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Santa Cruz’s Tobin Ortenblad takes fourth in Fuego XL at 2026 Sea Otter Classic | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz mountain biker Tobin Ortenblad, 31, took fourth place out of 535 riders in the prestigious Fuego XL at the 2026 Sea Otter Classic in Salinas on Sunday.
Scotts Valley’s Nathan Swanepoel earns silver at FIG World Age Group Competitions
Scotts Valley’s Nathan Swanepoel — competing in his first international competition — medaled for Team USA at the 31st Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique World Age Group Competitions in Pamplona, Spain, on Sunday.
T.J. Moran, 45, takes over as coach for Soquel baseball
Longtime youth baseball coach T.J. Moran, 45, has been named Soquel High’s head baseball coach. He replaces Jordan Talbot, who stepped down to meet work commitments.
Santa Cruz Derby Groms take second at JRDA National Championships | Local Roundup
The Santa Cruz Derby Groms earned silver in the female division at the Junior Roller Derby Association (JRDA) National Championships at The Barney Family Sports Complex in Queen Creek, Arizona, on Sunday.
Locals make college commitments official on Signing Day
Monte Vista Christian School senior Bella Primavera was one of more than a dozen Santa Cruz County who made their college commitments official Wednesday, NLI Signing Day, the opening day of a signing period that runs through Aug. 1 for most NCAA Division I and II sports.