Published March 5, 2026
BY DANIELA FOLEY
BASEBALL
Current Record: 1-0
Sophomore baseball player Kenny Sanchez reinforces skills through nearly daily practices in preparation for games against league teams. photo by DANIELA FOLEY
2025 Record: 21-11, 12-6, third place in PCAL Gabilan Division, CCS Division III Champions
“There are no easy games in the Gabilan Division, no margin for error,” says head coach Mike Kelly. “The challenge is to maintain a high level of focus from start to finish. And having won CCS last year, teams will be bringing their A game against us.”
Standouts: Shortstop Sean Carr (UCSB commit); pitcher Matt Maxon (Stanford commit); left fielder John Beretti – all seniors
“Some games last season built excessive pressure,” says senior Michael Melnick. “This season I am looking to alleviate that so we can focus on winning and having fun.”
Next: at Atascadero on March 6 at 3:30 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Current Record: 2-1
2025 Record: 19-7, 13-3 PCAL Mission (2nd place), CCS berth
“We’re a young team with just three returning upperclassmen, so this year is all about rebuilding the foundation and a youth movement,” says head coach Mike Palshaw.
Standouts: sophomore shortstop Lily Beals, 2025 First Team All League; senior second baseman Ava Staehle, 2025 Second Team All League
“Our seniors last year were great leaders, and their contribution to the team was huge,” says sophomore Lily Beals. “Going into this season we are a very young team, but we have some amazing talent. The camaraderie is strong and that is going to show through.”
Next: Pacific Grove at Carmel on March 10 at 4:30 p.m.
BOYS’ GOLF
2025 Record: CCS Qualifiers, State Qualifier: Julien Cho
“I want to see each of the players improving and having an enjoyable experience,” says head coach Ross Kroeker. “The team is led by Julien Cho, who made it to the State Championship last year with a round of two under par at the NorCal Championship.”
Standouts: Cho (senior) State Championship Qualifier; Carson Varney (senior); Ethan Haas (junior)
“I am looking forward to my last season,” says Varney. “I am sad that a lot of friends from other teams graduated, but I’m ready to meet new people and see how our rivalry with Stevenson plays out.”
Next: De La Salle at Diable Country Club on March 9
BOYS’ LACROSSE
Current Record: 1-0
2025 Record: 4-13, 2-8, fifth place in PCAL Gabilan Division
“For this season I’m looking forward to improving our record and developing our players,” says head coach Garrit Roghair. “It’s my first year with the program, but we are still improving what we didn’t do right last year, and learning from our mistakes in practice.”
Standouts: Seniors Carson Bates, defensive midfielder, and Connor Reilly, defensive player.
“I want to focus this season on building a connection with our new coach and growing the team dynamic,” says Reilly.
Next: Live Oak at Carmel on March 5 at 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE
Junior Ruby Iranmanesh runs drills alongside her teammates to reinforce basic skills. photo by DANIELA FOLEY
2025 Record: 4-4, third place in PCAL Gabilan Division
“There are a lot of fresh faces this year and girls that have never played before on the JV team,” says head coach Sophia White. “I’m also eager to further develop our varsity squad.”
Standouts: juniors Anna Rasmussen, attack, and Lola Voss, midfield
“I am looking forward to playing with all of our new players, especially since last year we were low on numbers,” says junior Cammie Roxas.
Next: at Stevenson on March 6
BOYS’ SWIM & DIVE
Senior Miles Will practices dives alongside teammates in preparation for upcoming meets. photo by DANIELA FOLEY
2025 Record: second at CCS
“We have many talented swimmers this year from freshman to seniors, so I’m looking forward to how they do in the league championships and how many make it to CCS this year,” says head coach Kamaron Rianda.
Standouts: seniors Dylan Chhor, 200 freestyle & 100 butterfly; and Landon Onitsuko, 100 backstroke & 200 freestyle
“There’s a lot of potential for the team to do really well, and there’s a good chance we do even better than last year,” says captain Chhor.
Next: Pacific Grove at Carmel on March 13 at 3:30 p.m.
GIRLS’ SWIM & DIVE
2025 Record: second place Gabilan Division, Annabeth Holz: Breaststroke League Champion,
“We have a large group of senior swimmers leading us, most of whom have been a part of our program all four years of their high school career,” says head coach Chelsea Martin.
Standouts: Claire Ficarra (senior) 500/200 freestyle; Annabeth Holz (junior), 2025 Breaststroke League Champion
“I’m looking forward to constant improvement, hard work to make my skills better, and the amazing environment our coaches have built,” says captain Ficarra.
Next: Pacific Grove at Carmel on March 13 at 3:30 p.m.
BOYS’ TENNIS
2025 Record: second place PCAL Gabilan Division, CCS Playoff Qualifiers
“We want to continue our success of 2025 since we placed second in the PCAL Gabilan Division and a berth in the CCS playoffs for the first time since 2017,” says head coach Brian Cory.
Singles standouts: senior Riley Kirsch; juniors Georges Guerree, Christophe Fort and Brady Barstad
Doubles standouts: seniors Michael Dowse, Nathan Savoie and Luciano Smith
“I’m especially eager to see what the team can do this year,” says Dowse.
Next: Soquel at Carmel Valley Athletic Club at 3:00 p.m.
TRACK AND FIELD
Junior Jasper Bolante is looking forward to continue running this season after becoming a DIV CCS Champion last season. photo by GRIFFIN STEELY
2025 Record: CCS Qualifiers: junior Jasper Bolante (two mile DIV Champion); senior Bohdi Melton (800-meter finalist); junior Matthew David and sophomore Jasmine Jin
“We have a very strong team this year,” says coach Matthew King. “Bolante is DIV CCS cross country champion and a legitimate contender for a top spot in CCS in the two mile. Bohdi was a CCS finalist, just out of the medals in the 800-meter.”
Standouts: Melton and Bolante
“I’m excited to see my team’s improvement,” says sophomore long distance runner Jin. “Hopefully, we will attend CCS again this year.”
Next: Watsonville at Watsonville on March 13 at 3:30 p.m.
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL
2025 Record: Gabilan Division League Champions
“These boys are capable of playing at a high level, but we have to be consistent,” says head coach Hannah Castillon. “Discipline will be our biggest challenge because we have a lot of high-power players so learning to hone in on their capabilities will be interesting to watch.”
Standouts: seniors Drew Galey (libero), Chase Ford (right side hitter), Zach Speakman (setter)
“I’m looking forward to my last season with a really fun and talented team,” says Galey. “Hopefully we can succeed in CCS and put on a show for our spectators.”
Next: Harbor at Carmel on March 11.
