Valencia dominates Canyon to open league play
Valencia senior cornerback picks off a Canyon junior quarterback Aydyn Litz pass intended for sophomore wide receiver James Mandibles in the first week of Foothill League play at Canyon High School on Friday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Valencia dominates Canyon to open league play

By Grant Gordon For The Signal   CANYON COUNTRY – On the heels of playing an arduous preleague slate in which it emerged below .500, perhaps there was some doubt…

Prep football notebook: Two SCV teams in this week’s CIF-SS polls
Canyon senior receiver Carson Strickland breaks free of a Highlander defender in a non-league matchup with Royal of Simi Valley at Canyon High School on Friday, Sept. 21. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Prep football notebook: Two SCV teams in this week’s CIF-SS polls

The CIF-Southern Section Week 5 polls were released on Monday with three Foothill League schools in action, wrapping up their preleague schedules this past weekend. West Ranch (5-0) was the…

Canyon football ends preleague with win over Royal
Canyon senior running back Ryan Valdes raises the ball in celebration of a touchdown in a non-league match up with Royal of Simi Valley at Canyon High School on Friday. Cory Rubin/ The Signal

Canyon football ends preleague with win over Royal

Heading into the final preleague game, Canyon football was as ready as ever when it hosted Royal High of Simi Valley at Canyon on Friday night. Canyon (2-3) looked shaky…

Canyon football takes on revamped Simi Valley
Junior quarterback Aydyn Litz receives a simulated snap in practice at Harry Welch Stadium at Canyon High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyon football takes on revamped Simi Valley

The Canyon football team hasn’t had a problem scoring so far this season, putting up 107 points in its first three contests. The Cowboys defense on the other hand has…

Canyon looking for consistency ahead of third game
Canyon junior quarterback Aydyn Litz throws a deep ball in a game against San Fernando at Harry Welch Stadium on Friday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyon looking for consistency ahead of third game

Set to face off against Palmdale today at 7 p.m. in Palmdale, Canyon football is coming off its first win of the season after winning on the road at John…

Cowboys’ quarterback Aydyn Litz maturing faster than expected
Junior quarterback Aydyn Litz receives a simulated snap in practice at Harry Welch Stadium at Canyon High School. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Cowboys’ quarterback Aydyn Litz maturing faster than expected

Suiting up for Canyon High School’s varsity football team, junior quarterback Aydyn Litz had to grow up quickly as he was tabbed the Week 1 starter at quarterback for the…

Canyon quarterback Aydyn Litz looks good in debut, but Cowboys fall short
Canyon junior quarterback Aydyn Litz throws a deep ball in a game against San Fernando at Harry Welch Stadium on Friday. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyon quarterback Aydyn Litz looks good in debut, but Cowboys fall short

In the first game of the prep football season, Canyon coach Rich Gutierrez says he always feels one particular feeling: anticipation. While Gutierrez experienced nervous excitement, quarterback Aydyn Litz appeared…

Canyon football face tough challenge in season opener
The 2018 Canyon Cowboys varsity football team breaks practice at Harry Welch Stadium at Canyon High School on Monday Morning. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyon football face tough challenge in season opener

With new faces at a variety of positions, Canyon football is eager to prove itself in its first game of the season. It won’t be an easy task, however, as…

2017-2018 Canyon Year in Review
The Canyon cheerleaders support the girls basketball team in a game against St. Anthony on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

2017-2018 Canyon Year in Review

As one of the oldest schools in the Foothill League, Canyon High School is in an interesting position. It has to uphold a sense of tradition, but also forge ahead…

Guest column: Canyon football alum Drew Wolitarsky reflects on Canyon Country upbringing
This Sept. 10 file photo shows Canyon High graduate and Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky celebrating his touchdown against Indiana State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, file)

Guest column: Canyon football alum Drew Wolitarsky reflects on Canyon Country upbringing

The following is a column by Canyon football alum, former Minnesota Golden Gopher and current Canadian Football League receiver Drew Wolitarsky. In this two-part series, Wolitarsky explores how his youth…

Canyon football season ends in loss to Mira Costa
Carson Strickland breaks tackles after a short pass against the Mira Costa Mustangs in a playoff game in Canyon Country, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Canyon football season ends in loss to Mira Costa

After every game, Canyon football coach Rich Gutierrez and his team immediately proceed as a group to the locker room. But after a 45-28 loss to Mira Costa of Manhattan…

Canyon enjoying energy boost ahead of second-round game against Mira Costa
Canyon quarterback Shawn Gallagher (7) drives the ball up the field during a home game as Miles Allen (56) of Saugus tries to tackle him on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Canyon enjoying energy boost ahead of second-round game against Mira Costa

Canyon football has gotten a second chance at playoffs this season, and the opportunity has breathed new life into the team. “I think it’s an energy boost,” said coach Rich…

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