Falcons girls’ lacrosse program continues to draw more interest
Scotts Valley High juniors Ellie Raffo and Siena Wong were instrumental in launching the girls’ lacrosse program two years ago.
The Falcons began as a club in 2020 that was shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year was their first season as a...
Falcon volleyball hopes to finish strong in SCCAL
It’s been a tough season for the Scotts Valley High School varsity boys’ volleyball team, as the young Falcon squad has been plagued by inexperience and a small roster. So far, that has resulted in a dismal 1-4 record in Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League play.
Falcons continue rising to the top of SCCAL | High school boys tennis
Prior to the 2024 campaign, Scotts Valley High boys’ tennis coach Scott Goodrich was a little surprised after seeing such a large turnout.
This year’s deep roster features 22 players, including 11 seniors, which is the most of any group—boys and girls—since he took over...
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...
Male Athletes of the Year: SLV’s Keenan Buntz and James Dahlen make an everlasting impact
San Lorenzo Valley High graduates James Dahlen and Keenan Buntz were always smiling on the golf course, whether it was during practice or a league match.
Two best friends just having a blast as Cougar teammates for one last time. If Dahlen was having a...
Cougars drop Falcons in girls golf
The San Lorenzo Valley High girls golf team defeated Scotts Valley High in a windy Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League match this week 199 to 209.
Emily Hogye to represent Ben Lomond in the Netherlands
Emily Hogye, 19, has brought Ben Lomond global attention over the last several years through her career in competitive equestrian vaulting.
Cougar softball falls in semis
The San Lorenzo Valley High softball team’s season ended May 28 in an 8-0 loss to Notre Dame of Belmont in the semifinals of the Division III Central Coast Section tournament.
Cougars’ athletes shine at SCCAL finals
San Lorenzo Valley High senior Alex Castro-Neri competed in track field for the first time this year. His performance at the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League track and field championships on April 24 made that hard to believe.
Castro-Neri notched three first-place finishes in the...
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...