Moreno Valley Football

Moreno Valley finished five points short against Hillcrest on October 2, falling 20–15 to move to 3–3. Within that close result, the Vikings produced strong receiving work, a versatile performance from Jahsiah Sio and several disruptive defensive plays.

Moreno Valley followed its season-opening victory with a complete result on August 27, beating Arroyo Valley 45–0 to move to 2–0. A productive running game, multiple scoring contributors and a shutout gave the Vikings plenty to celebrate.

Moreno Valley’s September 25 matchup with Rancho Verde ended in a 21–3 loss, moving the Vikings to 3–2. The result was difficult, but several defenders produced performances worth recognizing in a game that asked a great deal of the unit.

Moreno Valley’s October 16 game against JW North ended in a 28–7 defeat, leaving the Vikings at 4–4. Oscar De La Torre’s work in the defensive front and contributions from several offensive players stood out in the published game report.

Moreno Valley delivered a strong response on October 23, defeating Perris 51–8 to move to 5–4 overall and 2–2 in the Sunbelt League. One week after a loss to JW North, the Vikings returned to a winning record with their highest point total of the season.

Jaron Hill’s two receiving touchdowns, a disruptive defensive front and Jovany Espinoza’s seven kicking points help Moreno Valley move to 4–3.

Moreno Valley’s perfect start ended against Vista del Lago, but a 3–1 record, a punishing run game and a defense loaded with playmakers say the Vikings are far from finished.

Moreno Valley is 3–0 behind a dominant rushing attack, seven touchdown passes from William Davis and a defense allowing just seven points per game.

From explosive offenses to punishing defenses, Moreno Valley’s city school football opened the 2026 season with a perfect weekend — and now it is time for the entire city to get behind its teams.

Junior quarterback William Davis steps into the QB1 role as Coach Ben “Big Ben” Benitez and the Vikings make an emphatic opening statement on the road.

Moreno Valley is 3–0, Jahsiah Sio has rushed for 593 yards through three games, and QB William Davis has seven touchdown passes.

The Vikings begin the 2026 season on the road at Eisenhower with an opportunity to carry productive scrimmage momentum into a composed four-quarter performance.

Moreno Valley enters 2026 with more than one headline program. Valley View is the defending CIF-SS Division 11 champion. Moreno Valley High has stacked winning seasons. Canyon Springs has 17 wins in two years. Rancho Verde has a championship builder with city roots. Vista del Lago is drawing national attention while developing talent at home. Coaching, football IQ and athletic ability are spread across the city — and that should make this season special.

When Ben Benitez took over Moreno Valley High School football in 2023, the Vikings finished 2-8. Two seasons later, the program had posted back-to-back 8-3 records, gone 5-0 in league play in 2024, finished first again in 2025, and returned to the CIF Southern Section playoffs in consecutive seasons. Heading into 2026, the numbers tell a clear story: Moreno Valley football has been rebuilt into a program that expects to compete.

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Some coaches win games.Some coaches build programs. Coach Ben Benitez changed a city. Over the last two years, he has become one of the most talked-about coaches not just in Moreno Valley — but across Southern California. What he has done with his program belongs in the record books, but what he has done for young men belongs in the hall of impact. He didn’t just out-coach the league.He rewrote the narrative. FROM DOUBT TO DOMINANCE For years, M

Some seasons redefine a program. In 2025, Syree Matthew resurrected Moreno Valley High School football. With elite production, fearless leadership, and infectious energy, he led the Vikings to a league title and #1 finish while totaling 2,601 yards. More than stats, Syree restored belief, commanded the moment, and reset the standard. This wasn’t just a season — it was a legacy. Moreno Valley Heisman.