Hartnell Panther wide receiver from Soledad commits to Fresno State
SOLEDAD — After former Soledad High alumnus and current Hartnell Panthers wide receiver Josiah Freeman attended the Sacramento State Rising Star Mega Camp, he impressed so many there that his phone kept ringing from major Division I colleges.
But when he finally received a full-ride...
Basketball | Greenfield, Soledad teams end season at playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY — This past weekend was the start of the Central Coast Section (CCS) basketball playoffs, and South Monterey County was well represented with three teams in the postseason.
The local basketball teams that made it to the CCS playoffs were the Greenfield Bruins...
Volleyball | Salinas Valley teams continue league play
SALINAS VALLEY — With the playoffs looming, South Monterey County volleyball teams are currently in the middle of league play.
The Soledad Aztecs haven’t had a great start to league play. Since dropping the match to Monte Vista Christian, which they were up two sets...
Football | Gonzales Spartans release 2023 schedule
GONZALES — The countdown to another year of high school football is around the corner, and the Gonzales Spartans released their schedule to prepare fans for the 2023 season.
Last year the Spartans finished 3-7 overall and 3-3 in the league. With quarterback Ray Blanco...
Cardinals outlast Spartans, 28-21
For the second straight week in Santa Cruz County, the Gonzales football team lost after holding an early lead.
REACH FOR THE STARS
South County football players took the field for one last time high school players last Friday at the 33rd Annual All-Star High School Football Game at Rabobank Football Stadium in Salinas. Six players from Soledad, two players from Greenfield, two from King City, and one from Gonzales High participated in the game.
Gonzales wrestlers attend banquet
Members of the Gonzales High School wrestling team and their coaches and families gathered for a banquet and awards night last Wednesday in the school cafeteria.
Basketball | South Monterey County teams fall in CCS playoffs
SALINAS VALLEY — With a win in the second round of the Central Coast Section Division III playoffs, the Soledad girls’ basketball team was the only local team to reach the quarterfinals.
The Aztecs earned the No. 5 seed and beat No. 12 seed North...
Teams complete dual meets
The defending Mission Trail Athletic League and CCS Division IV champion Greenfield Bruins boys team prepared for tomorrow’s MTAL finals with a dual meet win over King City on Thursday at Oak Park.
Soledad Aztecs’ Ruano heads into new football season with more control
SOLEDAD — Last year the Soledad Aztecs football team had a magical season, but when wide receiver Victor Ruano reflected about it, he knew that his sophomore performance on the field could have been better.
“I feel like I could have done more,” Ruano said....
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Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off builds excitement for 2025 ‘Berry Best Fair’
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Valley Fairgrounds in King City were buzzing last month as the annual Fair Kick-Off event drew more than 600 guests...