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December 22, 2025

Coronavirus concerns shut down Salinas Valley sports

Gonzales Little League Players
SALINAS VALLEY — From Little League baseball to fitness programs to enhanced fitness for adult seniors, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted the day-to-day sports activities of youth and adults alike in South Monterey County and beyond. Beginning with the suspension of Little League programs, to Friday’s school closures for...

Gonzales girls stay busy with matches

The Gonzales High girls tennis team was busy last week with scrimmages against Everett Alvarez and North Salinas. The Spartans played a total of three scrimmages last week.

Basketball | Pre-season continues for South Monterey County hoopsters

SALINAS VALLEY — King City High School girls’ basketball team is 4-2 in the pre-season with wins last week at Carmel and at home against Harbor. On Dec. 9 at Carmel, the Lady Mustangs’ Alizah Carrillo and Katia Slama scored double-figures in the 56-41 victory...

Track and Field | Season continues for Salinas Valley athletes at qualifying meet

SALINAS VALLEY — Track and field athletes from South Monterey County have a chance to continue the season at a qualifying meet for the Central Coast Section trials and finals. The qualifying meet will take place Thursday, May 27, at San Benito High School in...

Swearingen wins Big Week Professional Bull Riding

SALINAS — Professional Bull Riding (PBR) bucked back into Salinas on Sept. 22 in front of a crowd of 8,860 who attended the show. Daylon Swearingen of Piffard, N.Y., won the buckle, with Andy Guzman of Oakdale, Calif., coming in second. Presented by Salinas Valley Ford,...

Salinas Valley Titans win Pony League regional title

Salinas Valley Titans Pony League
SALINAS VALLEY — The Salinas Valley Titans under 10 age group Pony League baseball team claimed the sectional championships at last week’s tournament in Carmel Valley. The tournament consisted of 10 teams from the Bay Area, Monterey County and Paso Robles that played six days...

IMSA race weekend draws rave reviews for new track surface and facilities at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
SALINAS — Nick Tandy completed a daring pass for the lead with 12 minutes remaining in last Sunday’s Motul Course de Monterey Powered by Hyundai N and drove on to victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in...

Aztecs gather for awards, recognize champions

Members of the Soledad High School track and field team and their coaches and parents gathered at the school multi-purpose room last Tuesday for an awards night.

Baseball | Soledad Aztecs open season with 3 wins

SOLEDAD — With three official preseason games under their belt, the Soledad Aztecs are off to a rolling loud start in baseball as they enter league play. After last year’s successful season, the Aztecs earned a spot in the Gabilan Division — one of the...

Volleyball | Greenfield Lady Bruins improve to 4-0 in league

GREENFIELD — Greenfield High girls’ volleyball team is 4-0 in the Cypress Division and improved to 13-2 overall with wins last week against Pacific Collegiate in Santa Cruz and at home over Notre Dame. In the 3-0 victory in Santa Cruz, the Lady Bruins swept...

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Soledad Police host 2025 Cops Giving Tree

SOLEDAD — Soledad Police DepartmentĀ hosted its 2025Ā Cops Giving Tree event earlier this month, spreading hope and generosity to local children and families in need...