Prep soccer: Cards full of tricks

This sort of thing seems to run in the family. One day after his brother Michael scored three goals in a win for the Trinity Classical Academy boys soccer team, Daniel Stratton scored the last three goals of the game to lead Santa Clarita Christian past Pacifica Christian of Santa Monica 6-0 in a Heritage League contest on Thursday afternoon at Canyon Country Park. And it wasn't even the only hat trick of the game. ...

Prep soccer: Hit the mark, beat the ’Mark

The Trinity Classical Academy boys soccer team did everything but score a goal during the first 20 minutes against a rebuilding Westmark of Encino squad.

Foothill League boys basketball: Wildcats up to par

In its first game since taking sole possession of first place in the Foothill League, the West Ranch boys basketball team came out in the first quarter on Friday like a team determined not to look past last-place Golden Valley.

Foothill League girls soccer: Hart’s halting

For 73 minutes on Tuesday, it was a cruel afternoon for the Hart girls soccer team. The Indians dominated the run of play, but were staring at a one-goal deficit with seven minutes remaining. The opponent was a Saugus team that carried a 20-game Foothill League unbeaten streak into the match. The Centurions wouldn't leave with it. Hart's turmoil turned to triumph. Thanks to an own goal and a header by freshman Jenny Chavez, Hart ...

Alex Pacheco: Chasing the dream

Like most kids, Alex Pacheco would wake up in the morning, head off to school and return home.

The Day After: New names at the top

It was a day of surprises on both the hardwood and the soccer pitch on Friday, as both Canyon's boys and girls basketball teams fell to Saugus.

Women's college basketball: Heartbreaker for TMC

To some, 0.8 seconds may not seem like a lot of time. But it was just enough to seal The Master's College to a heartbreaking 62-61 loss Saturday night at Bross Gym.

Foothill League boys basketball: Vikes right the ship

With his team locked in a tight contest with a Golden Valley team that it had beaten by 29 points earlier in the month, Valencia boys basketball's Troy Hammel saw an opportunity to right the ship.

Prep soccer: Golden Valley earns program's first Foothill League victory

The wait is finally over for the Golden Valley girls varsity soccer team. The Grizzlies jumped out to an early lead on Friday at Golden Valley high school and defeated Valencia 2-1 for the first Foothill League victory in program history. Golden Valley's Jordan Dulay sent a cross into the box in the 11th minute that was knocked away by the goalkeeper before Samantha Jennings put the rebound in the back of the net. "(Jennings) ...

Prep football: CIF-SS could shift around divisions

Change may be on the horizon for CIF-Southern Section Northern Division football - and the Foothill League is pleased with the developments.

Saugus' Serena Smith-Banas: Who needs a box score?

Serena Smith-Banas doesn't generally appear in the box score for the Saugus girls soccer team.

Foothill picture takes shape

It was an eventful day on the field and in the gym for Foothill League soccer and basketball teams on Friday.

College basketball: Top-notch TMC

Two of the four teams tied for first place in the Golden State Athletic Conference standings played a back-and-forth game through the first 36 minutes on Saturday night at Bross Gym.

Foothill League boys basketball: Canyon's big two get job done

The formula is becoming all too familiar to Foothill League boys basketball teams. Canyon High's Clay Kasdorf scored a game-high 24 points and teammate Coley Apsay chipped in 17 points to defeat Golden Valley 68-34 on Friday night at Canyon High School. Elijah Veluzat scored eight points and Dean Hendrix-Davis added seven points for the Cowboys as the starters didn't play past the third quarter. "We're blessed to have two very good basketball players," said ...

Foothill League girls soccer: Power clash

Two of the nation's top ranked teams played an emotional, physical, game on Friday that even bordered on the rough side.

Foothill softball roundup: Wildcats open strong

It was quite the Foothill League opener for reigning All-Santa Clarita Valley Player of the Year Kylie Sorenson on Tuesday afternoon.

Valencia softball walks-off on 3-run HR by Nicole Joseph

2013 Foothill League softball preview: Rife with talent

There's no secret who should win the Foothill League title this season.

Saugus' Mariah Lopez: Sooner than later

Ask your typical high school freshman where they want to attend college and you'll be lucky to get an answer.

Hart's Jessica Shults drafted by USSSA Pride

USA Softball player and University of Oklahoma catcher Jessica Shults has another option for her post-collegiate career. The Hart graduate was selected fifth overall by the USSSA Pride of the National Pro Fastpitch softball league this week. She would join Valencia High graduate Jordan Taylor as the only Santa Clarita Valley products currently playing in the league. Taylor, coincidentally, is also on the Pride's roster. Shults would also join currently Oklahoma teammate, and arguably the ...

2013 All-SCV Girls Soccer: Valencia's Taylor Venegas, Rapid Ascent

Canyon's Connor and Logan Ferris: Striving siblings

Diving isn't exactly a team sport.

Four Santa Clarita Valley athletes named All-CIF

West Ranch lacrosse hosts first game

Hart baseball one ups Grizzlies

With their backs up against a wall from nearly the beginning, the Hart Indians never stopped battling.

Saugus volleyball ends Valencia's 112 match Foothill winning streak

Hart swim storms out of gate, Valencia sweeps Golden Valley

The Hart Indians swim team didn't waste much time flexing its muscle in opening up the Foothill League season.

Bats carry Canyon High baseball over Saugus

The Canyon Cowboys baseball team stuck to its script on Wednesday afternoon. Once again, Canyon's bats got hot early and the Cowboys jumped out to an early lead en route to a 9-4 victory over the Saugus Centurions at Canyon High School. Canyon (7-3 overall, 2-1 Foothill League) was aggressive from the start, scoring four first-inning runs to put Saugus in an early hole. Canyon starting pitcher Max Weinstein held up his end as well, ...