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One Last Friday Night: RBV's Football Season Ends, but the Longhorns Leave Their Mark
North Valley Flare TeamRancho Buena Vista falls 24–14 to West Hills in the CIF playoffs, closing a season marked by a rivalry victory, standout performances and the teammates who made it possible.
Read moreVista Sports Roundup: Panthers Splash Into CIF Quarterfinals
North Valley Flare TeamVista High boys water polo advances with a 10–7 CIF playoff win, while Tri-City Christian volleyball reaches a title match and Mission Vista earns postseason victories.
Read moreSan Marcos Sports Roundup: Field Hockey Streaks and Playoff Momentum
North Valley Flare TeamMission Hills field hockey closes league play unbeaten as San Marcos High adds a shutout and local teams prepare for postseason action.
Read moreRBV Wins Vista Rivalry 56–21 as Longhorns Celebrate Nearly 40 Years of Football History
North Valley Flare TeamRancho Buena Vista beats Vista High 56–21 in the 2026 crosstown football rivalry. Van Piercy scores five touchdowns; TCC also closes its regular season.
Read moreDiscovery Bowl XXIII: Mission Hills Beats San Marcos 42–28
North Valley Flare TeamMission Hills defeats San Marcos High 42–28 in Discovery Bowl XXIII, with rivalry history, game video and a look toward the CIF playoffs.
Read moreVista Sports Roundup: Two Volleyball Sweeps and Mt. SAC Standouts
North Valley Flare TeamMission Vista and Tri-City Christian advance in CIF volleyball as Vista runners grab second-place finishes and field hockey teams weather a mixed week.
Read moreSan Marcos Sports Roundup: Knights Celebrate Two Field Hockey Shutouts
North Valley Flare TeamSan Marcos varsity and JV field hockey notch shutout wins as Mission Hills runners shine at Mt. SAC and local teams navigate playoff action.
Read moreKnights Win Senior Night, Then Light Up the Sky
North Valley Flare TeamThe Knights edge Torrey Pines 35–28 before a Senior Night drone show, while the Grizzlies beat Rancho Bernardo 31–21.
Read moreFriday Night Lights: Tri-City Christian Rolls, RBV Freshmen Claim League Title
North Valley Flare TeamThe Eagles beat Orange Glen 41–6, Rancho Buena Vista celebrates a freshman championship, and Vista High keeps battling.
Read moreSan Marcos Sports Roundup: Flag Football Teams Finish Week Strong
North Valley Flare TeamOctober 15–21 San Marcos sports: Knights flag football tops Carlsbad 27–6, Mission Hills wins 39–0, plus varsity volleyball and water polo.
Read moreVista Sports Roundup: RBV Shuts Out Valley Center as Local Runners Shine
North Valley Flare TeamRBV field hockey wins 5–0, Mission Vista runners place among the leaders and Vista High adds a cross-country highlight.
Read moreFriday Night Football: Mission Hills Tops Torrey Pines as San Marcos Falls to Carlsbad
North Valley Flare TeamMission Hills defeats Torrey Pines 31–21 as San Marcos High falls 42–26 to Carlsbad in October 16, 2026 high school football action.
Read moreFriday Night Lights: Rancho Buena Vista Shines as Vista Teams Face a Mixed Friday
North Valley Flare TeamThe Longhorns deliver a season-high 44 points against Fallbrook, while Vista High and Tri-City Christian face difficult nights on the road
Read moreSan Marcos Sports Roundup: Flag Football Stars Dominate Rankings as Knights Deliver Shutouts
North Valley Flare TeamSan Marcos and Mission Hills athletes climb county leaderboards, while field hockey and water polo teams deliver another exciting week of fall competition.
Read moreVista Sports Roundup: Sanchez Sets Panther Course Record as Longhorns Make Waves
North Valley Flare TeamVista High runners turn heads at the Guajome 5K course, while Rancho Buena Vista celebrates a water polo victory and a volleyball comeback.
Read moreSan Marcos Football Battles Through a Tough Friday as Local Standouts Keep Shining
North Valley Flare TeamSan Marcos football delivers two hard-fought Friday-night matchups as the Knights fall 23-21 to La Costa Canyon and Mission Hills battles unbeaten Carlsbad in a 38-21 loss. Jordan Roa, Mo Henderson, Xzavier McIntyre and Miles Turner also earn recognition for standout performances this season.
Read moreBye Week? Not for These Vista Football Standouts
North Valley Flare TeamVista football gets a different kind of spotlight during a varsity bye week as Rancho Buena Vista quarterback Van Piercy and Tri-City Christian standouts Donovan Cronkhite, Noah Haber and Caleb Williams earn recognition on San Diego statistical leaderboards. Meanwhile, RBV freshman football supplies the week's big result with a 54-0 win over La Costa Canyon.
Read moreSan Marcos Sports Roundup: Knights Win Discovery Bowl Thriller
North Valley Flare TeamSan Marcos wins the Discovery Bowl 27–26 over Mission Hills, with a Grizzlies JV victory, water polo rivalry and two field hockey shutouts.
Read moreVista Sports Roundup: RBV Wins Rivalry, Mission Vista Rallies
North Valley Flare TeamFlag football, a volleyball comeback and a freshman win highlight October 1–7
Read moreFriday Night Lights: Tri-City Christian Rolls as Vista Teams Find Bright Spots
North Valley Flare TeamEagles score 46 in a league win, RBV pushes Mira Mesa to the final margin, and Vista varsity gets back into the end zone
Read moreFriday Night Lights: Mission Hills Shuts Out LCC as San Marcos Battles Oceanside
North Valley Flare TeamGrizzlies improve to 5–1 with a defensive shutout, Knights get big nights from Mo Henderson and Sean Green, and St. Joseph takes its first loss
Read moreSan Marcos Sports Roundup: Knights Sweep as Grizzlies Battle Carlsbad
North Valley Flare TeamSan Marcos volleyball sweeps La Costa Canyon while Mission Hills flag football sees its six-game winning streak end against Carlsbad.
Read moreVista Sports Roundup: RBV Flag Football Brings Home a Title
North Valley Flare TeamLonghorns win twice at the Rams Jamboree as volleyball and Tri-City Christian add more Vista-area highlights
Read moreTryouts Haven’t Started, but San Marcos Soccer Club Is Already Opening Doors
North Valley Flare TeamBefore tryouts begin, San Marcos Soccer Club is giving young players a way in.
Read moreThe Work Behind the Friday Night Lights: Four Longhorns in Their Own Words
North Valley Flare TeamRBV Coach Ariel Savage chose four players to spotlight — and their answers reveal a team built as much in practice as it is under the lights.
Read moreMcIntyre Brothers Lift San Marcos Past Lincoln in 7–6 Thriller
North Valley Flare TeamSan Marcos football beat Lincoln 7–6 behind two McIntyre interceptions. Mission Hills and St. Joseph Academy prepare for October 2 games.
Read moreRBV Rolls Past Canyon Hills—What’s Next for Vista Football in October?
North Valley Flare TeamRBV rolls past Canyon Hills—but can Vista football carry that momentum into October?
Read moreSan Marcos Basketball’s Most Important Assist Won’t Show Up on the Scoreboard
North Valley Flare TeamWhat San Marcos basketball is building off the court could matter more than any win.
Read moreWho Can Stop Mission Hills? Knights Keep Stacking Wins in San Marcos
North Valley Flare TeamMission Hills rolls on as the Knights pile up wins—here’s what stood out across San Marcos.
Read moreVista Sports Roundup: Shutouts, Longhorn Highlights and a New School Record
North Valley Flare TeamVista-area athletes delivered a week filled with defensive dominance, big plays, tournament victories and a record-setting run.
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