Author: Matt Robinson

Matt Robinson

Matt Robinson has been apart of Cougar News since Fall 2013. In addition to his work with Cougar News, Matt is also currently the play-by-play voice for College of the Canyons Ice Hockey as well as the Valencia Flyers Jr. A Hockey Club.

COC men’s cross country wins state title

The COC Men’s Cross Country Team completed what could be considered the triple crown of the sport; winning the WSC, SoCal, and State Titles all in one season.

Vikings stunned, Hart comes from behind, Canyon blown out

The Vikings and Cowboys could not overcome first half deficits while Hart shows it still has some life coming from behind in a victory.

Valencia dominates, Hart avoids scare, Canyon slips by

Heading into week three of Foothill league action, Valencia and Hart stood atop the standings with records of 2-0 while Canyon and Saugus were still very much in the hunt at 1-1.

Valencia high school attack caught on camera

Video has surfaced of a group of high school-aged boys attacking another boy Friday night after the Valencia High School football game.

Flyers gain momentum with sweep of Las Vegas

The Valencia Flyers came into their three-game weekend series against the expansion Las Vegas Storm looking to gain some traction in the very tough Western Division of the Western States Hockey League.

Board of Trustees approves faculty contract

The COC Board of Trustees approved a new contract between COC faculty and the Santa Clarita Community College District.

Saugus and Valencia lose, Golden Valley picks up 3rd win

With the Foothill league season fast approaching three teams had another chance for one last tune up before starting the difficult conference schedule.

Cougars turn the ball over five times, fall to Lancers

Cougar Football had a rough Division opener on Saturday night, turning the ball over five times in route to a 20-12 loss to the Pasadena City College Lancers.

Cougar Ice Hockey drops first two games of a 4 game weekend

Cougar Ice Hockey hosted Santa Rosa Junior College Thursday and Friday night in its first two of only six home games on the teams regular season.

Hart, Valencia and Golden Valley explode on offense in victories

Hart’s offense continued to roll as they extended their winning streak to three games, after coming from behind to beat Santiago Canyon 52-35.

Canyon, Hart, Valencia show offensive power

The Canyon Cowboys and Burbank Bulldogs brought some nostalgia back to the Santa Clarita Valley in an original Foothill League matchup.

Canyon got off to a fast start as they scored on their third play from scrimmage on an Isreal Cabrera 50 yd catch and run to make it 7-0 Canyon.

Valencia falls to Chaminade; Hart, Saugus, West Ranch, Canyon roll

The Valencia Vikings traveled down the 405 to take on the #7 Chaminade Eagles on Friday night.

2 hospitalized after coaster crash at Six Flags Magic Mountain

LA County Fire officials are reporting that at least four people are injured and approximately 28 are trapped after a roller coaster accident at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Lil’ Kings make hockey fun at Ice Station Valencia

Since the Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup championship in 2012, hockey has once again been on the rise in Southern California. With that rise in popularity, the LA Kings Fan…

Missing Towsley Canyon hiker recalls harrowing ordeal

Imagine spending 22 hours away from your family and friends. Not so bad right? But what if you spent that time stranded on the side of a mountain in freezing temperatures.

Valencia baseball coach placed on leave

Long time Valencia Vikings baseball coach, Jared Snyder has been placed on leave according to Hart District Public Relations Officer Gail Pinsker.

Cougars bats come alive in 16-7 victory

COC Baseball has been on a hot streak lately, having lost only one game in their last eight outings prior to taking on the Bakersfield Renegades on Tuesday afternoon.

New state law would require teachers to spot signs of child abuse

The California State Assembly is currently attempting to pass a bill that would require all school employees be formally trained in spotting and reporting child abuse.

Special needs hockey players skate in Santa Clarita

The SNAP Valencia Flyers is a special needs hockey team that caters to the special needs community in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Spotlight: Walter Scott

If you had never met him before Walter Scott would just seem like a regular old school cowboy.

Opinion: Fighting in hockey, should it stop?

“It looks like we are going to have a scrap behind the play.” That is often the line that is heard from the play-by-play announcer as the referee blows the whistle and two opposing players drop their gloves, sometimes even taking off their helmets.