Monterey County Local News: Sports

There is no clear touchdown in a long-running battle for victory over the future of the athletic stadium and facilities at Monterey High School, even with a Dec. 8 court ruling issued by Monterey County Superior Court Judge Thomas Wills.

Something sizable is missing at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. And track general manager John Narigi is pleased.

For head coach Frank Yallop, November brings perhaps the most challenging part of the soccer season. Matches are over, but he must again assemble a team.

Although Monterey Bay F.C. finished the 2022 campaign on a three-game losing streak, the team put together a solid first year.

In California, you can bet on a horse race, buy a lottery ticket, put money on poker in a card room and play slots at a tribal casino all in the same day.

GONZALES — Former Gonzales High School wrestling coach Frank Hankin has been chosen to enter the California Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hankin, who guided the Spartans wrestling team to five Mission Trail Athletic League championships, will be honored at an induction banquet that will take place Saturday, Oct. 15, at the [...]

The controversy over the cross-country track at Palo Corona Regional Park does not appear to be going away anytime soon.

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 City Manager Steve Adams, it is necessary to close the [...]

It all started with a letter to Salinas Union High School District. It was a request to rename the El Sausal Middle School’s athletic field after a former student who became a famous Chicano quarterback.

A lot has been going on at Gonzales High School, beginning with the installation of a new digital scoreboard at the Dick Force Stadium.

Two towering figures in California sports history have passed away.

GONZALES — As the school year comes to an end and this year’s group of senior athletes turn in their equipment, Gonzales High School has recognized the top male and female athletes of the year for the 2021-22 season. Gabe Mendez was named Male Athlete of the Year. Starting from fall to the end of [...]