Although the softball season wrapped up a month ago, the hard work of a handful of Santa Clarita athletes is still being recognized.  The All-CIF softball teams have been announced, and players from three of the eight Santa Clarita Valley programs earned spots on the prestigious list. Leading the way is Valencia High’s Blair Rune, who was selected to the ...

The HARTbreakers 8-and-under (8U) softball team from Santa Clarita finished second in the AFA Southwestern Nationals in St. George, Utah this August. The tournament was held from Aug. 27 to Aug. 31 and saw the HARTbreakers go 6-4 overall in the 8U portion of the contest. “They played the game till the final pitch giving every last bit of heart,” ...

The West Ranch softball team beat Saugus, 2-1, and is in sole possession of first place in the Foothill League standings. The Wildcats scored a run in the sixth inning to tie the score, 1-1. They took the lead in the seventh inning to win the game. West Ranch is 3-0 in the Foothill League. Saugus dropped to 2-1. The ...