Football

Valencia loses to Villa Park 17-7

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The Valencia Vikings opened up the game with back-to-back sacks by middle linebacker Jack Gieser, who finished the game with three sacks. The Vikings’ defense

Hart loses to St. Bonaventure, 41-3

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The St. Bonaventure Seraphs have not lost a game this season, and their defense showed why they are ranked No. 33 in the state Thursday night. With the

Week five Santa Clarita football preview

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  If the teams are still having trouble figuring out their schemes, right now would be a very good time to turn it around: Foothill League competition begins in two weeks. 

Week four football roundup

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The Foothill League is officially one game away from league play. The Santa Clarita schools had big tests this past week on the road and still continue to

Golden Valley loses to Rio Mesa 20-19

By Ryan Menzie  Signal Sports Writer  The Golden Valley Grizzlies (1-1) were without their starting quarterback Jaxson Miner in Friday’s game against the Rio Mesa Spartans (1-2). Yet, the outcome of

West Ranch holds off Pacifica 62-38

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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