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John Mel takes fifth, Maddie Storrer 13th at surf events in Florida | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s John Mel tied for fifth place at the World Surf League’s Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro at Shepard Beach Park in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on Saturday. Capitola’s Maddie Storrer tied for 13th place and earned 295 points at the WSL’s Roxy Pro
SC surfer John Mel wins another heat in Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro in Florida | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s John Mel tacked on another heat win Friday to advance in the World Surf League’s Ron Jon Quiksilver Pro, a Qualifying Series 1,000-point event at Shepard Beach Park in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Cheryl Brightfield, Jonah Susskind shred at SCSSL Championships | Local Roundup
Soquel High junior Cheryl Brightfield and Santa Cruz senior Jonah Susskind each made a pair of finals at the second annual Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League Individual Championships at The Hook on Saturday.
Three county football players named to Cal-Hi Sports’ All-State teams | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz County had three athletes garner Cal-Hi Sports’ All-State Football honors.
Aptos’ Lucas Zuniga, MVC’s Rykin Resureccion pin down wrestling titles | Local Roundup
Aptos High junior wrestler Lucas Zuniga won the heavyweight division title at the 59th annual Overfelt Classic at Overfelt High in San Jose on Saturday.
SC’s Tyler Gilbert, 30, signs minor-league contract with Reds | Local Roundup
Cincinnati Reds signed free agent pitcher Tyler Gilbert, 30, of Santa Cruz to a minor-league contract last week and invited him to spring training.
Santa Cruz’s Adam Bartlett wins USA Surfing Prime U18 title at Steamer Lane
It was hard for Santa Cruz’s Adam Bartlett to decide which was bumpier, his descent down the face of the waves at iconic surf break Steamer Lane, or his ascent up a flight of stairs, while he was being chaired by a couple of his teenage friends after winning his first USA Surfing Prime title Sunday.
SC surfer Kirra Huntress takes second in Girls U14 final at USA Surfing Prime event at Steamer Lane
Large wind-battered waves and a continuous surge of whitewater turned the USA Surfing Prime event at iconic Steamer Lane turned into a track meet Saturday afternoon. It was survival of the fittest.
Photo | Aptos High surfer rides waves at Steamer Lane
The early morning sun tinges the sky with orange Saturday as Aptos High School surfer Max St. Denis jumps off his board.
2023 Sports Newsmaker of the Year | Nikki Hiltz, Autumn Hays, Soquel football share honor
Athletes throughout Santa Cruz County achieved some amazing feats in 2023. But the accomplishments of two athletes competing in individual sports, runner Nikki Hiltz and surfer Autumn Hays, as well as postseason performance turned in by Soquel High’s football team were too hefty to overlook.
SC surfer Kaikora ‘KK’ Nauenberg among winners at SCSSL event | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz freshman Kaikora “KK” Nauenberg was among the four division winners, as the Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League held Contest No. 4 of the 2023-2024 season at Pleasure Point.
Santa Cruz blasts G League Ignite with record outing | Local Roundup
Two-way guard Lester Quinones led Santa Cruz in its highest-scoring outing in franchise history, as the Warriors trounced NBA G League Ignite, 153-118, at the Dollar Loan Center in Henderson, Nevada, on Friday night.
SC surfers fair well at SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay | Local Roundup
Four Santa Cruzans, John Mel, Shaun Burns, Adam Bartlett and Sam Coffey, advanced to the Round of 32 at the World Surf League’s SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay, a Qualifying Series 1,000-point event, on Tuesday.
Local trials winner Adam Bartlett steals show on opening day of O’Neill Cold Water Classic | Surfing
The threat of an approaching storm didn’t dampen action on the opening day of the 2023 O’Neill Cold Water Classic at iconic Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz on Wednesday.
Heat draws released for O’Neill Cold Water Classic | Local Roundup
The World Surf League released the heat draw for the O’Neill Cold Water Classic, which opens Wednesday at iconic Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz.
Local surfers Keanna Miller, Maddie Storrer to square off in Florida | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s Keanna Miller and Capitola’s Maddie Storrer advanced from the opening round Friday and will square off in the next round of the World Surf League’s Air Force Super Girl Pro, a women’s Qualifying Series 3,000-point event in Jax Beach Pier in Jacksonville, Florida.
Santa Cruz’s Judi Oyama, 63, named to 2024 USA Slalom Skateboarding Team | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s Judi Oyama, who turns 64 on Sunday, has been named to the 2024 USA Slalom Skateboarding Team and will represent the U.S. at the World Skate Games in Rome in September.
Madalyn Price, Sae Ackerstein shine at International Surf Rescue Challenge in Texas | Local Roundup
Madalyn ‘Munchie’ Price (Capitola) and Sae Ackerstein (Santa Cruz City), competing for Team USA, turned in stellar performances at the week-long International Surf Rescue Challenge in South Padre Island, Texas, which ended Saturday.
Aptos alum Aidan Niklaus to play in World Lacrosse Men’s Championship | Local Roundup
Aptos High alum Aidan Niklaus, a 6-foot-3 attacker, will play for the Swiss National Team at the 2023 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship in San Diego on June 21 through July 1.
Maddie, Olivia Storrer snap off wins at USA Surfing Prime West’s T-Street San Clemente | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s Maddie Storrer won the Girls’ U18 title and Olivia Storrer won the Girls’ U16 crown at USA Surfing Prime West’s T-Street San Clemente, the No. 6 event on the season, on Sunday.
SC surfer Nat Young ties for 17th in Challenger Series opener | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s Nat Young tied for 17th place and earned 1,900 points at the World Surf League’s Boost Mobile Gold Coast Pro, the season opener on the Challenger Series in Queensland, Australia.
Gabe Gaeckle strikes out 17 as Aptos repeats as SCCAL baseball champion | Local Roundup
Aptos High senior right-hander Gabe Gaeckle struck out 17 batters in his compete-game, two-hit shutout Tuesday, a 4-0 win over visiting Harbor to repeat as Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League champion.
UCSC men’s volleyball ousted in first round of NCAA D-III Tournament | Local Roundup
The UC Santa Cruz men’s volleyball team was eliminated by defending national champion Carthage, 25-21, 28-30, 25-21, 25-20 in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament on Friday.
SC’s Nat Young helps cause to survive WSL’s midseason cut | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz’s Nat Young advanced to the Round of 32 of Friday at the World Surf League’s Western Australia Margaret River Pro, event No. 5 on the Championship Tour.
Santa Cruz surfs to title in SCSSL finale | Local Roundup
Santa Cruz High won the final Santa Cruz Scholastic Surf League contest of the 2022-23 season in small, but clean conditions at Pleasure Point on Saturday.