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October 23, 2025

Championship games set for flag football league

Team championships will be determined this Friday at the Shield Bearers Flag Football League finals at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales.

Soccer | Soledad freshman lifts Lady Aztecs team to title

SOLEDAD — Last May the Soledad High girls’ soccer team lost to Monterey in the Central Coast Section playoffs. Fast-forward a few months later, with the Cypress Division title on the line, the Lady Aztecs would turn to a player that only played in...

Wrestling | Gonzales wrestlers take home medals

GONZALES — Gonzales Spartans wrestling team competed in the Lynbrook 2nd Man and Ladies Challenge on Jan. 22, placing third as a team among the 45 teams participating in the tournament. Five Spartan wrestlers took home medals: Carlos Alvarez, 285 pounds, second place; Anthony...

Football | Gonzales falls in Little Big Game, 35-14

GONZALES — In the 90th meeting of the Little Big Game between King City Mustangs and Gonzales Spartans, something had to give as both football teams came into last Thursday’s matchup winless so far this season, and of course the coveted megaphone was also...

Cross Country | Hartnell runners prepare for state meet Saturday

SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College runners will continue their cross country season this Saturday, competing in the Community College State Meet at Woodward Park in Fresno. Hartnell will be taking both its men and women’s teams for a shot at the team titles. The Panther...

Wrestling great to speak at Gonzales High

Gonzales High graduate Rudy Guevara will be the guest speaker Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Roger Fernando Gym.

Basketball | Greenfield Lady Bruins on a roll this season

GREENFIELD — Greenfield girls’ varsity basketball team continues to dominate, extending its winning streak to seven and taking control of the Santa Lucia Division. At the beginning of the week, the Lady Bruins and the King City Lady Mustangs were set to play to determine...

Gonzales City Council recognizes high school runner

GONZALES — Gonzales High School student-athlete Giovanni Ochoa was recognized by the Gonzales City Council last week for his accomplishment of qualifying to the 2022 CIF State Cross Country Championships this past November. Ochoa, a sophomore for the Spartans, was joined by Head Coach Margie...

Gonzales Spartans Hall of Fame returns after 4-year hiatus

GONZALES — After a four-year hiatus because of Covid-19, the Gonzales High School Hall of Fame will take place Saturday, April 29, at the Amaral Barn in Salinas. The Spartan 300 Club, along with the Gonzales High Athletic Program will be honoring men and women...

Cross Country | Gonzales runners soar past Soledad

In their only dual meet and home meet of the season, the Gonzales High varsity boys cross country team defeated the Soledad Aztecs by a 24-35 score.

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Gills receive award

Gills receive award for dedication to Salinas Valley agriculture and community

SALINAS VALLEY — In a gathering that underscored the enduring spirit of innovation and generosity in California’s ā€œSalad Bowl of the World,ā€ David and...