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February 25, 2026

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.

Lady Bruins beat York, lose to Spartans

The Greenfield High softball team split their league games as they defeated visiting York and lost to the Gonzales Spartans. The Lady Bruins beat the York Falcons 18-1 on Friday and lost 7-1 earlier in the week to Gonzales.

Softball | Lady Spartans, Mustangs fall at home

SALINAS VALLEY — Playing at home was not an advantage for the Gonzales and King City softball team, as the Lady Spartans and Lady Mustangs lost to Greenfield and Robert Louis Stevenson, respectively. King City began the week with a 13-4 road win against the...

Lady Mustangs start season with win

Junior Grace Shepherd finished with 17 kills and senior Megan Flores had 22 assists as the King City Lady Mustangs won their season opener 3-0 over the host Alisal High Trojans last Thursday in the Mustang Gym.

Little League tourney begins this weekend for South Monterey County teams

MONTEREY COUNTY — The California District 9 2022 Tournament of Champions will begin play this Saturday for Little League Major and Minor teams in Monterey County. South Monterey County teams participating in the TOC games are Greenfield, King City, Gonzales and Soledad. In the Minors Division,...

Volleyball | South Monterey County teams stay busy as 2025 season continues

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SALINAS VALLEY — Last week there was plenty of volleyball action for the South Monterey County high school teams. King City plays in the Gabilan Division and has five games remaining in the regular season. Soledad, Gonzales and Greenfield play in the Mission Division, with...

Basketball | Soledad Aztecs’ depth helps fuel winning streak

SOLEDAD — It wasn’t long ago that the Soledad boys’ varsity basketball team had lost five of seven games, but since Jan. 20, the Aztecs have won five straight games.  The last time the Aztecs had a five-game winning streak was in 2018. Soledad’s Jason Mendoza,...

Football Preview | Gonzales hosts Harbor in first home game

GONZALES — After starting the season with four straight road games, the Gonzales Spartans will finally be able to show off their new scoreboard this Friday when they host the Harbor Pirates. The Pirates started their season 2-0, but since then, they have dropped their...

South County athletes compete at finals

The track and field season ended at the Central Coast Section finals for Pablo Villasenor of Gonzales, Noora Hautamaki of Soledad, and Dylan Oliveros of King City.

Football | Bruins overcome Spartans, 33-25

GONZALES — Greenfield Bruins came into last Thursday’s away game with the Gonzales Spartans on the verge of starting the season 0-3, but the Bruins defense as well as wide receiver and defensive back Anthony Morales helped the team overcome a 19-0 start to...

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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...