Impact freshman

Christian Lopes didn't hit like a freshman. He didn't field, run, or do any baseball activity like a freshman. Off the field, he didn't act like a freshman either.

Hart, Valencia fall in quarters...

All season, Hart pitcher Michael Montgomery has proved that he has the mental strength to overcome any battle he faces on the mound.

Battle of the Titans

In the 1980's, late May meant that basketball rivals the Celtics and the Lakers were preparing to face against one another in the NBA championships.

Hart, Valencia fall in quarters

It looked so promising early. But as fast as Christian Lopes leadoff home run cleared the left field wall, Valencia's ship sunk even faster. In a season where the Vikings exceeded everyone else's expectations, their last game of the season was an aberration. The end result, a 13-2 blowout at the hands of Simi Valley. The Vikings couldn't field. They had four errors. "When you make four errors against a team like this you're not ...

Valencia tennis players compete in CIF doubles

Valencia High tennis players Jack Zapala and Tyler Gottshall competed in the CIF-Southern Section round of 16 on Friday. The duo competed amongst all divisions in the southern section at the Seal Beach Tennis Club.

Deja-Vu-again

It's starting to look familiar. The 2007 CIF-Southern Section Division I champion Valencia Vikings softball team is one step closer to another championship. The Vikings advanced to the semifinals with a shut-out defeat over Corona 5-0 at Valhalla field.

Throwing stars

With the amount of success the Saugus High School girls cross country team has enjoyed over the last couple of years (two straight state titles), translating into further success with runners on the track and field team, the school's athletic identity has been its running program.

Valencia Volleyball advances

The top-seeded Valencia Vikings advanced to the CIF-Southern Section Division II Championship with a four game victory over Dos Pueblos, 25-16, 25-14, 23-25, 25-19. The Vikings improve to 34-2 with the victory.

Don't fence me in: Hart falls

Somebody had to go home. For the third straight year at Newhall Park, either Hart (25-5) or Norco would move on in the Southern Section Division I Playoffs. The other team would pack its bags for the offseason. The first seven innings weren't enough to decide a winner Thursday afternoon, but Norco (29-5) finally broke through in the first extra frame, scoring in the top of the eighth and coming away with a 1-0 win ...

Southern Section baseball preview

Valencia vs. Simi Valley The last time the Vikings got to the quarterfinals of the CIF-Southern Section Division I playoffs was in 2003. This year's team, which finished No. 2 behind Hart in the Foothill League, has advanced to the quarters this year and will face No. 4 Simi Valley on the Pioneers home field today at 3:15 p.m. This is not the first meeting for the two ball clubs. The Vikings (22-7) lost to ...

Locals prepare for track masters competition

The 2008 Track and Field Masters meet will be held Friday in Cerritos and the Foothill League will see some of its top athletes competing.

Local softball teams prepare for CIF quarterfinals

Hart vs. Norco For Hart's softball team, the desire for a CIF-Southern Section Division I championship title is evident. The Indian's continue their trek to the finals but will have to get by a formidable Norco team in today's quarterfinals game at home. The two teams have quite a history, both recording wins against each other, as the Cougars defeated Hart in the second round of playoff action three years ago and last year Hart ...

4-0 pattern develops

It was a battle of the mound in Tuesday's second round playoff match-up between Valencia and Lakewood, with the Vikings shutting out the Lancers 4-0.

Hart's two towers

If you look back at the last two deep playoff runs for Hart baseball, the reason for much of the success has been the team's pitching. In 1999, Hart had a dominant pair of pitchers in Jamie Shields and Justin Wiley that led the Indians to the CIF-Southern Section Division II title.

Motivation no problem for three local golfers

DESERT HOT SPRINGS - There is a ton of motivation going forward for three local prep golfers after Monday's CIF-Southern Section Individual Final at Mission Lakes Country Club in Desert Hot Springs. One consistently stellar golfer tied for first place, but couldn't take the title in a playoff.

West Ranch's Lauren Lombardi: Fully recovered

One hundred percent. Every play. Every day.

Valencia's J.D. Busfield: Method to the magic

John Busfield is mostly inconspicuous among the people sitting on the block cement seating at Valencia High's baseball field.

Golden Valley gets first league win with victory over Valencia

West Ranch baseball blows things open with 7-run sixth to beat Canyon

Hart baseball defeats Saugus 3-2 on walk-off balk

Foothill track and field: Marquee meet unresolved

Canyon vs. Saugus was the first meeting of Foothill League contenders this season. As it turns out, the girls meet isn't done being contended quite yet.

It’s looking inevitable for Vikings tennis in Foothill League race

Not tied for long as Saugus volleyball pulls away from G.V.

West Ranch uses big inning to beat Canyon 8-3

Foothill League swim roundup: Messages sent at meet

The meet itself wasn't particularly close, but the day certainly sent a message to Golden Valley - they're on the right path.

Valencia baseball finds the right approach

Coming off one of Southern California's most challenging spring break tournaments, Valencia Vikings baseball has its trap week.

Saugus baseball saved by seniors

Experience produced for Saugus Centurions baseball on Wednesday.

West Ranch baseball back on top

The surge back to the top continued for the defending Foothill League champion West Ranch Wildcats baseball team.

Foothill tennis roundup: Hope alive for Golden Valley

At the halfway mark in Foothill League play, Golden Valley boys tennis needed a signature win to keep realistic hopes of an automatic playoff spot alive.

Role reversal for Hart, Valencia boys volleyball

Something is definitely different about the Foothill League this year in boys volleyball.