LOCAL NOTES.

Women's volleyball: College of the Canyons reached the postseason for the first time since the late 1970s. The Cougars, who finished second in the Western State Conference Southern Division with an 8-2 record (10-7 overall), will play at Golden West College tonight at 7.

Also, coach Diana Stanich, who has headed the program since it was re-established 10 years ago, has resigned, said athletic director Beth Asmus. Asmus added that Stanich told of her intentions three weeks ago.

Soccer: In the season finale, the Girls-under 14 Santa Clarita United Roadrunners defeated the Newbury Park Flames 6-0 at Hart on Saturday. Natalie Sozio headed in a corner kick from Brenda Cornejo, and also assisted on one of Christina Czerniak's two goals. Kelley Hess scored twice, and Nicole Modugno also scored with a header. Vicky Duffy earned an assist. Amy Stallard and goalie Marisa Cochran-Reidy also played well.

Football: The Castaic/Santa Clarita Valley Cougars Mity Mite Youth Football team defeated the East Valley Trojans on Sunday in the championship game by a score of 22-0. The Cougars ended the season with an undefeated 9-0 record and the championship title. The defense was dominating, shutting out the Trojans and holding them to a total of 20 yards in total offense. Tony Thrasher led the defense with other outstanding performances by Brandon Cornell (two fumble recoveries), Mark Munoz, (two quarterback sacks), David Culberson (eight tackles), and Ray Martinez (one interception). The defense is coached by Mike Donathon.

On offense, Tim Gregory carried the ball 20 times for 150 yards and two touchdowns. David Culberson had one touchdown and Gregory Donathon kicked a double extra point. In this conference two points are awarded for kicking the extra point, and only one point is given for running or passing the ball after the touchdown. The offense is coached by John Neill.

The Cougars are off to Las Vegas to play in the annual Thanksgiving weekend National Tournament to end the season.

Any child interested in playing football for the Cougars next year should contact head coach Pete Gregory at [phone] for information.

Basketball: On Wednesday, Hart High School will be holding its annual alumni basketball games, marking the unofficial opening of the 1996-97 boys' and girls' basketball seasons. There will be two games featuring the varsity girls vs. the alumni beginning at 7 p.m. followed by the varsity boys vs. the alumni at approximately 8:15 p.m. at Valencia High School.

Alumnus David Strauss has organized a strong alumni team featuring Randy Roa, Brian Ballew, Eric Spindt, Marty Downen, David Sanders, Ronny Valenzuela, David Delmatoft, Mark Ensing and Jeff Long. The varsity boys' team is out to avenge last year's loss and will feature three returning starters from last year's Foothill League champs: Brian Kirk, Cory Johnson and J.T. Stotts.

These will be the last few games Hart will be playing at Valencia High School. The new Hart gym is nearing completion and is expected to be ready for the Hart Holiday Classic starting Dec. 26.

Baseball: Quartz Hill Pony League will hold early sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 at Team Sports Locker, 42301 10th St. W., Lancaster. The league is for ages 13 and 14. Players must bring copies of their birth certificates and utility bills as proof of residence. For more information, call [phone].

Baseball: Palmdale Little League will hold early sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at Domenic Massari Park, at 55th Street East and Avenue R-4. Parents are asked to bring proof of residence and copies of birth certificates for all players new to the league. Sign-ups are for boys and girls 5 to 15 for softball and baseball. Information: [phone].

Soccer: Lancaster High School Boys Soccer Boosters will present the inaugural 1996 Eagles Classic Boys Varsity/Junior Varsity Soccer Tournament on Dec. 6, 7 and 14. Sixteen varsity and 10 junior varsity teams from throughout Southern California will compete in games played at Lancaster High School and Quartz Hill High School. Admission is $1, or free for Associated Student Body card holders. Proceeds benefit the Lancaster and Quartz Hill soccer teams. Information: [phone].