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Surfer stumbles on sea creature in Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - A surfer in Santa Cruz did a double take when he spotted a sea creature near his board. Eric Mendelson posted a photo on Facebook showing a surfer at Cowell's Beach on Monday coming close to what appeared to be a shark fin. Turns out, Mendelson...
Longtime San Jose City College basketball coach Percy Carr dies at 82
Longtime San Jose City College basketball coach Percy Carr has died, The Mercury News reported on Saturday. Carr coached at the college for more than 45 years. During that time, he collected 900 career wins, the most in California community college history. Carr also led the Jaguars to eight state...
Butterflyer Davina Huang Verbally Commits to Harvard for 2025-26
Santa Clara Swim Club's Davina Huang is set to swim for the Harvard Crimson beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Current photo via Santa Clara Swim Club. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Local runner advances at US Olympic Track and Field Trials
Central Coast runner Nikki Hiltz is one step closer to the Paris Olympics after a strong finish in the first round of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Hiltz is an Aptos native. On Thursday, they finished third in the first Women's 1500m heat and earned a spot in the semifinal. Hiltz came in at 4:16:00, more than 16 seconds off of their personal best (3:59:61), which was set back in July 2023.
First-place finish for Central Coast runner and Olympic hopeful Nikki Hiltz
Olympic hopeful and Aptos native Nikki Hiltz has advanced to the 1500m final at the U.S. Track and Field Trials. Hiltz finished first in their semifinal heat, posting a time of 4:01:40. That was the fastest time of all 24 semifinalists. With that, Hiltz has advanced to the final. That race is Sunday, June 30 at 5:09 p.m. The top three runners from that race will make the U.S. Olympic team.
Soccer Star Charlotte Kohler Among Trio Awarded Gatorade Player Of The Year
This article, Soccer Star Charlotte Kohler Among Trio Awarded Gatorade Player Of The Year, was first published on SportStarsMag.com. Gatorade announced the recipients of its prestigious Player of the Year award—naming a trio of high school athletes recognized with the win. Soccer player Charlotte Kohler was among the trio...
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