Chalone Peaks Middle School athletes shine in fall sports season
KING CITY — This fall, Chalone Peaks Middle School in King City saw its athletes excel on both the soccer field and volleyball court, with impressive performances from both the boys’ soccer teams and the girls’ volleyball squads. From championship wins to undefeated seasons,...
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca shines after improvement projects
SALINAS — WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca celebrated the completion of the most extensive capital improvement project in more than two decades after a $20 million and eight-month renovation and beautification project concluded.
Elected officials, county staff, invited business leaders and WeatherTech Raceway staff participated July...
Remembering the life of King City High student Ebony Vega-Politron
KING CITY — Back in September, King City High took on Rancho San Juan during a Thursday night football game, but front and center were the senior cheerleaders, who left one spot noticeably empty on the sidelines except for sunflowers and a poster honoring...
Baseball | Salinas Valley teams play busy schedules
SALINAS VALLEY — Soledad Aztecs lost 14-7 to the Palma Chieftains in a game that started out close but got away from the Aztecs toward the end of the contest on May 10.
“We hung with them (Chieftains) early but towards the middle innings, they...
South County graduates named Athletes of the Year
King City graduate Megan Flores and Soledad High graduate Aaron Rodriguez were chosen by the Monterey County Herald as its 2017-2018 Athletes of the Year.
Soccer | South Monterey County teams reach end of 2024-25 season
SALINAS VALLEY — South Monterey County high school girls’ and boys’ soccer teams have just a handful of Pacific Coast Athletic League games remaining to play in their respective divisions.
Teams will be playing for league titles and Central Coast Section playoff consideration.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
The Soledad...
Mustangs start season with wins
The King City High varsity boys basketball team began the non-league schedule with a pair of wins to start the season at 2-0. King City beat South County rival Gonzales High 56-48 at home in overtime, and cruised by visiting Coast Union, 35-15.
Softball | King City Mustangs become co-champs of Cypress Division
KING CITY — After dropping their last game to Pacific Grove, the King City softball team couldn’t capture the Cypress Division outright; however, with a win over Rancho San Juan, the Lady Mustangs became this season’s co-champs.
After starting 6-0 in the division, the Mustangs...
Cross Country | Hartnell runners prepare for state meet Saturday
SALINAS VALLEY — Hartnell College runners will continue their cross country season this Saturday, competing in the Community College State Meet at Woodward Park in Fresno.
Hartnell will be taking both its men and women’s teams for a shot at the team titles. The Panther...
Aztecs take aim at title after wins over Bruins
With four games left in the regular season the Soledad High Aztec baseball team is taking aim at first place this week with just one game separating them from the first place Pacific Grove Breakers.





















