Sports

SALINAS VALLEY — Last week three of the four South Monterey County high school volleyball teams were in action. King City Mustangs won at home against Everett Alvarez and North Salinas, both in straight sets, on Aug. 26 and 27, respectively. On Tuesday, Aug. 31, the...

KING CITY — When the King City Mustangs beat Ranch San Juan by 28-0 last Thursday, normally the mood would have been more ecstatic, especially since they are off to a 4-0 start. The King City defense outscored its offense, 21-7, making it the lowest...

SALINAS VALLEY — Over a year away from competition has not diminished the love of the sport of boxing for the members of the King City and San Ardo Boxing Clubs. With Covid-19 keeping boxing shows and tournaments from taking place, the two clubs —...

SALINAS VALLEY — The summer seven-on-seven football season ended for South Monterey County high schools last Wednesday at Dick Force Stadium in Gonzales and at the Carmel 7 on 7 Tournament on Saturday. Teams will now observe “Dead Week” before returning to the practice fields...

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...

SALINAS VALLEY — Football returns to South Monterey County high schools Wednesday with the first seven-on-seven passing league contests. King City High School will host the games at War Memorial Stadium starting at 5 p.m. and will welcome players from Greenfield, Gonzales and Soledad high...

KING CITY — It’s time for the longest football rivalry in South Monterey County, when the Gonzales Spartans travel to King City on Thursday to face the Mustangs. In last year’s game, the King City Mustangs were able to have their way with the Spartans,...

KING CITY — For the first time since 1980, the King City High School boys’ golf team has won a team championship. The Mustangs won the Cypress Division title on April 29 at the Laguna Seca Golf Course. Final team results at the championship were: 1....

SALINAS VALLEY — On Thursday night, the King City High School wrestling team will travel to Soledad High for a match that will determine the Pacific Coast Athletic League Mission Division title. Last week the Mustang boys extended their unbeaten league wins mark to five...