MMA fighter angling for a shot at UFC

At Batcave Kickboxing in Stevenson Ranch, the topic of conversation switches to fishing. “He likes to fish,” coach German Baltazar said of Israel Galvan, one of his fighters. “And we

2019 All-SCV Softball Team

Prior to this season, Gracie Keene wanted to improve on her offense from freshman year. The Saugus sophomore did just that, and even though she saw improvement, she still wants

2019 All-SCV boys lacrosse

West Ranch lacrosse player Zach Van Bennekum relishes one-on-one opportunities. “I get almost excited when I get that opportunity,” Van Bennekum said. “I get the ball up high, have the

Hart quarterback commits to Cal

Hart quarterback Zach Johnson announced his commitment to the University of California, Berkeley on Monday afternoon, and he’ll admit it was a little early. But it was just part of

2019 All-SCV boys golf team

Every year, West Ranch boys golf is a top prospect for the Foothill League title. This season was a little different, however, with just one senior in the starting six.

A routine with golden dreams

When Troy Lipis was 2 years old, his dad attached a climbing rope to the top of Troy’s bedroom ceiling. Next to where the rope was attached, there was a