Archive By Author - Paul Putignano
Foothill League softball: Runs in the family
Many teams make it a point to foster a family atmosphere. West Ranch softball, however, takes the concept to a whole new level. The Wildcats feature four sets of siblings that are not only making an impact, but have been key factors in helping West Ranch to its best finish in program history. And in the process, they have found something even more valuable: a deeper bond. "I see all the sisters really support each ...
TMC notebook: Mustangs’ good news
The Master's College has received a lot of good news about the postseason recently. Men's golf qualified for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Tournament. The men's track and field team saw another athlete qualify for the NAIA Champions. And the baseball team, previously thought to be done for the year, accepted an invitation to the National Christian College Athletic Association World Series. And all of the events are quickly approaching. Baseball TMC will represent ...
CIF swimming: Mita comes so close
It was a photo finish. Unfortunately for West Ranch senior Riley Mita, he was on the wrong side of it by a mere .08 seconds. Mita was edged in the 500-yard freestyle at the CIF-Southern Section Division I Championships on Friday in Long Beach to highlight a host of strong local finishes. Mita finished the neck-and-neck 500 freestyle in 4:27.23, a breath behind Capistrano Valley's Logan Redondo. "I'll be honest, I was pretty upset after ...
Foothill baseball: Hart settles for second
Some people thought the Hart baseball team was more likely to compete for third place in the Foothill League than a league title.
Foothill softball: Wildcats take another step
Last season, the West Ranch softball team earned its first-ever trip to the postseason. The Wildcats will make a return trip this year, and they'll do it as the Foothill League's second-place team for the first time in program history. West Ranch pitcher Bailey Foster took a one-hitter into the seventh inning, freshman Lauren Lindvall had two home runs and six RBIs, and the Wildcats beat Hart 10-4 on Thursday at Newhall Park, dropping the ...
CIF tennis: Scorpions cast aside the Cents
The Saugus boys tennis team wasn't granted any favors in its first trip the postseason since 1996.
CIF swimming: Foothill earns 13 chances
West Ranch senior swimmer Riley Mita has won his share of Foothill League titles, but he hasn't won a CIF-Southern Section Division I individual championship.
CIF tennis: More of the same
The Valencia boys tennis team didn't lose a match during the regular season. Nothing has changed in the CIF-Southern Section Division II playoffs. Vikings senior J.R. Macalutas edged Atascadero No. 1 singles player Devin Barber and Valencia's doubles ran the table in a 15-3 first-round win on Wednesday at Valencia High School. The Greyhounds entered the match as the Pac-7's third seed and coming off an 11-7 wild-card win over West Covina on Monday. "It ...
Foothill League softball: Extras special
When the ball left Saugus right fielder Erika Ecsedy's bat, everyone knew it was going over the fence.
TMC notebook: TMC names its year’s best
By Paul Putignano Signal Staff Writer It's been an academic year full of achievements at The Master's College. And one Wednesday, a few of the athletes at the forefront of them were honored. Senior golfer Kevin Anderson was named the Mustangs' male athlete of the year, while basketball player Erica Inge and soccer player Emily Bruton were named the female co-athletes of the year at TMC's third annual Sports Awards and Dessert Night. Bruton led ...
Foothill League baseball: Vikes put down threat
Only one team has scored more than 10 runs against the Valencia baseball team this season, and it's done it twice.
Foothill swim: The standard setters
One team recorded a first. Another saw its star do something only an Olympic gold medalist had done. And at the end of the day, one program brought home Nos. 24 and 29. Led by dual-champions Alex Ngan and Nicole Antoniuk, the deep Hart boys and girls swim teams clinched their 24th and 29th league titles, respectively, on Thursday at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center to cap off a record-setting Foothill League finals. The Indians ...
Foothill League baseball: Vikes return to the routine
The Valencia baseball team needed to get back in a routine. Between tournaments and the Foothill League, the Vikings played a rapid-fire succession of games that head coach Jared Snyder said threw his team out of its groove. This week was different, though, and it showed on Wednesday. Led by third baseman Trey Williams' 5-for-5 performance, Valencia pounded out 14 hits and starting pitcher Jake Roberge held Saugus in check for a 14-4 win on ...
Foothill swim: Finals about to heat up
The top 16 finishers at the Foothill League Swim Championships earn points, and when it comes down to it, the Hart and Valencia boys teams are going to need every single one.
Around the SCV: Ferry still raking in honors
Nick Ferry racked up individual and team achievements after a successful run with the Valencia High boys volleyball team.
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