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‘Catz pounce on Gonzales to capture Mission Division crown | High school softball
In 2023, the Watsonville High softball team finished with a winless record in the top-tier Gabilan Division by going 0-14 in league play. It stung at the time for senior co-captain Cameron Llamas who had to endure through what she called a disappointing season. But in the span of just...
Watsonville’s Aiden Rodriguez, Julia Maldonado named Preps of the Week | Pajaronian Sports Ticker
This week’s edition of the Pajaronian Sports Ticker highlights local prep athletes for their performances during the week of April 29-May 5. Boys: Watsonville High senior pitcher Aiden Rodriguez had back-to-back solid games, allowing just one run in 14 innings pitched for the Wildcatz baseball team. The standout right-hander surrendered one run on four hits and two walks, while fanning nine batters in a 4-1 win against Alisal High in Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division on May 1. He also had two hits, including a double that put the ‘Catz on the board in the bottom of first inning. Rodriguez gave up just three hits and no runs, while recording nine strikeouts in a 2-0 win against King City High in league play April 25.
Softball Recap: Rancho San Juan has no trouble against Marina
Rancho San Juan stacked a ninth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Marina Mariners a 20-0 shutout. While fans of Rancho San Juan might be used to big wins, the 20-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet. Gwynn Lizama and...
Gonzalez and Habrik prepare for 3C2A Beach Volleyball Pairs Championship
MARINA, Calif. (KION) - Megan Gonzalez and Theresa Habrik will be representing Hartnell College at this year's 3C2A State Championships in beach volleyball. The duo completed a dominant campaign on the sand, in which they finished with a regular season record of 19-2 overall. Gonzalez and Habrik also earned a Coast Conference title along the way. On Friday, Gonzalez and Habrik will head to West Valley College in Saratoga where they will look to carry that success into the tournament.
Baseball Game Preview: Aptos Hits the Road
Aptos is 8-2 against Santa Cruz since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Aptos Mariners will head out on the road to square off against the Santa Cruz Cardinals at 4:30 p.m. Aptos took a loss when they played away from...
Baseball Game Preview: Soquel Hits the Road
Soquel is 0-4 against Carmel since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Soquel Knights will head out on the road to take on the Carmel Padres at 1:00 p.m. Soquel is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Baseball Recap: Willow Glen has no trouble against Live Oak
Willow Glen lost to Live Oak back in May of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Willow Glen Rams put the hurt on the Live Oak Acorns with a sharp 8-2 win. Isaiah Giambruno looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up...
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