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June 8, 2025

Falcons primed to be contenders in SCCAL | Girls volleyball

Scotts Valley senior Morgan Lipman and the Falcons girls’ volleyball team have some lofty goals this season, including at least a top-3 finish in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League standings.  But the start of league play didn’t go as planned after a three-set loss...

Cougars’ Season Ends in CCS Semifinals

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San Lorenzo Valley High School boys’ basketball coach Russell Gross knows what works on the court. Emerging from the season with an 18-8 record and a trip to the Central Coast Section Division IV semifinals, Gross sang the praises of his team following their...

Falcons stay alive in playoff race | High school football

Scotts Valley sophomore Eli Velez isn’t used to the spotlight quite yet and has seen action on the field on just a few occasions. But no moment was bigger for the young running back, who recorded a pair of critical first down runs to help...

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Little League: Bulls upset Riverdogs in AA tournament

The season-ending AA tournament began for Scotts Valley Little League last week, with the hard-charging Bulls topping the Riverdogs, who went 16-2 during the regular season.

Photos: Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Salt Lake City Stars

SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz Warriors guard Lester Quiñones scored a career high 41 points in a 119-112 loss to Salt Lake City Stars at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz on Feb. 25.  Read the full story here: https://pressbanner.com/santa-cruz-warriors-fall-to-salt-lake-city-g-league-basketball/

Falcons shine at league finals | Boys track and field 

Scotts Valley senior Jeremy Kain had a horrible start by his standards at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Track and Field Championships on May 7.  The defending league champion said he couldn't help but feel disappointed after he collided with a runner he was...

Falcons athletic director Louie Walters reflects on championship banner year

Louie Walters has been Scotts Valley High’s lone athletic director since the school first opened in 1999. From state wrestling champions to undefeated league seasons for the football program, he’s seen just about everything. However, the 2023-24 school year was what Walters considered a unique...

Falcons girls’ basketball team back on the winning track

Scotts Valley High senior Elaina Benoit has been begging to shoot the ball more often this season, telling the girls’ basketball coaching staff that she’s ready to make some noise. The senior guard scored a career-best 24 points, including five 3-pointers, and made three steals...

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Wildfire between Felton and Scotts Valley quelled

A wildfire that broke out between Felton and Scotts Valley midday Friday was quickly contained at 2.3 acres, as firefighters sought to quell flames...