Gonzales High cross country boys (from left) Gio Ochoa, Matthew Santos and Israel Ambriz blasted out from the starting line at the Watermelon Run at Natividad Creek Park on Aug. 28. The Spartans will compete again on Sept. 11 at the Farmerās Invitational in Hayward. (Michael Ramirez/Contributed)Sophia Martel (left) of the Soledad High School cross country team placed first in the girls race at last Saturdayās Watermelon Run, which took place at Natividad Creek Park in Salinas. (Contributed Photo)Soledadās Elijah Melchor (middle) was awarded a watermelon for placing second in the boys division at the Watermelon Run in Salinas on Aug. 28. (Contributed Photo)