Canyon High School’s Darby Dunn etched her name into local basketball history on Tuesday night, becoming the only girls’ basketball player to ever reach 1,000 career points in the Foothill League as a sophomore. Dunn reached the historic milestone during Canyon’s dominant 71–27 victory over Golden Valley, a night that showcased both her scoring ability and all-around impact.  The sophomore ...

Foothill League girls’ basketball tipped off Tuesday night, and West Ranch, Canyon and Saugus all delivered dominant victories to open league play.  Valencia was the only team idle and will begin its league schedule on Friday. West Ranch (7-1, 1-0) Cruises Past Golden Valley (4-3, 0-1) West Ranch rolled to a 50-26 win over Golden Valley, nearly doubling the Grizzlies’ ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

After a series of tournaments over the holiday season, teams are gearing up to return to league play next week. Here’s a recap of the Foothill League’s most recent girls’ basketball games, along with a preview of their upcoming opponents. Canyon (9-9, 3-0): The Cowboys recently faced a series of tough matchups, including games against Rio Mesa, Oxnard, and Buena ...

At this point in the season, teams are beginning to pull ahead in the Foothill League standings, while others are grasping for wins. Canyon (6-4, 3-0): The Cowboys sit atop the Foothill League with an unblemished 3-0 league record. The most recent win for Canyon came against the 6-7 Highland Bulldogs.  The bout was decided by seven points in favor ...

The Santa Clarita Valley’s Foothill League girls’ basketball season has had an exciting start, showcasing strong performances and emerging trends among the teams. Hart, Canyon, and West Ranch secured victories in their league openers, setting a strong tone for the season. However, with nearly two months of games still ahead, these teams face the challenge of either solidifying their positions ...

Isabella “Jiggy” Escribano is a freshman at Canyon High School looking to make an impact on the world of women’s sports.  By the age of 15, she had secured a spot on the Cowboys’ varsity basketball team as a regular, found a place on Mexico’s U-16 team and even started up her own clothing line.  Escribano’s story began with her ...