After an intense round of CIF basketball quarterfinals, the Canyon boys’ basketball team secured a spot in the Division 2A semifinals, while the Hart girls’ team fell short in a hard-fought battle. The Cowboys punched their ticket to the semifinals for the first time since the 2013-14 season with a thrilling 60-57 victory over Rancho Mirage. Eric Kubel led the ...

Twelve Santa Clarita teams entered the CIF-SS playoffs, but after the first round, only three remain in the hunt for a championship. Boys’ Basketball Of the six boys’ teams that qualified for the playoffs, only Valencia and Canyon advanced to the second round. Valencia, co-league champions, dominated Walnut High School with a 70-48 victory Wednesday evening. Sophomore Noah Trevino led ...

The regular season has come to an end, and it’s time for the high school basketball playoffs. Santa Clarita will be well-represented, with 12 teams from both boys’ and girls’ programs competing in the postseason. Boys Division 2AA Saugus (19-9) vs. Pacifica Christian (19-7) Foothill League Co-Champions vs. San Joaquin League Co-Champions Saugus, the back-to-back Foothill League champions, will rely ...

Valencia’s boys’ basketball team clinched the Foothill League Championship with a hard-fought 63-58 victory over Golden Valley.  The Vikings were led by standout performances from sophomores Issac Michel-Zavala, who scored a team-high 22 points, and Noah Trevino, who added 20. Senior Steven Irons made a significant impact as well, recording a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Despite the ...

With just two games left in the season—and some teams having only one remaining—the race for the playoffs is at its peak, with multiple teams battling for a postseason berth. Boys’ Basketball: The Foothill League title race is down to Valencia and Saugus, both tied at the top with 8-3 league records. If Valencia secures a win against Golden Valley ...

As the second-to-last week of girls’ basketball in the Foothill League approaches, teams are gearing up for a fiery conclusion to the season. With just four games remaining, Valencia and Hart are locked in a tight battle for the league championship, while Canyon and Saugus are scrapping for the coveted third-place spot, which comes with an automatic playoff berth. The ...

The Foothill League boys’ basketball race is heating up as teams battle for the top spot with just two weeks left in the regular season. Valencia continues to lead the pack after a dominant 78-42 win over Castaic, but the competition remains fierce. Golden Valley, Saugus, and Canyon are all within striking distance, while West Ranch is fighting to climb ...

In an electrifying Friday night matchup, the Saugus Centurions edged out the Canyon Cowboys, securing a pivotal win to tie for first place in the Foothill League standings. The Centurions, now 5-2 in league play, were led by 6’6” center Max Guardado, who delivered a stellar performance with 21 points and five rebounds. Guardado set the tone early, scoring six ...

With less than a month left in the regular season, the Golden Valley Boys’ basketball team has stepped into the top seed of the Foothill League. Canyon has an identical 4-1 league record but is ranked second due to a loss to Golden Valley earlier in the season. Golden Valley (13-7, 4-1) downs Valencia (6-13, 4-2)  80-62: The Grizzlies delivered ...

The basketball matchups between the Canyon Cowboys and Valencia Vikings showcased the intense competition within the Foothill League and significantly impacted the league standings for the girls’ and boys’ teams. In the girls’ game, Valencia delivered a dominant performance, defeating Canyon 75-49 in a matchup between two of the league’s top-ranked teams.  From the opening tip, Valencia established control, outscoring ...