Dante Aranda-Pacheco and Quinn Healy Aptos High School Wins Pat Lovell Award Again!

The Pat Lovell Award was established in 2019 to honor the legacy of Santa Cruz County Athletic League Commissioner Pat Lovell, who helmed the league for 30 years. The award is given each year to the school that earns the most points in SCCAL varsity competitions.

In 1989, Pat was hired as the commissioner of the SCCAL, a post he held for the next 30 years.

The importance and impact of Pat’s leadership as the SCCAL Commissioner cannot be overstated.

He grew the SCCAL from a tiny regional league into a CCS powerhouse. He pushed for the expansion of women’s sports. He mentored hundreds of local coaches and athletic directors.

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