Monterey Bay F.C. names former English Premier League and San Jose Earthquakes defender Jordan Stewart as head coach
SEASIDE — Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) has hired Jordan Stewart, the former Leicester City, Watford, San Jose Earthquakes and England U21 National Team defender, as its permanent head coach on a multi-year deal.
Stewart’s coaching career began in 2022 with the Quakes...
Football | Despite some losses, South Monterey County teams show improvement
SALINAS VALLEY — It’s a great time to be a football fan in South Monterey County, as all the teams entered this week with a great shot to win the title as they move deeper into league play.
King City Mustangs
The last time we saw...
Volleyball | South Monterey County’s standout players earn honors
SALINAS VALLEY — With the high school volleyball season officially coming to end, it’s time to honor the young ladies of South Monterey County who had a great season with awards.
In the Cypress Division, the Greenfield Bruins were the lone representative from South Monterey...
Football | Spartans come up short against Breakers
GONZALES — Last Friday was a return to football for the Gonzales Spartans, but the team came up short against the Pacific Grove Breakers, 34-20.
The last time Gonzales played a football game was Nov. 8, 2019. Coming into this season, the Spartans knew they...
Football | King City, Gonzales win division openers
SALINAS VALLEY — In high school football last week, King City played a great second half and Gonzales got hot at the right time, as the Mustangs and Spartans won their games against Soledad and Rancho San Juan, respectively.
In their Mission Division openers, the...
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...
Track and Field | South Monterey County teams prepare for 2025 finals
CENTRAL COAST — Pacific Coast Athletic League divisional trials and finals will take place next week for high school track and field teams from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.
Gonzales, Greenfield and King City have completed the regular season in the Santa Lucia...
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.
Basketball | Soledad stock soars after starting 4-1 in Cypress Division
SOLEDAD — It wasn’t a great start for the Soledad Aztecs boys’ basketball team, but the season is looking up as they have won four of their last five games.
Coming into the season, the Aztecs had lost much of their talent from a year...
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.
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Young leaders, local artists celebrated at Lopez open house
SALINAS VALLEY — Six South Monterey County students were recognized for completing a summer leadership program and local artists were honored for their work...






















