Sports Recap – 9/28 – 10/3

Posted October 6, 2026

Vista Murrieta Athletics Weekly Recap
As we move toward the final stretch of the fall season, I want to remind everyone that wins and losses are only part of the story. Our student-athletes are learning how to compete, respond to adversity, work together, and represent something bigger than themselves.
We are nearing the end of the fall sports season, with CIF playoffs beginning later this month and continuing into November. There will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate our Broncos in the weeks ahead.
Let’s continue to show up, support our teams, and cheer on our Broncos as they pursue victory with C.L.A.S.S.
Monday, September 28
  • Varsity Girls Golf – 14th at the Ayala Tournament. Iri Chen finished 8th and Wren Saithong tied for 9th.
  • Frosh Girls Volleyball – Defeated Temecula Valley, 2–0.
  • JV Girls Volleyball – Defeated Temecula Valley, 2–0.
  • Varsity Boys Water Polo – Fell to Murrieta Mesa, 11–15.
  • Varsity Girls Flag Football – Fell to Murrieta Mesa, 6–12.
  • JV Boys Water Polo – Fell to Murrieta Mesa, 4–20.
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball – Fell to Temecula Valley, 2–3, in a competitive five-set match.
Tuesday, September 29
  • Varsity Girls Golf – Defeated Temecula Valley, 218–252. Iri Chen shot an impressive 4-under 32, followed by Wren Saithong with 37 and Kennedy King with 39.
  • JV Girls Tennis – Defeated Chaparral, 12–6.
  • Varsity Girls Tennis – Defeated Chaparral, 70–65.
Wednesday, September 30
  • Frosh Football – Fell to Centennial, 13–49.
  • Frosh Girls Volleyball – Defeated Great Oak, 2–1.
  • JV Girls Volleyball – Defeated Great Oak, 2–0.
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball – Defeated Great Oak, 3–1.
  • Varsity & JV Boys Water Polo – Competed against Chaparral, with Varsity falling 7–10 and JV falling 7–15.
  • JV Football – Fell to Centennial, 0–42.
Thursday, October 1
  • Varsity Girls Golf – Fell to Great Oak, 222–247. Iri Chen led the Broncos with a 34.
  • JV Girls Tennis – Fell to Temecula Valley, 7–11.
  • Varsity Girls Tennis – Fell to Temecula Valley, 3–15.
  • Cross Country League Meet #1 – JV Boys finished 3rd, JV Girls 2nd, Varsity Girls 3rd, and Varsity Boys 4th. Kaiden Lopez and Zane Post finished 3rd and 4th, respectively, out of 42 runners. Sophia Cole was our top girls finisher, placing 7th out of 36.
  • Varsity Football – Fell to Centennial, 14–65. Centennial entered the contest ranked among the top programs in the state and nation, providing our Broncos with an opportunity to compete against an elite opponent.
Saturday, October 3
  • Varsity Girls Flag Football – Defeated Great Oak, 19–13.
Current League Standings
While some teams faced tough competition and difficult results, it is important to recognize the level of competition our student-athletes encounter every week. The Southwestern League is widely regarded as one of the most competitive athletic leagues in Southern California, and our football program competes in the Big West League Upper Division, one of the strongest public-school football leagues in the state.
League standings as of October 4:
  • Varsity Football: Tied for 4th of 6
  • Varsity Girls Flag Football: 4th of 6
  • Varsity Girls Golf: 2nd of 6
  • Varsity Girls Volleyball: Tied for 2nd of 6
  • Varsity Boys Water Polo: 6th of 6
  • Varsity Boys Cross Country: 4th of 6
  • Varsity Girls Cross Country: 4th of 6
GO BRONCOS!