Millikan wanted to rely on their defense—and they turned an impressive performance in the league opener, shutting out Jordan and allowing only one shot all game.

Another phenomenal honor for Utupo, who the Times recognizes as the best lineman in all of Southern California.

The UC Riverside Highlanders actually did Long Beach State a huge favor with their overtime victory over the 49ers this weekend: they exposed some glaring weaknesses. It’s now up to Long Beach to seize an opportunity to improve.

The NFL season is complete, and it’s time to crown a champion.

This Saturday, one of SoCal’s most prestigious tournaments will take place in the Cabrillo gym, with ten of California’s top boys’ high school basketball teams.

During the holiday break, we’ll be bringing you the best of the best from the Fall season, with the release of the All-Moore League lists.

There’s a clear front-runner in the Moore League for the 2009-2010 girls’ water polo schedule, but it should be a fun season nonetheless.

On a night where it felt like the 49ers played three games, they ended up winning the only one that mattered against Riverside, starting Big West Play with a victory for the first time since 2005-06.

Check out our LIVE game blog as the 49ers open Big West play against the UC Riverside Highlanders after an up-and-down nonconference schedule.

Check out our live blog, straight from the Pyramid as the 49ers open Big West play.