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November 20, 2025

Hartnell College athletes receive 2023 Bill Elliott Scholarships

SALINAS VALLEY — A group of 20 student-athletes, including three from South Monterey County, were awarded a 2023 Bill Elliott Scholarship during a celebration dinner at the Hartnell College main campus in Salinas. Awards are in recognition of outstanding athletic and academic accomplishments while attending...

Volleyball | Salinas Valley teams on track to make playoffs

SALINAS VALLEY — Three of the four South Monterey County volleyball teams still have a chance not only to make the playoffs, but also win their division, after another week of games. King City Mustangs had a major turnaround, starting the season with 2-6, but...

South Monterey County players selected for All-League soccer, basketball teams

SALINAS VALLEY — Pacific Coast Athletic League has announced the athletes that were selected to the boys’ and girls’ soccer and basketball All-League teams for the 2024-25 season. Players were chosen by league coaches at divisional meetings. Following are the student-athletes from South Monterey County...

Cross Country | Spartans medal at Westmoor

King City and Gonzales high schools cross country teams stayed busy last weekend with invitational meets at Stanford (Palo Alto) and at Westmoor (Daly City).

Spartans break 15-game losing streak to Pacific Grove

Fourth quarter fireworks by the Gonzales Spartan football team led to a 34-23 victory over host Pacific Grove that snapped a 15-game losing streak to the Breakers last Friday at Breaker Stadium.

Tennis | Gonzales tennis 2-1 in league

The Gonzales High tennis team is 2-1 in league after a road loss to Christopher High in Gilroy and a home win against the Gilroy High Mustangs. Gonzales lost 5-2 to Christopher and beat Gilroy High by a 7-0 last Thursday on the Spartan tennis courts.

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...

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...

Track and Field | South Monterey County athletes qualify for PCAL Masters Meet

Track and field
SALINAS VALLEY — The end of the regular track and field season will conclude this Friday for South Monterey County high schools at the Pacific Coast Athletic League Masters Meet at Pacific Grove High School. The meet will be the qualifying meet for the Central...

Soccer | Soledad Aztec girls’ season ends with loss to Eagles in finals

Soccer ball sports
SOLEDAD — Soledad High School girls’ soccer team saw their season come to an end Saturday in a 4-1 loss to the Everett Alvarez Eagles in the CCS Division IV finals at Christopher High School. ā€œEverett Alvarez is fast and really good at passing the...

Local News

Gonzales Library construction

Gonzales Library announces temporary closure for relocation to new community center

GONZALES — Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) has announced the upcoming relocation of the Gonzales Library to the new Dennis and Janice Caprara Community...