Survive and advance

Sure it's a dated motto, but in Hart softball's case, it was apropos Friday. The old "survive and advance" credo from last season's run to the CIF-Southern Section Division I title game. The Indians survived Friday against 20-win Pacifica of Oxnard in the first round of the Division I softball playoffs with a 6-2 victory at home. Now they advance to play the winner of the Mater Dei-Royal game. Hart (24-4) survived despite playing most ...

Saugus drops 5-2 decision to Norco

At the beginning of the season, Saugus' principal told baseball coach John Maggiora that in the history of the program, the team has averaged 17 wins a year. After falling to Norco 5-2 Thursday afternoon, the Centurions finished the season with, you got it, 17 wins.

Indians pummel Warriors

The radar guns were in place. Most of the teams in the Major Leagues were represented, including the Arizona Diamondbacks with general manager Josh Byrnes. It was the first round of the CIF Division I playoffs. And the first batter at the plate had the last name Dykstra. No pressure Michael Montgomery.

Vikings empty Fountain

Valencia's Josh Corralles was one out away from tossing a complete game shutout in a first round, CIF Southern Section Division I playoff match up against Fountain Valley on Thursday.

Valencia Volleyball advance in CIF

The Valencia's boys volleyball team continues its dominance throughout the CIF-Southern Section Division II playoffs.

Viking's glass is only a quarter full

Valencia ignored the motto, "The thrill of victory, the agony of defeat" in a boys' varsity tennis match-up against Palm Desert High School.

Three's not a crowd

Hart must be happy that they beat Valencia twice this season. Those two wins proved to be the difference in the final Foothill League baseball standings, meaning Hart (21-6, 14-1) was on the inside track for a higher ranking when the CIF Southern Section Division I brackets were announced on Monday afternoon. With the league title in its back pocket, the Indians secured the third seed in the Division I playoffs, which start Thursday afternoon. ...

Locals Holen, Weltig, MacArthur and Homa advance to finals in Palm Desert

CAMARILLO - It took a chip-in for a birdie on the sudden death playoff hole on Monday at Sterling Hills Country Club in Camarillo to get the last player in, but when all the scorecards were added up, four Foothill League golfers earned a trip to the CIF individual finals. Thirty players were slotted to advance, but the guaranteed cutoff score of 74 left room for two more athletes with scores of 75 on the day.

Bauer tames Wildcats

Trevor Bauer made a bet at the beginning of the baseball season that he would get 100 strikeouts .

Area swimmers don't miss a beat

It was a strong showing from the Foothill League top competitors at the preliminaries held at Belmont Plaza. The leagues top swimmers competed to qualify for the CIF Southern Section-Toyota Division II finals Saturday.

Eight isn't enough

The only suspense for the Valencia softball team Thursday afternoon was the coin toss. After a 14-0, five inning win at West Ranch to finish in a tie for first place in the Foothill League, every Vikings player took a coin and flipped. The majority had tails. Today at 7:30 a.m. when the real coin is flipped to determine whether Hart or Valencia get the No. 1 seed from the league, the Vikings (24-5, 9-1) will go with tails.

Taking the first step

For a volleyball team whose goal is to win the CIF championship, falling behind 3-0 in the first game of their first round match isn't the best way to start the journey.

Hart of champions

The current attitude of Hart baseball can be summarized in two words: Not satisfied. With a 6-0 win at West Ranch on Wednesday afternoon, Hart assured itself at least a share of the Foothill League title, a feat it hasn't accomplished since 2001. But the Indians are looking toward the future; Friday when they can win the title outright and next week when the CIF playoffs begin.

Vikings make playoffs

With the regular season Foothill League baseball coming to an end Valencia and Saugus are shifting their focus to the postseason. "We achieved our goal this season of making it to CIF," said Valencia head coach Jared Snyder. "We want to make a run in the playoffs, and you never know what can happen."

Keeping the pace

If the ritual that Madison Shipman and Jessica Spigner perform at the start of each inning brings them luck, its working. The duo, dubbed "9-11"  - not only for their jersey numbers - but also because they are often known for their emergency services when the Valencia softball team is in a tight spot.

Trinity, SCCS receive all-league honors

Santa Clarita Christian and Trinity were well represented when the Liberty, Heritage and Omega leagues released their all-league teams for the spring semester.

Foothill athletes advance to state at Friday's Masters meet

NORWALK - The exact move Sabrina Janes was trying to make a week ago worked perfectly the second time around.

Canyon track's Jeremy Kimmer: A master of one

West Ranch eliminated from playoffs by Santiago for third time

West Ranch fills coach openings

West Ranch girls head basketball coach Randy Smith recently resigned and the Wildcats have filled the position with a familiar face.

West Ranch softball makes first quarterfinal

West Ranch Wildcat Julia Lombardi hit the ball into center field for what appeared to the final out of the softball team's season.

SCCS baseball knocked out of playoffs

Santa Clarita Christian baseball's performance on Tuesday in the second round of the CIF-Southern Section Division VII playoffs fell right into line with what it has done throughout the season.

Golden Valley's Nolan Del Valle commits to UC Irvine

One of the best runners in Golden Valley High School history just finished his four-year career at the school.

Golden Valley hires new baseball, cross country coaches

They move quickly at Golden Valley High.

West Ranch's Ashlyn Matheus: Riding high

West Ranch High Student Ashlyn Matheus still can't run - but she can certainly ride.

Pair of Golden Valley coaches step down

Scott Drootin didn't guide the Golden Valley Grizzlies baseball team to any championships, but he built up the program in many other ways.

Golden Valley football documentary to be shown in Santa Clarita

A movie documenting the 2012 Golden Valley football team will play to an invite-only audience on Wednesday at the Edwards Valencia Stadium 12 theaters.

'Cowboy Round-Up’ passing tournament a success

When Canyon High football head coach Rich Gutierrez thought of the idea of hosting a passing tournament in the spring, his goal was to get some top level football programs involved.

CIF track and field finals: Onward they move

Was it the traditional display of dominance for the Foothill League? Not exactly.

Golden Valley's Azaria Hill: Athlete in her blood

Clusters of runners whiz by every couple of minutes.