70 years of sports on the Central Coast

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Updated: 2:19 PM PST Feb 19, 2024

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70 years of sports on the Central Coast

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Haley Jones pose for photos after Jones was drafted 6th overall by the Atlanta Dream during the 2023 WNBA Draft at Spring Studios on April 10, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Santa Cruz Native Haley Jones won a National Championship in 2021 and was picked 6th overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft

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ron rivera being interviewed during super bowl.

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Ron Rivera went from Seaside High School to Super Bowl Champion with the 1985 Chicago Bears.

the palma chieftains celebrated their historic state title win wednesday inside of their gym. county leaders and representatives for local legislators recognized the team for their win.

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The 2023 Palma Chieftains celebrate first state title in Monterey County history.

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herm edwards former head coach of the new york jets.

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Herm Edwards is a Monterey High alum and former Chief's and Jets head coach.

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Santa Cruz Native Haley Jones won a National Championship in 2021 and was picked 6th overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft

PHOTO: Sarah Stier

Ron Rivera went from Seaside High School to Super Bowl Champion with the 1985 Chicago Bears.

The 2023 Palma Chieftains celebrate first state title in Monterey County history.

PHOTO: Palma Athletics

Herm Edwards is a Monterey High alum and former Chief's and Jets head coach.

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Santa Cruz Native Haley Jones won a National Championship in 2021 and was picked 6th overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft

PHOTO: Sarah Stier

Ron Rivera went from Seaside High School to Super Bowl Champion with the 1985 Chicago Bears.

The 2023 Palma Chieftains celebrate first state title in Monterey County history.

PHOTO: Palma Athletics

Herm Edwards is a Monterey High alum and former Chief's and Jets head coach.

70 years of sports on the Central Coast

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Updated: 2:19 PM PST Feb 19, 2024

By Ricardo Tovar

We have covered Ron Rivera's rise from star player at Seaside High School to Super Bowl Champion with the 1985 Chicago Bears. Then we covered him coaching the big game in 2016 for the Carolina Panthers.