King City linebacker sets sights on school record for tackles
KING CITY — Last season the King City Mustangs had to replace a lot of key players on its defense with several newcomers making their first varsity appearance, including linebacker Isaac Benavides.
For the first time in his high school career, Benavides got an opportunity...
Volleyball | King City Mustangs keep playoff hopes alive with win over MVC
KING CITY — King City High School varsity girls’ volleyball team was on the brink of postseason elimination going into last Tuesday night’s pivotal match against Monte Vista Christian.
But with the game on the line, sophomore Amity Hearne delivered on four straight serves that...
PHOTOS: Quakes stun Chivas in Leagues Cup opener
The San Jose Earthquakes earned an impressive win over Club Deportivo Guadalajara—nicknamed “Chivas”—that went the full distance at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday night.
Following a 1-1 draw in regulation, the Quakes outlasted the Chivas, 4-3, via penalty shootout in front of a tournament-record 50,675 fans...
Football | King City Mustangs outplay Condors, 42-0
KING CITY — With a packed crowd and the return of the homecoming festivities, the King City Mustangs’ offense erupted for 35 of the 42 points to secure the win over the North Monterey County Condors, 42-0.
Before last Friday’s win, 34 points was the...
Little League tournaments underway for South Monterey County teams
SALINAS VALLEY — Little League teams from South Monterey County are participating in the California District 2024 All-Star Tournaments that began last weekend.
Baseball games from the ages of 7-9, 8-10, 9-11 and 11-12 are going on all over Monterey County.
In the 11-12 division, Soledad...
Boxing | 8-year-old King City boxer wins national title
KING CITY — King City Boxing Club’s Andre Mosqueda made the most of his first appearance on the national boxing stage by earning a gold medal.
Mosqueda, 8, was the champion in the 60-pound division at the 2021 National Junior Olympics and Summer Festival in...
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...
Flag Football | King City dominates Grizzlies, Aztecs
KING CITY — King City High’s flag football team claimed two wins last week in the Mission Division.
The Mustangs began the week with a 48-0 shutout win over the Soledad Aztecs last Monday, and downed the host Pajaro Valley Grizzlies, 26-12, last Wednesday in...
