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October 9, 2026

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Hollister football has season canceled, girls volleyball update and preview of Week 5

In this week’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will recap a much tighter Week 4 of the prep and college football season, and chime in on the situation at Hollister High. Then they'll jump into a conversation with Monte Vista Christian head football coach...

Football | Greenfield wins divisional opener against Mariners as Gonzales, Soledad suffer losses

Football
SALINAS VALLEY — Greenfield High began Santa Lucia Divisional play with a 22-20 win over the host Marina Mariners last Thursday night. The Bruins held a 16-0 halftime lead but the Mariners fought back to make it a two-point contest. Greenfield took a 6-0 lead in...

Gonzales Unified adds security screening at home games

Gonzales Unified School District
GONZALES — Gonzales Unified School District will implement additional security measures at Gonzales High’s Dick Force Stadium beginning with its home football game Friday, Sept. 18, according to a Sept. 16 letter from Superintendent Keith Thorbhan. “All attendees will be screened with a handheld security wand prior to entering the stadium,” Thorbhan wrote in the letter. Bags, purses and other personal carrying items...

McFarland cross country runner inspires Gonzales High athletes

Thomas Valles with Gonzales cross country team
MONTEREY COUNTY — Thomas Valles, who was portrayed in the Disney movie, “McFarland, USA,” visited Monterey County last week as a guest of North Monterey County High School (NMC). Members of the Gonzales High cross country team were invited by Valles and NMC cross country...

Volleyball | Divisional play begins for South Monterey County teams

Volleyball
SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales and Soledad high school volleyball teams are unbeaten at the start of the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Mission Division schedule. The Spartans have a 3-0 record, and the Aztecs are 4-0. King City has a 3-1 record and Greenfield is 2-1 after...

Football | King City downs Cougars, Soledad beaten by Mariners

Football
SALINAS VALLEY — King City and Soledad were the only South Monterey County high schools with football games last week as Greenfield and Gonzales had byes. The King City Mustangs improved to 3-0 in non-league play with a 28-12 win over the San Lorenzo Valley...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Getting Back On Track and Key Matchups for Week 4

In this week’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will recap Week 3 of the high school and college football season, along with an update on girls flag football. Then they'll jump into a conversation with Aptos High football coach Zach Hewett to talk about...

Football | King City shuts out Gonzales, 35-0, in annual Little Big Game rivalry

Little Big Game
SALINAS VALLEY — A strong defensive showing and a proficient offense earned the King City Mustangs football team a 35-0 shutout victory over the Gonzales Spartans during last Thursday’s 94th Annual Little Big Game at War Memorial Stadium in King City. The win was the...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Blowouts, Brawls and a Preview of Prep Football (Week 3)

In this week’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will have a recap of a wild Week 2 in prep and college football. Then they'll take a minute to chat with Salinas High football head coach Steven Zenk to see what’s going on after an...

Volleyball | King City, Soledad and Gonzales teams improve records

Soledad volleyball
SALINAS VALLEY — The King City, Soledad and Gonzales volleyball teams are still unbeaten as the non-league schedule continues. Last week, King City defeated visiting Valley Christian Academy of Santa Maria in three games; Soledad won its second and third games of the season by...

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Sept. 30, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Aug. 219:44 a.m. Domestic violence on Queen St.10:56 a.m. Violation of court order on Brandywine...