Valencia Dominates Golden Valley in Foothill League Win
The Vikings secured a decisive 55-6 victory to remain undefeated in Foothill League play.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Football
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Valencia High School routed Golden Valley High School 55-6 at Dr. Paul A. Priesz Stadium. This dominant performance keeps the Vikings perfect in league competition at 5-0.
Why it matters
The victory sets up a pivotal matchup next week against Hart to decide the Foothill League title. Meanwhile, Golden Valley must look ahead to their final regular-season game to maintain playoff eligibility.
Valencia improved their season record to 7-2, while Golden Valley fell to 4-5 on the season. The Vikings limited the Grizzlies to just 97 total yards of offense throughout the contest.
The players
Valencia High School
This Santa Clarita high school maintains a 7-2 overall record and leads the Foothill League standings.
Golden Valley High School
This Santa Clarita school is currently 4-5 on the season and sits at 2-3 in league play.
Nico Funez
He is a key offensive contributor for the Valencia football team who recorded two touchdowns in the game.
Evan McCalister
He is the starting quarterback for Valencia who tallied three passing touchdowns against Golden Valley.
Aaron McCormick
He is a player for Golden Valley who recorded the team's only score via a 45-yard touchdown run.
The details
Nico Funez powered the offense with 103 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Evan McCalister threw for 108 yards and three scores. Aaron McCormick provided a standout highlight for the Grizzlies with a 45-yard touchdown run.
Timeline
The game took place on October 23, 2026.
Valencia plays Hart for the league title on October 30, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This victory elevates the Vikings into a winner-take-all scenario for the league title next week. For the opposition, the loss forces a must-win situation against West Ranch to secure a path toward an at-large playoff bid.
Valencia enters their final league game with an unblemished 5-0 record, making the upcoming match against Hart the definitive game of the season. Golden Valley must win their final regular-season game to improve their standing for potential at-large playoff consideration.
The takeaway
Valencia continues to leverage a high-powered offense and disciplined defense to dominate league opponents. Readers should note that league standings often hinge on head-to-head matchups occurring in the final weeks of the regular season.
What happens next
Valencia will face Hart for the Foothill League championship on October 30, 2026. Golden Valley is scheduled to play West Ranch on October 30, 2026.
Further reading
For more local coverage, see the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
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