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November 23, 2025

Photo | South County Titans wash cars

GONZALES — Members of the South County Titans baseball team washed cars last Sunday on Centennial Drive in Gonzales. The youngsters, who play in the 8-and-under travel ball division, hosted the July 25 car wash to help pay for fees to upcoming tournaments.

Spartans play well in loss to Oakwood

The Gonzales tennis team fought hard in a 7-0 setback against Oakwood. The Spartans scored multiple points for most of the singles and doubles matches.

Softball | South Monterey County teams begin final 2 weeks of play

Softball
SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad High’s softball team is in sixth place in the Mission Division with a 4-6 record (7-7 overall). The Aztecs lost two contests last week: 4-2 against Rancho San Juan in Salinas and a 12-0 shutout against host Pacific Grove. Against Rancho San...

Gonzales High improving stadium lights

In an effort to improve the lighting for sporting events at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales, light posts that have stood for 53 years are being replaced, and upgraded lighting will be installed.

Football | King City, Soledad prepare for division play Friday

King City football
SALINAS VALLEY — King City Mustang and Soledad Aztec football teams completed non-divisional play last week with wins Friday night. King City improved to 4-1 with a 38-0 home victory over the Watsonville Wildcatz, and Soledad (1-4) won its first game of the season at...

Game of the Week | Stevenson vs. Greenfield, Oct. 8

GREENFIELD — In order to win the Pacific Coast Santa Lucia Division outright, the Greenfield Bruins will need help, but first they have to beat the Stevenson Pirates on Friday to keep their postseason hopes alive. The Bruins are coming off a loss to the...

Track and Field | South Monterey County athletes qualify for PCAL Masters Meet

Track and field
SALINAS VALLEY — The end of the regular track and field season will conclude this Friday for South Monterey County high schools at the Pacific Coast Athletic League Masters Meet at Pacific Grove High School. The meet will be the qualifying meet for the Central...

Spartans fall to league leaders in 2-game series

Gonzales High varsity baseball team was swept in a two-game series last week by the league-leading Pacific Grove Breakers.

Girls’ Basketball | Gonzales Spartans fall 51-43 to Falcons

GONZALES — Gonzales High School girls’ basketball team ended the season at home last Friday with a 51-43 loss to the Scotts Valley Falcons in the first round of the Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs. The Spartans, seeded 12th in the CCS tournament, only...

Softball | Gonzales extends winning streak, keeps title hopes alive

GONZALES — Despite a rough 0-2 start in league play, Gonzales High’s softball team has become a top contender in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Cypress Division with a current seven-game winning streak. Last Tuesday, April 26, the Lady Spartans faced Alisal for the second...

Local News

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...