
Poly Edges Sunny Hills in Playoff Thriller, Advances to Face Cathedral
Long Beach Poly survived a late rally to beat Sunny Hills 3‑2 in the first round of the CIF‑SS Division 5 playoffs, setting up a second‑round matchup with Cathedral.
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Long Beach Poly survived a late rally to beat Sunny Hills 3‑2 in the first round of the CIF‑SS Division 5 playoffs, setting up a second‑round matchup with Cathedral.

Indiana’s latest recruitment coup sees Chase Lumpkin, a 4‑star guard ranked No. 44 nationally, commit to the Hoosiers, joining fellow 4‑star Chase Branham in the 2027 class.

UCLA's upcoming conference slate was released this week, revealing a blend of historic rivals and elite opponents. With the team entering the season ranked No. 20, the schedule sets up a demanding path that includes road battles against Illinois, Nebraska and Indiana, as well as home‑and‑home series with USC, Oregon and Washington.

After an 11‑win campaign, the University of Utah must replace a fully departed offensive line and a depleted cornerback corps while navigating a schedule short on marquee matchups.

The top-ranked UCLA baseball team fell 8-0 to Washington in Seattle, with Colton Bower’s three homers leading the Huskies' offense and setting up a Friday rematch.

The Bruins must navigate a demanding slate of games to set a competitive tone and secure bowl eligibility.

The loss of a premier offensive tackle prospect shakes UCLA's ambitious 2027 recruiting class, but coach Bob Chesney's rebuilding efforts remain anchored by a strong haul of blue‑chip talent.

The Chicago Sky opened the 2026 WNBA campaign with two wins, showcasing new chemistry, leadership from Skylar Diggins, and the bright start of rookie Gabriela Jaquez.

A four-star quarterback committed to the Buckeyes is weighing visits to UCLA and Northwestern, highlighting the intensified competition for elite recruits even at traditional powerhouses.

After a lackluster year, UCLA is banking on two promising freshmen to revitalize its roster

The No. 1‑ranked UCLA baseball squad entered Husky Ballpark on Friday night with a perfect‑season buzz, only to watch their unbeaten streak evaporate in an 8‑0 loss.

UCLA announced on Tuesday that it has extended the contract of women’s basketball coach Cori Close through the 2029‑30 season, a move that locks the program’s most successful coach in place for another half‑decade.

Iowa State transfer Milan Momcilovic, widely hailed as the premier shooter in college basketball, is at a crossroads as the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline approaches. With no concrete two‑way contract offers yet, he contemplates a return to academia, where UCLA has emerged as a possible landing spot.

From Ohio State’s anticipated conference crown to breakout performances by Jeremiah Smith and Bryce Underwood, the 2026 season promises dramatic storylines across the Big Ten.

Jackson Hill, a 6‑6.5, 300‑pound offensive lineman from Chaminade, announced his commitment to Notre Dame, ending a brief stint with UCLA.

UCLA’s college baseball team is enjoying a historic turnaround, posting a 46‑5 record while its rotation posts a 3.27 ERA. At the center of the surge is junior right‑hander Logan Reddemann, whose mix of velocity and command has vaulted him into ESPN’s top‑20 prospect list and made him a projected first‑round pick.

Cal Poly’s offense, led by Ryan Tayman and Alejandro Garza, faces Long Beach State in a series that could determine the conference champion and the NCAA tournament seed

Clara Strack’s junior season delivered historic all‑around numbers, leading Kentucky to its first Sweet 16 in a decade and positioning her as the clear favorite to headline the next college basketball cycle.

St. John's will meet UCLA on Nov. 24 at the Mohegan Sun Arena as part of the 13th annual Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, featuring top programs and new talent.

The University of Washington’s basketball team faces a daunting schedule in its third Big Ten season, battling to turn Alaska Airlines Arena into a fortress while rebuilding a roster that includes just 11 scholarship players.

Indiana's co-offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri has offered a scholarship to 4-star quarterback Kaden Craft, a 2028 prospect from North Carolina, as the Hoosiers expand their recruiting focus.

The Big Ten has released Illinois' conference opponents for the 2026‑27 season, revealing a schedule that balances challenging road trips with a host of winnable home games. With five returning Final Four players and new additions, the Illini hope to build on recent success.

Bob Chesney and the UCLA Bruins are hosting their first major official visit weekend, a crucial opportunity to showcase the program’s strengths to a dozen prospective athletes.

UCLA's head coach Cori Close signed a four‑year contract extension worth $2 million annually after guiding the Bruins to their first NCAA national championship in 2025‑26. The article explores the implications of the deal, the team's dominant season, and the upcoming roster changes.