John Devine

California

Sports Director at The Monterey County Herald

Sports columnist and 19 time award winner John Devine has in-depth analysis of the latest results and sports news in Monterey County

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210 fall athletes to watch over 70 days

1 week ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine |John Devine

210 fall athletes to watch over 70 days Standard Digital $1 for 1 year Offer valid for non-subscribers only Originally Published: June 19, 2025 at 8:38 AM PDT
High School softball: Myers leaves a legacy at Monterey

1 week ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

MONTEREY – The resume includes nearly 700 strikeouts as a pitcher, 35 homers as a hitter, and a batting average hovering around .500. Yet, the legacy that Ella Myers left at Monterey High goes beyond individual accolades. In four years, she helped the program to a pair of Central Coast Section Division II titles, a Pacific Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division crown and the county’s first Northern California softball title. “Honestly, it’s all kind of a blur,” Myers said.
All-County Baseball’s Most Valuable Players: Maxon, Gonzalez in a league of their own

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | John Devine |John Devine

Mutual respect and admiration. The body of work Matt Maxon and Alan Gonzalez put together this past spring did not go unnoticed by the pair from opposite dugouts. "He plays with passion," Gonzalez said. "He's aggressive. He gives baseball his all. He's always hunting. Matt's a super competitive player.
All-County Baseball’s Most Valuable Players: Maxon, Gonzalez in a league of their own

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

Carmel's Matt Maxon and Palma's Alan Gonzalez were named the Monterey Herald's co-Most Valuable Players in baseball Standard Digital $1 for 1 year Offer valid for non-subscribers only Originally Published: June 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM PDT
A school year in Monterey County high school sports: Milestones, magical moments and controversy

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

We’ve been spoiled. A state champion in football and boys golf. A Northern California winner in boys soccer. Central Coast Section team champions in boys golf, boys cross-country, baseball, girls wrestling and girls volleyball. Podium finishers at the state championships in boys and girls wrestling, where there are no divisions.
Clipboard: Monterey’s Huang to coach Lakers Summer League team

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

South Bay Lakers assistant coach and Monterey High graduate Perry Huang will be one of the assistant coaches this summer for the Los Angeles Lakers Summer League team. The Lakers Summer League will be made up of draft choices, free agents and players from the team’s G-League squad.
Preps of the Week

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

Preps of the WeekBoysLuke Brandler, Stevenson golf: Carded a 4-under 67 at the State golf championships, leading the Pirates to their first state team title in 13 years. Honorable mention: Matt Maxon, Carmel baseball; Phinn Thomas, Stevenson baseball; Bo Lewis, Carmel baseball; Steven Lai, Stevenson golf; Lucas Rocha, Carmel baseball; Reggie Bell, Stevenson baseball; Zachary Hawkins, Stevenson golf; Jacob Hall, Stevenson baseball.
210 fall athletes to watch over 70 days

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

Lizzie Descalzi, Carmel volleyball: One of the more powerful hitters at the net in the county, the senior compiled 238 kills last season in a complementary role. A member of The Herald’s All-County volleyball team, Descalzi led the Padres in service points last fall with 158, while producing 32 service aces and 188 digs.
Aldrete playing for Athletics’ Double A affiliate in Midland

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

Infielder Carter Aldrete has played in 33 games this season for the Sacramento Athletes Double A team in Midland, Texas. Aldrete, who played on an Independent team not affiliated with a Major League team last year, has hit two homers and driven in 15 runs for Midland, sporting a .270 on-base percentageLast year the former Monterey High and Arizona State slugger tore up pitching for Cleburne of the American Association, hitting .341 with 21 homers and a .412 on-base percentage.
Pro Soccer: Soberg’s PK lifts Monterey Bay FC past Lexington

2 weeks ago | montereyherald.com | John Devine

SEASIDE — One streak continues for Monterey Bay FC, while another comes to an merciful end. The Union won their third straight match Saturday at Cardinale Stadium, erasing an early 1-0 deficit with goals from Adam Larsson and Anton Sojberg for a 2-1 win over Lexington at Cardinale Stadium. The win also snapped a six-game winless streak in the United Soccer League Championship for Monterey Bay FC, who now finds itself within three points of the lead in the Western Conference.