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February 12, 2026

Gonzales Rotary Fun Run brings community together

GONZALES — A health-conscious group of runners and walkers took to the streets for the Gonzales Rotary Fun Run on the Fourth of July at Central Park. Many of the nearly 100 participants gathered over half an hour before the 8 a.m. start time to...

Wrestling | Soledad’s Ramirez sole qualifier from South Monterey County for State Meet

SOLEDAD — Soledad High sophomore Natalie Ramirez placed first in the 235-pound weight class at the Central Coast Section wrestling championships on Saturday to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation State Meet. The state finals will begin Thursday, Feb. 27, at Mechanics Bank Arena in...

Gonzales Spartans 1974 football team entering Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame

Gonzales Spartans
GONZALES — Gonzales High School’s football team of 1974 will become the first Salinas Valley high school football program to enter the acclaimed Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame (SVSHOF). The 11th annual SVSHOF event will take place this Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Storm...

Football | All-League players, awards announced for South Monterey County teams

SALINAS VALLEY — With the football season officially done in South Monterey County, several awards have been handed out to local players. King City Mustangs With the season that the King City Mustangs had this year, it was a matter of how many awards they would...

Gonzales, Soledad teams defeat Stevenson at meet

The Gonzales boys and Soledad boys cross country teams defeated Robert Louis Stevenson on Thursday at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales.

Gonzales High cheer team hosts successful first Cheer Camp for local youth

GONZALES — Gonzales High’s cheer team hosted its first Cheer Camp inside the Roger Fernando Gym at the school on July 19. The young campers learned two cheers and chants, along with a dance. According to cheer head coach Leanna Godoy, the participants included a mix...

Hartnell College athletes receive 2023 Bill Elliott Scholarships

SALINAS VALLEY — A group of 20 student-athletes, including three from South Monterey County, were awarded a 2023 Bill Elliott Scholarship during a celebration dinner at the Hartnell College main campus in Salinas. Awards are in recognition of outstanding athletic and academic accomplishments while attending...

Girls’ Soccer | Soledad Aztecs claim Mission title

Soledad Aztecs soccer
SOLEDAD — A determined Soledad High School girls’ soccer team won their final three Mission divisional games, while their closest competitors Monte Vista Christian lost their final two contests. The Lady Aztecs finished the regular season with a 15-3-2 overall record and were 9-2-1 in...

Berlanga chosen as GUHS football coach

With over 10 years of football coaching experience Arthur Berlanga is ready to become a head coach. Fortunately for Gonzales High School, 34-year-old Berlanga has chosen Gonzales as the school to start off his head coaching career.

Soccer | Gonzales boys start season with 1-0-1 record, as Greenfield travels to King City tonight

Soccer ball sports
SALINAS VALLEY — Gonzales High varsity boys’ soccer team opened the pre-season last week with a 4-1 victory over host Pacific Grove, and ended the week on Saturday with a 2-2 tie in Santa Maria against Righetti High School. On Nov. 25 at Pacific Grove,...

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Club members with football-themed baked goods

Soledad Lions, Lioness host barbecue fundraiser

The Soledad Lions hosted a tri-tip barbecue takeout fundraiser Sunday at the Soledad Lions Hall ahead of the Super Bowl. Members of the Soledad...