Check out a recap of all the latest Santa Clarita sports news from around the valley this weekend.
Boys Basketball
Hart (16-12) and Saugus (19-8) battled down to the final possession on Friday night, in a game that went to overtime. Saugus was able to grab a two-possession lead late and eke out a win for a second-place finish in the Foothill League. Both teams still advanced to the playoffs, with Hart scheduled to go on the road to face Covina, while Saugus is slated to match up with San Gabriel Academy.
Valencia (23-5) closed out their Foothill League title season with a 70-56 win over Canyon (13-15) on the road Friday night. The Vikings now have a bye for the first round of the Division 1 playoffs and are slated to take on the winner of Crescenta Valley vs. Crespi on Friday.
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West Ranch (14-13) and Golden Valley (5-20) concluded their seasons after Friday night, when the Wildcats rolled on their way to a 103-44 win.
Trinity Classical Academy (17-6) and Santa Clarita Christian (19-5) played Friday night to finish each of their regular seasons, with SCCS coming up with the win 73-45. Both teams have the opportunity to advance to the playoffs, with SCCS joining Saugus in the Division 2AA bracket.
Girls Basketball
Saugus (23-4) finished off their unbeaten Foothill League season with a 62-41 win over Hart (12-12) on Friday at home. The Centurions earned a first-round bye for the Division 2AA playoffs, and are expected to play Saturday against the winner of St. Anthony vs. Cajon. Hart also managed to make it into the playoffs in Division 3A and is scheduled to go on the road against West Covina (20-6) on Thursday night.
Valencia (18-10) ended their regular season with a road win over Canyon (18-10) Friday night, 36-29. Both the Vikings and Cowgirls join Saugus in the Division 2AA playoff bracket, with Valencia matched up against El Dorado (14-11) and Canyon against Pasadena (17-6).
Golden Valley (9-15) picked up their second win of the season against West Ranch (1-17) on Friday, 68-35, leaving the Wildcats winless in Foothill League play this season.
The Master’s University
Men’s Basketball: The Mustangs (18-6) rebounded from their three-game slide with an 80-77 win over William Jessup University on Saturday. They’ll look to build on that win as they go on the road for a matchup with an NAIA top-25 ranked team, Hope International University, on Tuesday.
Women’s Basketball: Master’s (24-1) has returned to their winning ways since they dropped their first game of the season late in January to Vanguard University. On Saturday, they picked up a 75-45 win over William Jessup University and now go on the road for their next game against Hope International University on Tuesday.
College of the Canyons
Men’s Basketball: The Cougars (9-13) made it four losses in a row with their 88-63 loss at home to LA Valley College. Only four games remain for Canyons to try and turn things around. Next, they go on the road to play Glendale College.
Women’s Basketball: Canyons (10-13) continues to have a roller coaster of a season, as they dropped a 59-52 loss to LA Valley College on Saturday after a big win on the road against Santa Monica. Now the Cougars go back on the road for a game against Glendale.
Valencia Flyers
(Contributed by Eric Goldin)
The Flyers spent their weekend in Las Vegas, but lady luck wasn’t on their side. The Las Vegas Thunderbirds dominated the series offensively, culminating in a series of losees for the Flyers, 9-2, 12-3, and 12-2. After leaving Sin City empty handed, Valencia’s losing streak is now at fifteen games. The Flyers will need to improve their defense and figure out a way to limit the high volume of goals being scored against them if they want to have a chance to win when they face the Bellingham Blazers next weekend.
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