Former Valencia football player Mykael Wright turning heads at Oregon
Valencia's Mykael Wright (2) stiff-arms a Calabasas defender as he runs for extra yardage in the first quarter at Calabasas High School. Dan Watson/ for The Signal

Former Valencia football player Mykael Wright turning heads at Oregon

HOLLYWOOD — When talking about the incoming freshmen at the University of Oregon, head coach Mario Cristobal and linebacker Troy Dye were hesitant to name one that stood out above…

Foothill League football Player of the Year transfers to Narbonne
Mykael Wright carries the ball into the end zone at the CIF-SS Division 2 championship game at Valencia on Friday. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Foothill League football Player of the Year transfers to Narbonne

Mykael Wright’s skills have been consistent thus far in his prep football career, but his location has not. After spending three years with Valencia prep football, Mykael Wright has enrolled…

2017-2018 Valencia Year in Review
Valencia cheerleaders use smartphones to take photos and record as football players eat a giant burrito as fast as they can at the 8th annual Burrito Bowl by the WiSH Education Foundation at Westfield Valencia Town Center on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

2017-2018 Valencia Year in Review

Setting some pretty lofty goals, the Valencia high school sports programs set the bar pretty high for the incoming class of student-athletes year after year. “Our goal is always to…

Valencia’s Mykael Wright joins teammate as latest Oregon commit
Valencia's Mykael Wright (2) stiff-arms a Calabasas defender as he runs for extra yardage in the first quarter at Calabasas High School. Dan Watson/ for The Signal

Valencia’s Mykael Wright joins teammate as latest Oregon commit

Valencia football teammates Jayvaun Wilson and Mykael Wright are pretty close friends, but when Wright announced his commitment to the University of Oregon on Thursday, Wilson was slightly surprised. “He…

Valencia football’s Mykael Wright commits to Oregon
Vikings receiver, Mykael Wright (2), gets vertical to catch a pass before running it in for a touchdown against Great Oak High School in a playoff game in Valencia, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia football’s Mykael Wright commits to Oregon

Valencia cornerback and wide receiver Mykael Wright announced his commitment to the University of Oregon via Twitter on Thursday at 3 p.m. Wright drew offers from 16 NCAA Division 1…

Valencia dominates All-Foothill League superlatives
Vikings receiver, Mykael Wright (2), gets vertical to catch a pass before running it in for a touchdown against Great Oak High School in a playoff game in Valencia, Calif. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Christian Monterrosa/ The Signal

Valencia dominates All-Foothill League superlatives

With the way Valencia handled the Foothill League for a ninth straight season, it shouldn’t come as a shock that the Vikings scooped up a hefty portion of the All-Foothill…

Valencia embraces ride to CIF final despite loss to Oaks Christian
Valencia's Josh DeNeal embraces a teammate after a 20-19 loss to Oaks Christian on Friday at Valencia. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Valencia embraces ride to CIF final despite loss to Oaks Christian

As the clock ticked down at Valencia High School on Friday in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 championship game, each player on the Vikings sidelines had a different way of…

Valencia comes up short to Oaks Christian in CIF-SS Division 2 final
Mykael Wright carries the ball into the end zone at the CIF-SS Division 2 championship game at Valencia on Friday. Christian Monterrosa/The Signal

Valencia comes up short to Oaks Christian in CIF-SS Division 2 final

By Jon Stein For The Signal A matchup headlined by its two explosive offenses, ended up decided largely by the play of its two defensive lines. Both Valencia and Oaks…

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…

Valencia begins postseason run against Great Oak after dominant regular season
Valencia's Mykael Wright (2) and teammate Zachary Semko (80) celebrate a touchdown during a football game against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia begins postseason run against Great Oak after dominant regular season

Valencia football has coasted through Foothill League play. Now, it’s time to see what they can do against fellow Division 2 teams. The Foothill League champions are the No. 3…

Valencia looks to keep it rolling against West Ranch
Valencia's Mykael Wright (2) stiff-arms a Calabasas defender as he runs for extra yardage in the first quarter at Calabasas High School. Dan Watson/ for The Signal

Valencia looks to keep it rolling against West Ranch

West Ranch football’s schedule has only gotten tougher as the season has progressed. Last week, the Wildcats suffered a 35-6 loss to Hart. This week, they face Valencia, who remains…

Prep football notebook: Where Foothill League teams stand in polls; West Ranch QB update
West Ranch quarterback Colton Mitchell (10) finds a gap in the Lancer defense to run it in for a touchdown during a football game at Valencia on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Prep football notebook: Where Foothill League teams stand in polls; West Ranch QB update

The CIF-Southern Section released its football rankings on Monday afternoon with little variation from those of last week. The only team to see a change was Canyon, which was bumped…

Valencia and Calabasas to meet in battle of Division 2 powers
FILE ART: Valencia's Moises Haynes (43) is the last man standing as he heads for the end zone during a football game against Chaparral of Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia and Calabasas to meet in battle of Division 2 powers

While not entirely unique, Valencia and coach Larry Muir have a simple way of dealing with games like Thursday, when the Vikings hit the road to play unbeaten Calabasas to…

Valencia’s Wright ready for spotlight
Valencia's Mykael Wright made a big impact on both sides of the ball for the Vikings last season. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia’s Wright ready for spotlight

Editor’s note: This story originally ran in the 2017 SCV High School Football Preview, published by The Signal on Aug. 25, 2017.  Valencia High receiver and corner Mykael Wright appreciates…

Valencia wideout, corner has offers from 4 D1 colleges
Valencia's Mykael Wright turns after making a catch ahead of an 11-on-11 exercise against Ventura at Valencia on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Valencia wideout, corner has offers from 4 D1 colleges

Before the 2016 football season, Valencia coach Larry Muir said Mykael Wright was talented. As the 2016 season progressed, Wright’s play said he was talented. And since the end of…

Valencia football hands Saugus first loss of season
Valencia running back Moises Haynes (43) powers for first half yardage as Saugus defenders Blake Walkowiak (L) and Juan Esquivel (53) attempt to bring him down. Photo by Tom Cruze for The Signal.

Valencia football hands Saugus first loss of season

Valencia High had 11 penalties, three turnovers and a precarious lead over Saugus High through three quarters Friday night in a battle of Foothill League unbeatens at Valencia High. The…

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