Sports

The South County Jamboree proved to be a success for local high school football teams in terms of preparing for upcoming season. With King City, Soledad and Gonzales facing non-league opponents this week and Greenfield starting play next week, the jamboree served as way for teams to access their progress.

KING CITY — Lisa Villanueva, the 18-year-old daughter of Mac and Heidi Villanueva of King City, was recently named as a first-team All-State Small School softball player by Cal-Hi Sports. Villanueva will be headed to Southern California next month to attend Fullerton Junior College, where...

SALINAS VALLEY — In the Mission Division, King City High softball team is in fourth place at 9-3 and 14-8 overall. The Mustangs played just two games last week, beating Stevenson by 13-7 and downing host Monte Vista Christian, 18-13. Alizah Carrillo threw an eight...

Key plays in critical moments enabled the King City Mustangs to improve to 2-0 in the Mission Trail Athletic League after a 24-17 win over the host Soledad Aztecs on Friday night in Soledad.

KING CITY — An outstanding week on the flag football field earned King City High player Katia Slama the MaxPreps/USA Football Girls High School Flag Football Player of the Week. As the team’s quarterback, Slama helped the Lady Mustangs win four games from Oct. 7-13....

BRADLEY — Six schools from three counties participated in the Bulldog Basketball Tournament that took place March 14 at Bradley Union School District. Co-Ed teams ranging from third to eighth grades competed in an all-day tournament to see who would become the “Top Dog” for...

SALINAS — Hartnell College has announced the inductees for its 11th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame, celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding athletes, faculty, staff, volunteers, supporters and teams who have left an indelible mark on the college’s athletic legacy. Honorees will be inducted...

KING CITY — King City’s Aera Soccer Park field will be closed for all play through January 2023 to restore the turf. The soccer field was recently renovated in 2020 with a grant from Aera Energy, but regular use has damaged the turf. According to...

SEASIDE — Monterey Bay Football Club (Monterey Bay F.C.) has hired Jordan Stewart, the former Leicester City, Watford, San Jose Earthquakes and England U21 National Team defender, as its permanent head coach on a multi-year deal. Stewart’s coaching career began in 2022 with the Quakes...