Archive By Author - Dan Agnew
Foothill League boys volleyball: Not the quitting type
Alec Schlossman had every reason not to play volleyball. Those who know him probably wouldn't be surprised to find out he stuck with it. The 17-year-old is not exactly the quitting type. But the Golden Valley junior has had plenty of hurdles to clear along the way. When he was a freshman, Schlossman played for both the school's freshman basketball team and a team at Legacy Volleyball Club. Eventually, he would have to choose one ...
Foothill League baseball: Can’t ignore Canyon
Just winning a couple games isn't enough for Canyon baseball this year. It wants to be a legitimate Foothill League contender. The Cowboys helped their case with a convincing 10-3 win over West Ranch on Friday at Canyon High. It puts Canyon (9-12, 4-5) just a game behind the Wildcats for third place in the standings thanks to a complete-game pitching performance by J.T. Arguellez and timely contributions from the top of batting order. "We've ...
Foothill boys volleyball: Hart still building off Vegas experience
It isn't that Hart boys volleyball isn't taking its opponents seriously. The team just has a certain swagger all of a sudden. Since returning on Tuesday from playing nine matches in a Las Vegas tournament, Hart boys volleyball has dominated two straight Foothill League opponents in two days, keeping a secure hold of second place behind Valencia. After a shutout of Golden Valley on Wednesday, the Indians repeated with another 3-0 takedown of West Ranch ...
Foothill League baseball: Hart livens up at right time
Sometimes the best way to judge a pitcher is to based on his response when under duress. Enter Hart's Tyler Glasnow, who struggled a bit with control early on Wednesday and had to pitch with his team behind nearly the entire game. Glasnow's refusal to give in paid off in the seventh inning, when the Hart bats came up with two big runs that resulted in a 2-1 Foothill League victory over Saugus on Wednesday ...
Foothill League boys volleyball: League of their own
A decade ago, Valencia boys volleyball was nothing more than an up-and-coming program at a relatively new school.
TMC baseball: Winning ways
Closing in on the last few series of the season, The Master's College baseball needs to win games any way it can.
Foothill League baseball: At the right time
Canyon baseball had the hitting part figured out. It was just a matter of doing it with runners on base.
Foothill League boys volleyball: League leaders
Everyone knew what was at stake. The players and coaches from both teams knew. The crowd knew. Valencia boys volleyball was just one Foothill League win away from tying the all-time California record of 96 consecutive league wins. Standing in the way was Hart, which was also unbeaten this year in league play coming into the match. But once it got going and the initial nerves wore off, it was just another volleyball match. And ...
Foothill League baseball: Saugus bucks losing streak
The hard-fought wins can often be the most rewarding ones. That's especially the case for Saugus baseball, which had been struggling in Foothill League play prior to spring break. Equipped with a renewed sense of urgency, the Centurions escaped with a 4-3 win over Canyon and snapped a four-game league losing skid on Wednesday at Saugus High School. It also ended a two-game league winning streak for the Cowboys. It appeared Saugus (7-10, 2-4) had ...
Foothill League boys tennis: Centurions rally on the court
Saugus was caught by surprise, but managed to find its stride before it was too late. The Centurions pulled off a come-from-behind 11-7 win over Hart on Tuesday at Saugus High after falling behind 7-2 early on. The comeback began when Saugus' No. 3 doubles team of Kevin Okimoto and Josh Hill rallied from a 4-1 deficit to win a set 7-5 over Hart's Tommy LeBat and Cody Berlioz. That sparked a streak of nine ...
Foothill League boys tennis: Valencia too strong up top
When it came down to a couple of sets, the boys tennis team with more firepower at the top of the lineup held the advantage.
Prep tennis: A friendly match
Everyone knows it's a part of sports. It's that awkward moment between athletes when they have to shake hands or display some sort of respect for one another right after competing. Emotions can run high. Tempers can flare. Most times it's a quick, obligatory exchange before the athletes or coaches go their separate ways. But not with West Ranch junior tennis player Baron Von Kessler. He's become known for being one of the most competitive ...
Around the SCV: Hart soccer coach steps down
When Fausto Arana took over the Hart boys soccer program in 2008, he knew it would take a couple of years to create a winning team.
All-SCV Boys Soccer POY Uriel Rodriguez: Dual Returns
It wasn't just Hart that had a comeback season. Uriel Rodriguez did too, and it was no coincidence. Hart finished dead last in the Foothill League a year ago and Rodriguez didn't even play. The senior returned for a final season with the Indians and ended up leading his team to its best finish in nearly 30 years. Turns out it was a good decision to play after deciding to sit out his junior year ...
Valencia's Broc Oppler: Never down and out
His ability alone is impressive to watch on the court. He brings a certain level of passion to the game that isn't often attained at this level of volleyball. For Valencia outside hitter Broc Oppler, it isn't just about putting the ball down for a kill. It's about the power, the celebration and the impact it has on the game. Already, the 18-year-old senior has racked up a team-high 32 kills in two league games. ...
Articles By Author - Dan Agnew
College men's basketball: Cougs fall in WSC final
Citrus College sophomore Stevie Thornton has made plenty of big shots in the Santa Clarita Valley over the years.
Around the SCV: Local grads grab notice
Canyon High graduate Alysia Montano was named the USA Track and Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.
Prep boys soccer: Defensive mistakes doom Indians
The Hart Indians boys soccer team won its first two playoff games by limiting mistakes and finishing scoring chances.
Prep girls soccer: Cardinals’ conclusion
The core group of seniors on the Santa Clarita Christian Cardinals girls soccer players experienced a lot through the years.
Prep sports: First polls of the spring
Forget what the calendar says, spring is practically here in the world of sports.
Valencia boys soccer: Stuck in the middle
It's a simple question with no simple answer.
