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LAFC Rallies From Two Goals Down Against LA Galaxy to Clinch Playoff Berth in El Tráfico
LOS ANGELES — Another dramatic chapter of El Tráfico unfolded Sunday night as LAFC battled back from a two-goal deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against the LA Galaxy at BMO Stadium, officially clinching a place in the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The latest meeting between Los Angeles’ two Major League Soccer clubs delivered another intense rivalry matchup, with Joseph Paintsil scoring twice for the Galaxy before Denis Bouanga and Leo Walta co
Oct 253 min read


Oaks Christian Stuns Newbury Park 14-6 Behind Dominant Defensive Performance
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Oaks Christian delivered one of its most significant victories of the 2026 high school football season Friday night, defeating Newbury Park 14-6 in a hard-fought Marmonte League matchup at Oaks Christian School. Entering the game with just one victory on the season, the Lions faced a Newbury Park team riding a six-game winning streak and competing for the Marmonte League championship. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media But behind an outstandi
Oct 243 min read


Inaugural H-Town Classic celebrates Houston’s basketball legacy with $30,000 donation and100-team showdown
Academy Sports + Outdoors, Nike, and Jordan Brand bring youth basketball, community investment, and Houston basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes together for a weekend celebrating the city’s rich basketball history. KATY, Texas | October 17, 2026 — Houston’s basketball legacy took center court Saturday as the inaugural H-Town Classic tipped off, bringing together approximately 100 youth basketball teams for a weekend of competition, community, and celebration. Photo: Stephanie Sm
Oct 174 min read


Sierra Canyon Dominates Chaminade 41-0 to Remain Undefeated
WEST HILLS, Calif. — Sierra Canyon continued its dominant 2026 high school football campaign Friday night, shutting out Chaminade 41-0 in a Mission League matchup at Chaminade High School. The Trailblazers entered the contest undefeated and wasted little time demonstrating why they have established themselves among California’s top high school football programs. Behind an explosive first-quarter offensive performance and relentless defensive pressure, Sierra Canyon overwhelme
Oct 173 min read


Penn State Falls Short Against USC in Record-Breaking White Out at Beaver Stadium
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State delivered a determined performance in front of the largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history Saturday night, but the Nittany Lions ultimately fell 31-23 to No. 19 USC in their annual White Out game. A record-breaking 114,419 fans filled Beaver Stadium, transforming the venue into a sea of white for one of college football's most recognizable traditions. Despite the electric atmosphere and several promising offensive drives, Penn State was unabl
Oct 163 min read


Bouanga Scores Twice as LAFC Defeats Austin FC 3-1 to End Winless Streak
LOS ANGELES — LAFC returned to winning form Wednesday night, defeating Austin FC 3-1 at BMO Stadium behind a two-goal performance from Denis Bouanga and another influential display from Son Heung-min. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The victory ended LAFC's four-match winless streak and provided a much-needed boost as the Black & Gold continued their push for a stronger position in the Western Conference playoff race. Playing in front of a capacity crowd on Hello Ki
Oct 143 min read


Xavi Tamarit Earns First Victory as LAFC Interim Head Coach
LOS ANGELES — LAFC interim head coach Xavi Tamarit reached an important milestone Wednesday night, earning his first victory in charge of the Black & Gold following a 3-1 win over Austin FC at BMO Stadium. The result marked an encouraging step for Tamarit, who took over the club earlier this month during a difficult stretch of the MLS regular season. With LAFC fighting to secure a favorable playoff position, the Spanish coach has been tasked with restoring consistency and gui
Oct 143 min read


USC Silences Record White Out Crowd in 31-23 Victory Over Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — No. 19 USC delivered one of its most significant victories of the 2026 season Saturday night, defeating Penn State 31-23 in front of a record-breaking 114,419 fans during the Nittany Lions' annual White Out game at Beaver Stadium. Facing one of college football's most intimidating environments, the Trojans overcame a hostile crowd and a determined Penn State team to secure their second consecutive Big Ten victory. The win improved USC to 6-1 overall and
Oct 104 min read


Sierra Canyon Shuts Out Loyola 41-0 in Dominant Homecoming Victory
CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Sierra Canyon continued its undefeated 2026 high school football campaign Friday night, defeating Loyola 41-0 in a commanding performance during the Trailblazers’ annual Homecoming game. Playing in front of an energetic home crowd at Sierra Canyon Stadium, the nationally ranked Trailblazers dominated on both sides of the football, improving to 6-0 overall and opening Mission League competition with a convincing victory. The game also marked Sierra Canyon’
Oct 43 min read


Inglewood Defeats Long Beach Poly 36-10 Under the Lights at SoFi Stadium
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Inglewood High School took advantage of a rare opportunity on one of football’s biggest stages Friday night, defeating Long Beach Poly 36-10 at SoFi Stadium in a nonleague matchup. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Playing on the same field used by the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, the Sentinels combined a physical rushing attack with several explosive plays through the air to take control against one of California’s most historic high school foot
Sep 222 min read


Louisiana Holds Off UAB for 21-14 Home Victory
LAFAYETTE, La. — Louisiana returned to the win column Saturday night, using a strong rushing attack and a pair of late defensive stops to defeat UAB 21-14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium. The Ragin’ Cajuns established their identity early, controlling possession and consistently finding success on the ground. Louisiana opened the scoring with a 14-play drive that ended with Steven Blanco powering into the end zone from one yard out. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media Qu
Sep 212 min read


UCLA Powers Past Purdue 52-38 in Big Ten Opener
PASADENA, Calif. — UCLA opened Big Ten play with its most explosive offensive performance of the season Saturday night, defeating Purdue 52-38 at the Rose Bowl to improve to 3-0 under first-year head coach Bob Chesney. The Bruins produced 645 yards of total offense, their highest total since 2019. UCLA wasted little time establishing the tempo. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava connected with Semaj Morgan for a 20-yard touchdown on the Bruins’ opening possession, and the pair struck
Sep 204 min read


USC Player Spotlight: King Miller Anchors the Trojans’ Backfield
LOS ANGELES — As USC’s offense continues its undefeated start to the 2026 season, running back King Miller has established himself as one of the most dependable pieces in the Trojans’ attack. Wearing No. 8, Miller enters his redshirt sophomore season no longer as an unexpected contributor, but as an established presence in Lincoln Riley’s offense. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media His path to that role has been anything but conventional. Miller arrived at USC as a wal
Sep 172 min read


Jayden Maiava Throws Five Touchdowns as USC Defeats Louisiana 49-30
LOS ANGELES — USC closed out its nonconference schedule with another victory Saturday night, defeating Louisiana 49-30 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum behind a career night from quarterback Jayden Maiava. The win moved the No. 14 Trojans to 3-0 on the season. Louisiana created an early opportunity when Avery Demery intercepted Maiava on USC’s opening possession. The Ragin’ Cajuns turned the takeaway into a 47-yard field goal, taking a 3-0 lead before the Trojans settled
Sep 132 min read


Sierra Canyon Dominates Saint Louis in 52-0 Victory
CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Sierra Canyon continued its unbeaten start to the 2026 season with a dominant 52-0 victory over Saint Louis School of Honolulu on Thursday night, though the matchup ended early following an injury to Saint Louis quarterback Luke Shigeta. Playing its first home game of the season, Sierra Canyon quickly established control against the Hawaiian powerhouse. The Trailblazers entered the matchup 2-0 after victories over JSerra Catholic and Chaminade-Madonna and
Sep 122 min read


St. John Bosco Powers Past Roman Catholic, 45-25
BELLFLOWER, Calif. — St. John Bosco bounced back from its season-opening loss with a dominant offensive performance, defeating Roman Catholic of Philadelphia 45-25 on Aug. 28 at Panish Family Stadium. Photo: Matthew Romero / Sideline Frames Media The matchup brought together two nationally recognized Catholic-school programs from opposite sides of the country. Roman Catholic traveled more than 2,700 miles from Philadelphia for its season opener, while St. John Bosco returned
Sep 102 min read


Santa Margarita Holds Off Centennial in 21-20 Thriller
CORONA, Calif. — Santa Margarita continued its strong start to the 2026 season with one of its biggest wins yet, holding off Centennial 21-20 in a high-profile CIF Southern Section matchup at Centennial High School. The Eagles entered the game facing one of Southern California’s most explosive programs, but they quickly set the tone. Santa Margarita jumped out to a 14-0 lead behind rushing touchdowns from Adrian Petero and Jaion Smith, while its defense slowed Centennial’s of
Sep 102 min read


Ryan Rakowski Leads Palos Verdes Past Carson, 35-20
CARSON, Calif. — Palos Verdes continued its undefeated start to the 2026 season Thursday night, pulling away from Carson in the second half for a 35-20 nonleague victory in a matchup between two of Southern California’s top high school football programs. Photo: Peter Zhan / Sideline Frames Media The Sea Kings entered the game looking to build on victories over Serra and Bishop Moore, while Carson came in unbeaten after opening its season with wins over Lincoln and Dorsey. The
Sep 102 min read


LAFC Ends Winless Run With 2-0 Victory Over Red Bull New York
LOS ANGELES — LAFC returned to the win column Wednesday night, defeating Red Bull New York 2-0 at BMO Stadium behind goals from 17-year-old Jude Terry and newcomer Armindo Sieb. After going six consecutive MLS matches without a victory, the Black & Gold entered the night looking to regain momentum during the final stretch of the regular season. LAFC controlled much of the match and limited New York’s opportunities while creating consistent pressure in the attacking third. The
Sep 92 min read


Oaks Christian Comes Up Short Against Liberty, 20–17
Oaks Christian football suffered a narrow 20–17 loss to Liberty on September 4 in Westlake Village. The game stayed close throughout the night, with both teams' trading momentum and fighting for control until the final minutes. Photo: Zikang Xu / Sideline Frames Media The Lions started the game well and scored first, taking a 3–0 lead in the opening quarter. In the second quarter, both teams added seven points. Oaks Christian went into halftime holding a 10–7 advantage and lo
Sep 92 min read
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