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West Ranch holds off Pacifica 62-38

September 10, 2021

By Matt Lechuga  For The Signal  The West Ranch Wildcats were able to hold off a strong Pacifica third quarter, beating the Tritons 62-38 Friday night at Valencia High School  Neither defense is

Simi Valley late surge too much for Saugus

September 10, 2021

By Justin Vigil-Zuniga  For The Signal  The Simi Valley Pioneers football team (4-0) handed the Saugus Centurions (3-1) their first loss of the season, 21-10, in a non-league battle between two

Week four Santa Clarita football preview

September 9, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer   The fourth week of Santa Clarita football is scheduled for Friday with all schools officially having played at least one game despite COVID-19 complications that

Week three football round-up

September 7, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  Heading into week four of Santa Clarita Valley football, teams are beginning to find their identities — Valencia has already shown glimpses of a high-powered offense once again, and

Valencia beats Notre Dame 49-20 in season opener

September 3, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The Valencia Vikings defeated the Notre Dame Knights on Friday in their home and season opener. The powerhouse matchup between two of the top 150 schools

Saugus beats Camarillo 10-7

September 3, 2021

By Jonathan Andrade  For The Signal  Saugus High’s defense finally gave up some points this fall.  A long 65-yard touchdown pass on Camarillo’s first play from the line of scrimmage

Week three football preview

September 1, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer   We are now three weeks into the Santa Clarita high school football season, but some schools are still waiting to play their first game

Santa Clarita football week 2 round-up

August 30, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  Another week of football is in the books for the high schools of the Santa Clarita Valley. Here are the results the week two matchups:  West Ranch beats Buena 45-31 

West Ranch beats Buena 45-31, secures first win of season

August 27, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The West Ranch Wildcats’ first game at home brought a win Friday against the Buena Bulldogs, 45-31. In the high-scoring matchup, the Wildcats proved too much for the Bulldogs, taking

Valencia football game cancelled vs Quartz Hill

August 27, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The Valencia Vikings game against the Quartz Hill Royals was canceled Friday due to an unspecified COVID-19 issue involving the Royals. Kickoff had been set for 7 p.m. Friday.   “Tonight’s game vs QHHS football has just been cancelled,” the Vikings

Santa Clarita football week 2 preview

August 26, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Staff Writer   With one week in the books, the high school football teams of Santa Clarita are ready for another chance to build early-season success. Here are the matchups leading

College of the Canyons football set for new season

August 23, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Staff Writer  The College of the Canyon Cougars are ready to play football after missing an entire season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-21.  “We’re optimistic this

West Ranch falls to Glendora in opener

August 21, 2021

By Jonathan Andrade  For The Signal  West Ranch High School’s football team just didn’t have an answer for “The Bus.”  Braydon “The Bus” Brus, a Glendora High senior committed to Northwestern University, rushed for three second-half touchdowns to power the

Week one of Santa Clarita Football set to begin Friday

August 19, 2021

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Staff Writer  After a very late start and a shortened season for spring football last year, the Friday night lights are officially back for the fall in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Schools are returning to their regular 10-game schedules, which, of

Former COC football player signs with Seahawks

May 13, 2021

Former College of the Canyons defensive back Bryan Mills is the latest former Cougar to join the NFL ranks after signing a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks early this month.