Read more about the article <strong>Cornhole for Softball: Saugus raises funds for unfunded program</strong>
Saugus outfielder Kennedy Thompson tosses the bean bag during the Saugus High School Softball Cornhole Fundraiser at Lucky Luke Brewing Santa Clarita in Valencia, Calif., on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Chris Torres/The Signal

Cornhole for Softball: Saugus raises funds for unfunded program

With each bean bag thrown, Saugus High School Softball raised money for their program through their cornhole fundraiser on Saturday.    “We don't get funding from the school district for sports,”…

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Read more about the article Coaches announce all-league teams for softball
Valencia High's Delaney Scully (14) makes the out at first base on Hart baserunner Kameryn Smudde (15) at Newhall Park in Newhall in April. Scully recently was named player of the year by Foothill League softball coaches. Dan Watson/The Signal 915 0Kate Penberthy (12) of Hart High at second base at Newhall Park in Newhall on Thursday, 042921. Dan Watson/The Signal

Coaches announce all-league teams for softball

By Nikash Nath For The Signal  After not having a season last year, Foothill League softball was back in full swing this past spring — and Foothill League coaches recently announced their selections for first and second all-league…

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Read more about the article SCV student-athletes react to postponement of spring sports due to coronavirus concerns
The Golden Valley baseball field is empty the day after the William S. Hart School District announces the postponement of spring sports. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

SCV student-athletes react to postponement of spring sports due to coronavirus concerns

At the end of every prep sports season, for every team, there is a day dedicated to uniform return. But after the William S. Hart School District decided to postpone…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball takes tournament win for undefeated start
Saugus softball celebrates winning the Hart Tournament to open the 2020 season. // Photo courtesy Saugus Athletics.

Saugus softball takes tournament win for undefeated start

The game may be softball, but Saugus has been playing hardball, giving little in the way of mercy to their opponents, which has propelled them to an undefeated start to…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball duo brings home All-Foothill League honors
Teammates celebrate as Gracie Keene (20) of Saugus rounds first base after hitting a two run home run in the third inning against Valencia earlier this season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus softball duo brings home All-Foothill League honors

This year’s All-Foothill League softball player of the year Gracie Keene and pitcher of the year Leslie Reynaga emphasized the same cliche: Hard work pays off. For Reynaga, the phrase…

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Read more about the article Foothill League softball well-represented at NCAA Tournament
03/01/2019 Oklahoma vs Oregon State softball. Photo by Ty Russell

Foothill League softball well-represented at NCAA Tournament

Foothill League softball season may be coming to a close, but the league’s alumni will be making countless appearances in the NCAA Division 1 Tournament, which begins with double-elimination regionals…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball secures share of Foothill League title with win against Valencia
Teammates celebrate as Gracie Keene (20) of Saugus rounds first base after hitting a two run home run in the third inning against Valencia earlier this season. Dan Watson/The Signal

Saugus softball secures share of Foothill League title with win against Valencia

With Valencia softball’s Kylie Alonso headed from third base to home plate, Saugus’ Dallas Andrews was in a high-pressure situation. Katie Sare just put the ball in play and it…

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Read more about the article West Ranch softball ends Saugus’ league winning streak in dramatic fashion
West Ranch softball's Mady Flatt gets the walkoff hit in a game against Saugus at West Ranch High School on Thursday, April 11. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

West Ranch softball ends Saugus’ league winning streak in dramatic fashion

A little over two weeks after handing Valencia its first Foothill League loss since the 2016 season, West Ranch softball stunned once again by cutting Saugus’ undefeated league streak short.…

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Read more about the article Saugus softball tops Hart in late-game thriller
Saugus senior Malia Risdall fires home in a matchup with Hart at Saugus High School Tuesday afternoon. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Saugus softball tops Hart in late-game thriller

Resiliency was key in a back and forth Foothill League softball game between Hart and Saugus at Saugus on Tuesday. Sitting atop the Foothill League standings, both the Centurions and…

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Local roundup: Valencia softball shuts out Hart, Wildcats boys tennis defeats Hart

Valencia softball shut out Hart 2-0 on Friday at Valencia in a game that was rescheduled from Thursday due to rain. The Vikings’ Emma Montoya pitched seven innings, allowing just…

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