Soccer | South Monterey County teams ready for preseason
SALINAS VALLEY — All eight South Monterey County boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are ready for the preseason to start this upcoming week, with games either at home or on the road.
BOYS’ SOCCER
Last year the King City High School boys’ team finished the season...
Football Preview | Gonzales to battle Soledad for heritage trophy
SOLEDAD — Friday will be a good game as the battle for the heritage trophy will take place, with the Soledad Aztecs hosting the Gonzales Spartans in another chapter of their rivalry.
Last year the Aztecs broke a two-game losing to the Spartans when they...
Lady Aztecs win three in Santa Maria
Spring break ended on a winning note for the Soledad Lady Aztec softball teams with three wins in two days of play in Santa Maria.
Basketball | South Monterey County hoopsters prepare for second half of season
SALINAS VALLEY — High school basketball teams in South Monterey County will be entering the second half of divisional play starting this week, and will be battling to finish with .500 records to earn Central Coast Section playoff consideration.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Gonzales senior center Angelina Navarro...
Quakes, community deliver day of soccer and support for Salinas Valley youth
SALINAS VALLEY — More than 150 local children took to the fields at the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on July 26 for a free soccer clinic and health fair designed to promote wellness, confidence and community connection.
The event was hosted by the Salinas Regional...
Warrior wrestlers medal in Hollister
Eight wrestlers from the Fairview Middle School Warrior wrestling team from Gonzales won medals at Saturday’s Eye of the Tiger Wrestling Tournament at San Benito High School in Hollister.
Track and Field | Gonzales Spartans team celebrates season
GONZALES — Food, frolic and awards were all in abundance during the Gonzales High School Track and Field Awards Night on May 30 at the Roger Fernando Gymnasium.
Athletes, parents and coaches celebrated the season in a casual event with fine linen and a delicious...
Spartan wrestlers place 6th at CCS, Ochoa qualifies to State
Senior wrestler Robert Ochoa of Gonzales High School finished with a 5-1 record and qualified for the California Interscholastic Federation State Wrestling Championships after placing third at Saturday’s Central Coast Section Championships that were held at Independence High School in San Jose.
Cross Country | King City, Gonzales runners compete in State finals
SALINAS VALLEY — Two high school runners from King City and Gonzales represented South Monterey County at the 2022 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) State Cross Country Championships on Saturday.
Out of 201 runners in Division IV, King City High senior Israel Limosnero placed 46th with...
Soccer kicks off spring season for Salinas Valley teams
SALINAS VALLEY — High school boys soccer began in South Monterey County this week, with schools playing games at home and away.
The Gonzales and Soledad boys soccer teams are participating in a two-division league with schools from Monterey and San Benito counties.
The Gonzales...
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Soledad Youth Council leads citywide street safety effort
SOLEDAD — Soledad Youth Council is leading a comprehensive Street Safety Initiative for the 2025-26 year focused on identifying and addressing pedestrian and traffic...






















