Read more about the article What to watch for during SCV boys hoops playoff openers
Valencia's Dexter Akanno (10) passes the ball during a home game as Hart's Whitten Dominguez (10) guards him on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

What to watch for during SCV boys hoops playoff openers

Five Santa Clarita Valley basketball teams tip off Wednesday in the opening rounds of their respective CIF-Southern Section tournaments, including a sixth which will have the luxury of taking the…

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Read more about the article SCCS boys hoops wins Heritage League title with come-from-behind win over Valley Torah
SCCS sophomore guard Ty Penberthy drives toward the basket in the Cardinals' 54-51 win over Valley Torah on Monday at The Master's University. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

SCCS boys hoops wins Heritage League title with come-from-behind win over Valley Torah

The Santa Clarita Christian School boys basketball team found itself in uncharted territory late in Monday night’s game against Valley Torah. For the first time in 11 Heritage League games,…

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Read more about the article Prep boys hoops notebook: Saugus legit contender for Foothill League title
Hart's Whitten Dominguez (10) looks for an opening around Saugus' Adrian McIntyre (2) during a basketball game at Saugus on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Prep boys hoops notebook: Saugus legit contender for Foothill League title

A first-year head coach and a rotation dominated by sophomores left Saugus on the outside looking in toward a Foothill League title by most preseason projections. The Centurions dropped two…

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Local roundup: SCCS boys hoops runs away with win over Trinity

Prep boys basketball Santa Clarita Christian 93, Trinity Classical Academy 47 (at The Master’s University) Kaleb Lowery led SCCS with 23 points and 20 rebounds. Jordan Starr added 18 points…

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Read more about the article Defense, 3-pointers earn SCCS win over Valencia
Santa Clarita Christian's Caden Starr looks for a player to pass against Valencia at the War on the Floor Showcase at Pierce College on Saturday. Haley Sawyer/The Signal

Defense, 3-pointers earn SCCS win over Valencia

Each time a Santa Clarita Christian boys basketball player drained a 3-pointer, the entire Cardinals bench stood up in celebration. SCCS nearly spent more time standing than sitting on Saturday…

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SCCS boys basketball embracing experience at top-flight holiday tournament

It’s a traditional preleague cliche for teams to say they'll challenge themselves heading into their respective league play. That’s been more than just lip service for the Santa Clarita Christian…

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Read more about the article SCCS poised to be one of Santa Clarita Valley’s top boys hoops teams
SCCS's Justin Collins goes for a layup against Trinity Classical Academy at The Master's University on Saturday. Photo by Tom Cruze/For The Signal

SCCS poised to be one of Santa Clarita Valley’s top boys hoops teams

A search for the best boys basketball team in the Santa Clarita Valley usually starts and ends within the Foothill League. That may not be the case this year. With…

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Read more about the article Top moments from SCV boys basketball preleague action
West Ranch’s Deaken Stangl (14) jumps up for a shot above two defenders during a home match against Camarillo on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Top moments from SCV boys basketball preleague action

Santa Clarita Valley boys basketball teams have given us no shortage of statistical anomalies and big-time wins a little over a month into their respective preleague seasons. Here’s a look…

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Read more about the article SCCS big winner in winter awards
Santa Clarita Christian's Laruen Bronstrup (19), Chloe Edwards (23), Kalona Marr (00), and Cassidy Oliver (4) celebrate Edwards' first goal of the game against St. Monica's Academy. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCCS big winner in winter awards

For Santa Clarita Christian’s Chloe Edwards, her senior season held both more and less pressure than her junior campaign. More in that the reigning Heritage League girls soccer Player of…

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