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Akron Took a Step Forward in 2025. Are the Zips Going Backward?
Akron football entered 2026 with something the program hadn’t had in years: momentum. The Zips finished 5-7 last season, their best record since 2017, and closed the year winning three of their final four games. With 59…
Oregon State Commit Landon White Ruled Ineligible for Remainder of Season
Rancho Cucamonga wide receiver and Oregon State commit Landon White was ruled ineligible by the CIF today for the remainder of the 2026…
From Centennial to Chaparral, Coach Dee McKneely Is Building the Inland Empire’s Next Generation of Receivers
The Inland Empire has never had a shortage of football talent, but developing that talent into college-ready players takes more than…
Ramsay beats Calera in the BCS ‘Game of the Week.’
Last night, Ramsay faced off against Calera at Legion field in Birmingham City School’s ‘Game of the Week,’ and the match up between the…
Why Utah was the right place for elite corner Jaden Bibbs
Utah landed one of its top defensive back targets in the 2027 class when Coppell, Texas, cornerback Jaden Bibbs committed to the Utes back…
2028 WR Kamil Pelovello says Utah ‘felt like home’ after Arkansas visit
Utah had a loaded group of recruits in Rice-Eccles Stadium for the Arkansas game. Still, one of the more interesting names in attendance…
4-star 2028 OL Mac Horton talks Utah offer, Jordan Gross connection and potential Holy War visit
Utah continues to build its board in the 2028 class, and Lovejoy offensive lineman Mac Horton is a name worth knowing. The 6-foot-6,…
MATER DEI CALLED ITS GET BACK. THEN THE MONARCHS DELIVERED.
After last season’s playoff loss to Corona Centennial, Mater Dei answered with a hard-fought 10-9 victory fueled by defensive stops, turnovers, and special teams plays.
OAK HILLS BET ON PRESS MAN THE DBs DELIVERED
Oak Hills trusted its DBs in press-man coverage, and they answered the challenge in a statement win over Rancho Cucamonga.