High School Sports Roundup: League Races Heating Up in Santa Cruz County

As the high school sports season in Santa Cruz County nears its end, the competition is heating up in both baseball and softball leagues. With just two weeks remaining, teams are fighting for crucial wins to secure their spots in the playoffs.

In the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League, Aptos High School is currently leading the baseball standings, closely followed by Soquel High School and Santa Cruz High School. The race is tight, and every game counts as the teams battle for the top spot.

Over in the Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division, St. Francis High School is making a strong push for the league title. The Sharks are just one game behind Carmel High School, a team they recently defeated in a thrilling 14-9 game.

In softball, San Lorenzo Valley High School is leading the SCCAL standings after impressive wins against Scotts Valley High School and Aptos High School. However, Scotts Valley and Aptos are not far behind, putting pressure on the Cougars as the season winds down.

In the PCAL Mission Division, Watsonville High School is dominating with a two-game lead over King City High School. The Wildcatz are on a seven-game winning streak and are looking to maintain their momentum heading into the playoffs.

With intense matchups and close standings, the final stretch of the high school sports season in Santa Cruz County promises to be exciting. Fans can expect thrilling games and fierce competition as teams battle it out for league titles and playoff berths. Stay tuned for more updates as the season reaches its climax.