Football

SCV prep football preview: week 8

Is Valencia High football more interested in ending Saugus High’s win streak or in continuing their own four-year league undefeated streak? “That’s such a loaded question,” said Vikings coach Larry

2016 COC football midseason report

Even after six games, it’s hard to assess the College of the Canyons football team. The Cougars won two games they were supposed to win before venturing into the teeth

Little change for SCV teams in CIF polls

CIF-Southern Section polls for week of Oct. 17 Football Valencia, Division 2, No. 6 — no change Hart, Division 3, listed under “others” — no change Saugus, Division 6, No.

COC football drops conference opener

Jake Luton of the Ventura College Pirates led an aerial assault against the College of the Canyon Cougars Saturday night at COC, throwing five touchdowns in Ventura’s 48-25 rout of

Saugus football goes 7-0 by a sliver

After leading his team to a 17-16 victory against West Ranch, Nathan Eldridge stood on the sidelines crying. The Centurions are now 7-0, something the team has never accomplished. “It’s

Vikes football strikes late and often

A tightly contested first half turned into a blowout Friday night, as the Valencia Vikings scored 24 unanswered points in the second half en route to a 45-19 win over

Trinity football trips on the road

Trinity Classical Academy’s losing streak hit three games Friday night in Carpinteria. The Carpinteria High Warriors beat the Knights, 40-24, to drop Trinity to 3-4 on the season. Trinity quarterback

SCCS football rolls in league win

Santa Clarita Christian football went on the road Friday night and knocked off Capistrano Valley Christian of San Juan Capistrano, 55-19, in a San Joaquin League showdown. SCCS quarterback Tristan

Foothill League teams set for 2nd impressions

Standing at a Saugus High football practice, you’d think you were at a Zumba class. Zesty Latin music floods the practice field, blaring from speakers just outside the sidelines. Its

Valencia football underclassmen shining on D

The scariest aspect of Valencia High’s 35-14 win over Hart High on Friday, at least for other Foothill League teams, is that the game showcased the Vikings’ host of talented

West Ranch in the thick of things

If validity was needed for West Ranch High football’s upswing, this week’s CIF-Southern Section polls can provide it. Last week, the Wildcats were No. 10 in Division 9. This week,

Valencia football finishes strong in win over Hart

“Same damn story, same damn story.” The words emanated from Valencia High’s postgame huddle last week after the Vikings let another halftime lead get away. Apparently enough was enough. Valencia’s