Sports

The seven on seven passing league for South County high school football teams start today at 5 pm at Soledad High School.

Greenfield High School quarterback Andy Hernandez was voted the Back of the Year of the Mission Trail Athletic League Division. Hernandez, a senior exhibited his versatility on the field gaining over 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards passing for the season.

The Greenfield Lady Bruin basketball team finished the Mission Trail Athletic League season last week with losses to King City at home and on the road to the Carmel Padres.

South County high school athletic teams began observing “dead week” this past Sunday and athletes will have no contact with their coaches until July 30. Football, cross country and volleyball teams will resume regular practice after that date.

The King City Lady Mustang softball team defeated MTAL rival Gonzales 18-0 in the last home game of the season and team’s Senior Night.

Soccer players from South County high schools dominated the Mission Trail Athletic League All-League boys soccer team.

Two epic games that were decided by single runs marked the end of the league season for the Soledad Aztecs and King City Mustangs.

Little League baseball teams of all ages will begin play this weekend in the California District 9 All-Star Tournaments. Teams from King City, Greenfield, Soledad and Gonzales are participating in the tournament that will conclude with championship games

Wins over Greenfield and Anzar gave the King City Lady Mustangs a 10-4 league record and in a first-place tie with the Lady Bruins in the Coastal League standings.

A balanced offensive attack by Seaside High wore down the host Soledad Aztecs in the season opener for both football teams.