Irvine, CA — University High School battled last year’s CiF champion for 23 minutes and 40 seconds before things went south quickly and the Portola Bullfogs never looked back coasting to a 32-3 victory.

Irvine, CA — Article courtesy of Daryl Bogard

Aliso Viejo, CA — University on a hot and windy Saturday afternoon fell to Capo Valley Christian’s football team 35-7 at Aliso Viejo High School.

Anaheim, CA — Seniors Justin Tribble and Carl Oldham led University (4-6, 1-4) to a 35-14 victory over Katella (1-9, 0-5) Friday night at historic Glover Stadium. In the final night of Omicron League play, Tribble completed 11 of 14 passes for 201 yards and four touchdowns and a gaudy 159.2 MaxPreps QB rating. Tribble’s four scoring strikes is likely tied for third most touchdown passes by a Trojan in one game. Many other UHS quarterbacks have done this for Uni in the MaxPreps era, so he is in good company.

Irvine, CA — Visiting Woodbridge (3-6, 2-2) scored three touchdowns over the course of an eight-and-a-half minute period in the second half to upend University (3-6, 0-4), 19-14. The Trojans came out strong running the ball on Senior Night. Big runs by Seniors Damari Carter and Justin Tribble set up a five yard touchdown run by Diego Sosa to give the Trojans a 7-0 lead just over two minutes into the game. University couldn’t capitalize on three first half Woodbridge turnovers (two fumble recoveries by Senior Carl Oldham and an interception by Carter) and two trips to the red zone. After the second fumble, Uni was first and 10 at the Woodbridge 20-yard line. Carter took the ball around left end to the house and an apparent two touchdown lead, but a holding call reversed the score. Uni held a 7-0 lead at the half, but most felt the margin should have been bigger. As the MaxPreps AI algorithm might say, “don’t blame Oldham or Carter”.

Norwalk, CA — Uni went on the road and came away with a convincing 38-0 win vs the John Glenn Eagles of Norwalk. This was the Trojans third win in a row to improve their record to 3-2 before entering the five-game, newly formed Omicron League conference season.

Irvine, CA — The University High School Trojans improved to 1-2 on the season with a 13-6 home victory over the 2-1 Estancia Eagles Thursday night. Due to several key injuries, Uni employed a two-quarterback platoon allowing regular quarterback / athlete Justin Tribble to also play wide receiver and defensive back. In his first varsity start, Sophomore Dylan Elmer threw for 155 yards and his third successive game with a touchdown pass. Elmer drove Uni down the field on a 12-play, six-minute, 75-yard drive culminating in a 16-yard scoring strike to Junior wide receiver Cruz McMullens.

Garden Grove, CA — Article courtesy of Daryl Bogard