🏐 Simi Valley Pioneers Notch Early Season Win

Pioneers Rally for 3-2 Season-Opening Victory

 

The Simi Valley High Girls Varsity Volleyball team opened their 2026 fall campaign in dramatic fashion, pulling out a gritty 3-2 victory over Golden Valley.

 

The Pioneers showcased strong team chemistry and late-match execution to claim their first win of the season. While Simi Valley dropped a hard-fought 1-3 non-league battle to Canyon High later in the week, their early resilience sets a promising tone for non-league play.

🏆 This Week in Local High School Sports

Varsity Games: August 19–25

Wednesday, August 19

Simi Valley High School
🎾 Girls Tennis — Simi Valley @ Ventura
3:00 PM • Ventura High School

Thursday, August 20

Simi Valley High School
🎾 Girls Tennis — Canyon @ Simi Valley
3:00 PM • Simi Valley High School

🏐 Girls Volleyball — Simi Valley @ Castaic
5:00 PM • Castaic High School

🏈 Girls Flag Football — Simi Valley @ Agoura
7:15 PM • Agoura High School

Royal High School
🎾 Girls Tennis — Newbury Park @ Royal
3:00 PM • Royal High School

🏐 Girls Volleyball — Royal @ Chatsworth
4:15 PM • Chatsworth High School

🤽 Boys Water Polo — Royal @ Cate
5:15 PM • Cate School

Grace Brethren
🏐 Girls Volleyball — Desert Christian @ Grace Brethren
5:00 PM • Grace Brethren

Friday Night Lights Return to Simi Valley

Simi Valley Schools Set for Opening Kickoff

 

Fall camp is officially wrapping up across Simi Valley as Royal, Simi High, and Grace Brethren complete final preparations for opening week on August 21–22. With non-league clashes scheduled right out of the gate, including Grace Brethren taking the field at Moorpark College Stadium, Simi Valley High hosting Valencia and Royal High School hosting Monroe at home. Local fans are gearing up for high-stakes action under the lights.

Friday, August 21

Grace Brethren
🏐 Girls Volleyball — Grace Brethren @ Santa Clarita Christian
6:00 PM • Santa Clarita Christian School

🏈 Varsity Football — Arrowhead Christian @ Grace Brethren
7:00 PM • Moorpark College Stadium

Simi Valley High School
🏈 Varsity Football — Valencia @ Simi Valley
7:00 PM • Simi Valley High School

Royal High School
🏈 Varsity Football — Monroe @ Royal
7:00 PM • Royal High School

Monday, August 24

Grace Brethren
🏐 Girls Volleyball — EHS @ Grace Brethren
6:00 PM • Grace Brethren

Tuesday, August 25

Simi Valley High School
🏐 Girls Volleyball — El Camino Real @ Simi Valley
6:00 PM • Simi Valley High School

🏈 Girls Flag Football — Simi Valley @ Channel Islands
7:15 PM • Channel Islands High School

Royal High School
🏐 Girls Volleyball — San Marcos @ Royal
5:30 PM • Royal High School

Schedules are subject to change. Check with the school or athletics program for the latest game-day information.

🎓 Alumni in the News: Justin Campbell Continues Climb Through Guardians Organization

Simi Valley High School alumnus Justin Campbell is making an impressive name for himself in professional baseball.

The former Pioneer and Oklahoma State pitcher is now ranked among the Cleveland Guardians’ Top 10 prospects after a strong 2026 season that saw him move quickly through the organization.

Campbell was selected 37th overall in the 2022 MLB Draft, but injuries and multiple surgeries delayed the start of his professional career. This season, he finally made his pro debut and advanced from High-A Lake County to Double-A Akron and then Triple-A Columbus.

His Triple-A debut was cut short before he could officially record a pitch, and Campbell is currently sidelined with a left oblique strain. Even so, his rapid rise through the Guardians’ system has made him one of the organization’s most encouraging comeback stories this season.

From Simi Valley High to one of baseball’s rising prospects, Campbell’s journey is one local fans can be proud to follow.

The Simi Signal wishes Justin a full and speedy recovery and looks forward to seeing him back on the mound soon.