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February 4, 2026

Tigers rip Spartans, 62-7

A physical imposing Fremont High Tigers football team spoiled the season debut of the host Gonzales Spartans, manhandling the host by a 62-7 score.

Football Preview | Soledad Aztecs host Pacific Grove under Thursday night lights

SOLEDAD — Thursday night football returns as the Soledad Aztecs host the Pacific Grove Breakers in a key Cypress Division game. Last week the Aztecs were in a war as they knocked off the unbeaten Rancho San Juan Trailblazers, 17-14. Meanwhile, last week the Breakers...

San Ardo boxers win in Salinas

Marlen Arreola and Kevin Perez of the San Ardo Boxing Club were victorious in their matches on Saturday night at the Rock Gym in Salinas, coming home with unanimous decisions.

Football | King City pounds Sharks, Gonzales drops 4th game

Football
SALINAS VALLEY — King City running back Carson Tidwell was a workhorse last Friday as the Mustangs defeated the visiting St. Francis Sharks, 27-6, at War Memorial Stadium. The junior piled up 202 yards on 22 carries and scored three touchdowns as King City improved...

Softball | Gonzales pitcher dominates in 2-1 victory over King City

SALINAS VALLEY — The last time King City and Gonzales softball teams played, the Lady Mustangs scored four runs in the final inning to cap off the comeback, but this time Spartans pitcher Alex Guerrero pitched her way to a 2-1 victory. Entering the week,...

Gonzales Spartans and Greenfield Bruins complete cross country season

SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales and Greenfield high schools completed the cross country season with meets last week on the Monterey Peninsula and in Hollister. On March 26, the Spartans ran in a tri-meet against Seaside and Marina, while the Bruins had a meet in Monterey...

Football | Soledad Aztecs return to field for training

SOLEDAD — As the Valley enters the dog days of summer, the Soledad Aztecs returned to the football field for practice after coming off a disappointing 3-7 season.Ā  A lot went wrong for the Aztecs last season. A late start when it came to hiring...

Soledad Aztecs’ Martel ends high school soccer career

Sophia Martel soccer
SOLEDAD — Soledad High soccer standout Sophia Martel finished her playing career as a Lady Aztec with a 5-0 win and a goal against visiting Morro Bay on Dec. 12 in Soledad. Martel helped the Lady Aztecs improve to 6-1-1 in the pre-season and will...

Game of the Week | Greenfield vs. Gonzales, Sept. 9

GONZALES — If you asked me after last month's South County Jamboree, which high school football matchup I would be the most excited to see, it would have been Greenfield versus Gonzales. From the tiny sample that we got at the Jamboree, it was everything...

South County dominates league soccer team

Soccer players from South County high schools dominated the Mission Trail Athletic League All-League boys soccer team.

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Salinas Valley Police Reports | Published Jan. 28, 2026

Police Reports are obtained from the local police departments. KING CITY Dec. 97:49 a.m. Possession of open container in public on Broadway St.8:05 a.m. Possession of...