler jumped out to a 12-3 lead before pinning Ronan...
SV’s Quinn Turowski named the Press Banner’s Boys Athlete of the Year
Scotts Valley High graduate Quinn Turowski has always been competitive in anything he does.
Whether it's making a move to grab the last slice of pizza or being involved with the go-ahead score, winning was always the driving force behind it all.
“I'm a competitor and...
Local wrestlers make their marks at national meet
A pair of Scotts Valley teens recently took their wrestling prowess to the national stage at the USA Wrestling ASICS/Vaughan Cadet and Junior Nationals tournament in Fargo, N.D.
Mountain bike team announces third season
After two successful seasons competing in mountain biking races around the county, the Santa Cruz Mountains Cycling Team is gearing up for a third season.
Falcons, Cougars shine at SCCAL wrestling championships
San Lorenzo Valley High sophomore Ollin Bates walked off the mat with a black eye he sustained during a bout at this past weekend’s Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Wrestling Tournament.
The minor injury could’ve easily hindered his vision, or even worse, forced him to...
Central Coast Good Fire Fair returns Saturday to Henry Cowell Redwoods...
California State Parks will host the third Central Coast Good Fire Fair and demonstration burn Saturday, Oct. 10, at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
The...
