Sports

SALINAS VALLEY — More than 400 young athletes from across Monterey County took to the fields of the Salinas Regional Soccer Complex on July 12-13, participating in the Chevron Soccer Academy — an event that delivered not just elite soccer training, but inspiration, education...

Expansive vistas, serene lakes, abundant wildlife and good old fresh air — what’s not to love about national parks? So many Americans have taken refuge in parks during the pandemic that 15 of them set recreation visitation records in 2020. All of the parks...

A potent and prepared Carmel Padre football team ruined the league title hopes of King City High on Saturday, smashing the Mustangs 59-12 in their Mission Trail Athletic League showdown.

SALINAS VALLEY — In their divisional opening game, the host King City Mustangs softball team beat the visiting Soledad Aztecs by a 13-4 tally. The Mustangs finished the game with 16 hits and were led in hitting with four hits by Katia Slama and three...

SALINAS — The date and head coaches of the 39th Annual Central Coast High School Football All-Star Game 2025 have been announced. Local high schools from Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties had their respected head coaches nominate their players. “Congratulations to all the nominees, your hard...

SALINAS VALLEY — In volleyball games played last week in the Mission Division of the Pacific Coast Athletic League, Gonzales High improved to 4-2 and 7-6 overall. The Spartans claimed a 3-0 win over Greenfield on the road and a 3-0 win over Watsonville at...

SALINAS VALLEY — As we look back over the past year, it’s time to recognize some of the greatest moments in South Monterey County sports from 2022. King City Mustangs 3) King City Mustang girls’ basketball team had a great chance to be ranked first for...

SALINAS VALLEY — Baseball action continued for Salinas Valley teams as all four high schools were in action against other Monterey County teams. Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City have just two games left on the regular season. Soledad Aztecs came back from a disappointing loss...