
Valencia and Golden Valley take distinguished paths to CIF title games
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,

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,

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

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

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

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.

In the third quarter, Valencia defensive end Ben Seymour hoisted the football with one hand, with legs doing high-knees in a circle as he neared the Viking sideline. The post-fumble

Saugus football saw its playoff life flash before its eyes last week, winning by just one point over St. Paul of Santa Fe Springs. The Centurions have lived to see

College of the Canyons men’s basketball experienced a growth spurt this past offseason. The Cougars ended last year with a mere seven players. This year, they have a full roster

If you’d ask defensive end CJ Ravenell, Golden Valley football is peaking at just the right time. “We’re playing all hard,” said Ravenell. “Not just a few players … all

Valencia football has yet to face a true challenge in the playoffs, winning both postseason games by at least 30 points. It could be a different story tonight, as the

Jared Oliva’s first day in the minors followed a similar script to many getting their first crack at pro ball. The Valencia alum, who spent four years at Arizona, was

We are officially into my favorite time of year. The weather is finally cooler, my kids wake up easier in the morning because the sun is up, and the holidays

Black Friday. Those two words can turn the most casual shopper into hysterics this time of year. The sweet deals, and the huge crowds offer an adrenaline rush many of

In 26 years coaching women’s basketball at College of the Canyons, Greg Herrick faced an unprecedented problem. After the team’s first meeting last season, six of the 14 players quit

Whenever Valencia football’s Kyle Quintal and Zach Semko are together, things can get a little crazy. The two, who can usually be found with receiver Zion Dunson and quarterback Connor

No matter how old or young, whether you’re an athlete or a fan, Thanksgiving gives us all the opportunity to reflect on the people and situations in our life that

Last Saturday, five Santa Clarita Valley cross country teams advanced to the upcoming CIF State championships in Fresno. It’s evident the valley serves as a hotbed for cross country and

Golden Valley football’s Derrese Morganfield remembers his first time seeing former NFL linebacker Ray Lewis on television. “Whenever Ray Lewis was in, he would just not go down,” Morganfield said.

An SCCS boys basketball team chock full of transfers had its first organized scrimmage of the season cut short Tuesday. The Cardinals were hosting Highland, which left the court in

College of the Canyons volleyball achieved its first-ever playoff win under head coach Clay Timmons on Tuesday against Golden West College of Huntington Beach in the first round of the