The Sports Buzz

The Sports Buzz Episode 22

This special episode of The Sports Buzz (Episode 22) features an in-depth discussion on the evolving and often harsh realities of college recruiting in 2026. Host Dave Caldwell is joined by a panel of veteran collegiate coaches—Kelvin Starr (The Master’s University), Ted Iacenda (College of the Canyons), and Howard Fisher (College of the Canyons)—to demystify the "wild west" of the NCAA transfer portal and the multi-billion dollar impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The conversation provides a necessary reality check for high school athletes and their parents, offering expert advice on navigating "college free agency" while prioritizing long-term development and finding the right fit for the student-athlete's future. Thank you for tuning in to the Sports Buzz, hosted by Dave Caldwell. We are your dedicated weekly source for everything that is sports in Santa Clarita, from the fierce competition of the Foothill and Heritage Leagues to the national stage featuring The Master’s University Mustangs and the College of the Canyons Cougars.

The Sports Buzz Episode 21

In this episode of The Sports Buzz, host Dave Caldwell celebrates a season of elite collegiate achievement with the state champions of College of the Canyons (COC). Head coach Gary Peterson and individual state champion Anthony Nilson join the show to discuss the men’s golf team's dramatic final-round comeback to secure their third consecutive state title, highlighting the program’s unique international culture. The episode also features women’s track head coach Lindie Kane, alongside back-to-back 400m state champion Hazel Rhodes and distance standout Victoria Jamison, to explore the dedication and individualized training required to maintain a culture of success at the community college level. Thank you for tuning in to the Sports Buzz, hosted by Dave Caldwell. We are your dedicated weekly source for everything that is sports in Santa Clarita, from the fierce competition of the Foothill and Heritage Leagues to the national stage featuring The Master’s University Mustangs and the College of the Canyons Cougars.

The Sports Buzz Episode 20

On this episode of The Sports Buzz, we highlight the "shining lights" of Santa Clarita’s spring sports season, focusing on the newly crowned league champions in boys volleyball and baseball. Host Dave Caldwell sits down with the Valencia Vikings boys volleyball team to discuss their 16th league title and the program’s sustained excellence, followed by a conversation with the West Ranch Wildcats baseball team about their journey to a second consecutive Foothill League banner under first-year head coach Trevor Brown. Thank you for tuning in to the Sports Buzz, hosted by Dave Caldwell. We are your dedicated weekly source for everything that is sports in Santa Clarita, from the fierce competition of the Foothill and Heritage Leagues to the national stage featuring The Master’s University Mustangs and the College of the Canyons Cougars.

The Sports Buzz Episode 19

Episode 19 of The Sports Buzz, hosted by Dave Caldwell, focuses on the historic achievements of the Castaic Cougars baseball program and the national success of The Master’s University (TMU) men’s volleyball team. Thank you for tuning in to the Sports Buzz, hosted by Dave Caldwell. We are your dedicated weekly source for everything that is sports in Santa Clarita, from the fierce competition of the Foothill and Heritage Leagues to the national stage featuring The Master’s University Mustangs and the College of the Canyons Cougars.

The Sports Buzz Episode 18

Episode 18 of the SB Sports Buzz, hosted by Dave Caldwell, is a special episode dedicated to the Eget brothers—Wyatt, Weston, and Walker—who all played quarterback at West Ranch High School and moved on to collegiate football. The episode celebrates a legacy of 10 consecutive years of an Eget brother playing college football. Thank you for tuning in to the Sports Buzz, hosted by Dave Caldwell. We are your dedicated weekly source for everything that is sports in Santa Clarita, from the fierce competition of the Foothill and Heritage Leagues to the national stage featuring The Master’s University Mustangs and the College of the Canyons Cougars.