Female Athlete of the Year: Scotts Valley’s Claire Skinner brought intensity, size to the table
It didn’t take long for Scotts Valley graduate Claire Skinner to solidify herself as a force to be reckoned anytime she set foot on the field or hardwood court this past school year.
The Falcon star athlete began her senior campaign in the fall by...
Falcons beaming with confidence as SCCAL play gets underway | Boys basketball
The ideal situation for Scotts Valley High boys basketball coach Gabe Gonzales was to clinch an automatic Central Coast Section playoff berth in the preseason in order to make things less complicated come league play.
But the Falcons now have their back against the wall...
Cougar, Falcon runners gear up for CCS
The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League track and field finals took place this past Saturday and, for Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley high schools, several of their runners' seasons will continue at the Central Coast Section finals on May 24 at San Jose City College.
SLV taps Doug Costa to lead high school’s athletics department
San Lorenzo Valley High announced earlier this month that it has hired Doug Costa to take over duties as the school’s newest athletic director.
“I always wanted a PE job at a high school so I can coach where I teach,” Costa said. “I just...
SCM Renegades win summer softball tournaments | Weeklys Sports Roundup
Santa Cruz Mountain Renegades softball team continued to fire on all cylinders following a championship performance at the All-Stars Tournaments Bownet June Jamz tourney this past weekend.
They brought home the Silver Division 12U title by beating Livermore Smoke, 7-0, in the finals at Alden...
Falcons come in with smaller program but confident they can still battle in SCCAL action | Boys basketball
The Scotts Valley High boys’ basketball program is used to bringing in a steady number of players throughout the years. More than enough to fill up rosters for all three levels in high school.
But the entire program, which now includes just the varsity and...
Falcons Fall to Knights in girls hoops showdown
For the second time this season, the Soquel Knights exploited weak spots in the visiting Falcons’ game to topple the defending league champions, 44-29 on Friday, Feb. 3.
Aptos’ Nami Banks selected as the league’s MVP | All-SCCAL boys soccer
Aptos senior Nami Banks was named the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024-25 boys soccer season. According to statistics on the Monterey Bay Preps website, the Mariners’ team captain finished with 13 goals and six assists in his fourth...
News Briefs | Published Sept. 12, 2025
Fun run, emergency preparedness fair set for Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of Santa Cruz will be hosting Race the Wave, a 3K...
