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Watsonville native Luke Keaschall for goes deep for Twins in Seattle | Glimpse of the Action
Watsonville native Luke Keaschall, an Aptos High alum, hit his fifth home run of the season for the Minnesota Twins on Saturday.
Anglers head north for big striped bass success | Fish Rap
We have yet another powerful south swell rolling up along the entire California Coast right now, but there has been little effect on ocean fishing locally. Halibut have moved out to the 60-80 foot depths, and surfcasting is a bit more challenging with strong waves and swift currents.
Artūrs Medveds, Paige Wood register dominant wins at 2026 Wharf to Wharf Race
Rancho Cucamonga’s Arturs Medveds repeated as champion at the 2026 Wharf to Wharf Race in commanding fashion, and Paige Wood, of Flagstaff, Arizona, also turned in a dominant showing to secure the women’s crown Sunday morning.
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz extends 1,500 win streak in thrilling fashion at 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships
Star middle distance runner Nikki Hiltz, a Paris 2024 Olympian, needed to pass one runner and hold off another in the final 10 meters if the 31-year-old Aptos native was to keep an impressive win streak alive.
Latvia’s Arturs Medveds set for title defense at 2026 Wharf to Wharf Race
A slew of injuries has drastically reduced to the Wharf to Wharf Race’s international field this year, but event officials expect that the 54th running of the 5.91-mile road race will be every bit as spectacular as previous editions.
Nikki Hiltz, Jessica Kain advance to 1,500 final at 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz and Scotts Valley native Jessica Kain both advanced from qualifying to the women’s 1,500 meters final at the 2026 Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships on Thursday.
That’s the fact, Jack. Yellowtail jacks are here, and tasty | Fish Rap
What’s on the list? Well, just about everything. Tons of bait are getting closer to the beach, to the delight of shore bound whale watchers.
Aptos’ opening statement | Glimpse of the Action
District 39 champion Aptos beat D-9 champ Soledad 11-1 in the teams’ opener at the Section 5 Majors All-Stars Tournament at Aptos Little League on Friday. Aptos hosts either Los Gatos (D-12) or Los Altos (D-44) in the winner’s bracket final on Sunday at 2 p.m.
It’s the perfect time to cast; seemingly, every species is here | Fish Rap
There’s no excuse to not go fishing on Monterey Bay right now.
Soquel ace Jake Escalante drafted by Athletics on Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
Recently graduated Soquel High ace Jake Escalante, currently rehabbing his left arm after undergoing Tommy John surgery in early June, was drafted by the Athletics on Day 2 of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday.
Aptos flamethrower Gabe Gaeckle chosen by A’s ahead of third round | 2026 MLB Draft
Aptos pitcher Gabe Gaeckle, a junior right-hander at University of Arkansas, was chosen by the A’s with their Competitive Balance Round B pick, 73rd overall, in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday.
Action is steady in the right place, at the right time | Fish Rap
The bay is alive with bait, especially just a few miles offshore. Salmon anglers are finding their fish, even some limits, near the deep submarine canyons that point shoreward towards Moss Landing.
Rehabbing ace Jake Escalante ready for ‘whatever happens’ on MLB Draft weekend
Jake Escalante, the recently graduated star pitcher/outfielder for Soquel High, spoke with the Sentinel for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in early June and said he’s in a good headspace ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft.
Photos | Work continues on field, track at Scotts Valley High School
Work continues at Scotts Valley High School as a $22 million stadium and athletic complex begins to take shape. Crews broke ground on April 3 for the work, which was funded by the 2024 $85 million Measure O.
Starting their day with a bang | Glimpse of the Action
Runners make their way down Encinal Street in Santa Cruz Saturday morning during the 41st edition of the Firecracker 10k race. Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club sponsors the annual fundraising event to provide enjoyable 10k and 5k races and a kids 1k Fun Run and to raise money for local youth charities.
Aptos native Nikki Hiltz runs to record-setting mile victory at 2026 Prefontaine Classic | Track and Field
Star middle distance runner Nikki Hiltz, 31, produced more fireworks on the track with a record-setting performance on the Fourth of July.
Monterey Bay Area delivering plenty of fishing fireworks | Fish Rap
Weather conditions are forecast to be very mild with comfortable seas and low wind for the next few days. Best of all, there are plenty of fish out there and they are on the bite.
Plenty of options for summertime fishing | Fish Rap
It’s hard to believe we just passed the longest day of the year. But, there’s plenty of summertime left. And things are shaping into a really good fishing season.
Record-setting pole vaulter Jonelle Scott will transfer to UCLA | Track and field
When star pole vaulter Jonelle Scott was trying to secure college plans three years ago, UCLA caught her attention.
Santa Cruz Little League’s 50-70 All-Stars win D-39 title | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz Little League’s 50-70 All-Stars beat Capitola-Soquel 7-6 in the District 39 championship on Friday.
Santa Cruz’s Eli Fitchen-Young qualifies for World Athletics U20 Championships in 3,000 steeplechase win | Track and Field
Eli Fitchen-Young’s finish in the men’s 3,000 meters steeplechase at the 2026 USATF U20 Outdoor Championships was sensational and his reward was stupendous.
Deepwater rockfishing is solid, despite big south swell | Fish Rap
Salmon anglers are averaging half to full limits of fish, concentrating on the central Marine Canyon in 250 feet of water.
Santa Cruz Warriors unveil commemorative 15th anniversary logo | NBA G League
The Santa Cruz Warriors, the NBA G League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors, will celebrate the franchise’s 15th anniversary throughout the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Cap-Soquel forces winner-take-all game with Aptos for D-39 Majors’ T.O.C. title | Glimpse of the Action
Capitola-Soquel tops previously unbeaten Aptos, forces winner-take-all game Tuesday in the Majors’ District 39 Tournament of Champions championship at Live Oak Little League.
Scotts Valley’s Ava Decleve saves best showing for final prep race | CIF State Track and Field Championships
Scotts Valley High senior Ava Decleve saved her best showing in the girls’ 800 meters run for the final race of her high school career. And, oh, what a showing.