Read more about the article Canyons football falls to Saddleback in season opener
College of the Canyons' wide receiver Alonzell Henderson (2) makes the catch against Saddleback College defender Caleb Monestime (18) to set up the touchdown for COC in the first quarter at COC on Saturday, September 07, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Canyons football falls to Saddleback in season opener

After the College of the Canyons football team lost its season opener 45-20 to Saddleback College at home on Saturday night, Cougars head coach Ted Iacenda told his team in…

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Read more about the article 2018-19 Valencia Year in Review
Valencia junior wide receiver Jake Santos runs the ball in the first week of Foothill League play at Canyon High School earlier this year. Cory Rubin/The Signal

2018-19 Valencia Year in Review

Honoring the tradition of excellence in athletics, Valencia High School didn’t disappoint in 2018-19, adding multiple Foothill League titles to the trophy case along with some impressive individual and team…

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Read more about the article Ben Seymour, Ryan Camacho share prep football Player of the Year honors
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Ben Seymour, Ryan Camacho share prep football Player of the Year honors

This season’s Foothill League prep football co-players of the year come from programs that are different in a big way. Ben Seymour and Valencia are coming off their 10th straight…

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Read more about the article Vikings leave it all out on field against Mater Dei
Valencia quarterback Davis Cop (12) hands off to running back Nick Pham (2) in the first quarter at Valencia High on Friday, November 2, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Vikings leave it all out on field against Mater Dei

Every Thursday night, each Valencia football player fills out a “commitment card.” The player commits to do one thing in the coming week, whether it’s at practice, at home or…

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Read more about the article Saugus struggles to slow down Valencia’s momentum
Valencia receiver Jaden Holmes (R) outruns Saugus defender Matthew Ballentine for a third quarter touchdown. Tom Cruze/For the Signal

Saugus struggles to slow down Valencia’s momentum

It was the fourth quarter and the score was 27-14. All of a sudden, Valencia running back Luring Paialii got a handoff from quarterback Davis Cop and dropped back to…

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Read more about the article Seymour scores two as Valencia football defeats Hart
Valencia's Benjamin Seymour (51) straight-arms Hart defender Leighton McCarthy (10) and goes in for a touchdown in the first quarter against Hart High at Valencia on Friday, October 5, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Seymour scores two as Valencia football defeats Hart

Usually, Valencia’s Ben Seymour lines up on defense at the linebacker position. But on Friday against Hart, he found himself on offense in the crosshairs of a screen pass from…

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Read more about the article Valencia football hits ‘refresh’ ahead of Silverado
Valencia High School’s Luring Paialii (33), breaks through Arbor View High School’s JJ Tuinei (11), Billy Davis (15) and Rickey Chiles (14) for a 10 yard pickup late in the second quarter Friday, August 24, 2018 at Valencia High School. Arbor View beat Valencia 17 - 14. Kevin Karzin/For The Signal

Valencia football hits ‘refresh’ ahead of Silverado

It wasn’t the start the Vikings were hoping before, losing to Arbor View 17-14 in its first game of the season. Though a loss is never ideal, Valencia head coach…

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Read more about the article Valencia defensive linemen wreaking havoc on way to CIF title game
Valencia Vikings Defensive End, Benjamin Seymour (51), tackles Great Oak receiver C.J. Barney (31) during a playoff game in Valencia, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia defensive linemen wreaking havoc on way to CIF title game

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…

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Read more about the article Valencia football beats Heritage for a trip to the CIF-SS finals
Valencia's Mykael Wright reaches for a touchdown catch in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 semifinals against Heritage at Valencia. Cory Pitkavish/For The Signal

Valencia football beats Heritage for a trip to the CIF-SS finals

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…

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