🏐 Story of the Week

Girls Varsity Volleyball Sets the Pace as Fall Season Opens

While high school football dominates late-August chatter, local Girls Varsity Volleyball squads are officially leading the charge into the 2026 fall athletic calendar.

Non-league action ramps up this Thursday, August 13, as Simi Valley High hits the road to face Canyon High at 6:00 PM, with Royal High also taking the court for early non-league play.

Expect high energy and fast-paced net play as our Simi Valley teams look to set the tone and build early momentum before league rivalry matches heat up.

🏆 This Week in Local High School Sports

Varsity Games: August 13–18

Thursday, August 13

Simi Valley High School

🏐 Girls Volleyball — Simi Valley @ Canyon
6:00 PM • Canyon High School

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

Royal High School

🏐 Girls Volleyball — Thousand Oaks @ Royal
6:00 PM • Royal High School

🏈 Girls Flag Football — Royal @ Hart
6:30 PM • Hart High School

Tuesday, August 18

Simi Valley High School

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

Royal High School

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

Grace Brethren

No varsity games are currently listed between August 13–18.

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

🏈 On the Horizon:

 Football Kickoff Week (Aug 21–22)

• Grace Brethren vs. Arrowhead Christian: Friday, August 21 @ 7:00 PM (Home - Moorpark College Stadium)
• Simi Valley High vs. Santa Monica: Saturday, August 22 @ 10:00 AM (Home)
• Grace Brethren Volleyball: Thursday, August 20 vs. DSHS @ 5:00 PM (Home)

🎓 Alumni Spotlight

Ethan LaSecla (Grace Brethren High School '25)

Former Grace Brethren multi-sport standout Ethan LaSecla was named a Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame High School Athlete of the Year.

After leading the Lancers to a Citrus Coast League title, earning County Co-Offensive Player of the Year honors, and racking up 89 career touchdowns, LaSecla is taking his talents locally to Moorpark College.

Keep an eye on Moorpark’s roster as this local product makes the leap to collegiate competition.