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January 27, 2026

Spartans win 20th wrestling title

With eight wrestlers winning individual weight classes the Gonzales High School wrestling team won the school’s 20th Mission Trail Athletic League Championship on Thursday at Pacific Grove High School.

Wrestling | South Monterey County wrestlers boost rankings with tournament wins

SALINAS VALLEY — Wrestling season is in full throttle, and some South Monterey County wrestlers are boosting their ranking with wins at high-end tournaments. Soledad Aztecs have the highest ranked wrestler in South Monterey County, senior Donn Greer, who wrestles at 220 pounds. Greer is...

Football | Greenfield claims first football title in school’s history

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Bruins head football coach Adam Barsenas knew that his team always had the talent to be one of those that could compete for a league title year after year. For the most part, the Bruins had the talent, but whether it would...

Volleyball | Soledad wins 2 as King City splits contests

Soledad Greenfield volleyball
SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High’s volleyball team had a 2-1 record for the week, beating Oakwood at home last Monday by a 3-1 score, losing by a 3-0 score to Monterey at home on Wednesday and completing the week with a 3-0 victory at...

Baseball | Salinas Valley season off and running

SALINAS VALLEY — As the first official day of spring approaches, the high school baseball season is off to a fast start for the four South Monterey County teams. King City Mustangs King City High’s varsity baseball team currently sits with a record of 4-2-1. Other...

Gonzales High football program hosts awards night and banquet

GONZALES — Gonzales Spartan players, coaches and parents gathered one last time to conclude the 2024 football season with a banquet and awards night Dec. 12 at the Gonzales High School cafeteria. The varsity and JV football teams were able to celebrate at home after...

Basketball | Greenfield, Soledad teams end season at playoffs

Basketball
SALINAS VALLEY — This past weekend was the start of the Central Coast Section (CCS) basketball playoffs, and South Monterey County was well represented with three teams in the postseason. The local basketball teams that made it to the CCS playoffs were the Greenfield Bruins...

Baseball | Soledad Aztecs’ Perez strikes out 10 in win over Balers

Baseball
SOLEDAD — Soledad High senior pitcher Vidal Perez struck out 10 Hollister Haybalers to earn the pitching win in the Aztecs’ 5-3 road victory. Ethan Sanchez relieved Perez in the final inning to get the save. Daniel Valenzuela led Soledad with three hits and had three...

CTF inmates donate funds to youth programs

SOLEDAD — Correctional Training Facility in Soledad recently presented a check for $16,381.50 to two local youth organizations: the South County Warriors and the Gonzales Youth Football and Cheer. These programs serve more than 150 boys and girls and are dedicated to teaching the fundamentals...

South Monterey County athletes set to compete at Central Coast All-Star Football Game

Football
SALINAS — The 38th Annual Central Coast 2023 All-Star High School Football Game is taking place at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas on Saturday at 7pm.  The game will feature players from Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito County high schools who were selected by their...

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CHP highlights public safety laws taking effect in 2026

CALIFORNIA — California Highway Patrol (CHP) is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom....