Sports

Approximately one-third of the way into the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League season, the varsity girls’ soccer teams at Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley High schools appear to be headed in wildly different directions.

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...

Head Coach Dave Poetzinger returns for another season of leading the Cougars’ football team. For 20 years, Poetzinger was the right-hand man of retired coach Doug Morris. During that era, the Cougars won the numerous Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s football titles and made high rounds of CCS tournament. Some refer to that time as the ‘glory years’ for the Cougars. Last year, SLVHS returned to the CCS playoffs for the first time since 2010, with 8-3 overall, 4-1 league record and Poetzinger was voted league's Coach of the Year.

Scotts Valley High sophomore Ashley Gettleman was once again lights out for the girls’ golf team in 2023. The standout golfer posted a 2-over-par 72 in 18 holes at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Championship at DeLaveaga Golf Course on Oct. 24, earning her...

The San Lorenzo Valley High School varsity football team capped off its phenomenal turnaround season in style, clinching a berth in the Central Coast Section playoffs with a dominant 23-6 win over the Soquel High Knights.