King City Mustang teams still in playoff contention
KING CITY — King City is the only school in South Monterey County to have its winter sports teams still in the playoff contention.
This past week, however, saw significant losses that might change some Mustang teams’ futures down the road.
Basketball
Coming into their season, the...
Coronavirus concerns shut down Salinas Valley sports
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...
Aztecs win at Carmel
Adrian Lopez threw a three-hitter and struck out seven batters for the Soledad baseball team to earn a 5-1 pitching win over the host Carmel Padres last Friday afternoon.
McEnroe wins gold
Steve McEnroe brought back two gold medals after placing first in the shot put and discus at the World Police and Fire Games last week in Los Angeles.
Cross Country | South Monterey County runners compete at Center Meets
SALINAS VALLEY — Cross country teams from South Monterey County competed in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Center Meets last Wednesday and Thursday at Pinto Lake in Watsonville.
The King City boys team competed in the Gabilan Division of the PCAL and the King City...
Boxing | King City boxers win medals at Junior Olympics
KING CITY — King City Boxing Club traveled to Wichita, Kan., last week to compete in the National Junior Olympics, with three boxers bringing home medals.
After four days of competition, the club had three boys ages 9 to 12 compete in the tournament.
Bryan...
Football | Mustangs dominate Trailblazers, 28-0
KING CITY — Last Thursday King City High School played football against Rancho San Juan, but the game wasn’t the most important thing that night.
During the Sept. 30 home game, the King City Mustang cheerleading team honored former cheerleader Ebony Vega Politron, who died...
Football | King City Mustangs quarterback breaks 39-year passing record
KING CITY — Among the King City Mustang senior football players who were honored for the final time Friday night was quarterback Jjey Martinez, who found his last game to be his most memorable as he broke a 39-year passing record.
“I was shocked after...
Costa Family Restaurants commits $250K to Salinas Regional Soccer Complex
SALINAS VALLEY — Salinas Regional Soccer Complex announced Jan. 28 a five-year, $250,000 partnership with Costa Family Restaurants in support of the facility’s continued growth and expansion.
Complex officials said the investment represents a major commitment to the future of the site, which currently draws...
Football | King City shuts out Rancho San Juan with dominant ground game
KING CITY — The final weeks of football are winding down as the King City Mustangs have a bye week and a final home game with Soledad on Nov. 8.
Mustangs sophomore running back Carson Tidwell was a force on the Rancho San Juan football...






















