Gonzales students compete in Powderpuff games
GONZALES — The first of two weeks of Powderpuff contests between the classes from Gonzales High School took place last week at the City of Gonzales softball field.
“Each class needed at least seven players to participate,” said Gonzales High Athletic Director Margie Daniels. “The...
Little League tourney begins this weekend for South Monterey County teams
MONTEREY COUNTY — The California District 9 2022 Tournament of Champions will begin play this Saturday for Little League Major and Minor teams in Monterey County.
South Monterey County teams participating in the TOC games are Greenfield, King City, Gonzales and Soledad.
In the Minors Division,...
Baseball | Soledad falls to St. Francis in semifinals
SOLEDAD — When it was announced that the Soledad baseball team would face St. Francis for the third time in the Central Coast Section Division IV semifinals, many thought it was heading for a classic, especially since the Aztecs’ ace Eric Segura was eligible...
South County Soccer League jamboree ends season
SALINAS VALLEY — South County Soccer League’s 56 teams converged on Patriot Park in Greenfield last Sunday for the end-of-season jamboree.
Organizers said more than 1,000 people were on the soccer fields during the course of the morning and afternoon jamboree on May 22, during...
Softball | South Monterey County teams exit playoffs after opening round
SALINAS VALLEY — Early in the week when it was announced that three South Monterey County softball teams made it to the Central Coast Section playoffs, there was reason to celebrate as that has never happened before. But after their Saturday games, all three...
Baseball | Aztecs take on Sharks in CCS semifinals
SOLEDAD — During the regular season, the Soledad Aztecs and the St. Francis Sharks split their season series at 1-1 in the Mission Division.
The Sharks ended up winning the league title, but when both teams meet Wednesday, May 25, at 4 p.m. at...
Softball | Gonzales sneaks into playoffs as 8th seed
GONZALES — After losing to Pacific Grove on the final day of the regular season, the Gonzales Spartans softball team’s hopes of making the playoffs took a deep dive, but on Thursday the Central Coast Section committee selected them as an at-large team.
If one...
Softball | Greenfield Bruins earn CCS playoff spot
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Bruins’ softball season isn’t over yet, as they are the fourth seed in the Central Coast Section Division IV playoffs.
When the Lady Bruins lost to Monterey in the CCS play-in game, it wasn't a sure thing that they wouldn’t make it...
Baseball | Soledad draws 8th seed in Division IV CCS playoffs
SOLEDAD — Central Coast Section selection committee gave the Soledad Aztecs the last seed in the baseball playoffs’ Division IV bracket, but what was eye-opening were some of the teams that were seeded ahead of them.
The Aztecs will have an uphill battle when the...
Baseball | Soledad Aztecs take second place in Mission Division
SOLEDAD — Soledad Aztecs baseball team did their part when they beat Alisal for the second time 3-1 last Monday; however, on the final day of the regular season, Alisal came up short against St. Francis, giving the Aztecs second place in the Mission...
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Eight staff members fall ill at Salinas Valley State Prison visiting...
SOLEDAD — Eight custody staff members at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad were treated at a medical facility after falling ill Friday afternoon...























