Sports

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.

SALINAS VALLEY — Track and field athletes from South Monterey County have qualified for the Central Coast Section (CCS) semifinals that will take place Saturday, June 5, at Soquel High School. Athletes qualified for the semifinals after finishing in the top six at last Thursday’s...

GREENFIELD — Once again, the ladies at Greenfield High School made history when they won their first-ever softball title with an 18-0 victory over Anzar. It’s been a historical year for the Lady Bruins, as they also won their first volleyball and basketball titles. After...

GREENFIELD — After being shut out last game, the Greenfield Bruins bounced back to beat the Pajaro Valley Grizzlies, 21-18, to start 1-0 in league play. Greenfield receiver Anthony Morales caught a touchdown pass to put Greenfield up 7-0 at Pajaro Valley. Morales leads Greenfield...

SALINAS VALLEY — It wasn’t an easy weekend for three of the four South Monterey County high school football teams, as Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales all suffered a loss and dampened their playoff hopes. In total, all three teams were outscored by their respective opponents,...

SALINAS VALLEY — Four touchdowns by Carson Tidwell and a smothering defense earned the King City Mustangs a 28-0 win over Greenfield last Thursday and a ticket to the Central Coast Section playoffs. The win snapped a 19-year playoff drought for King City. “We have been...

KING CITY — Using a six-play drive after a 35-yard punt return by Kody Lambert, the King City Mustangs scored the winning points and then played solid defense to beat the visiting Greenfield Bruins, 21-14, last Friday at War Memorial Stadium. With the win, King...

In an effort to improve the lighting for football and soccer games at Gonzales High School’s Dick Force Stadium, 190 watt LED lights were installed last week just in time for the football season.

Boxers from the San Ardo and King City Boxing Clubs took the first five places at Saturday’s 25th Annual Bradley Bulldogs 10K and 5K Fun Run and Walk.