Basketball | South Monterey County teams return to action
SALINAS VALLEY — After a year off due to Covid-19, boys and girls basketball has returned with a bang as several teams from South Monterey County are getting some key wins.
Gonzales Spartans
First up, the Gonzales Spartans entered the Mission 831 shootout and went 1-1...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams lead divisions
SALINAS VALLEY — The Greenfield and Soledad girls’ soccer teams are leading their respective divisions in the Pacific Coast Athletic League in the third week of play, while the Gonzales and King City boys’ teams are leading their divisions.
GIRLS’ SOCCER
The Gonzales girls’ soccer team...
Football players earn honors and awards
The high school football season may have ended almost a month ago but players from South County are still receiving awards and honors. King City and Soledad high schools recently ended the season with awards nights at their respective school sites.
Football | South Monterey County players named to 2025 All-League teams
SALINAS VALLEY — Pacific Coast Athletic League All-League football teams were announced recently, and the King City Mustangs dominated the Mission South Division with several first-team players.
Carson Tidwell of King City was chosen as the Most Valuable Player and first-team running back. Rocky Villanueva...
San Ardo boxer wins in Modesto
Alvaro Pantoja of the San Ardo Boxing Club won by unanimous decision at the Red Shield Boxing Show in Modesto on Saturday afternoon. Pantoja fought in the 135 pound weight class.
King City’s Aera Soccer Park field closes for restoration
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...
King City Mustang boys struggle at bat, but girls still in title hunt
KING CITY — As we get closer to the finish line, the King City High School boys’ baseball team and girls' softball team combined to 1-4 last week.
Baseball
Entering last week, the King City Mustangs baseball team had a two-game winning streak and were 5-2...
Soccer | South Monterey County teams ready for preseason
SALINAS VALLEY — All eight South Monterey County boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are ready for the preseason to start this upcoming week, with games either at home or on the road.
BOYS’ SOCCER
Last year the King City High School boys’ team finished the season...
King City takes lead in league
A second quarter explosion of 28 points highlighted the King City Mustangs 49-0 win over the Pacific Grove Breakers on Friday night at War Memorial Stadium.
Wrestling | King City wins two dual meets
KING CITY — King City High wrestling team won two dual meets in the Mission Division last Thursday night at Greenfield High School.
The Mustangs routed the Carmel Padres 72-12 and beat Everett Alvarez 47-35 in a come-from-behind win.
“Standouts of the day included Armando Villasenor...




















