Four former county athletes will be in uniform for their respective college football programs over the next four weeks as the college bowl season heats up.

Among those suiting up is Logan Saldate, who is listed as a redshirt receiver for Notre Dame, which is facing Indiana on Dec. 21 in the first round of the college football playoffs.

The former Palma multi-sport standout, who broke the school record in the long jump in placing fourth at the state meet in 2023, will be wearing No. 19 for the Fighting Irish.

One of the better non-playoff bowl games will be the Alamo Bowl, where Carmel graduate Antonio Posadas and No. 23 Colorado face Stevenson alum Evan Johnson and No. 17 Brigham Young University.

Johnson has had a productive second season as a defensive back for BYU, with an interception, a pass breakup and 15 tackles this fall.

The Herald’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2022 and the county record holder in the 100 meters, Johnson excelled in four sports as a senior at Stevenson.

Posadas, whose senior season was limited to two games because of the pandemic, walked on and made Deion Sanders’ roster two years ago as a 6-foot-4 tight end.

There is also a chance that Carmel offensive tackle Jackson Lloyd will be in uniform for No. 11 Alabama, which faces Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa on Dec. 30.

The 6-foot-7, 290-pounder is graduating from Carmel early, will enroll at Alabama next semester and will be allowed to practice with the Crimson Tide.

Hunter, Byrne enter transfer portal>> Cal will not have two of its offensive weapons for its bowl game as J.T. Byrne and Nyziah Hunter have both entered the transfer portal.

Byrne, The Herald’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2021, is entering the portal for the second time in his college career, having spent his first two seasons at Oregon State.

A backup tight end, the 6-foot-5, 255-pound former Carmel High three-sport standout already has two offers on the table from two Division I programs for his final collegiate season.

Hunter led the Bears in touchdown catches this past fall in his first season on the field with five, finishing with 40 catches for 578 yards.

The 6-foot-2, 210-pound redshirt freshman and Salinas graduate will have plenty of suitors for his services, as Hunter showed off his sprinter’s speed this past fall for Cal.

A state track and field meet participant as a junior in high school, Hunter is Salinas’ school record holder in the 100 meters.

Dale brothers season ends >> UC Irvine won the Big West Conference in the regular season but didn’t get a berth in the eight-team NCAA water polo tournament. The Anteaters were upset in the Big West Tournament by Long Beach State.

Brothers Jasper and Wyley Dale from Stevenson School were key contributors to the nationally-ranked Anteaters 18-win season, combining for 27 goals and four assists.

The 6-foot-8, 250-pound Wyley Dale finished his sophomore season with 16 goals and one assist, while his 6-6 smaller brother Jasper added 11 goals and nine assists.

In three seasons at UC Irvine, Jasper has produced 33 goals and 22 assists, while Wyley has 27 goals and four assists in two years for the Anteaters.

A two-time Pacifc Coast Athletic League Gabilan Division Offensive Player of the Year at Stevenson, Wyley was a part of the USA Youth National Team in 2019 and 2023.

Having played four sports at Stevenson, Jasper was the Gabilan Division Most Valuable Player in 2021, earning a spot on the all-CIF team.

Montano earns Conference USA honors >> Having revitalized his collegiate kicker career at New Mexico State, Abraham Montano was named to the Conference USA second team.

The former Alisal High soccer standout and Hartnell College kicker led the Aggies in points this past fall with 76, knocking down 18 of 23 field goal attempts.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound left-footed Montano was perfect inside 40 yards this year, and 5-of-8 from beyond 50 yards, with a school record and career-best 59-yard field goal.

Montano, who entered the transfer portal after three years at Fresno State, converted all 22 of his extra point attempts, with 29 of his 46 kickoffs going for touchbacks.

His leg strength is expected to warrant at least a tryout with an NFL team in the off-season, unless Montano signs in the spring with a United Football League team.

Owner of a school record 50-yard field goal at Hartnell College, Montano was a part of Alisal’s State Northern California Division III soccer title team in 2018.

Synchronized sensations >> Areej Salah got the synchronized swimming season off to a solid start for the Cypress Swim Club, capturing a gold medal at the Artistic Swimming Figures Invitational in San Francisco.

Competing in the 10-under age class, Salah won the intermediate competition, with Daniel DeSalvo placing second and Abe Hedin taking third.

Eva Reichstadt placed seventh in the 11-12 intermediate age division, with Zach Hedin taking eighth. Charlotte Garvey was sixth in the 13-15 class, with Katie Doolittle finishing eighth.

Coaches needed >> Marina is looking for a varsity boys volleyball coach, and a varsity baseball coach. Go to www.edjoin.org/MPUSD.

Seaside is looking for head coaches for varsity baseball, and boys and girls swimming. Contact athletic director Steven Vasquez at stvasquez.mpusd.k.12.ca.us

Salinas is looking for head coaches in boys volleyball and field hockey. Go to https://salinashscowboysathletics.com

Officials needed >> Peninsula Sports Incorporate is looking for high school and middle school officials for all sports this season. Varsity officials are paid $100 a game.

There is an immediate need for officials in the winter for boys’ and girls’ basketball, soccer and wrestling. Training is provided. Call Tom Emery at (831) 241-1101.