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Football | Gonzales aims to play at high level in Santa Lucia Division

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GONZALES — Improvement and playing at the highest level possible is the goal for Gonzales High football head coach Eddy Ramirez this upcoming 2024 fall season. Last year, the Spartans showed a glimpse of what was in store for the near future behind a dynamic...

Soccer | South Monterey County teams enter final two weeks of league play

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SALINAS VALLEY — There will be some serious soccer being played in the next two weeks as South Monterey County high schools battle for the divisional titles and Central Coast Section playoffs spots. GIRLS’ SOCCER The Gonzales High girls’ soccer team is one game behind Robert...

Gonzales City Council honors outstanding high school athletes, coaches

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GONZALES — Gonzales City Council honored three Gonzales High School coaches and three student-athletes for their outstanding efforts in cross county and football on Feb. 5. Giovanni Ochoa was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for the 2023-24 cross country season. Ochoa is a junior this...

Football | Gonzales Spartans win 2nd straight game

GONZALES — After starting the season 0-3, the Gonzales Spartans have won their last two games, including their league opener against the Harbor Pirates. When the season started, the Spartans were not only thought of being the best team in South Monterey County, but also...

Soledad head football coach resigns after one season

SOLEDAD — After one year as Soledad’s head football coach, Jose Martinez has resigned due to personal reasons. ā€œI resigned for a couple reasons, but the main reason is that it’s not my time,ā€ Martinez said. ā€œI have to step away and take care of...

Football | Soledad hosts 7-on-7 passing league today

SALINAS VALLEY — Conditioning and training continues on the local playing fields this week for all four South Monterey County high school football teams. The passing game was on exhibit last Wednesday, July 7, at Greenfield High for the second week of seven-on-seven football, welcoming...

Cardinals outlast Spartans, 28-21

For the second straight week in Santa Cruz County, the Gonzales football team lost after holding an early lead.

Football | Greenfield hopes for more success after promotion into Mission South Division

GREENFIELD — Greenfield High School’s football team in 2023 went on a historical run by capturing the program’s first-ever league championship.  After posting a perfect 6-0 record in Pacific Coast Athletic League Santa Lucia Division play, the Bruins were rewarded with a promotion to the...

Cross Country | Gonzales Spartans run toward title

GONZALES — With just weeks left in the regular cross country season, the Gonzales High School boys varsity team looks ready to make a run for the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Santa Lucia Division championship. The Spartans made a statement by winning their third Center...

Chieftains oust Spartans, 59-30, in playoffs

flurry of points by host Palma Chieftains in the first quarter had the Gonzales Spartan basketball team looking up at the 24-3 deficit. The Spartans played much better in the final three quarters but could not overcome the deficit in a 59-30 loss in the first round of the Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs.

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Guest Column | It’s Time for Your Checkup

Many people wait until something feels wrong before seeing the doctor, but prioritizing preventive care helps us stay ahead of health issues before they...