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December 29, 2025

Football | Gonzales Spartans eye redemption this season

GONZALES — It wasn’t long ago that Gonzales High’s football team was winning the Santa Lucia Championships, but after missing a year of play due to Covid, the Spartans’ return to the field wasn’t as expected when they failed to win a game. Last year...

College Baseball | Soledad High standout gets second win of the season for OSU

Baseball Eric Segura
SOLEDAD — Soledad High alum Eric Segura moves to 2-0 after his second career win against North Dakota State. In his third start of the college baseball season, the former Aztec has helped produce three wins for the nationally ranked Oregon State Beavers this season....

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.

Cross Country | South Monterey County teams compete in PCAL championship

Gonzales cross country team
SALINAS VALLEY — Cross country teams from South Monterey County competed last Saturday during the Pacific Coast Athletic League championship at Toro Regional Park in Salinas. The meet took place to determine PCAL divisional champions, individual All-League runners and Central Coast Section (CCS) qualifying teams...

Football | Greenfield Bruins top Mustangs in season opener

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Bruins came out on top during their first game of the 2023-24 high school football season last Friday at home against the King City Mustangs. Both teams entered this season looking to replace some essential parts they lost a year ago. After losing...

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...

Volleyball teams kick off season this week

The King City, Soledad and Gonzales High School volleyball teams began non-league games this week to kick off the season.

Football | Greenfield claims first football title in school’s history

GREENFIELD — Greenfield Bruins head football coach Adam Barsenas knew that his team always had the talent to be one of those that could compete for a league title year after year. For the most part, the Bruins had the talent, but whether it would...

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...

Football | One game remains for South Monterey County teams

Football
SALINAS VALLEY — Playing on Saturday at the North Salinas High campus, the Soledad Aztecs had their three-game win streak snapped as they lost 19-7 to the host Vikings. “We had trouble containing the North High counter plays and defensively our offense struggled when they...

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Soledad City Councilmembers with Girl Scouts

Salinas Valley communities celebrate the holidays with lights, parades and joy

SALINAS VALLEY — The Salinas Valley cities of Soledad, Gonzales and Greenfield celebrated the start of the Christmas season with holiday gatherings in their...