Signal staff prep football picks: CIF-SS finals edition
December 1, 2017
Haley Sawyer Signal Sports Editor Valencia 49, Oaks Christian 42 This will definitely be the toughest test of the season for the Vikings, but their depth and balance at
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Golden Valley hosts Bishop Diego in first CIF final appearance
December 1, 2017
Golden Valley has already enjoyed much of the pomp and circumstance that’s come with a trip to a CIF-Southern Section title game. On Monday, they were one of 26 teams
Valencia on doorstep of first CIF title as it takes on Oaks Christian
December 1, 2017
History could be afoot for Valencia football. After appearances in 1999, 2001, 2004 and 2013, the Vikings will find themselves in another championship game this Friday night at home against
Out of the Bunker: The secret of soft elbows
December 1, 2017
I have been a lucky guy when it comes to golf. I have shared many great experiences with some of the best players the game has ever seen. I competed
Valencia duo defeated in CIF-SS girls tennis individual championships
November 30, 2017
Valencia’s Amanda Tabanera and Carlotta Nonnis-Marzano saw their historic postseason run come to an end Thursday at the Seal Beach Tennis Center, losing to Oaks Christian’s Emily Ackerman and Chloe
SCCS girls basketball cruises to victory over SCVi in season opener
November 30, 2017
Santa Clarita Christian School girls basketball coach Dennis Schwesinger has grown accustomed to having just a handful of practices before the team’s season opener. The Cardinals’ volleyball team, which fields
Canyon girls basketball seeking next step amidst program’s historic rise
November 30, 2017
In three years at the helm, Jessica Haayer has a brought a culture of winning and deep playoff runs to the Canyon girls basketball team. The team has made it
Hart alum Trenton Irwin becoming top target for Stanford
November 30, 2017
Former Hart wide receiver Trenton Irwin has become somewhat of an institution at Stanford. His wavy blonde hair and extensive NFL jersey collection make him easy to spot around campus,
Valencia defensive linemen wreaking havoc on way to CIF title game
November 30, 2017
Valencia football’s defensive line means business. Nose guard Josh Washington and defensive ends Josh DeNeal and Ben Seymour have been playing on the line together since last season, and the
Valencia girls tennis duo headed to CIF-SS semis
November 29, 2017
At the CIF-Southern Section Round of 16 on Wednesday, the Valencia doubles team of Amanda Tabanera and Carlotta Nonnis-Marzano found themselves trailing Annika Bassey and Kristina Evloeva early. The Corona
West Ranch’s Jordyn McBride advances to CIF-SS girls tennis Round of 16
November 29, 2017
West Ranch girls tennis’ Jordyn McBride has had a very busy schedule the past two days. Her flight from Minneapolis, Minn. arrived in Los Angeles at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night
Saugus boys defy odds to reach podium at CIF State cross-country championships
November 29, 2017
Shortly after Saturday’s CIF State cross-country championships, Saugus’ Boon Andrews was pretty sure the team had earned a trip to the podium with a third-place finish. The public address
How GV went from unknown to CIF title contenders in just 3 years
November 29, 2017
Golden Valley didn’t seem out of place at Monday’s CIF-Southern Section Press Conference Luncheon, featuring the 26 teams who had either won, or were preparing for CIF-SS title games this
An ode to the Dodgers’ voice on his 90th birthday
November 29, 2017
By Jennifer O’Shea For The Signal They say a game of baseball contains 18 minutes of actual game play — not a lot considering the average length of a Major
Saugus girls soccer narrowly falls to Marymount in season opener
November 28, 2017
Although it was only the first game of the season, Saugus girls soccer coach Aly Drake saw moments of brilliance on Tuesday against Marymount of Los Angeles, despite a 2-1
Valencia and Golden Valley take distinguished paths to CIF title games
November 28, 2017
Valencia and Golden Valley have extended their CIF-Southern Section seasons as far as they possibly can. But the Vikings, a Division 2 team, and the Grizzlies, a Division 6 team,
West Ranch eases by Sierra Canyon in season opener
November 27, 2017
As 20-mph winds whipped across West Ranch’s turf field Monday afternoon, Wildcats coach Louis Mogrovejo had one constant bit of advice. “Relax,” he yelled throughout the team’s season opener against
Foothill League teams find podium at CIF State cross country championships
November 25, 2017
With a girls team that had finished the last 11 years on the podium at the CIF State cross country championships, Saugus had every reason to believe it would have
Saugus falls short against Bishop Diego in CIF-SS Division 6 semis
November 24, 2017
The pass was low and hard. The ricochet off a receiver’s foot was returned to sender. Saugus High quarterback Nathan Eldridge completed a third-quarter pass to himself for a short
Golden Valley punches ticket to first-ever CIF title game with win over Mira Costa
November 24, 2017
MANHATTAN BEACH — Golden Valley senior Ahvie Harris laid out a lofty yet simple goal for the Grizzlies this season after losing in the CIF-Southern Section Division 7 semifinals last year.