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April 29, 2026

Games rescheduled due to smoke

Heavy smoke that has spread from the Camp Fire in Butte County to much of Northern California, the Bay Area and the Tri-county area has forced the rescheduling of many Central Coast Section sporting events.

Teams excel at jamboree

The South County Jamboree proved to be a success for local high school football teams in terms of preparing for upcoming season. With King City, Soledad and Gonzales facing non-league opponents this week and Greenfield starting play next week, the jamboree served as way for teams to access their progress.

Best 2022 sports moments from South Monterey County teams

SALINAS VALLEY — As we look back over the past year, it’s time to recognize some of the greatest moments in South Monterey County sports from 2022. King City Mustangs 3) King City Mustang girls’ basketball team had a great chance to be ranked first for...

KC routs Gonzales

Lady Mustang pitcher Mikayla Davis was one out away from a no-hitter and produced five runs in King City’s 20-1 win over the Gonzales softball team last Thursday in King City.

Volleyball | Tryouts begin for South Monterey County teams

SALINAS VALLEY — The volleyball programs for South Monterey County kick off on Aug. 31, when King City High will start play against visiting Alisal High. Last Friday both the JV and varsity levels at King City had multitudes of girls interested in the...

Former Gonzales resident covers 2024 Paris Olympics

GONZALES — Asante Madrigal, a former Gonzales resident, was chosen by NBCUniversal as one of 27 social media influencers to cover the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Known on his TikTok, YouTube and Instagram accounts as King Asante, Madrigal headed to Paris on Aug....

Wrestling | King City boys win dual meets, Gonzales grapplers place at Overfelt Classic

High School wrestlers competing at a wrestling meet
SALINAS VALLEY — King City High's boys wrestling team won a pair of dual meets in league competition to remain undefeated. The Mustangs defeated Everett Alvarez, 48-36, last Wednesday and on the next day beat the North Monterey County Condors, 42-39. King City rallied with...

Gonzales hosts Marina for league lead

The Gonzales Spartan boys basketball team will have a chance to secure the Coastal League tonight when they host the Marina Mariners in the Roger Fernando Gym.

Hartnell College to honor 13 inductees into Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023

SALINAS — Hartnell Community College District will induct the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023 during a luncheon Saturday, Oct. 14, at the college’s main campus at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas.Ā  This will be the 10th annual event for the college. ā€œFor the past...

Lady Mustangs drop contest at Carmel

The Mission Trial Athletic League leading Carmel Padres defeated the host King City Lady Mustangs last Thursday, 27-1. Carmel outhit King City 20 to 3.

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South County Youth Summit group

3rd annual South County Youth Summit returns Saturday in Gonzales

SALINAS VALLEY — Youth leaders from Greenfield, Gonzales and Soledad are partnering with their cities to host the third annual South County Youth Summit...