Sports

Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning means you’re willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.” Based on that quote, the Santa Cruz Derby Groms’ Gromshells are winners through and through. The team of Scotts Valley-based roller derby enthusiasts acquired some impressive...

On Sunday, February 23 the Santa Cruz Mountains Surf Team, made up of surfers from San Lorenzo Valley High, Scotts Valley High, and a few other inland schools, faced off against heavily favored Santa Cruz High at their home break, Steamer Lane. While the SC Mountains team lost overall in the team-vs-team rounds (44-60), several individual team members surfed well enough to advance to quarterfinals, semifinals and, in some cases, finals in individual competition later in the day.

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...

By Juan Reyes, Staff Reporter The wait for most youth sports just became a lot shorter as the California Department of Public Health released an updated version of its guidance, meaning that schools and privately organized clubs or leagues could begin full contact practice and...

The Scotts Valley High School girls varsity basketball team advanced to the semifinals with a hard-fought second round game in the NorCal Division IV basketball tournament on Saturday night.

Both Scotts Valley and San Lorenzo Valley Highs played league games this weekend. Falcons won 40-0 at Soquel on Friday night, while Cougars beat Santa Cruz High 48-22 at home on Saturday. In photos above, Scotts Valley's Trevor Ponos (#8) almost reached Soquel's end-zone on his 4-th quarter punt return, while SLV's Robbie Carling (#18, on the right) intercepts Cardinals' pass in the end zone.

Seniors Trevor Romele and Kyle Todd combined for five touchdowns as the San Lorenzo Valley High football team stomped Harbor High School, 34-7, on Nov. 6 at Harbor.