Sports

The Scotts Valley High football team has had Santa Cruz High’s number dating back to 2004, going undefeated with a 14-0 record in that time span. The tables turned on Saturday afternoon as the Falcons fell to the Cardinals, 35-6, in non-league play in Scotts...

Santa Cruz City Schools, San Lorenzo Valley Unified, Scotts Valley Unified, and Pajaro Valley Unified recognize that athletics is an integral part of the high school experience, positively contributing to students’ physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Proper training and conditioning are essential in order to provide a safe and healthy environment. In collaboration with the County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency, Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League (SCCAL), and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), all four PK-12 school districts have developed the following outdoor facility use guidelines for athletics summer conditioning. This document was developed using the California Interscholastic Federation’s Return to Physical Activity/Training Guidelines, and the California Department of Education Stronger Together Reopening Guide. These documents provide guidance that allows student-athletes to condition and develop skills while following physical distancing guidelines. Following the guidelines established below, beginning the week of July 6, 2020, athletic conditioning/workouts will be permitted providing all guidelines are followed. All coaches must provide a health screening plan, and sanitation protocol before conditioning sessions may begin. Any component that is not adhered to will jeopardize ongoing summer conditioning at the school site or across the individual school district.

As the school year winds to a close, memories of the 2010-2011 sports year begin to fade as we begin to look forward to summer and to next years seasons. Though the last year is gone, there are a number of firsts, a collection of championships, and remnants of a year of success for both of our valleys. Here is a look back at what our local schools combined to accomplish this year.

Ella Giguiere scored a season- high 29 points and the Falcons moved into a tie for second place in the SCCAL with their win .

On June 18, the Scotts Valley Little League Rangers AAA team beat the Aptos Little League Red Sox AAA team 12-11 and, in turn, won the 2019 California District 39 Little League Minor Tournament of Champions (TOC). 

The high school girls tennis season hit the midway point last week and Scotts Valley High is starting to peak at the right time.   As of Wednesday, the Falcons were 4-2 in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play and they are 5-2 overall this season....

The San Lorenzo Valley High School girls’ volleyball team came out swinging in full effect for its season opener against Kirby Prep.  The Cougars dominated the Griffins in three sets (25-11, 25-17, 25-16) in non-league play on Sept. 2.  The season couldn’t have started any better...

SANTA CRUZ—Santa Cruz Warriors forward Lester Quinones recorded a game-high 24 points in a 122-118 loss to the G League Ignite at Kaiser Permanente Arena on Friday night.   Quinones added five rebounds and fellow teammate Gui Santos followed closely with 18 points. Santa Cruz center Trevion...

It was deja vu all over again for Scotts Valley High senior Jeremy Kain, who sprinted his way to victory for a record-setting third straight league title. The Falcons’ standout runner won the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Cross Country Championship in 15 minutes, 14...

The San Lorenzo Valley High softball team’s amazing season was capped off with a league title and a trip to the Central Coast Section playoffs. The Cougars (17-8, 10-2) defeated Soquel High in the regular season's finale, helping them capture at least a share of...