Category: Sports

COC softball takes the division

Ranked #7 nationally, the Cougars have gone 18-2 in divisional match ups and clinched the Western State Conference Blue Division

Opinion: A violent sport with a not so violent record

By Tim Waschak Sitting in class the other day, and the words uttered from someone in the back row seemed to ring in my ears more than they normally would….

The Rise of ESports

Video games have changed media drastically since the days of Pong, today those changes have pulled video games and sports together to make eSports. While not something entirely new, eSports…

Amgen Tour to keep racing

When the Amgen Tour races through Santa Clarita in late May, it won’t be the final time local cycling fans will get to see the Tour de France style event….

On the green with Karan Arjun

Born in Bangalore, India, Karan Arjun left for the USA at the age of 17 to pursue his dreams of becoming a professional golfer.

Coach Cota’s Cougars

“As the Cougars head into playoffs, they are coasting on a 24-6 record.”

COC Athletics are Back on Track This Spring

COC’s track and field team is a forced to be reckoned with this season.

Hart finishes a dominant regular season

The 2015-16 season started out rough for the Hart Indians. They started off 2-6 in their first eight non league games. After rallying together they lost only one more non league game and ended undefeated during league play.

Gary Peterson past, present, and future

“Having done this for so long, if we don’t win the state championship I’m disappointed.”

Local swimmers gearing up for Brazil

A Day in the Life of Future Olympians

Opinion: The true impact of youth athletics

By Jessy Castellon Participating in any sport, whether it’s running track or playing football, teaches the significance of discipline and learning how to act sportingly. But playing sports also…

Teen shoots for Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Most people would probably associate trap-shooting with a grizzly, flannel-wearing, pick-up truck-driving man’s man. But a 17-year-old, red nail-polish wearing high school girl from Valencia might just have an impact…

Cougar volleyball gets set for playoff debut

It was another very successful regular season for the COC Womens Volleyball team, as the Cougars ran wild on their opposition winning their third straight Western State Conference championship.

Valencia High School student on road to 2016 Olympics

Stephanie Gutierrez, 17, a senior at Valencia High School, was born to be a trap shooter.

Who is Nick Moore?

His last name alone brings unexpected pressures from his team, family, and friends.

Local football players attempting to impact Arizona football

All Arizona State University athletes have one thing in common — they are Sun Devils. Three of those football players they have another thing in common — besides being first year Sun Devils, they are from the Santa Clarita Valley. Photo by Tyler Rubin for Cougar News

Inside a soccer players life

Syian Wiganl takes us through his soccer journey that saved his life.

Viking Tennis: end of an era?

The Valencia Vikings won the Foothill League title for 8 straight years until the 2014 season.

High hopes for COC’s pitcher

COC was just the beginning for starting pitcher, Collin Dudley.

Herrick’s hard work defines Cougars

Meeting up with head women’s basketball coach, Greg Herrick I was able to find out the handwork beneath the talent. Greg Herrick has been coaching for COC as the women’s…

Wings for Life: Making It’s Way Back To Santa Clarita

Wings for Life World Run Returns to Santa Clarita in 2015 as 1 of 35 Global Race Locations to help raise awareness for spinal cord injury.

U.S. Olympian Vonn talks Wings for Life, support of race

United States Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn spoke to Cougar News reporters about her support for the 2015 Wings for Life World Run in Santa Clarita.

Santa Clarita native, Super Bowl champ Shane Vereen given key to the city

Historic firsts continue to blaze trails in Santa Clarita as Shane Vereen, Super Bowl Champion and SCV resident par excellence, was presented the key to the city during a luncheon hosted…

Cougar Baseball: More than just a game

Cougar baseball players live by the definition of team — a group of people with different skills and tasks who work together toward a common goal with meshing functions and mutual support.

Foothill League teams battle, Valencia increases league lead

In Foothill League action last week, Saugus nearly held their own against West Ranch, a major play gave Valencia the win over Canyon, and Hart pitched their way to victory…

COC baseball season in full swing

With an eye on challenging Mission College for the conference title and a loftier goal of the state title, the COC baseball team has hit the halfway mark of the…

How budget cuts affect COC’s sports programs

COC’s athletic departments have suffered from budget cuts over the past years leading to a struggle for student athletes to raise funds for their sports program.

Youth Baseball In Santa Clarita Valley

It’s no secret that youth baseball impacts the Santa Clarita Valley. Spencer Daniels highlights the importance of youth leagues in the valley.

COC dives into Spring

The College of the Canyons Spring Board Diving Team is looking for full-time students who are interested in learning and improving their spring board diving skills to take a step forward and join the team this Spring Semester.

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.

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.

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.

Cougars volleyball sweeps Long Beach City College in 3 sets

In their third-to-last preseason game of this season, The Cougar Girls volleyball team swept Long Beach City College with scores of 25-15, 25-19, 25-13. Throughout the match, the collective team…

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.

COC Diving program interested in new students

COC’s Spring Board Diving program is looking for more students interested in learning to flip and twist from 1 and 3 meter spring boards into the pool this current Fall…

Spotlight: Baseball! The Exhibition

Come out and relive baseball’s history with Baseball! The Exhibition currently on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum while you can.

The man behind Top Out Climbing Gym

Howard, or “Howie,” as he’s affectionately known around the gym, has single handedly brought together a community of climbers within Santa Clarita. He’s based his entire management of the gym around it’s slogan, “Where Climbing and Community Come Together,” and it’s clear that Top Out has a special way of bringing people together because, in just one year, it’s membership has grown to more than 400 climbers.