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February 26, 2026

Greenfield Bruins win battle of bears

An early miscue for a touchdown was quickly forgotten on Saturday as the Greenfield High Bruins outscored the Pajaro Valley Grizzlies 48-0 the rest of the way in a 48-6 season-opener at Cabrillo College in Aptos.

PLAYOFFS BEGIN

Two teams from King City, two teams from Soledad and one team from Gonzales have qualified to play in the semifinals of the California District 9 Little League All-Star Playoffs.

Football | Eagles sore over Aztecs in blowout victory

SOLEDAD — Coming into last Thursday’s game against Soledad, Everett Alvarez had only practiced three times since being shut down for 10 days because of Covid-19, but that didn’t stop the Eagles from taking flight on the Aztecs by beating them 29-8. The Aztecs came...

Wrestling | South Monterey County grapplers qualify to CCS finals

SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County wrestlers have qualified for Saturday’s Central Coast Section (CCS) Masters wrestling championships after placing in the top 10 during the CCS Southern Regionals last weekend at Watsonville High. Six girls from King City made the cut, including Shyrah McDonald...

Softball | Greenfield Bruins win first league title

GREENFIELD — Once again, the ladies at Greenfield High School made history when they won their first-ever softball title with an 18-0 victory over Anzar. It’s been a historical year for the Lady Bruins, as they also won their first volleyball and basketball titles. After...

Soccer | South Monterey County teams lead divisions

SALINAS VALLEY — The Greenfield and Soledad girls’ soccer teams are leading their respective divisions in the Pacific Coast Athletic League in the third week of play, while the Gonzales and King City boys’ teams are leading their divisions. GIRLS’ SOCCER The Gonzales girls’ soccer team...

Aztecs take aim at title after wins over Bruins

With four games left in the regular season the Soledad High Aztec baseball team is taking aim at first place this week with just one game separating them from the first place Pacific Grove Breakers.

Girls’ Basketball | Greenfield extends winning streak against King City

GREENFIELD — Last season the Greenfield High girls’ basketball team was able to sweep their series with South Monterey County rival King City High, and this year the Bruins extended the winning streak by beating the Mustangs in their first matchup of the season,...

Spartans crush Pirates, 50-7

Led by quarterback Raul Morales and running back Payton Flores, the Gonzales High School Spartans downed the host Morro Bay Pirates, 50-7, on Friday night in Morro Bay.

Girls’ Basketball | Soledad Aztecs capture PCAL Mission Division crown

Soledad Aztecs basketball
SOLEDAD — A sense of pressure was felt throughout the gymnasium when the Monte Vista Christian girls’ basketball team visited Soledad High in last week’s battle for first place in the Mission Division. The Mustangs had to win in order just to keep their league...

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Centenarian birthday celebration

Eden Valley resident celebrates 100th birthday at Soledad facility

SOLEDAD — Surrounded by family, friends and local leaders, Eloise Betty Jackson marked her 100th birthday on Feb. 15 at Eden Valley Care Center...