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Santa Cruz’s Brendan Bobo to compete in Frontier League’s 2026 Y’all Star Game | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s Brendan Bobo, 24, was chosen to compete in the Frontier League’s 2026 Y’all Star Game at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. Kentucky, on July 15.
Aptos star Ella Porter commits to Cal Poly-SLO’s first-year flag football program
Flag football star Ella Porter, who competed in professionally with the Golden State Storm after shining for four seasons at Aptos High, continues to make HERstory.
Former Oregon State star Andy Levitre makes 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Ben Lomond native Andy Levitre, 40, a former NFLer who is considered one of the most technically sound offensive linemen in Oregon State University history, is on the ballot for 2027 College Football Hall of Fame induction.
Arizona’s Taishi Moto, Chattanooga’s Evan Rogers share lead after opening round of 79th Western Intercollegiate | Local Roundup
University of Arizona’s Taishi Moto and Chattanooga’s Evan Rogers are the co-leaders after completing the opening round of the 79th Western Intercollegiate at Pasatiempo Golf Club on Monday.
Anthony Romero named Cabrillo’s interim head football coach | Local Roundup
Anthony Romero has been named Cabrillo College’s interim head football coach, the Seahawks’ athletic department announced Wednesday evening.
All-Star domination for Team White | Glimpse of the Action
Team White defeated Team Black at the 40th annual Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas on Saturday night.
17 locals will compete in Central Coast All-Star Game on Saturday in Salinas | High school football
Seventeen athletes from Santa Cruz County will compete in the 40th annual Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Soquel’s Sam Whelan, Django Daillak win National Football Foundation/College Hall of Fame Scholarships
Soquel High quarterback Sam Whelan and lineman Django Daillak were chosen to represent Santa Cruz County at the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame awards banquet for their contributions in the classroom, community, and on the football field.
North falls to South in Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game | Local Roundup
Ella Porter scored twice, but the North All-Stars suffered a 19-12 loss against the South in the second annual RSF/GPF Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game at Aptos High on Sunday.
Lia Gularte scores twice in Cardinals’ 2-1 win over Manteca | Local Roundup
Senior captain Lia Gularte scored twice, including the game-winning goal in the 70th minute, and Santa Cruz High’s girls soccer team pulled out a 2-1 nonleague win over visiting Manteca on Friday.
Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game ready for encore after inaugural thriller
The inaugural Reggie Stephens Foundation/Gino Panelli Foundation Central Coast Flag Football All-Star Game delivered plenty of fireworks at Santa Cruz High last year.
Aptos QB Ella Porter honored as 49ers Foundation’s Tony York Unity Award finalist | Flag football
Aptos High senior flag football quarterback Ella Porter, the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League MVP, was a 2025 Tony York Unity Award finalist and took part in pre-game festivities before the San Francisco 49ers’ thrilling 42-38 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night at Levi’s Stadium.
Aptos senior QB Ella Porter named MVP after leading Mariners to title | All-SCCAL girls flag football
It’s not just gaudy numbers that serve as an indicator to a star athlete’s impact, though Aptos High senior quarterback Ella Porter produced some.
Aptos girls soccer loses standout Scarlett Stateler to injury in win over Watsonville | Local Roundup
Isabella Hartnett scored twice, and Aptos High’s girls soccer team beat host Watsonville 5-0 in the teams’ nonleague match Tuesday.
Injury-riddled Soquel rebounds from Palma loss, enters playoffs with momentum | High school football roundup
A week after losing several key starters to injury, including its quarterback, and suffering its lone loss, Soquel High’s playoff-bound football team was eager to prove Friday that it could find success employing a “next-man up” mentality.
Soquel water polo earns sweep of SCCAL Tournament titles | Local Roundup
Soquel High’s boys water polo team outscored visiting Santa Cruz 4-0 in the fourth quarter to rally for an 11-8 win in the SCCAL Tournament championship match on Saturday.
Pajaro Valley beats RSJ, secures first .500 season since 2013 | High school football roundup
Isaias Villasana scored twice, and Pajaro Valley Valley High’s football team shut out host Rancho San Juan 26-0 in Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia Division play Thursday to secure their first .500 record since 2013.
Five Santa Cruz County girls flag football teams qualify for inaugural CCS playoffs
Five talented and successful teams from Santa Cruz County will make history Monday, when they open play in the inaugural Central Coast Section Girls Flag Football playoffs.
Santa Cruz girls volleyball sweeps Aptos to claim SCCAL Tournament title | Local Roundup
Senior outside hitter Natalie Monroe, a four-year starter committed to UNLV, had a career night, and that paid dividends for Santa Cruz High’s girls volleyball team.
Aptos, Harbor girls volleyball teams earn sweeps, advance to SCCAL Tournament semifinals | Local Roundup
The Aptos High and Harbor girls volleyball teams earned sweeps on Monday to advance to Tuesday’s SCCAL Tournament semifinals.
Aptos native Caspar Corbeau swims to World Record in 200 breaststroke | Local Roundup
Aptos native Caspar Corbeau, 24, became the first swimmer to break two minutes in the 200-meter breaststroke at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup – Toronto 2025 at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday.
SLV shines in trenches, on defense in win over MVC | High school football roundup
San Lorenzo Valley High’s football team made several huge stops on defense over the course of its Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission North Division win on Thursday night.
Aptos flag football repeats as SCCAL champ after sharing title in ’24 | Local Roundup
Aptos High’s flag football team beat Harbor 30-2 to win their third straight Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title on Wednesday.
Scotts Valley volleyball earns no worse than a share of SCCAL title | Local Roundup
Outside hitter Hayden Smith had 12 kills and one block, and Scotts Valley High’s girls volleyball team beat host San Lorenzo Valley 25-10, 25-13, 25-6 to secure no worse than a share of the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League title on Tuesday.
Harbor, Aptos volleyball teams win titles at Harbor Tournament | Local Roundup
Harbor High’s girls volleyball team picked up two more wins on Saturday to claim the Gold Division title at the two-day Harbor Tournament in Santa Cruz.