Sports

SOLEDAD — Oregon State pitcher Eric Segura from Soledad took the next step in his baseball career last week when he was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the fourth round of the Major League Baseball draft. Segura, the 21-year-old son of Efren and...

GONZALES — Six individuals, one team and a coach were chosen to enter the 2026 Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony and dinner will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Fairview Laguna Seca. The event will be hosted by the...

SALINAS VALLEY — Two South Monterey County Little League baseball teams were recently crowned District 9 champions, with Soledad Major All-Stars capturing the All-Star Championship and Greenfield Juniors winning the Tournament of Champions. SOLEDAD The Soledad Little League Major All-Stars had a 5-1 record to win...

SOLEDAD — Most of the world has caught a case of soccer fever ever since the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament began June 11 — and it seems as if local businesses in Soledad are taking advantage of all the buzz from the month-long...

GONZALES — The deadline for the Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame is next Friday, June 26, and interested parties must email nominations before the deadline. The Hall of Fame will take place on Aug. 15 at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, 10520 York Road...

GONZALES — Fairview Middle School student Izzie Pacheco of Gonzales won the Freestyle State Championship on May 30 at the Selland Arena at Fresno. Pacheco also won the Folkstyle State Championship in March in the 12-and-under division. Wrestling for the Salinas Valley Wrestling Club, Pacheco just...

SALINAS VALLEY — The athletic programs at Gonzales and King City high schools announced their 2025-26 Athletes of the Year at recent scholarship events. The athletes were chosen by varsity head coaches on the school sites. At Gonzales High School, Jorge Uribe was named the boys...

GONZALES — The Spartan 300 Club will be hosting the Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Aug. 15 at Laguna Seca Golf Ranch, 10520 York Road in Monterey. Those who would like to recognize an athlete, coach or volunteer/supporter must submit completed nomination...

GONZALES — Last month the Gonzales High varsity and junior varsity girls basketball team hosted an awards night and banquet at the school cafeteria, where players were honored for their commitment to the program this past season. Head coach Eddy Ramirez presented his players and...

SALINAS VALLEY — King City High baseball team closed out the regular season with a huge week of games against South Monterey County rival Gonzales Spartans. The Mustangs defeated the Spartans, 8-1, last Tuesday at home before rallying for a wild 23-14 comeback victory two...