FOOTBALL
Centennial Takes Control, Defeats Murrieta Valley 42–20
OCTOBER 9, 2026
CORONA, Calif. — October 9, 2026
The Centennial Huskies took care of business at home Friday night, pulling away for a 42–20 win over the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks.
Centennial built a 28–0 lead by halftime and extended it to 42–6 in the third quarter. Murrieta Valley found the end zone twice in the fourth, but the Huskies’ early lead proved too much to overcome. The win moved Centennial to 4–3 on the season, while Murrieta Valley fell to 2–5.
Quarterback Jaden Jefferson led the Huskies’ offense with 213 passing yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 43 yards and a score. Braylin Drake added three rushing touchdowns, powering Centennial’s ground attack.
Centennial’s mix of passing and rushing production helped the Huskies build separation early and keep control through the third quarter. Murrieta Valley’s late scores narrowed the final margin, but Centennial closed out the league victory.
Final: Centennial 42, Murrieta Valley 20
game of the week
DESERT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CONQUERORS CONTINUE PERFECT START WITH STATEMENT VICTORY OVER ONTARIO CHRISTIAN
OCTOBER 2, 2026
BERMUDA DUNES, CA — October 2, 2026
Desert Christian Academy continues to make noise in Southern California high school football.
The Conquerors delivered another dominant performance Friday night, defeating Ontario Christian 41–7 in front of their home crowd during DCA's Homecoming game. With the victory, Desert Christian Academy improved to a perfect 6–0 on the season and continued its impressive run of offensive production. From the opening quarter, DCA established control of the game.
Quarterback Mario Gallo #10 led the Conquerors' offense with an efficient and explosive performance, completing 11 of 14 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception. His accuracy and ability to push the ball downfield helped DCA build a commanding lead early.
One of the biggest highlights came from the connection between Gallo and wide receiver Eusebio Gallo #1.
Eusebio opened the scoring with an 80-yard touchdown reception, immediately giving the Conquerors momentum. He later added a 70-yard rushing touchdown, finishing the night with 158 total yards and two touchdowns.
DCA's defense was equally impressive.
The Conquerors intercepted three passes and recorded three sacks, with Brandon Moran, Jayvon Garcia and Asher Mawhiney each recording a sack. Mauro Pazos also turned an interception into a touchdown, adding another explosive play to an already dominant defensive performance.
By halftime, Desert Christian Academy had built a 35–7 advantage, putting the game firmly in its control.
The Conquerors eventually finished with 41 points while holding Ontario Christian to just seven. The win continues what has been an outstanding start to the 2026 season, with DCA entering its next matchup undefeated.
FOOTBALL
Centennial Erupts for 65 Points in League Win Over Vista Murrieta
MURRIETA, Calif. — October 1, 2026 — Centennial came out firing and never let Vista Murrieta settle in, scoring 28 points in the first quarter on the way to a 65–14 road victory.
The Huskies built a 42–7 halftime lead, then added 16 points in the third quarter. Vista Murrieta scored once in the second quarter and again in the fourth, but Centennial’s early advantage proved too much to overcome.
Quarterback Jaden Jefferson led the Huskies’ passing attack, completing 10 of 14 passes for 219 yards and four touchdowns, with no interceptions. Centennial totaled 306 passing yards and 294 rushing yards, keeping pressure on the Broncos through the air and on the ground.
Jaden Bynum was Jefferson’s top target, catching two passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, K. Leggett carried 10 times for 55 yards and a touchdown. M. Davis added a rushing score, while D. Crowder and A. Tu also found the end zone.
The win gave Centennial a strong start to league play and a bounce-back performance after its narrow loss to De La Salle the previous week. The Huskies finished with nine total touchdowns in their highest-scoring game of the season to that point.
BELL GAME
Coachella Valley Takes Back the Bell with Second-Half Surge 9-25-26
THERMAL, Calif. — September 25, 2026 — The Bell Game delivered a hard-fought rivalry matchup, but Coachella Valley High School made the second half its own, defeating Indio 28–7 and claiming the trophy. Indio had held the Bell for the previous 15 years.
Indio struck first. Damian Durinzi intercepted Coachella Valley’s backup quarterback, and the Rajahs turned that early takeaway into momentum. Durinzi later broke loose for a 50-yard touchdown run, giving Indio a 7–0 lead in the first quarter. Coachella Valley answered before halftime, sending the teams to the break tied 7–7.
After the break, the Mighty Arabs found their rhythm on offense and kept pressure on Indio’s quarterback. Coachella Valley scored 21 unanswered points to pull away. Quarterback Xavier connected on two touchdown passes, including a pair of scoring throws to Ryan Rumsey, who finished with 66 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The Arabs’ defense helped seal the win with a relentless pass rush. Coachella Valley recorded five sacks; Sebastian Casillas had two, while Julian Oliva added two sacks, seven tackles and a forced fumble.
GAMES OF THE WEEK
Kennedy scores twice as Palm Springs 34 falls to Colton 57
9-11-26
Palm Springs landed the first punch Friday night, but Colton kept answering. The Indians found the end zone early and finished with 34 points at home. Colton’s offense stayed a step ahead, handing Palm Springs a 57–34 loss.
Player highlight — Marcus Kennedy: Give Kennedy a short pass and he can turn it into a big play. The Palm Springs running back reached the end zone twice against Colton, providing two bright spots for the Indians on a tough night.
Colton quarterback Koa Regalado delivered four total touchdowns. He completed 18 of 22 passes for 286 yards and two scores, then added 115 rushing yards and two more touchdowns on 10 carries. Running back Isaiah Garcia was just as difficult to contain, rushing for 150 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. Garcia also caught a 10-yard touchdown pass.
In the receiving game, Jonathan Quiroz led Colton with six catches for 138 yards. Michael Amador added five catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. Colton’s defense contributed four sacks, including two by Michael Perez; Derek Aparicio recorded seven tackles and a sack.
FOOTBALL
Golden Eagles Stay Perfect, Handle Business Against Rialto 21-16
9-4-2026
Desert Hot Springs kept the undefeated energy rolling Friday night, protecting home turf with a hard-fought 21–16 victory over Rialto.
After both defenses controlled the opening quarter, the Golden Eagles turned up the pressure and dropped 14 points in the second. Rialto refused to fold, answering with eight points before halftime and another eight in the third quarter. But Desert Hot Springs added seven of its own and held the Knights scoreless when it mattered most.
With the game hanging in the balance, the Golden Eagles’ defense stood on business in the fourth quarter. They shut down Rialto’s comeback attempt, protected the five-point lead and secured the team’s third straight win to open the season.
FOOTBALL
Palm Springs Dominates Grand Terrace in 35–0 Win
8-27-2026
Palm Springs football made a loud statement with a commanding 35–0 win over Grand Terrace, putting together a complete performance on both sides of the ball. The Cardinals took control early and never let Grand Terrace grab any momentum. Junior running back Marcus Kennedy punched in two early touchdowns, giving Palm Springs breathing room and letting the offense settle into a rhythm.
While the offense stacked up 35 points, the defense matched that energy all night. Palm Springs kept Grand Terrace off the board from start to finish, flying to the ball, closing running lanes, and finishing the night with a shutout. It was exactly the kind of bounce-back response the Cardinals needed after their season-opening loss.
FOOTBALL
Indio Overpowers San Bernardino in Statement Win 53-6
8-21-2026
INDIO, Calif. — Indio High School wasted no time sending a message to start its 2026 football season, steamrolling San Bernardino 53–6 in front of the home crowd. The Rajahs were locked in on offense, racking up 369 total yards — 234 through the air and another 135 on the ground — keeping San Bernardino guessing all night.
And it wasn’t just the offense putting on a show.
Indio’s defense owned the line of scrimmage, holding the Cardinals to just six points and living in the backfield. The Rajahs finished with three sacks and never let San Bernardino build any kind of momentum or threaten the lead.
Dropping 53 while giving up only six is exactly the kind of complete team statement Indio wanted to open the season. The win moves the Rajahs to 1–0 and gives them serious momentum heading into the rest of their 2026 campaign.