Aptos High’s softball team earned its first win in the Central Coast Section playoffs since 2019 with its upset of host Alisal in the Division III quarterfinals on Saturday. Watsonville won its opener, in D-IV, and also moved into the semifinals.
San Lorenzo Valley High’s football team surrendered its narrow lead in the second half, and the Cougars fell to visiting Stevenson of Pebble Beach 24-14 in a battle pitting the only two unbeaten teams in the Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia Division on Saturday.
Stevenson captures the Santa Lucia Division title after knocking San Lorenzo Valley from the unbeaten ranks; North County a step closer to a league title; North Salinas qualifies for the playoffs.
Aptos High’s football team beat Alvarez 54-24 to set the stage for its anticipated Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division showdown with Salinas by surpassing 50-plus points for the third straight game Friday night.
St. Francis High’s offense did enough Wednesday against Soledad ace Eric Segura and his future NCAA Division I arm. The Sharks’ pitching and defense? Well, the Sharks know they have a better game in them.