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2022 Santa Clarita High School Football Preview, Schedules

School is almost back and so is high school football in the Santa Clarita Valley. KHTS previews each team’s upcoming season and schedule and what to expect.

Previewing Santa Clarita Valley’s public and private high school football teams for Canyon High School, Castaic High School, Golden Valley High School, Hart High School, Trinity Classical Academy, Santa Clarita Christian School, Saugus High School, Valencia High School and West Ranch High School.

Saugus High School

Saugus High School looks to defend its Foothill League title after a perfect 4-0 record last year, including victories against Canyon, Hart, Golden Valley, and West Ranch. Notably left off that list is Valencia High School who are clearly their stiffest competition. We’ll get that coveted match-up this season on Friday, Sept. 16, as the Vikings host the Centurions in what will be a lively affair. Last season, Saugus finished 8-2 overall, stifling opponents with a stingy defense that allowed just 90 points the entire season. The team’s season ended in disappointment with a first-round playoff exit in a 21-7 loss to Rancho Cucamonga. Head coach Jason Bourne will look to lead his team to another playoff berth and bid for the state championship in what should be another strong season for Saugus.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Rio Mesa Thursday, 8/18 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Moorpark Friday, 8/26 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Camarillo Friday, 9/2 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Simi Valley Thursday, 9/8 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Valencia* Friday, 9/16 – 7:00 p.m. Away
West Ranch* Friday, 9/23 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Hart* Friday, 10/7  – 7:00 p.m. Away
Castaic* Friday, 10/14 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Canyon* Friday, 10/21 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Golden Valley* Friday, 10/28 – 7:00 p.m. Home

 

West Ranch High School

West Ranch High School finished 2nd in the Foothill League last season with a 3-1 record including an upset victory against Valencia. The team’s only league loss came at the hands of first-place Saugus, a 42-8 blowout in October. The team’s overall record of 8-3 granted them a playoff berth, but the Wildcats were defeated by Lawndale in the first round by a final score of 34-14. The team will have its work cut out for them to place in one of the top two spots in the Foothill League with Saugus and Valencia returning at full strength, but West Ranch is a dark horse to keep an eye on this year.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
St. Francis Friday, 8/19 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Buena Friday, 8/26 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Antelope Valley Friday, 9/2 – 7:00 p.m. Home
St. Paul Thursday, 9/8 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Canyon* Friday, 9/16 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Saugus* Friday, 9/23 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Hart* Friday, 10/7  – 7:00 p.m. Away
Valencia* Friday, 10/14 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Golden Valley* Friday, 10/21 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Castaic* Friday, 10/28 – 7:00 p.m. Away

Valencia High School

After a magical playoff run last year that came just one win short of the state championship, Valencia High School returns this season looking to take the final step toward that goal. With an average league showing that saw them finish 2-2 and finish 3rd in the Foothill League, Valencia still earned a playoff berth thanks to their 8-5 overall record. The Vikings defeated Oaks Christian, winning the CIF Southern Section championship, but lost the following week to the Scripps Ranch Falcons (San Diego), ending their season and bid for the Division 2A State title. Valencia looks to redeem itself in a season that will feature the highly anticipated heavyweight battle with Saugus on Sept. 16th at home.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Bishop Amat Thursday, 8/18 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Quartz Hill Friday, 8/26 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Notre Dame HS Friday, 9/2 – 7:00 p.m. Away
RCHS Friday, 9/9 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Saugus* Friday, 9/16 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Castaic* Friday, 9/23 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Golden Valley* Friday, 9/30  – 7:00 p.m. Home
West Ranch* Friday, 10/7 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Hart* Friday, 10/21 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Canyon* Friday, 10/28 – 7:00 p.m. Home

Golden Valley High School

Golden Valley finished tied for 4th place in the Foothill League last year with a 2-3 conference record. Despite that, their 4-6 mark overall was good enough for a playoff berth vs La Mirada that ended in a 35-29 loss. The key for Golden Valley in 2022-2023 will be consistency. Last year, the Grizzlies dropped three of their final four games. all league matchups with West Ranch, Saugus, and Valencia. Golden Valley was outscored in those three losses 107-35, before ripping off a 42-0 victory against Canyon.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Newbury Park Friday, 8/19 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Antelope Valley Friday, 8/26 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Quartz Hill Friday, 9/2 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Garfield Friday, 9/9 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Castaic* Friday, 9/16 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Hart* Friday, 9/23 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Valencia* Friday, 9/30  – 7:00 p.m. Away
Canyon* Friday, 10/7 – 7:00 p.m. Home
West Ranch* Friday, 10/14 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Saugus* Friday, 10/28 – 7:00 p.m. Away

Hart High School

Hart High School failed to make the playoffs for the second consecutive season in 2021-2022. They look to right the ship this season under head coach Rick Herrington. Last year, the team scored 193 points versus the 214 points they surrendered, indicative of some close losses in what was a 3-7 season. The team did score an upset overtime victory vs Valencia High School, leading to a 2-3 record in the Foothill League, tying the team for 4th place with Golden Valley.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Camarillo Friday, 8/19 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Oxnard Friday, 8/26 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Fillmore Friday, 9/2 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Mira Costa Friday, 9/9 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Golden Valley Friday, 9/23 – 7:00 p.m. Away
West Ranch Friday, 9/30 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Saugus Friday, 10/7  – 7:00 p.m. Home
Canyon Friday, 10/14 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Valencia Friday ,10/21 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Castaic Friday, 10/28 – 7:00 p.m. Away

 

Castaic High School

Castaic played in only three games last season, finishing with a 1-2 record. The school, which opened in 2019, is now set for its first full slate of games as they welcome the first senior class in the school’s history. They opened last season with a 42-7 loss at the hands of Paraclete, before trouncing Hoover High School of Glendale by a score of 48-6. They concluded their season with a loss to St. Margaret’s by a final score of 60-20. Between a new program and delays from COVID, the growing pains have been immense for the Coyotes as they look to build a foundation for their program, but this season could be the first step toward that goal under head coach Anthony Uebelhardt.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Adelanto Thursday, 8/18 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Royal Friday, 8/26 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Burbank Friday, 9/2 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Eastside (Lancaster) Friday, 9/9 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Golden Valley* Friday 9/16 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Valencia* Friday 9/23 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Canyon* Friday 9/30  – 7:00 p.m. Away
Saugus* Friday 10/14 – 7:00 p.m. Away
West Ranch* Friday 10/21 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Hart* Friday 10/28 – 7:00 p.m. Home

Canyon High School

Canyon High School’s Varsity Football team is coming off a disappointing 2021-2022 season in which they finished winless in Foothill League games at 0-5. They finished 2-7 overall, their lone two victories coming against Royal High School and Palmdale. They suffered blowout losses in back-to-back games last season to Saugus High School and Valencia High School, 49-8 and 52-0 respectively. First-year head coach Ken Holsenbeck will look to turn Canyon’s fortunes around this year after having served as the school’s athletic director and as an assistant coach for the football team since 2014.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Canoga Park Friday, 8/19 – 7:30 p.m. Away
Hueneme Friday, 8/26 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Harvard-Westlake Friday, 9/2 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Royal Friday, 9/9 – 7:00 p.m. Home
West Ranch* Friday 9/16 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Castaic* Friday 9/30 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Golden Valley* Friday 10/7 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Hart* Friday 10/14 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Saugus* Friday 10/21 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Valencia* Friday 10/28 – 7:00 p.m. Away

 

Trinity Classical High School

Playing in the Cross Valley League, Trinity Classical turned in a strong 2021-2022 season with a 6-4 overall season and 2-2 league record, good for 3rd place. Trinity Classical had five consecutive wins, including routs in weeks 2-4 with 64-0, 51-7, and 31-0 victories over Duarte, Poly, and St. Monica respectively. The team stumbled to the finish line losing three of their final four games, including a 38-6 loss to league opponent Riverside, dropping them down a place in the standings in the penultimate game of the season.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Firebaugh Thursday, 8/18 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Bosco Tech Saturday, 8/27 – 10:00 a.m. Away
Monroe Friday, 9/2 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Desert (Edwards AFB) Friday, 9/16 – 7:00 p.m. Home
Santa Paula Saturday, 9/24 – 7:30 p.m. Home
ACHS* Friday, 9/30 – 7:00 p.m. Away
Riverside Prep* Friday, 10/7  – 7:00 p.m. Home
LCHS (Temecula) Friday, 10/14 – 7:00 p.m. Home
CVCHS Friday, 10/21 – 7:00 p.m. Away
WCHS* Friday, 10/28 – 7:00 p.m. Home

Santa Clarita Christian High School

Santa Clarita Christian High School had a season to forget in 2021-2022. The team was winless in all 10 games, outscored by opponents 525-210. There’s not much more to say, they have a lot to work on.

OPPONENT DATE/TIME LOCATION
Lancaster Baptist Saturday, 8/27 – 5:30 p.m. Home
Hillcrest (Thousand Oaks) Saturday, 9/3 – 5:30 p.m. Away
Villanova Prep Saturday, 9/10 – TBA Home
Coast Union Saturday, 9/17 – 5:00 p.m. Away
Malibu Friday, 9/30 – 6:30 p.m. Home
DCHS (Lancaster) Saturday, 10/8 – 5:30 p.m. Home
LMA (Moreno Valley) Saturday, 10/15 – 1:00 p.m. Away
Miliken Thurs, 10/20 – 6:00 p.m. Home
FMHS (Lebec) Friday, 10/29 – 5:30 p.m. Away


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