Greiner takes a big step

Hart High graduate and former College of the Canyons golfer Joe Greiner is on the cusp of something big.

Why didn't my senior play?

When one gripe doesn't carry much weight, Ed turns to another. And another. And another. He mentions personality clashes with his son's coach, and complains about odd lineups. None of his claims violates the rules. Sifting through the muck of gripes, there is one bonafide reason for this parent's undying anger. Quite simply, Ed's son didn't play as much as his dad hoped he would during the high school student's senior year. Ed's son was ...

The Changer

With no slight to the other sports in the Santa Clarita Valley, there are two that bring out the crowds more than any other sport - football and basketball.

Order on the court

You can almost alter the saying to: "The family that referees together, stays together?" It sounds right for one family, at least.

The O.C. rules baseball’s D-1

It was a bit of a surprise to see West Ranch so highly ranked in the CIF-Southern Section Division I baseball poll two weeks ago. The No. 3 ranking was the highest ranking of any team in the school's history.

Cary Osborne: One year later: A story is told

It has been a nearly year since the death of 36-year-old John Conant, a Saugus High School and College of the Canyons graduate.

Hello, world

Maybe you've wondered what it's like. Growing up and playing baseball in the backyard, in the street or on a diamond.

Foothill changeup?

It's too early to call anything a changing of the guard, but West Ranch baseball defeating Valencia 7-1 at home Wednesday definitely carries some kind of weight.

Not a race, yet

Valencia senior golfer Alex Macaluso didn't have to battle as hard on the golf course Tuesday as much as he had to battle off the course coming up with the right word to describe the gap between his team and Foothill League-leading West Ranch.

Grizzlies are building, not rebuilding

Andy Campbell understands that building the Golden Valley football program is a large undertaking.

Golden Valley’s start

Humility truly is a rare thing. It's so rare that when you come across it, sometimes your first inclination is to think there is something self-serving behind it.

A new arms race

There will be no comparisons between this Hart pitching staff and last year's. A Major League Baseball first-round pick in Michael Montgomery and a phenom in Trevor Bauer (now playing for UCLA when he should be a high school senior) rarely if ever come along together. Yet this week, a pair of pitchers showed just how important they will be to the Indians' success this year. Josh Wagner went the distance Friday, often evading disaster, ...

Printz exits near the top

In a surprising move, Chris Printz has resigned as head coach of the Golden Valley boys basketball team.

West Ranch starts strong

J.J., yes. C.J., no. It was certainly in the realm of possibility that West Ranch sophomore golfer J.J. Holen would shoot the low-round in the first Foothill League match and lead his team to a victory. But for C.J. Espino, a 5-foot-3-inch, 105-pound sophomore to stand right with the 6-footer and also lead the Wildcats to victory, that would be a surprise. It happened Tuesday as Holen and Espino both shot 74s on the par-72 ...

Grizzlies hire new coach

Golden Valley football just pressed reset on its football program. The Canyon Country high school hired Andy Campbell, formerly of Silver Valley High in Yermo, to be its third head coach in school history on Friday. Golden Valley football, a program marred by losses, ineligibility, and lack of participation since its varsity debut in 2005, hopes Campbell is the solution to the team's lack of success. "His track record of being able to take programs ...

Saugus' Austin Davenport gets Division I football offer

Saugus High senior linebacker Austin Davenport was offered a football scholarship by NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision) school New Mexico State, Centurions head coach Jason Bornn told The Signal on Monday.

All-Santa Clarita Valley tennis: Sam Rebele and David Myers

The 2012 All-Santa Clarita Valley Boys Doubles Team of the Year could have very easily been the 2013 award winner.

Valencia graduate Max Homa makes early exit at U.S. Open

Valencia High graduate Max Homa was quick to understand his stay at the U.S. Open was short, however it was certainly sweet.

Hart's Kailie Kennedy: Listening to those in need

The summer heat on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona is intense.

Golden Valley's Tyshon Thompson: A golden child growing up

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of stories in which The Signal recognizes high school athletes whose greatest achievements go well beyond the playing field.

Canyon's Apsay offered scholarship by Colorado

Canyon senior quarterback Cade Apsay received his second scholarship offer this week and again it was a Pac-12 school.

Williams, Valaika selected in MLB Draft

There are things one comes to expect in June.

Valencia grad Max Homa qualifies for U.S. Open

After 92 holes in five days and an emotionally exhausting week, Valencia High graduate Max Homa had to go 36 more and then two playoff holes on Monday.

Former Golden Valley baseball coach hired at Cleveland High

Scott Drootin, who announced his resignation as head baseball coach at Golden Valley High on May 20, has been hired by Cleveland High in Reseda for the same position.

Johnny MacArthur embracing his old self

Johnny MacArthur shakes his head and has an incredulous look on his face.

Max Homa, Cal golf move on to NCAA semifinals

The Max Homa-led University of California golf team was pushed to the limit on Friday in the first round of match play at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships at Capital City Club's Crabapple Course in Milton, Ga.

Valencia grad Max Homa wins National Title

Valencia grad Homa in fourth place at NCAA golf championships

Pac-12 individual champion.

Valencia grad Homa shoots even par in day one of NCAA Division I men's golf championship

Valencia High graduate Max Homa shot an even-par 70 on Tuesday and his No. 1 ranked Cal golf team stands in fifth place after one day of the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships at the Crabapple Course at the Capital City Club in Milton, Ga.

Max Homa making his final approach

In a time that should be exciting for Valencia High graduate Max Homa, the University of California senior golfer describes it as strange.