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The San Lorenzo Valley High girls’ basketball team has tried to shake off the stigma of being an easy win for opposing teams. The Cougars turned some heads during the abbreviated 2021 spring season by winning the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League “B” Division championship. SLV...

When Boulder Creek Men’s Club was founded in 1963 with newly-built Boulder Creek Golf and Country Club as its home course, the redwood-lined links on Big Basin Highway were nine holes in length. A landing strip used by out-of-towners to fly in and golf occupied the space where the back nine stands today. Things have changed – the course was lengthened to 18 holes – but much has remained the same, including the venerable men’s club which celebrates its 50-year anniversary next weekend.

The Scotts Valley High cross country program has been the cream of the crop in the Central Coast Section for the past two seasons. For those who doubt it, then perhaps back-to-back Division IV team championships in 2021 and ‘22 for both the boys and...

The San Lorenzo Valley Cougars and Scotts Valley Falcons opened the high school football season over the weekend with a taste of live action. The scrimmage — meaningless in the standings — was a warm-up for the first game of the season.

Photos from the Valley Sports Camp at San Lorenzo Valley High School and Middle School. The camp is run by the Mercer brothers.

Aptos native Nikki Hiltz advanced to the women’s 1500-meters semifinals after they placed third in their preliminary heat at Stade de France on Aug. 6.  “It was all about patience, and this is incredible. I think I can officially call myself an Olympian now,” Hiltz...