Larry Thornton, beloved director of William S. Hart High School’s marching band for two decades, was born June 22, 1932, in Bakersfield, California. Larry Thornton attended Bakersfield High School, where he played trumpet as a member of their “Driller Band,” and attended Bakersfield College before he was drafted into the Army, where he played in the U.S. Army Band at ...

The reigning CIF Division II champions have once again partnered up with the Boys and Girls Club for their annual “Kids Day at the field.”  Constant cheers and laughter could be heard throughout the field Tuesday while players and coaches made sure the kids were enjoying themselves as they bonded over baseball and the camaraderie of being a part of ...

High school baseball athletes across the Santa Clarita Valley were named to the Foothill League 2024 All-League Team, in addition to the Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year titles.  Hart seniors Ryan De La Maza and Ian Edwards were recognized as Player of the Year and Pitcher of the Year, respectively.  De La Maza’s season stats included ...

Out of the five high school lacrosse programs in the Santa Clarita Valley, only one continues to fight on in the CIF playoffs.  The Hart Indians made history this year by winning their first-ever Foothill League title, but they’re not ready to close out the season just yet.  Hart (14-3, 7-1) The Saugus Centurions clinched their fourth straight Foothill League ...

Hart has been crowned league champions for the 2024 baseball season and now it is time for these boys to embark on their next journey — playoffs.  Some programs in the Santa Clarita Valley have cleared the hurdle, whereas others have fallen short this year. Hart (21-5, 10-2) The Indians have added another Foothill League title to the books this ...

It is almost time for high school baseball teams in the Santa Clarita Valley to commence their last few weeks of play before the season comes to its close.  As always, league play has started to become heated as SCV teams in both the Foothill and Heritage leagues attempt to reach the top of the charts. West Ranch (14-5-1, 7-1) ...

High school softball programs across the Santa Clarita Valley have less than a month until the 2024 season wraps things up. While some teams have dominated the league and others have yet to clinch a win, the desire to prevail victorious is the same—let’s take a look at where these programs stand.  Valencia (14-4, 7-0) The defending champions currently top ...

Award season has arrived in the Santa Clarita Valley once again, and athletes across the Foothill League have received the recognition they deserve.  Eight SCV student-athletes were deemed Academic Athletes of the Year in the 36th Annual CIF Southern Section Ford Academic Awards last Thursday.  Male and female athletes from Canyon, Castaic, West Ranch and Hart high schools have displayed ...

High school softball is well underway in the Santa Clarita Valley and they are battling it out to steal first place in the Foothill League.  As these teams venture deeper into league play, the pressure to seize the title becomes even more intense. Valencia (10-3, 3-0) At the top of the charts is Valencia, who beat Hart 2-0, Saugus 7-3 ...

Hart alumnus and current L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow returned to his old high school last Tuesday to meet with the Indians’ baseball team before the start of their season.  Glasnow graduated from Hart as a star right-handed pitcher in 2011 and went on to commit to the University of Portland to continue his baseball career there.  In the fifth ...