REACHING HIGH
South County high school athletic teams began observing “dead week” this past Sunday and athletes will have no contact with their coaches until July 30. Football, cross country and volleyball teams will resume regular practice after that date.
Football | Soledad Aztecs beat Carmel Padres in home opener
SOLEDAD — After starting the season with two road games, the Soledad Aztecs finally returned home for their season opener against the Carmel Padres.
This game had fans feeling every emotion, as Soledad played not only their best half of football, but also their worst...
CTF inmates donate funds to youth programs
SOLEDAD — Correctional Training Facility in Soledad recently presented a check for $16,381.50 to two local youth organizations: the South County Warriors and the Gonzales Youth Football and Cheer.
These programs serve more than 150 boys and girls and are dedicated to teaching the fundamentals...
KC boys track team beat Carmel
The King City boys track and field boys team took first place in five events in a 86 to 50 win over the Carmel Padres last Thursday on the Pacific Grove High School track.
Baseball | Soledad Aztecs’ season enters home stretch
SOLEDAD — With the Soledad Aztecs having three league losses, it doesn’t leave room for any more as the varsity baseball team starts a two-game series with St. Francis that could decide the Mission Division.
Having reached that part of the season when division opponents...
Meeting to discuss Gonzales stadium project set for Monday
GONZALES — On Monday, July 24, a special Gonzales Unified School District Board of Trustees meeting will take place at the Gonzales High School library to discuss the completion of the stadium project.
Funding had already been approved for the track renovation by Measure K,...
Football | Greenfield struggles with turnovers as North Salinas claims 20-6 victory in Mission Division opener
GREENFIELD — Last Friday in Greenfield, the North Salinas Vikings came up with a timely turnover in the first half and another in the second half and defeated the Bruins, 20-6, in the Mission Division opener.
“Defensively, we had a very good game,” said Greenfield...
Football | Soledad Aztecs retain Heritage Trophy from Gonzales Spartans
SALINAS VALLEY — With the Gonzales Spartans trying to win back the Heritage Trophy from Soledad, Friday’s game all came down to one drive in the final minute that ended with the Aztecs’ James Lara pulling off the 19-14 win.
As the temperature gets colder...
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YWCA to open first South Monterey County shelter for domestic violence...
MONTEREY COUNTY — YWCA Monterey County is expanding its services by opening its first transitional housing location in South Monterey County for women and...
