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COC women’s basketball beats West LA  

January 26, 2024

 After a monster first half from point guard Aaliyah Garcia, College of the Canyons women’s basketball needed its other stars to shine.  Garcia was hounded with double and triple teams

Canyons guard Aaliyah Garcia drives to the basket against Palomar forward Dayvis Key. Habeba Mostafa / The Signal

COC women’s hoops takes down Palomar 

January 1, 2024

College of the Canyons women’s basketball had its hands full in Friday’s non-conference matchup with the visiting Palomar Comets.  Palomar had the better record, more size and stronger numbers but

Jonah El-Farra (42) of College of the Canyons drives over Mt. San Antonio College defender Nick Hopkins (10) in the first half at College of the Canyons on Friday, 122923. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyons hoops drops Holiday Classic finals game 

January 1, 2024

College of the Canyons men’s basketball was knocked back into the loss column after dropping the Cougar Holiday Classic championship game to the Mount San Antonio College Mounties on Friday. 

Hart alumna wins NCAA soccer championship 

December 15, 2023

Hart High alumna Jensen Shrout and Point Loma Sea Lions women’s soccer had one of the most remarkable NCAA Division 2 women’s soccer tournaments in recent years.  The Sea Lions

Valencia alumnus earns all-PAC-12 honors 

December 6, 2023

Valencia alumnus Tanner Miller is the latest former Viking to leave his mark on the collegiate level.  Miller, an offensive lineman at Oregon State, was named to the All-PAC-12 team

COC women’s golf wins state 

December 2, 2023

Complete redemption and a flip of the script.   College of the Canyons women’s golf achieved both on Tuesday after winning the program’s fifth state championship. Last year, Canyons held a

Staub impresses in first collegiate start 

November 29, 2023

West Ranch alumnus Ryan Staub was ready for his moment on Saturday. The true freshman quarterback got the nod that he’d be starting in Colorado’s regular-season finale on Sunday, marking

COC football wins regular season finale 

November 14, 2023

College of the Canyons football made multiple defensive stands in Saturday’s home conference win over the Ventura Pirates.  The Cougars blocked a PAT, forced six consecutive punts and held on

Local track star Humphries commits to Texas  

November 13, 2023

One of the most heavily coveted athletes in the country has announced her college destination.   Castaic senior Meagan “Jumphries” Humphries announced her commitment to the University of Texas on social

COC volleyball snaps two-match skid, beats AVC 

November 2, 2023

College of the Canyons women’s volleyball rode strong blocking and serving in Wednesday’s home conference win over the Antelope Valley College Marauders.  The Cougars won the match, 25-19, 25-13, 25-7,

COC unveils Lee Smelser Court 

October 25, 2023

College of the Canyons Hall of Fame coach Lee Smelser’s name was forever emblazoned onto the court where he built a legacy.  The Cougar Cage’s basketball court was officially unveiled

Master’s volleyball evens series with Ottawa  

October 17, 2023

The Master’s University Mustangs women’s volleyball surged through multiple big runs in Saturday’s match with the Ottawa University Arizona Spirit.  The Mustangs won the Golden State Athletic Conference match, 22-25,

COC football wins fourth straight game 

October 17, 2023

No. 17 College of the Canyons Cougars football made a statement win, taking down the No. 10 El Camino Warriors on Thursday.  The Cougars defeated the hosting Warriors, 31-21, to