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June 20, 2026

Softball | Gonzales suffers dramatic 7-6 loss to Mustangs

SALINAS VALLEY — After 11 straight games on the road, the King City Mustangs softball team returned home to their rival, Gonzales Spartans, which ended dramatically.  Entering last Friday’s game, both King City and Gonzales were on losing streaks after winning consecutive games in a...

Softball | Gonzales pitcher dominates in 2-1 victory over King City

SALINAS VALLEY — The last time King City and Gonzales softball teams played, the Lady Mustangs scored four runs in the final inning to cap off the comeback, but this time Spartans pitcher Alex Guerrero pitched her way to a 2-1 victory. Entering the week,...

South County teams run at invitational

The Greenfield High varsity boys cross country team placed third in their division at the Chieftain-Spirit Classic Invitational on Saturday at Toro Regional Park in Salinas. The meet featured over 700 runners competed in three divisions for the boys and girls.

Grey beats Blue in CTF game

A 40-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brett Baker to receiver Tony Amezcua in the third quarter held up as the Correctional Training Facility at Soledad Grey football team defeated the CTF Blue team 14-6 at Saturday’s Blue/Grey Game at Greenfield High School.

Football | Soledad Aztecs conquer Condors, 9-7

SOLEDAD — It might not have been a pretty win, but the Soledad Aztecs survived their first league game of the year, beating North Monterey County 9-7. Coming into the season, many believed that the Aztecs would be this dynamic offense that would put up...

Volleyball | Salinas Valley teams continue quest for league title

SALINAS VALLEY — As the end of the regular season approaches, two of the four South Monterey County volleyball teams continue the quest for a league title. Gonzales Spartans continue to have a firm control over the Pacific Coast Santa Lucia Division, going a perfect...

New bridge positioned over iconic Laguna Seca Raceway

MONTEREY COUNTY — The new Start/Finish bridge that connects parking and hospitality areas with the race paddock was placed into position April 7, signaling a visual progression of improvements underway at the 66-year-old WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Salinas. Granite Construction’s enormous 350-ton All Terrain...

Greenfield Bruins’ Hernandez wants to lead by example as new football season starts

GREENFIELD — With the Greenfield Bruins football team down late in the fourth quarter against the King City Mustangs last season, sophomore Naythen Hernandez got the ball on a direct snap and found his way into the endzone to tie the match and set...

Spartan grapplers host awards night

On Wednesday, May 9 the Gonzales High School wrestling program hosted an awards night and banquet at the school cafeteria.

Football | Soledad’s historic season comes to an end after playoff loss

SOLEDAD — After earning a spot in the Central Coast Section Division III high school football playoffs, the Soledad Aztecs saw their season come to an end when they lost to the No. 2 seed Live Oak Acorns. Going into last Friday’s playoff game with...

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Deadline nears for Gonzales High Athletic Hall of Fame

GONZALES — The deadline for the Gonzales High School Athletic Hall of Fame is next Friday, June 26, and interested parties must email nominations...