Canyon holds first-ever ‘Rings and Banners Night’

Celebrating their first ever CIF Southern Section title this past season in the 2A Division, the Canyon High School basketball players received their customized championship rings while unveiling the CIF banners at the Canyon Performing Arts Center on a recent Tuesday.   The “Rings and Banners Night” was led by head boys’ basketball coach Ali Monfared, who recognized the efforts of

Hart senior Cameron Smith (4) kicks the ball along the sideline against Mira Costa midfielder Chase Hackley (17) during the first half of the first round of the CIF Southern Section Open Division at Hart High School on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

CIF releases state playoff brackets 

The Hart High School boys’ soccer and Canyon High School boys’ basketball teams found out Sunday where they’ll be starting off their state playoff journeys.  Canyon was placed in Division

Morgan Mack (13) of Hart seeks out an open teammate during Friday’s game against Valencia. Jan. 17, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

12 SCV basketball teams make playoffs 

Playoff brackets for the CIF Southern Section were released on Saturday, potentially creating matchups in the latter rounds between Santa Clarita Valley rivals.  On the boys’ side, Valencia, West Ranch