🏈Bosco Bellflower defeats Orange Lutheran to advance in the playoffs , while Mater Dei is eliminated

ST. JOHN BOSCO:

 THE BRAVES ADVANCE

In Southern California high school football, St. John Bosco of Bellflower made an emphatic statement Friday night.

The Braves defeated Orange Lutheran 38-0 in their CIF Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinal matchup. (In their previous regular season matchup, Bosco defeated Orange Lutheran 28-14)

Bosco's defense completely shut down Orange Lutheran, while its offense produced a convincing victory to advance to the semifinals.

The Braves now face Santa Margarita on Friday, November 20, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM Pacific.

This is an especially interesting matchup because Santa Margarita defeated Bosco 21-7 during the regular season. The Braves will have an opportunity to avenge that loss and advance to the championship game.

MATER DEI: A SHOCKING PLAYOFF EXIT

Meanwhile, Mater Dei of Santa Ana has seen its season come to an end.

The Monarchs suffered a 45-15 defeat against Corona Centennial on Friday night in their Division 1 playoff opener.

The result was particularly surprising because Mater Dei had narrowly defeated Centennial 10-9 earlier in the season.

This time, Centennial dominated from the opening minutes, building a 21-0 lead before Mater Dei could get its offense going.

Centennial quarterback Jaden Jefferson accounted for five touchdowns, including four touchdown passes, while also rushing for 158 yards.

Mater Dei finishes its season with an 8-3 record, while Centennial advances to the semifinals.

THE BOTTOM LINE

St. John Bosco is still alive in the California playoffs and has an opportunity to avenge its earlier loss to Santa Margarita.

And Mater Dei, one of the most recognizable names in high school football, is already finished for the season.

Our cousin, Kirk Cousins, is back in Minnesota !

"Vikings acquire Kirk Cousins from Raiders who turn to Fernando Mendoza as their starting QB..Kirk Cousins is the new starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings after the team agreed with the Las Vegas Raiders to acquire the player that previously played six seasons in the Twin Cities.

So, Kirk Cousins ... once and future Vikings quarterback.

This is a seismic move..."

https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/vikings-acquire-kirk-cousins-raiders-turn-fernando-mendoza-starting-qb

NFL Recap: Thursday-Sunday (Nov8) (Week 9)

Thursday, November 5

- Jacksonville Jaguars 33, Baltimore Ravens 10 — Jacksonville dominated, holding Baltimore to just 10 points in a convincing road victory.

Sunday, November 8

• Cincinnati Bengals 34, Atlanta Falcons 17 — Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase led Cincinnati's high-powered offense to another impressive win.

• Dallas Cowboys 27, Indianapolis Colts 23 — Dallas pulled out a close road victory over Indianapolis.

• Denver Broncos 26, Carolina Panthers 21 — Denver survived a competitive game to earn the five-point win.

• Detroit Lions 19, Miami Dolphins 9 — Detroit's defense held Miami to just three field goals.

• New Orleans Saints 23, Cleveland Browns 22 (OT) — New Orleans won a dramatic overtime finish by one point.

• Los Angeles Rams 20, Washington Commanders 13 — The Rams pulled away enough to secure a seven-point road victory.

• Kansas City Chiefs 35, New York Jets 12 — Kansas City overcame an early deficit and dominated the second half.

• New York Giants 19, Philadelphia Eagles 11 — The Giants came away with a surprising road win over their division rivals.

• Houston Texans 44, Los Angeles Chargers 22 — Houston's offense exploded for 44 points in a convincing victory.

• San Francisco 49ers 38, Las Vegas Raiders 17 — The 49ers handled the Raiders comfortably, winning by 21.

• Green Bay Packers 45, New England Patriots 27 — Green Bay's offense put up 45 points in a decisive road win.

• Seattle Seahawks 17, Arizona Cardinals 3 — Seattle's defense shut down Arizona, allowing only a field goal.

• Chicago Bears 27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24 — Chicago held off Tampa Bay's late rally to win a close Sunday-night game.

NOT YET COMPLETE: Tonight, Monday, November 9, it's Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings.

Kickoff is 5:15 p.m. Pacific (8:15 p.m. Eastern)

The stadium lights shine brilliantly bright, 

As athletes prepare for the gridiron fight. 

With helmets and pads and a game plan so grand, 

They step on the turf across this great land. 

From kickoff to whistle, they give their all, 

Through every fierce tackle and hard-fought fall.

The coaches draw plays with meticulous care, 

While staff members labor behind the scenes there, 

Ensuring each detail and practice runs deep, 

Through long weary hours and promises to keep. 

They strive for perfection, for titles and rings, 

Yet earthly acclaim is a vanishing thing.

For Lord, we remember amidst all the cheers, 

The triumphs and struggles,the sweat and the tears, That sports are a pastime, a fleeting endeavor, 

While Your grace and mercy endure on forever.

May every player and coach on the field, 

Remember to Whom every knee shall bow and yield.

Let skill be a witness, let talent be praise, 

Directing our steps and our hearts through our days. When victors are crowned and the season is done,

May glory be given to God and His Son. 

In all that we tackle, in work and in play, 

Let Christ be our center and guide us each day.

# A Wild Saturday in College Football: No. 1 Falls, Oregon Stuns Ohio State! Much more

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November 7, 2026
TOP 20 TEAMS: SATURDAY'S RESULTS
#1 Miami vs. #11 Notre Dame — 24–31
#2 Georgia vs. #10 Ole Miss — 42–7
#3 Utah vs. #9 BYU — 28–20
#4 Indiana — Bye
#5 Alabama vs. #14 LSU — 31–13
#6 Kentucky vs. #13 Tennessee — 6–34
#7 Texas vs. #18 Missouri — 34–20
#8 UCLA vs. Unranked Minnesota — 34–20
#9 BYU vs. #3 Utah — 20–28
#10 Ole Miss vs. #2 Georgia — 7–42
#11 Notre Dame vs. #1 Miami — 31–24
#12 Ohio State vs. #23 Oregon — 28–41
#13 Tennessee vs. #6 Kentucky — 34–6
#14 LSU vs. #5 Alabama — 13–31
#15 Texas Tech vs. Unranked West Virginia — 53–48
#16 Wake Forest vs. Unranked Merrimack — 77–0
#17 Houston vs. Unranked Cincinnati — 31–24
#18 Missouri vs. #7 Texas — 20–34
#19 Iowa vs. Unranked Northwestern — 24–10
#20 USC — Bye
THE FIVE BIGGEST STORIES
Notre Dame takes down #1 Miami
Notre Dame defeated previously top-ranked Miami 31–24. This could have enormous implications for the playoff picture.
Georgia demolishes Ole Miss
#2 Georgia handed #10 Ole Miss a 42–7 defeat. That was an emphatic statement by the Bulldogs.
Oregon shocks Ohio State
#23 Oregon went into Columbus and defeated #12 Ohio State 41–28. A tremendous road victory for the Ducks.
Tennessee dominates Kentucky
#13 Tennessee crushed #6 Kentucky 34–6, another major result involving two ranked SEC rivals.
Texas Tech survives a shootout
#15 Texas Tech edged West Virginia 53–48 in one of the wildest games of the weekend.
UTAH REMAINS UNDEFEATED
#3 Utah defeated #9 BYU 28–20 in the Holy War. The Utes remained undefeated, making their case for a spot among the nation's elite.
With Miami, Ohio State, Ole Miss, BYU, and Kentucky all losing, the playoff picture could look considerably different when the next rankings arrive.
LINKS
Official College Football Playoff Rankings: https://collegefootballplayoff.com/news/2026/11/3/rankings
NCAA College Football Week 10 Recap and Scores: https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/football/fbs/college-football-week-10-recaps-highlights-scores-rankings
ESPN College Football Scores: https://www.espn.com/college-football/scoreboard

UCLA the real deal ?! "No. 5 UCLA turns up the speed late to stay unbeaten with 34-20 win at Minnesota "

Wow I can't remember the last time UCLA  football was looking like an actual contender !

Ty Dieffenbach threw two 75-yard touchdown passes to Aidan Mizell in the fourth quarter to power the Bruins past the Golden Gophers. Wayne Knight added 109 rushing yards and a touchdown to keep UCLA a perfect 9-0 on the season and 6-0 in Big Ten play. 

Minnesota tied the game at 17-17 in the fourth quarter when Drake Lindsey found George Rohl for a 4-yard touchdown pass. However, the Bruins immediately responded with Dieffenbach hitting Mizell on consecutive one-play drives to seal the victory.

 Kicker Luke Drzewiecki missed two 

56-yard field goals for Minnesota, breaking his FBS-best streak of 26 consecutive made field goals earlier in the game. With the win, first-year head coach Bob Chesney has tied the largest year-over-year turnaround in program history following a 3-9 season in 2025.

Links:

- [MPR News](https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/11/07/no-5-ucla-turns-up-the-speed-late-to-stay-unbeaten-with-3420-win-at-minnesota "MPR News UCLA Minnesota")

- [UCLA Bruins Athletics](https://uclabruins.com/news/2026/11/7/no-5-ucla-remains-unbeaten-after-34-20-win-at-minnesota "UCLA Bruins Official Recap")

- [Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/live/ucla-minnesota-college-football-live-updates-watch-score-highlights-tv-channel "LA Times UCLA Minnesota Live Updates")

https://www.google.com/search?q=No.+5+UCLA+turns+up+the+speed+late+to+stay+unbeaten+with+34-20+win+at+Minnesota&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

The Next Tom Brady? The Underdog Story of Ravens New QB Joe Fagnano (starting tonight!)

Will he rise to the occasion?! 

"Ravens starting undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at QB for ‘Thursday Night Football’ -"

An unbelievable underdog story is unfolding in Baltimore as the Ravens prepare to start undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano at quarterback for Thursday Night Football against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fans and analysts are already drawing fascinating parallels to the legendary Tom Brady, wondering if we are witnessing the birth of football's next great fairytale.

From Zero-Star Recruit to NFL Starter

Joe Fagnano attended Williamsport Area High School in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2019. Playing for the Williamsport Millionaires, he did not secure the varsity starting quarterback job until his junior year. He enjoyed a major breakout season that year, throwing for 2,460 yards and 30 touchdowns. Despite his high school success, he was rated a zero-star recruit and mostly received attention from lower-level FCS programs.

Because of his under-the-radar recruiting profile, Fagnano chose to start his college career as a walk-on at the University of Maine. However, his walk-on status did not last long. 

He impressed the coaching staff so much during his very first fall training camp that he earned a full scholarship and the backup quarterback job before his freshman season even started. 

Much like his current NFL situation, an injury to the starter thrust him into action, and he threw for 445 yards and 5 touchdowns in his very first career college start against Liberty. After four years at Maine, he transferred to UConn, where he played out the remainder of his college career.

The Tryout That Shocked Baltimore

Fagnano was not selected by any team in the NFL Draft. Instead of giving up on his professional dreams, he joined the Baltimore Ravens through a post-draft tryout and free-agent signing process.

He was invited to participate in the Ravens' rookie minicamp strictly on a tryout basis. He performed exceptionally well during that camp, forcing the front office to officially sign him to the active roster as an undrafted free agent. Now, he joins Anthony Brown (2022) as only the second undrafted rookie quarterback to start a game in Ravens franchise history.

Channelling the Tom Brady Blueprint

With franchise star Lamar Jackson headed to injured reserve with a dislocated right thumb and backup Tyler Huntley sidelined with turf toe, Fagnano gets the nod tonight. The situation has prompted many football enthusiasts to note the uncanny similarities to how Tom Brady’s historic run began with the New England Patriots.

The Ultimate Underdog Status: 

While Brady famously slid all the way to the 199th pick in the sixth round of the draft, Fagnano went even lower by missing out on the draft entirely, making his roster spot through sheer merit at a rookie tryout.

The Injury Catalyst:

 Brady only got his historic opportunity in 2001 because franchise quarterback Drew Bledsoe suffered a severe injury. Fagnano steps into the spotlight tonight under the exact same circumstances due to Baltimore's decimated quarterback room.

The Traditional Pocket Style: 

Analysts have pointed out that Fagnano has the classic build of a standard 6-foot-3 pro pocket passer. Much like Brady, he isn't known for blazing speed or breaking out of the pocket for 40-yard runs.

 Instead, he relies heavily on his pocket presence, quick progression reads, and mistake-free decision-making. That poise is exactly how he threw 28 touchdowns to just 1 interception during his final year at UConn.

Fagnano made his NFL debut last Sunday in relief, completing 10-of-21 passes for 91 yards, an interception, and three sacks in a tough 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. 

While matching the greatest quarterback of all time is the ultimate mountain 🏔️ to climb, the foundation for an incredible career turnaround is officially set for Thursday Night Football.

🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈

Sources:

https://espn.com

https://espn.com

https://bleachernation.com

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👍🇺🇸🗽Former Yankees Star Mark Teixeira Swaps Pinstripes for Politics in Big Texas Election Triumph

 

Former MLB All Star and World Series champion Mark Teixeira has won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas 21st Congressional District. 

Running as a Republican, the former first baseman defeated Democrat Kristin Hook on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to succeed outgoing Rep. Chip Roy, who chose not to seek reelection.

Election Summary

Winner: Mark Teixeira (R) 

194,302 votes (54.5 percent)

Opponent: Kristin Hook (D)

 162,088 votes (45.5 percent)

District Boundaries: Covers the Texas Hill Country, including parts of San Antonio and Austin suburbs.

Historical Context: The seat stays under Republican representation. Outgoing Rep. Chip Roy vacated the position to launch a bid for Texas Attorney General.

Key Details and Platform

Endorsements: Teixeira campaign was strongly backed by prominent Republicans, securing official endorsements from Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Core Platform: Campaigning as a political outsider, Teixeira focused his platform on lowering healthcare costs, imposing congressional term limits, cutting federal spending, and securing the border.

The Congressional Baseball Game: In interviews leading up to the election, Teixeira jokingly noted that one of his extra perks of joining the House would be the chance to put his baseball uniform back on to represent Republicans in the annual 

Congressional Baseball Game.

Teixeira will officially assume office as a member elect of the U.S. House of Representatives on January 3, 2027.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Former+Yankee+star+Mark+Teixeira+wins+Texas+House+seat%0ABy+Kathleen+Joyce&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

"Tom Brady admits Kirk Cousins pulled off something he never did in NFL"

https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/sports/tom-brady-admits-kirk-cousins-pulled-off-something-he-never-did-in-nfl/ 

Mile High Drama: Broncos Upend Chiefs 28-24 in Thrilling Fourth-Quarter Comeback

In a wild AFC West showdown at Empower Field at Mile High, the Denver Broncos (6-2) extended their streak of continuous clutch execution, scoring 15 fourth-quarter points to hand the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) a 28-24 defeat. The victory vaulted Denver into sole possession of first place in the division, giving head coach Sean Payton his 200th career victory.

A Fourth-Quarter Surge

Trailing 24-13 early in the final quarter, Denver's offense rallied behind quarterback Bo Nix:

• Closing the Gap: Nix orchestrated a drive capped by a 2-yard touchdown pass to tight end Nate Adkins, followed by a successful 2-point conversion pass to Jaylen Waddle to pull the Broncos within 24-21.

• The Quick Strike: After Kansas City kicker Harrison Butker missed a 54-yard field goal in steady rain with 2:30 left, Denver needed just two plays to take the lead. Nix connected with rookie running back Jonah Coleman for a 51-yard completion, and Coleman rushed for a 5-yard score on the very next snap.

• Clutch Record: The drive marked Nix's 15th career game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime, setting a post-merger NFL record for the most such drives by a quarterback in his first three seasons.

Epic Goal-Line Stand Preserves the Win

With under two minutes remaining, Patrick Mahomes marched the Chiefs down the field—aided by a 44-yard kickoff return from Emmett Johnson and a 32-yard reception by Travis Kelce—to setup a first-and-goal from the Denver 5-yard line.

What followed was a dramatic, four-play goal-line stand by the Broncos defense:

1. 1st & Goal: Patrick Surtain II tackled Kenneth Walker III at the 1-yard line after a 3-yard gain.

2. 2nd & Goal: Pressure from Que Robinson forced an incomplete pass from Mahomes.

3. 3rd & Goal: Safety J.L. Skinner stopped Walker for no gain at the 1.

4. 4th & Goal (Penalty): Mahomes completed a pass to Rashee Rice over the middle, but the play was nullified by a false start penalty on right tackle Jaylon Moore, pushing Kansas City back to the 6-yard line.

5. 4th & Goal (Do-Over): On the final play, defensive lineman Malcolm Roach broke through the line alongside Nik Bonitto to sack Mahomes for a 6-yard loss as time expired.

Key Stat Line

• Bo Nix (DEN): 20/32, 222 YDS, 2 TD, 0 INT

• Patrick Mahomes (KC): 30/41, 321 YDS, 3 TD, 0 INT

• Jonah Coleman (DEN): 51-yard reception, 5-yard game-winning TD run

• Emmett Johnson (KC): 73-yard TD reception, 44-yard kickoff return

What’s Next

• Kansas City Chiefs: Return home to host the New York Jets next Sunday.

• Denver Broncos: Travel on the road to face the Carolina Panthers next Sunday.

Last time Chargers started out this bad, guess who was quarterback ? 😆😁😄

"Believe it or not, it’s been 26 years since the Chargers last started a season 0-7, and that was back in 2000 when Harbaugh himself was the quarterback..."

Now he's the coach

 

The Los Angeles Chargers have fallen to a historic 0-7 record following their 24-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. This disastrous opening stretch mirrors the 2000 season when current head coach Jim Harbaugh was the team starting quarterback. 

Key Details of the Franchise Slump

The 26 Year Parallel

In 2000, when the team was located in San Diego, Harbaugh started at quarterback during a franchise worst opening streak that ultimately ended in a 1-15 season record.

Touchdown Drought Continues

The Chargers offense has now played 9 consecutive quarters spanning 27 straight possessions without scoring a single touchdown. Their last offensive touchdown occurred nearly a month ago on October 11 against the Denver Broncos.

Historical Futility

This mark represents the longest active touchdown drought in the NFL since the 2000 Miami Dolphins went 30 consecutive possessions without a touchdown.

Rams Game Summary

The 24-9 defeat highlighted widespread execution issues, including protection breakdowns along the interior offensive line and limited offensive production from quarterback Justin Herbert.

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