Archive By Author - Dan Agnew
Prep soccer: Cards reach new heights
The Santa Clarita Christian girls soccer did what it came so close to doing in recent years.
The Day After Hoops: Cents own top upset
On Tuesday, Saugus girls basketball put on a game-finishing clinic and in turn pulled off the upset of the Foothill League season.
Foothill League boys basketball: Canyon splits from Saugus
Canyon boys basketball hadn't forgotten what happened just over two weeks ago. It had to watch Saugus celebrate after beating Canyon on its home floor. In a reversal of fortune, it was a jubilant group of Cowboys fans filling center court after a convincing 67-45 win over the Centurions Tuesday night at Saugus High. Canyon moved into second place outright in the Foothill League with the win, breaking a tie with Saugus. Yet Cowboys head ...
Foothill League boys soccer: Hart’s frantic finish
So far this season, West Ranch boys soccer is the only team that hasn't lost to Hart in Foothill League play.
College men's basketball: Cougars toughen up
College of the Canyons men's basketball didn't want a letdown after defeating the state's No. 6-ranked Citrus on Wednesday.
The Day After: And the chase begins
As the second half of Foothill League play opened for the slate of winter sports, a few things can be pointed out.
Foothill girls basketball: Big fourth boosts Vikes
For the first three quarters, it was anyone's game. In the fourth quarter, Valencia girls basketball outshot, outrebounded and outplayed West Ranch. The Vikings' efforts helped them overcome a cold-shooting night to take a 58-38 victory over the reeling Wildcats Friday at Valencia High School. Though it was a closer game than the final score indicated, Valencia was clearly the more composed team in a physical second half. While West Ranch, which has lost three ...
Foothill boys basketball: Royal rumble
By now, Foothill League teams know Valencia boys basketball likes to play physical. That physicality reached a boiling point on Friday night, which nearly cost the Vikings a win. Nearly - but not quite, and the Vikings walked off the court with a 67-61 victory over West Ranch at Valencia High School. But that wasn't before five players were ejected and an array of technical fouls were issued. With 3:51 left on the clock, Valencia ...
College women's basketball: Welcome reprieve
Wins rarely come easy in the Golden State Athletic Conference. For The Master's College women's basketball, an easy win is a welcome reprieve. And the Mustangs' 85-49 victory over San Diego Christian on Thursday at Bross Gym was just what the doctor ordered. "It's great to get a win like that," said TMC head coach Dan Waldeck. "Especially in these last couple weeks, we've been getting better." After snapping a four-game losing streak with a ...
College men's basketball: Ugly, but over
The Master's College men's basketball team wasn't shooting well. But rather than get down on itself and let frustration take over, TMC moved its defense and rebounding up a notch. The result was a 52-44 victory over San Diego Christian Thursday night at Bross Gym, snapping a seven-game losing streak. "It almost felt like there was a mental hump and a barrier that we couldn't get over," said TMC guard Leif Karlberg, who finished with ...
College men's hoops: Make some room
Don't count them out just yet. After a rocky start to the season, College of the Canyons men's basketball has rallied to a tie for first place in the Western State Conference, Southern Division standings. And it had to beat the team that came into the day atop the standings to do it. The Cougars locked down on defense and made free throws down the stretch to hold off Citrus College 82-72 Wednesday night at ...
Foothill League boys soccer: Reaping benefits
Last year, Hart boys soccer was a work in progress. Now, the work seems to be paying off. The Indians used short, accurate passing and two unanswered goals to beat Valencia 2-1 at Hart High School on Tuesday. "I think that it's the essence of what we do," said Hart head coach Fausto Arana of the efficient passing. "We pass it all the way up field and we build up." With the win, Hart (11-4-2, ...
Foothill League boys basketball: The Cowboys come together
Canyon boys basketball was getting tired of watching other teams celebrate at its expense. So it made sure to put that possibility to rest quickly in a 63-36 victory over Golden Valley Tuesday night at Golden Valley High. In two of its last three Foothill League games, Canyon gave up double-digit leads and eventually lost. The resulting celebrations by Saugus fans on Jan. 14 and West Ranch fans on Friday stuck with Canyon head coach ...
Valencia's Ben Beilin: Playing it cool
Imagine a scenario where Valencia boys soccer is playing for a chance at a Foothill League title.
The Day After hoops: Stage set for an upset?
So far, Canyon girls basketball has only had one close call. Oddly enough, that was against Saugus, which sits at fifth place in the Foothill League for the time being. Perhaps it's not as odd as it seems. After falling 57-49 to Valencia on Friday, the Centurions dropped to 1-3 in the league, but all three losses have been by single digits. That includes a 42-39 loss to league-leading Canyon a week earlier. "We're just ...
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.
