Prep soccer: SCCS runs out of road

NORTH HILLS - Santa Clarita Christian girls soccer was in uncharted territory. Since the program's formation in 2002, it had never appeared in a second-round CIF playoff game. The team had also never won a Heritage League title before this year, a feat it accomplished two weeks ago. But in a season of many firsts, the Cardinals played their last game of the season Tuesday, a 3-1 loss to Rim of the World of Lake ...

Prep basketball: Trinity runs out of firsts

In its inaugural varsity season, Trinity Classical Academy boys basketball had already exceeded expectations.

Prep basketball: ’Cats can’t keep pace

Against the top seed in its playoff bracket, West Ranch girls basketball was going to have to play nearly flawless basketball to keep pace.

Prep boys soccer: ’Cats bounced in round 1

Scoring goals hasn't been a problem for West Ranch boys soccer all season. On a rainy, windy day, the Foothill League champions failed to score at all, despite several chances in the second half. The Wildcats were eliminated in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division III playoffs, losing 1-0 to Santa Maria Friday at West Ranch High School. It was also the first time West Ranch finished a game without a goal since ...

Prep boys basketball: Cold Cards lose it late

The Santa Clarita Christian boys basketball team came into Friday night's game as one of the highest ranked teams in its division.

Prep basketball: Valencia storms on Diamond Bar

Valencia girls basketball didn't want to sit around and wait. So instead, the fired-up squad got into the action right off the bat and quickly turned the game into a blowout. The Vikings scored the first 19 points of the game and rode that lead to a 45-28 win over Diamond Bar Thursday night at Valencia High in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division IA playoffs. The 19-0 run, which spanned to the ...

Prep soccer: Cards notch program first

Natalie Keoshian was jumping up and down and moving in every which direction - and that was during the game.

Prep basketball: Wildcats cooled in first round

VENTURA - West Ranch boys basketball won three straight games at the end of the regular season to get here.

Prep baketball: SCCS finishes

It may have taken all four quarters, but eventually Santa Clarita Christian School girls basketball went back to what got it here in the first place.

Prep basketball: Pair done at Hart, GV

It wasn't an easy decision for either coach, but they both had their reasons. A pair of girls basketball head coaches, Hart's Zach Koebel and Golden Valley's Marq Hawkins, resigned in the final week of the regular season. Koebel said there were two primary reasons he decided to step down. Their names are Riley and Taylor, his 5- and 3-year old daughters, respectively. "I've got two young kids, one (nearly) 6-year-old and a 3-year-old, and ...

COC baseball: No relief

In its 2011 home opener, College of the Canyons baseball won with its bats. A day later, it lost with its fielding. The Cougars committed four errors, opening the door for a 4-3 loss to East Los Angeles College on Friday in the second day of the Western State Conference Tournament at COC. After scoring early and often in a 7-2 win over Cerritos Thursday, the Cougars had to scrap for runs Friday when the ...

The Day After Hoops: Battle tested for playoffs

The Foothill League basketball teams are done knocking each other around. Now, a lot of them will get the opportunity to try to impose their will on other teams around the division - in the postseason. "Playoffs are always fun because the teams don't really know each other," said Saugus boys basketball head coach Derek Ballard. Saugus was one of three teams that finished with 5-5 league records and tied for third place. Due to ...

TMC baseball preview: Young and restless

It's hard to classify The Master's College baseball team in terms of its style. One thing in undeniable though, the team is young and inexperienced. Of the 23 players on the roster, just five of them are seniors. Seven are freshman. Head coach Monte Brooks is anything but concerned about the youth, though. In fact, he went as far as comparing the 2010 squad to a famous NBA star. "LeBron James is young," Brooks said. ...

Prep basketball: Cents snare third place

At one point, Saugus girls basketball was 1-3 in the Foothill League. Now, it has assured itself a playoff spot and a third-place finish after hanging on for a 56-52 win over West Ranch on Thursday at West Ranch High School. The Centurions used a combination of strong post play and timely shooting to keep the Wildcats at arm's length the entire game in both teams' regular-season finales. Saugus (13-14, 6-4) never gave up the ...

Prep soccer: ’Cats clinch soccer crown

It was a fitting finish for West Ranch boys soccer on Senior Day. It was two seniors who put the game away, giving West Ranch a 3-0 win over Saugus Thursday at West Ranch High. The victory, combined with Hart's 3-3 tie with Valencia later in the day, gave the Wildcats their first Foothill League title in program history. "It's good to have that first league championship," said West Ranch head coach Mo Burgess. "A ...

Hart's Myles Franklin named All-State sophomore

Hart High sophomore Myles Franklin was named an All-State sophomore by Cal-Hi Sports.

West Ranch goes 10-0 in Foothill League play

The West Ranch Wildcats completed a season sweep through Foothill League play on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over the Valencia Vikings by scores of 22-25, 25-18, 25-17 and 26-24 at West Ranch High School.

Foothill League track finals up next

All the focus was on the track at Tuesday's Foothill League track and field prelims at Valencia High School. Qualifying heats were held for seven varsity events in both boys and girls on Tuesday, all of which were running events. Finals for the field events will be held on Friday at Valencia, along with the rest of the league finals. In the meantime, the stage has been set for some tight competition in multiple events ...

TMC baseball sweeps major conference awards

The Master's College baseball earned a conference title on Saturday, and the team was rewarded with a cluster of awards on Tuesday with the release of the 2013 Golden State Athletic Conference baseball awards.

Cal's Max Homa leads by five at Pac-12 finals

Though it wasn't done with as much flare as the day before, Max Homa remained steady in the third round of the Pac-12 Men's Golf Championship.

Saugus' Rachel Eaton: Assuming her role

Every team has to have its role players.

Max Homa breaks course record at Pac-12 finals

On the first day of the 2013 Pac-12 Men's Golf Championship, Valencia High alumnus Max Homa broke a course record by carding a 9-under 61 at the North Course of Los Angeles Country Club on Monday.

Three COC products sign with NFL teams

The 2013 NFL Draft wrapped up this past weekend, but three more College of the Canyons products signed on with teams on Monday as undrafted free agents.

Valencia grad Nick Ferry wins NCAA volleyball title

For the second straight year, Valencia High graduate Nick Ferry got to experience a national championship.

Saugus baseball breaks the pattern in victory

It's almost as if the baseball gods wanted to test the Saugus Centurions.

West Ranch volleyball clinches outright Foothill title

Canyon comes from behind to beat Saugus 6-4

Zachary Hanks, former Hart pitcher, commits to New Mexico St.

Former Hart High pitcher Zachary Hanks has officially committed to play baseball at New Mexico State University next season. The senior will receive a scholarship to play for the college.

Golden Valley's James Chevious has surprised on the track

On March 21, James Chevious experienced his first Foothill League win as a Golden Valley Grizzly.

COC baseball: Playing for playoffs

If College of the Canyons baseball is going to play its way into the postseason, pitching performances like Thursday's will certainly help.