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February 23, 2026

Doctors provide free sports physicals for Gonzales athletes

GONZALES — Drs. Ignacio Guzman and Juan Bautista provided free sport physicals Nov. 13 at the Fairview Middle School gym in Gonzales for Gonzales High School’s Spartan cross country, football and volleyball teams. While Covid-19 impacted the start of the fall sports season, local student-athletes...

Gonzales takes lead in Coastal League

With wins over Greenfield and Trinity Christian, the Gonzales High softball is in first place in the Coastal League with a 5-1 record.

Aztecs come up short

A balanced offensive attack by Seaside High wore down the host Soledad Aztecs in the season opener for both football teams.

Football | Soledad and King City win road games as Gonzales falls to Grizzlies

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SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County rivals Soledad and King City won their respective football games on the road last Friday night against Greenfield and Everett Alvarez, while Gonzales suffered a loss to Pajaro Valley. The Aztecs defeated the host Bruins, 28-14, and the Mustangs...

Gonzales High improving stadium lights

In an effort to improve the lighting for sporting events at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales, light posts that have stood for 53 years are being replaced, and upgraded lighting will be installed.

Gonzales team wins soccer tournament

GONZALES — Los Jicamas defeated Los Chakas in penalties to win the tournament championship at the second annual Juan Flores 5 vs. 5 Men’s Soccer Tournament last Saturday at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales. The Oct. 7 tournament was a fundraiser for the Gonzales High...

New field lights shine bright at Soledad park

SOLEDAD — City of Soledad recently hosted a special ceremony for brand-new field lights installed at Blas Santana Park. ā€œThe City is excited to expand the capabilities of this park, especially as it gets darker earlier this time of year,ā€ the City stated on social...

Basketball | King City girls stumble to Watsonville, head to tourney with Soledad this week

SALINAS VALLEY — King City High varsity girls’ basketball team lost 60-27 at home to the Watsonville Wildcatz on Nov. 26. Watsonville held a 28-16 halftime lead then pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring King City 16-6. Kendyl Burpo led the Lady Mustangs with eight...

Council honors soccer team

Soledad City Council took time to honor the Soledad High School Aztecs Girls Soccer Team for winning the Mission Trail Athletic League Championship this year.

Spartans edged by Wildcatz, 10-9

The host Watsonville Wildcatz held off the Gonzales Spartan baseball team in the final two innings to defeat the visitors 10-9 in a non-league game last Thursday afternoon.

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Miss Salinas Valley Fair competition opens for 2026 applicants

SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fair is now accepting applications for the 2026 Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition, offering young women the chance to...