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October 8, 2026

St. Francis blanked in home-opener against Greenfield | High school football roundup

The St. Francis High football team was hoping to have a bounce-back performance after coming up short in last week’s season-opener at Mission College Prep in San Luis Obispo. Instead, they were shut out for the first time in three years following a 20-0 defeat...

Cross Country | High school runners compete at South County Jamboree

King City runner
KING CITY — The cross country season kicked off last week with the annual South County Cross Country Jamboree at San Lorenzo Park in King City. Participating this year were Avenal, Coalinga, Gonzales, Greenfield, Soledad and host King City. The meet serves as the start...

MLS GO brings new youth soccer league to Salinas Valley

Simon Dawkins
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Regional Soccer Complex is expanding opportunities for local youth this fall with the launch of its first in-house youth soccer league through MLS GO, Major League Soccer’s recreational youth soccer program. The eight-week league combines MLS resources, scholarship support, trained volunteer...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Getting caught up in San Benito County and a preview of Week 2

In today's episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will catch up with sports reporter Gordon Kass for an update on Hollister High. Then the guys will take a minute to chat with King City head football coach Mac Villanueva about the big showdown against Gonzales...

Football | King City Mustangs blank Bruins as Gonzales Spartans fall to Falcons

Football
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school football teams began the regular season with a 1-3 record last week, with King City emerging as the only team with a victory. KING CITY & GREENFIELD  Last Thursday night in Greenfield, the King City Mustangs blanked the...

Volleyball | King City, Gonzales and Soledad teams win openers

Volleyball
SALINAS VALLEY — The King City Mustangs, Gonzales Spartans and Soledad Aztecs began the volleyball season with wins last week against North Salinas, Seaside and Greenfield, respectively. King City had a Blue and White scrimmage on Aug. 21 that pitted this year’s varsity team against...

Flag Football | 2026 season begins for South Monterey County teams

Flag football
SALINAS VALLEY — The high school flag football season began last week with three South Monterey County schools participating in the Pacific Coast Athletic League; King City and Soledad in the Mission Division and Greenfield in the Cypress Division. The King City Mustangs began the...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Recap of Week 1 and girls flag football previews

In today’s episode, Juan Reyes and John Devine will recap Week 1 of the prep football season. Then they'll chitchat with Monterey High football coach Alex Besaw to talk about the upcoming Battle of the Bay. And finally, the guys will end the show with a...

Cover 3 Sports Podcast: Countdown to Kickoff 2026

In this week’s episode, John Devine and Juan Reyes will talk about the ongoing issue with a shortage of officials in the area. Then they'll have a fireside chat with Carmel football head coach Golden Anderson for an update with the Padres. And finally, the guys...

Football | South Monterey County teams open 2026 regular season

Gonzales football
SALINAS VALLEY — Last week’s scrimmages and jamborees were just a little tuneup for South Monterey County high school football teams as the regular season starts Thursday night.  Greenfield will host the King City Mustangs on Thursday, Gonzales will host Scotts Valley on Friday, and...

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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...