Foothill teams learn first-round opponents as Northern Division field is released

By Joey Gulino
Signal Staff Writer

Foothill League football fans are anxious to see how their teams stack up against the Marmonte League powers in the playoffs.

In the first round, however, only one team will get the opportunity. READ MORE »

By Tim Haddock
ESPN Nos Angeles

Oaks Christian was going to be the No. 1 seed in the CIF Southern Section Northern Division football playoffs. That much was certain.

Which teams would be the next three seeds was very much up for debate.

The tri-champions from the Marmonte League earned the top three spots in the Northern Division playoffs. St Bonaventure is the No. 2 seed with Westlake, the reigning Northern Division champions, at No. 3. All three teams finished with 8-1 league records and tied for first place. READ MORE »

Valencia wins Foothill title by beating Saugus

By Cary Osborne
Signal Sports Editor

No students running onto the field.

No ringing of a victory bell.

This was about the most demure scene of a Foothill League championship ever.

Here’s why.

Valencia defeated Saugus 14-3 on Thursday at Valencia High in what some would call an ugly game.

But that’s not it. READ MORE »

West Ranch wins for first time ever against Saugus

By Joey Gulino
Signal Staff Writer

West Ranch has struggled running the football for most of the season.

When the Wildcats’ starting quarterback went down in the first quarter on Friday, they had little choice but to run it.

But they ran it well against Saugus. And because of that, they’ve thrown the Foothill League playoff race into a frenzy.

Running backs Andres Gutierrez and Quaid Willis boosted West Ranch’s running game, and the defense intercepted Saugus four times to earn a 21-20 victory at Valencia High School.

The win marks the first time West Ranch (5-4, 2-2) has beaten Saugus in football. READ MORE »

Hamilton’s three picks key Saugus’ win

By Cary Osborne
Signal Sports Editor

Golden Valley running back Jeff Coprich (4) rushes against Saugus defenders Ely Perez (52) and Scott Hamilton (24) during the second quarter on Friday at College Of The Canyons.

Coming into the season, even coming into the Foothill League season, people knew Valencia and Canyon were the top two contenders for Northern Division playoff spots.

Add Hart, simply based on a three decade-long playoff streak. READ MORE »