Sports Clawz
September 9th, 2026- GO CATZ
Where can you find the Schedules?
Check our WHS Webpage. Scroll to the bottom left where you will find Google Calendar Announcements.
How to Access the WHS Athletics Webpage:
Go to the WHS Webpage
Scroll to the bottom , where you will find games posted under UPCOMING EVENTS.
Enter the Athletic Webpage and EXPLORE.
Another way:
Click here to go to our Mascot Media Page (also located from, the WHS Athletics Page) which has photos, schedules and more.
Thank you for reading about Athletics at WHS
Hello CATZ community ! Taylor Aceves Lopez and Andrew Aguilar did a great job contributing to the 1st Edition of the 2026-27 school year!
In this newsletter you will read about:
- Student Athlete Interviews
- Student Shout Outs
- Schedules
- Tips about Registration for all Athletes-Please ensure your student athlete is registered for sports. Call 728-6390 if you need help with your Parent Vue Account.
- >>>>>>AND MORE WHS Sports Info.
ENJOY
Rockin it in the classroom and on the field
From Mr. Lundberg: Shout out Emalee Callen . She has been on top of her work and has shown great responsibility to start off the year and her high school career.
Getting to know Esperanza Sigala - Volleyball
Esperanza Sigala, I’m in 12th grade and I’ve been playing volleyball for the past 4 years
Where do you see yourself after high school? Do you still see yourself in your sport or
move on ?
I see myself moved on. I see myself moved on playing softball in college. Colorado University of Pablo.
If you could be any athlete for a game who would you pick and why ?
I would pick Messi because he’s really good at his sport and he has good footwork on that soccer field.
How do you manage life as a student athlete with long practices and late night games ?
I manage it by doing my, any work I can when I have like, any, um, spare time
How would you compare this season to last ? What are the major differences ?
I'd say major differences, well, I don't think there's any major differences. All we did was lose one senior, but she did play a big role in the court.
What makes you unique compared to anyone else on the field ?
I think my personality makes me unique. I'm very funny and loud on the court.
How do you reset mentally after a tough loss or performance slump?
I usually just try to forget about it and my teammates cheer me up.
Pre-game hype music or silence and focus? What song or how do you focus ?
I'd say silence and focus to get my nerves down.I focus by just being quiet and thinking about what I'm gonna do on the court.
If your team had a movie made about them, which actor plays you, and who plays the coach?
I would be played by Alicia Silverstone from Clueless, and my coach would be played by Adam Sandler.
Getting to know Edwin Cornejo- Football
My name is Edwin Cornejo and I'm a. I've been playing football since 6th grade popwarner.
Where do you see yourself after high school? Do you still see yourself in your sport or
move on ?
Yes I see myself in college playing football with a scholarship.
If you could be any athlete for a game who would you pick and why ?
Tom Brad. He's the best ever to play quarterback.
How do you manage life as a student athlete with long practices and late night games ?
I'll focus on my work outside of school at home, make sure I get all that done. Also I make sure that when I'm at practice I'm focused at practice.
How would you compare this season to last ? What are the major differences ?
I have to take more responsibility over the team, and I feel like I have to be more of a leader. as well. Those are some of the major differences.
What makes you unique compared to anyone else on the field ?
I feel like my job is harder, there's a lot of things that go into it, and knowing the place, trusting my teammates. Being able to execute a game plan
How do you reset mentally after a tough loss or performance slump?
I just try to focus on the next week, if it's a loss, then I obviously watch film too, I can improve on, and then we focus on the next week.
Pre-game hype music or silence and focus? What song or how do you focus ?
Silence and focus,.putting in air AirPods on noise cancellation for sure
If your team had a movie made about them, which actor plays you, and who plays the coach?
Leonardo DiCaprio would play me and Mcswain would be played by Denzel Washington.
Getting to know Max Martinez - Football
Name, Grade, Sport and how long
Max Martinez Molina, I'm in 10th grade, and I have played football for the last 2 years.
Where do you see yourself after high school? Do you still see yourself in your sport or
move on ?
I see myself in a four-year university. Still playing football, hopefully. And that I have a good time in college.
If you could be any athlete for a game who would you pick and why ?
I would probably want to be newly unretired Aaron Donald because he had a great impact on the sport
How do you manage life as a student athlete with long practices and late night games ?
I try to get to my house as soon as possible so I could do my work that I missed in the class. And so I could just have better grades to perform better on the field
How would you compare this season to last ? What are the major differences ?
New coaching for sure. We have a new coach coming in, Tige McSwain. I think he's a great coach. He's coached at higher levels before. So I really look up to him and hope for him better and for a better season too.
What makes you unique compared to anyone else on the field ?
I would definitely say I'm like a bigger stature, bigger size than most of the guys my age. So that's where I have that's what I used to my ability all the time. So a good advantage.
How do you reset mentally after a tough loss or performance slump?
After a loss, I would probably look at my film to see what I've done good, whatever I'd done, not so good, to work on that in the next practices. And so I could just improve on that and look forward to the next game.
Pre-game hype music or silence and focus? What song or how do you focus ?
definitely, I wouldn't say pregame hype, but definitely like a more mellow type of music.I would definitely say like, I listen to more like Daniel Caesar, like Melo type of music.
If your team had a movie made about them, which actor plays you, and who plays the coach?
I would like to say I'm more of an Adam Sandler type of guy, so that's what I think I would choose. And the coach, I would say, Adam Sandler's friends or something. Or maybe Denzel Washington.
Getting to know Evelyn Hernandez -Flag Football
My name is Evelyn I’m a senior and I’ve been playing flag football for the last 6 years.
Where do you see yourself after high school? Do you still see yourself in your sport or
move on ?
I see myself in college under a education major. I see myself moved on
If you could be any athlete for a game who would you pick and why ?
I would pick my teammate Taylor Alves.
How do you manage life as a student athlete with long practices and late night games ?
Just by making time for myself, like, at the end of the day, making sure I reset.
How would you compare this season to last ? What are the major differences ?
Some major differences are, like, a lot of team effort, um, everyone's more nicer. there's no, like, talking behind people with bags. more communication within the team and, like, expressing their feelings more, like without hiding it,
What makes you unique compared to anyone else on the field ?
I’m very cheerful and I’m always hyping my teammates up. I also never let anyone see me get down
How do you reset mentally after a tough loss or performance slump?
I really just eat, eat anything, like, I snack hard after a game. It feels like a reward win or lose
Pre-game hype music or silence and focus? What song or how do you focus ?
I think I prefer hype, though, because it makes me get more into the mood, but like, I don't have a specific song. It's just like everybody's like music that makes me more hype
If your team had a movie made about them, which actor plays you, and who plays the coach?
I think cook would be played my Samuel L Jackson and I would be played by Anna Cathcart.
Getting to know Leisha Zamora- Flag Football
My name is Laisha Zamora Martinez, I’m a freshman and I’ve been playing flag football for a year and a half.
Where do you see yourself after high school? Do you still see yourself in your sport or
move on ?
I feel like, depending on how the high school years go is if I continue flag or not, but my goal is to study criminology
If you could be any athlete for a game who would you pick and why ?
I would pick any professional flag football player that's, like, up there.
How do you manage life as a student athlete with long practices and late night games ?
I try to use as much time I have in class, like, focus and try not to, like, goof around, and then I try, like, if there's any free time, I'll just use it to do homework.
How would you compare this season as a freshman on varsity to your middle school experiences ? I would say it’s very different than middle school, It wasn't as competitive, obviously. And just the way the game is, its different.
What makes you unique compared to anyone else on the field ?
Probably the fact that I'm the youngest because I have a late birthday.
How do you reset mentally after a tough loss or performance slump?
I try to tell myself that, like, I could do better, and, like, I have done, like, better things. Like, I've been a better player and I could be a good player.
Pre-game hype music or silence and focus? What song or how do you focus ?
silence and focus, but I will listen to it, like, hype music if, like, on certain times. since you guys, like, put like a playlist, I just listen to it, because they're mostly all hype songs.
If your team had a movie made about them, which actor plays you, and who plays the coach?
I say Kevin Heart to play Henry and to play me I would pick Jenna Ortega
Getting to know Elissa Aguilar Sepulveda - Volleyball
Elissa, I’m a sophomore and I’ve been playing volleyball for the past 5 years.
Where do you see yourself after high school? Do you still see yourself in your sport or
move on ?
I see myself studying medicine in a program. Hopefully, hopefully, I still play volleyball in the future, but I'm still not sure.
If you could be any athlete for a game who would you pick and why ?
I would be Bergen Reilly from Nebraska volleyball because she has very good leadership, and she knows she's very determined in her spot.
How do you manage life as a student athlete with long practices and late night games ?
I tend to stay very organized and I like to have like everything balanced and I like having an agenda. So that's how I balance out late night games and the late practices.
How would you compare this season to last ? What are the major differences no longer being a freshman on varsity ?
I feel like the team didn't have that much stress in each other, and this in this season, we're definitely building on that and having interesting everyone on the court. I do miss being a freshman and the “hype”
What makes you unique compared to anyone else on the field ?
Well, what made me unique is that last year I was the 1st freshman on varsity after 4 years. What makes me unique now is since I'm a setter, I tend to be, like, the leader of the court, and I do the plays, and I tell everyone where to hit, tip, or stuff like that
How do you reset mentally after a tough loss or performance slump?
I just talk to my teammates and family to try my best to shake it off.
Pre-game hype music or silence and focus? What song or how do you focus ?
I honestly like silence and focus. Instead of like talking to my teammates, I kind of stay to myself and during warm ups, I kind of just watch what each player does to see how they play.
If your team had a movie made about them, which actor plays you, and who plays the coach?
The movie would probably be grownups because I feel like we miss around a lot during, like, games and practices. I would be played by Adam Sandler. My coach would be King Triton from the little mermaid because she’s very good at keeping everyone intact
Registration for Athletics- PLEASE make sure your student athlete is registered.
>>>>>>>>CLICK HERE for PARENTVUE Athletic Registration Link
Having a hard time??
You will need the latest version of Parent Vue Downloaded
You will need ot have a Parent Vue Account
Did you forget your code or not have an account? Come to Back tao School Night on Thursday Sep. 10th for help or call 728-6390 or come to the front office.
All Student athletes need a current sports physical on file. Hard copies are linked here and can be delivered to the Athletic Director's office, located in the Main Office or to our Athletic Trainer, located in the breezeway by the swimming pool.
If you have transferred High Schools and this is your first year at WHS, please see the Athletic Director to complete Transfer Paperwork if you are interested in playing sports.
Field Rules
WHS Geiser Field rules for all football games:
All tickets will be sold online via gofan.co.
School ID is required for all students to enter (5-star, StudentVue or physical ID)
Students from other schools must attend with an adult or they will not be permitted to enter.
No backpacks allowed.
Adults must use clear bags or be prepared for bag searches.
No re-entry after leaving the field.
Security (staff and police) will be present in parking areas, entrances, and inside the stadium.
Here are a few reminders for our PVUSD games:
Pre-purchase tickets: Tickets should be purchased ahead of time through GoFan~~~~No Cash Accepted. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA19945
Student IDs: Students from both Watsonville High and visiting teams must show their Student ID to enter. (WHS Students can check in on 5 STAR) Students from other schools that are not playing must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.Students attempting to enter without a parent/guardian will be denied entry and turned away.
No backpacks: Students may not bring backpacks; adults are asked to carry their belongings in a clear bag. All spectators with bags should be prepared for a bag search.
No "Ins or Outs" Policy: Once a spectator leaves the stadium, re-entry will not be permitted. Please plan accordingly.
No Weapons , Alcohol or Noise Makers allowed.
Security presence: Security staff and law enforcement will be present to ensure a safe environment at larger events.
Cheer with Positivity!
We encourage everyone to support our teams with enthusiasm and good sportsmanship. Let’s work together to create an environment where everyone can celebrate and enjoy the game.
Good sportsmanship is a top priority. All players, coaches and spectators are expected to maintain the highest ideals of good sportsmanship and to respect the integrity and judgment of their opponents and game officials.
Thank you for helping us make high school games a safe, fun, and memorable experience for all!
We APPRECIATE our Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to work at the gates for our games. Please email elaine_parker@pvusd.net if you would like to Volunteer at our games.
Ways to Volunteer :
Volunteer at an Athletic Event. Work at our Gates and welcome our Guests.
Donate food or drink to sell at our Snack Shack
Donate Rally Towels
Connect us w/a business that wants to support WHS Athletics (i.e.food truck, silk screening, team meal
Please email elaine_parker@pvusd.net to volunteer
Listen to that School Spirit!
Look at that School Spirit!
Thank you to the Press Box and our Video Crew!
JOIN the PEP BAND
Pep Band will play at WHS football. YAY!!
Come and Check it Out~~~~~~Mondays and Wednesday after school - in room 202 4:00-5:30
Booster Club Passes - This is a great way to see A LOT OF WHS HOME Games
Family Pass $120.00
Single Pass $50.00
This pass is for all REGULAR, Home Games
Join us at the Next Booster Club Meeting: Monday the 21st of September, 2026 6:30 in the library
The Boosters will meet the 3rd Monday of the month in the library at 6:30 pm.
Girls Flag Football
Sept 14 | PV @ WATSONVILLE 5:00 and 6:45
Sept 16 | WATSONVILLE @ NORTH SALINAS 5:00 and 6:45
Sept 19 | WATSONVILLE @ Alvarez 10 am (JV) 11:45 (V)
Sept 22 | WATSONVILLE @ PCS 5:00 and 6:45
Sept 28 | SOLEDAD @ WATSONVILLE 5:00 and 6:45
Sept 30 | WATSONVILLE @ King City 5:00 and 6:45
Oct. 3 | Tournament WATSONVILLE @ St Francis
Oct 6 | WATSONVILLE @ PV
Oct 9 I WATSONVILLE @ Seaside 5:00 pm (JV) 6:45 pm (V)
Oct 12 | NORTH SALINAS @ WATSONVILLE 5:00 and 6:45
Oct 14 | PCS @ WATSONVILLE
Oct 17 | NMC @ WATSONVILLE 10 am (JV) 11:30(V)
Oct 20 | WATSONVILLE @ SOLEDAD 5:00 and 6:45
Oct 24 | WATSONVILLE @ Harbor Varsity 12:00
Oct 28 | WATSONVILLE @ Homestead Varsity 5:30
Upcoming Games
Away: Thurs. 10th Girls Volleyball @ Seaside
Girls TENNIS WHS vs Kirby
Friday the 11th: Frosh Football @NMC- JV 5:00pm/Varsity7:30pm
Saturday the 12th:Cross Country Jackie Henderson Memorial @ NMC 9:00 am
Home Girls Flag Football vs PV High 5:00 JV 6:45 V
Monday, September 14
Home Girls Volleyball vs King City
Tuesday, September 15⋅4:00 – 8:00pm
Away Girls Flag Football @ North Salinas High 4:00 JV 5:45 V
Wednesday, September 16⋅4:00 – 7:00pm
Home Girls Golf Palma and Monterey @ WHS
Thursday, September 17⋅3:30 – 6:00pm
Cross Country PCAL Center Meet #1
Thursday, September 17⋅3:30 – 5:30pm
Away Girls Volleyball @ NMC
Thursday, September 17⋅4:00 – 8:00pm
HOME-Girls Tennis VS York @Watsonville High 4:00pm
Thursday, September 17
Cross Country Tom Leikam Invite @ Pinto Lake
Saturday, September 19⋅8:00 – 10:00am
Away Girls Flag Football @ Alvarez 10:00 AM JV 11:45 AM V
Saturday, September 19
AWAY- FROSH Wildcatz @Christopher
Saturday, September 19⋅11:00am –
AWAY- FootballWildcatz VS Stevenson @RLS- JV 11:30am/ Varsity 2:00pm
Girls Volleyball Schedule
Sept1 I Alvarez@WATSONVILLE
Sept10 I WATSONVILLE@Seaside
Sept 15 | King City @ WATSONVILLE
Sept 17 | WAT SONVILLE @ NMC
Sept 21 I WATSONVILLE@North Salinas
Sept 23 | STEVENSON@ WATSONVILLE
Sept 25 | Alisal @ WATSONVILLE
Sept 29 | WATSONVILLE @ Soledad
Oct 1 | Gonzalez @ WATSONVILLE
Oct 5 | WATSONVILLE @ Rancho San Juan
Oct7 I WATSONVILLE@ King City
Oct 9 | NMC @ WATSONVILLE
Oct 15 | WATSONVILLE @ STEVENSON
Oct 20 | WATSONVILLE @ Alisal
Oct 22 | Soledad@ WATSONVILLE
Oct 26 | WATSONVILLE @ Gonzalez
Oct 28 | Rancho San Juan @ WATSONVILLE (Sr. Night)
Football Game Themes:
Wildcatz, your themes are HERE! 🐾✨ Start planning those fits, because we’re making every game day a whole vibe 💋. #fnl #footballseasonishere
Western Night Game 🤠🐾📣September 25th! VS. Soledad
Pink out Game (Hoco game) October 2nd
🎀🐾📣 VS. St.Francis
Halloween Game (Friday Fright Night) 🎃🐾📣 October 29th! VS. SLV
Senior Night Game! (Senior Night Lights)
November 6th! 🎓🐾📣VS. Monte Vista
Girls Tennis
Sept 10 | WATSONVILLE @ KIRBY 2:15, 4:00
Sept 15 | BYE
Sept 17 | WATSONVILLE @ YORK 2:30,4:00
Sept 22 | WATSONVILLE @ ALVAREZ 2:15,4:00
Sept 24 | Oakwood @ WATSONVILLE 2:30,4:00
Sept 29 | WATSONVILLE @ PV 2:25,4:00
Oct 6 | Kirby @ WATSONVILLE 2:30,4:00
Oct 8 | BYE
Oct 15 | Alvarez @ WATSONVILLE 2:30,4:00
Oct 20 | WATSONVILLE @ Oakwood 2:15,4:00
Oct 22 | PV @ WATSONVILLE (Sr. Night) 2:30,4:00
Cross Country- Talk to Mr. Knight about Coming out for Cross Country.
Tyouts will be held the week of August 17th >> Monday through Thursday from 4:00 to 5:00. Meet under the scoreboard on Geiser Field
Sept 3 I MVC Invitational @ Monte Vista 3:00pm
Sept 12 I 7th Annual Jackie Henderson Memorial @ NMC
Sep 17 | *PCAL Center Meet #1 @ TBD 3:30pm Mission and Gabilan
Sept 19 I Tom Leikam Invite @ Pinto Lake, 8:00am
Sept 26 I King City Invitational @ San Lorenzo Park, King City 9:00am
Oct 1 I *PCAL Center Meet #2 @ TBD 3:30pm Mission and Gabilan
Oct 10 I Crystal Spring Invitational @ Crystal Spring, Belmont 9:00am
Oct 15 | *PCAL Center Meet #3 @ TBD 3:30pm Mission and Gabilan
Oct 31 I *PCAL Championships @ TBD 10:00am
Nov 14 I CCS Finals @ Crystal Springs, Belmont 10:00am
Come cheer on our Golf Team
See Coach Poole in the New gym at end of class or Rm 601 during Advisory. Spots are available until team is full.
Sep 15 | King City @Spring Hills
Sep 17 | Palma and Monterey @Spring Hills
Sep 23 | Alisal and Alvarez @First Tee
Sep 29 | Gonzalez&Watsonville@First Tee/Twin Creeks
Oct 5 | Pacific Grove @PG Links
Oct 8 | King City @ Twin Creeks
Oct 13 | Alisal and Alvarez @First Tee/Crazy Horse
Oct 15 | Gonzalez and NMC @Spring Hills
Oc. 22 | Palma and Monterey @Laguna Seca/Fairways
Oct. 26th Championships @Laguna Seca
Check out our Athletic WEBSITE - WHS ATHLETICS
How to Access the WHS Athletics Webpage:
Go to the WHS Webpage https://www.watsonvillehs.net/index.html
Scroll to the bottom and find the Athletics Link
Enter the Athletic Webpage and EXPLORE.
https://www.watsonvilleathletics.com/
Check out our Athletic Webpage, which has lots of information , Registration Links, Photos, Messages about GO FAN TICKETS and more.
Click here to go to our Mascot Media Page which has photos, schedules and more WHS information.
We need you Catz Community
Please volunteer to:
Work at our Gates and Welcome our Guests
Work in our Snack Shacks
If you know of a local business that would like to support WHS Athletics, please connect us.
Contact elaine_parker@pvusd.net to sign up to help at our Athletic Events. THANK YOU !!
Come to Our Booster Club Meeting on Monday September 21st at 6:30 pm in the Library and find out more ways to get involved.
You are an integral part to helping create a positive youth sports experience for your athletes.
Get involved in the team. If the coach has a snack schedule or needs extra hands at practice, consider helping out if your athlete is open to it.
Being more connected to the team will give you a better understanding of what your athlete experiences.
Before a game, help your athlete prepare with the right rest, good nutrition/hydration, and encouragement.
Cheer positively and show Good Sportsmanship. Everyone enjoys the game much more when the Fans are Positive.
Keep your athlete in multiple sports if they enjoy them! . In most cases, specialization before 12th grade is not a good idea and athletes may not only miss the fun and connection of playing other sports~~ It's a Win WIn!
If your athlete needs support in class, help them to advocate for themselves Early and Often. Students can work with their teachers, with their counselor, with admin. and or with the Athletic Director if they need academic support.
At every possible turn, let your athlete know that you love them unconditionally (by saying it!), regardless of their athletic performance. Enjoy your athlete’s time in youth sports. It goes quickly, and you will want to look back, in conversation with your grown athlete, on the good old days.
Ticket Information - GO FAN ONLY - NO CASH
or buy tickets by following the link on our Athletics Page
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Teams will be selling Raffle TIckets in September
This is a great and easy way to fundraise for our Athletic Programs. If you want your own sets of tickets to sell in support of our Athletes, please connect with elaine_parker@pvusd.net
We want to partner more with our local business community. If you know of a business that wants to partner with WHS Athletics, please connect with Mrs. Parker at elaine_parker@pvusd.net. thank you
HOW POWERFUL
Compete with heart, lead with integrity, and never forget that how you represent yourself, your team, and your school is your greatest victory. Go Wild Catz!"
Hola from the AD!
Cheers from Mrs. Parker.
At Watsonville High School, we believe athletics are an important part of the student experience. Our goal is to provide our student athletes with the opportunity to grow, compete, build friendships, and represent our school through a positive and high-quality athletic program.
We look forward to partnering with you this school year in support of your Student Athlete. Come out at Cheer for the Catz! Cheer Positively! Cheer with WIldcatz Pride!! GO CATZ!!!
