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Valencia’s Blair Rune heads off to Cornell with a legacy to build upon

June 24, 2026 9:15 am

Valencia’s Blair Rune is leaving behind a legacy that far exceeds the work she’s done on the softball field. After earning Foothill League first-team honors, all-California Interscholastic Federation athlete honors in 2025 and hitting above .400 over the course of 90 games across her four-year varsity career, Rune leaves for Cornell University proud of the work she’s done — off the field. Over the past two years, Rune has participated and served on the board of the Assistance League of Santa Clarita, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization.

Castaic’s McAfee, SCCS’s Waldron earn all-CIF softball honors

June 19, 2026 11:34 am

Merrilees steps down as West Ranch softball coach

May 28, 2026 4:35 pm

Saugus’ Johnson, Hart’s Kobliska highlight softball all-league selections

May 19, 2026 2:12 pm

Softball second-round roundup: Saugus, West Ranch eliminated

May 18, 2026 1:04 pm

Castaic’s McAfee, SCCS’s Waldron earn all-CIF softball honors

June 19, 2026 11:34 am

Merrilees steps down as West Ranch softball coach

May 28, 2026 4:35 pm

Saugus’ Johnson, Hart’s Kobliska highlight softball all-league selections

May 19, 2026 2:12 pm

Softball second-round roundup: Saugus, West Ranch eliminated

May 18, 2026 1:04 pm

West Ranch softball opens season with win over Harvard-Westlake

February 27, 2026 2:18 pm

In the Wildcats’ season opener, West Ranch fell behind in the first inning after the Harvard-Westlake Wolverines of Studio City scored two runs to take a 2-0 lead. But after the Wildcats scored six

Puerto Rico Celebrates the Team USA victory. Nylah Melendez in catcher vest (center) with her left arm around Naima Melendez. Photo courtesy of WBSC .

SCV softball sisters make waves at World Cup in Italy

September 2, 2025 1:02 pm

By Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto) Signal Staff Writer For the Melendez sisters of Stevenson Ranch, softball isn’t just a sport — it’s a family legacy that now stretches from Santa Clarita parks

Valencia catcher Blair Rune frames a pitch during Monday's CIF Southern Section Division 3 second-round matchup against Yorba Linda held at Valencia High School. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

SCV softball players earn all-CIF honors

July 21, 2025 1:31 pm

Several Santa Clarita Valley student-athletes were recognized for their performances in their divisions following the spring season of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section championships. The Saugus Centurions ended their

Amelia Johnson (32) of Saugus hits a double home run against Canyon High on April 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Saugus softball sweeps Foothill League Players of the Year honors

June 5, 2025 4:33 pm

The Saugus softball team dominated the Foothill League in 2025, going undefeated en route to capturing the league title, and now can claim both end-of-season award-winners. Junior Amelia Johnson was

West Ranch's Isabella Swanson (77) swings at a pitch during the third inning of the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoff game against Bishop Montgomery at West Ranch High School on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch softball, Trinity baseball fall in first round of state playoffs

June 4, 2025 5:39 pm

The 2025 spring sports season is officially over for Santa Clarita Valley teams after both the West Ranch softball and Trinity Classical Academy baseball teams lost on Tuesday in the

The West Ranch softball team meets after losing in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 championship game held at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine on Saturday, May 30, 2025. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

West Ranch softball falls in CIF title game on walk-off

June 2, 2025 1:25 pm

After a rollercoaster ride throughout Saturday’s championship game, the West Ranch Wildcats softball team came up just short in its bid for a CIF Southern Section title. Seven innings weren’t

West Ranch's Gretchen Roen delivers a pitch against Cerritos in the CIF Southern Section Division 5 semifinals held at Cerritos High School on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Courtesy photo.

West Ranch softball’s late-season run continues to championship game

May 27, 2025 11:52 am

The remarkable run that the West Ranch softball team has gone on has carried the Wildcats to the CIF Southern Section Division 5 championship game. The Wildcats won their final

West Ranch's Ava Esparza (99) and Naomi Stoll (27) celebrate their runs during the fourth inning of the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoff game against Bishop Montgomery at West Ranch High School on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

West Ranch softball advances to CIF semifinals

May 23, 2025 1:55 pm

The West Ranch Wildcats softball team may be full of young players, but head coach Mike Merrilees said you wouldn’t know it watching them play. Using what Merrilees called the

Valencia's Sydney Bolder (10) swings at a pitch during Monday's CIF Southern Section Division 3 second-round matchup against Yorba Linda held at Valencia High School. Tyler Wainfeld/The Signal.

Valencia softball knocked out of playoffs after Yorba Linda comeback

May 20, 2025 1:59 pm

West Ranch wins in rout over Bishop Montgomery to reach Division 5 quarterfinals A strong start wasn’t enough to push the Valencia Vikings softball team through in the CIF Southern

Saugus' Olivia Frias (3) runs to first base during the third inning of the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoff game against Santa Margarita at Saugus High School on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Saugus softball ousted from playoffs in first round

May 16, 2025 12:35 pm

The Foothill League softball champions found out on Thursday just how tough it is to win against the top competition in the CIF Southern Section. Down by 11 after just

Taliya Mata (52) of Saugus pitches the ball to a Canyon batter during a game on April 15, 2025 in Canyon Country. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

SCV softball playoff preview: Foothill League champs to host in first round

May 13, 2025 6:00 pm

After an undefeated Foothill League campaign, the Saugus Centurions softball team is set to host in the first round of the CIF Southern Section playoffs. They are one of two

Saugus seniors (from left) Briana Garcia, Allison Specht and Ming Lee recently committed to play collegiately during a signing ceremony held at Saugus High School. Courtesy photo.

Saugus baseball, softball host signing day ceremony

May 9, 2025 12:54 pm

Two Saugus High School softball players and one baseball player recently signed their national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Senior Ming

Hart celebrates winning against Canyon during Tuesday's game at Canyon High School on May 6, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Hart softball sneaks into playoffs with win over Canyon

May 8, 2025 4:10 pm

The stakes couldn’t have been higher, and the game itself lived up to the billing. In a de facto playoff softball game to make the CIF Southern Section playoffs, the

Foothill League softball roundup: Saugus clinches league title

April 23, 2025 4:54 pm

The Saugus Centurions softball team will officially finish on top of the Foothill League standings after Tuesday’s win over West Ranch. Undefeated after nine games in league play, the Centurions

Amelia Johnson (32) of Saugus hits a double home run against Canyon High on April 15, 2025. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Johnson crushes two homers to lead Saugus softball past Canyon

April 16, 2025 3:28 pm

Roundup: Valencia offense shines in win over Hart; West Ranch fends off Castaic comeback Saugus High junior Amelia Johnson put the Centurions softball team on her back on Tuesday to

Foothill League softball roundup: Canyon, West Ranch, Valencia earn blowout wins

April 3, 2025 12:10 pm

All three Foothill League softball games on Tuesday ended in blowout victories. Castaic, Valencia and West Ranch all won by 10 or more runs, headlined by Canyon senior Jessica Carr’s

Canyon celebrates a win against Valencia at Canyon High School on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Carr’s third straight shutout gives Canyon softball first win over Valencia since 2011

March 31, 2025 11:32 am

Roundup: Saugus keeps rolling against Golden Valley, Hart offense explodes in win over Castaic Canyon High School senior Jessica Carr is in the midst of a run that most softball

Foothill League softball roundup: Valencia wins on a walkoff, Saugus remains perfect

March 26, 2025 3:31 pm

The Valencia Vikings narrowly won on Tuesday while the Saugus Centurions kept up their perfect league campaign in Tuesday’s Foothill League softball action. Saugus is looking to grab the league