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**500-Character Summary – By Valley Life 247Sports** When the lights come on at Canyon Springs High School, the energy shifts — and the heartbeat of the stadium is Canyon Springs Cheer. More than sideline performers, they create the atmosphere, ignite the crowd, and fuel belief when momentum wavers. Built on unity, discipline, and pride, this squad turns Friday nights into events. Football is the show — cheer is the experience. Canyon Springs Cheer doesn’t just bring noise;

Moreno Valley, CA —  When you’re the reigning champions , the standard changes. Every game becomes a statement, every opponent is coming for you, and every moment is about proving you still belong at the top. For Coach D , that pressure isn’t something to run from — it’s something to embrace. And early on, his 8th grade VAL squad  is showing exactly why they earned that crown in the first place. From the opening snap, the energy was different. The pace, the execution, the con

Moreno Valley, CA —  If there was ever a question about the energy, talent, and pride in the city, the Valley 7v7 League  answered it loud and clear. From the moment the gates opened, it was evident this wasn’t just another event — this was the city coming together . Families, athletes, coaches, and supporters filled the field with an atmosphere that felt bigger than youth football. First and foremost, a special thank you goes out to Hurricane Platinum  for coming out and com

Moreno Valley, CA —  In a moment that meant more than just football, Quintin Hale  returned home to Moreno Valley, stepping back onto the same ground where his journey began — not as a player this time, but as a mentor, a leader, and a symbol of what’s possible. Now a USC commit , Hale has taken his game to the next level, but what made this moment special wasn’t where he’s going — it was where he came back to . Instead of simply focusing on his future, Hale chose to invest i

Slaughter House Playmakers Shine in Moreno Valley 7v7 Action Moreno Valley, CA —  Big-time players show up in big-time moments, and Jamari Greer (#1)  proved exactly that for Moreno Valley’s Slaughter House . In a tightly contested matchup, Greer stepped into the spotlight and delivered the moment that shifted everything. With the game hanging in the balance, he scored a clutch go-ahead touchdown , giving his team the momentum they needed and helping lead Slaughter House to a

Zhyon Lamar Sterling – Age 11 Team: VAL 7v7 Defense wins games, and this week Zhyon Lamar Sterling proved exactly why. The 11-year-old linebacker delivered a dominant defensive performance for the VAL 7v7 team , earning him Defensive Player of the Week honors . Sterling showed incredible awareness and instincts in coverage, constantly putting himself in position to disrupt the passing game. His biggest play came when he stepped in front of a pass and secured a key intercep

3U Standout Danny Rios Makes Statement Against High School Competition Moreno Valley, CA — Every now and then a young athlete steps onto the field and reminds everyone that talent doesn’t wait for age. That was exactly the case this week when 13U Ballerz Only standout Danny Rios delivered a performance that had spectators talking long after the final whistle. Rios, playing up against older competition, proved he belongs in any matchup he’s placed in. The young offensive weapo

By Valley Life 247Sports When the lights hit the field at Vista Del Lago, the Ravens don’t just play football — they perform . The crowd rises.The band locks in.The players take the field. And then you hear it. The voices.The rhythm.The energy. That’s Vista Del Lago Cheer  — the soul of every Friday night. They don’t just cheer for  the Ravens.They fuel  them. Energy That Changes the Game From the opening kickoff to the final whistle, Vista Del Lago Cheer controls the atmosph

By Zapora Sap Impact Award Feature The room was already full of noise when Coach Moe began to speak. But then he said a name, and the room changed. There was a shift in the air a collective pause as if every person in attendance felt what was coming before they fully understood it. Coach Moe spoke not of stadiums or scores, not of championships or banners, but of a man he had met who loved Moreno Valley as deeply as he did, a man who believed in the city not for what it is no

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,

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Some quarterbacks manage the game.Some quarterbacks feel the game. Makai Spencer commands it. At 13U, Makai has already separated himself as one of the most elite young quarterbacks in the city — not because of hype, but because of how he leads, prepares, and delivers when the moment matters. This season, he proved that the future of the position is already here. BUILT DIFFERENT Makai plays with confidence beyond his years. He reads defenses, co

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Some players make defenders miss. Maxie Bynum makes defenders remember. At 13U, there is no more dominant running back in the city. When Maxie takes the handoff, the entire defense leans forward not in confidence, but in caution because they know one thing: There’s a price to pay. POWER WITH PURPOSE Maxie doesn’t run to avoid contact.He runs through  it. Whether he’s breaking tackles, dragging defenders, or lowering his shoulder in the red zone,

Moreno Valley Falcons By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Championship teams are built with plays.Championship cultures are built with people. This season, the heart behind one of the city’s most respected youth programs was Coach Chris  — named 13U Coach of the Year  for his leadership with the Moreno Valley Falcons. Currently a coach at Rancho Verde High School , Coach Chris has become a powerful voice in youth sports across the city. His impact stretches far beyond wins and los

San Diego Commit | CIF Champion | All-CIF Selection By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Some players are great because of what they do. Others are great because of who they are. Jarvis Williams  is both. This season, the San Diego commit didn’t just dominate the line of scrimmage — he defined it.  Named Offensive Lineman of the Year , Jarvis stood as the foundation of his offense, the voice of his line, and the standard for his program. THE ANCHOR At offensive tackle, Jarvis contr

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Every defense has a tone-setter.The one who makes the line of scrimmage feel smaller.The one who forces offenses to rush, panic, and adjust. This season, that player was Jordan Edwards. Named High School Defensive Lineman of the Year , Edwards turned the trenches into his personal battleground — where effort, technique, and relentless pressure decided the outcome. BY THE NUMBERS Jordan’s season was built on disruption: 44 Total Tackles 12 Tackle

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Every era has a receiver who changes how defenses line up. This season, that player was Jae’Lyn Brown. He didn’t just catch passes — he took over games. Corners pressed. Safeties shaded. Entire coverages shifted. And none of it mattered. BY THE NUMBERS Jae’Lyn delivered one of the most dominant receiving seasons in the city: 1,401 Total Yards 1,384 Receiving Yards 11 games with impact production Multiple 100+ yard performances 341 yards in a sin

Here is a high-energy, award-level feature  for EJ Mayhan Sovenier — High School Running Back of the Year : By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Running backs don’t just run the football.They carry momentum.They carry pressure.They carry entire offenses on their backs. This season, EJ Mayhan Sovenier carried all three. Named High School Running Back of the Year, EJ became the engine that powered his team week after week — a relentless, fearless runner who turned every handoff into

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Cornerback is the loneliest position in football. No help.No excuses.No hiding. And this season, Kendric Robinson stood alone. Named High School Cornerback of the Year, Robinson became the steady presence on the outside the defender offenses tested early, then learned to avoid. BY THE NUMBERS Kendric’s season was built on consistency and toughness: 44 Total Tackles 25 Solo Tackles 19 Assists While quarterbacks tried him, Kendric answered play

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Every great defense has a heartbeat.The player who sees it first.Hits it hardest.And holds everyone accountable. For this season, that player was Ahmir Carreather. Named Strong Safety of the Year, Ahmir became the backbone of his defense — a steady, physical, and trusted presence who quarterbacks respected and coaches relied on. BY THE NUMBERS Ahmir’s season was built on consistency and impact: 49 Total Tackles 33 Solo Tackles 16 Assists 1 Tackl

By Valley Life 247Sports Staff Every city has seasons it will never forget. And every championship has a heartbeat. For Moreno Valley, that heartbeat was Bronson Pulu. He didn’t just lead a defense he became  it. When the lights were brightest and the pressure was heaviest, Pulu answered with violence, discipline, and dominance. He brought a championship back to the city and sealed his name into history as Defensive MVP  and CIF Champion. This was not luck.This was not chance