Six years ago, Kobe Bryant sent former Alisal guard Josue Gil-Silva an inspirational video after tearing his knee in the eighth grade
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John Devine
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John Devine
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Sports columnist and 19 time award winner John Devine has in-depth analysis of the latest results and sports news in Monterey County
Monterey County, CA
Joined June 2010
- Soledad product Belinda Ascencio, who helped lead Hartnell to a state soccer title last fall, has signed with a first division soccer team in Mexico City.
- The kid from Salinas finds himself on the world boxing stage tonight in Las Vegas. 'I've been boxing my entire life,' Ruben Villa said. 'I try not to overthink things and put pressure on myself. I'm focused and confident. I want a clean win and I want to look good doing it.'
- Alvarez football, basketball and baseball coach Chris Jackson announced he is being released from the hospital today after a lengthy battle of Covid. Best news of the year
- Champions. Let the celebration begin. Hartnell has won the programs first ever CCCAA State women's soccer championship
- Bills QB Josh Allen is playing in the Pro-Am with Larry Fitzgerald
- Salinas wins first CCS divisional football title since 2001 with a 25-18 win over previously unbeaten Milpitas
- Great news on Alvarez multi sport coach Chris Jackson, who has been battling Covid. He is off a ventilator, and the hope is he will be released from the hospital and home in two weeks
- Prays for the Salinas High and Ball family after the sudden passing of Everett Ball, who led Salinas High in rushing in 2012 with over 1,500 yards and 18 touchdowns, and was the Gabilan Division's Offensive Player of the Year.
- Heavy hearts for Seaside High grad Austin Meyer, who was one of the 58 victims at the Las Vegas shooting Sunday night
