Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte

On this episode of Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte: Championship weekend delivered electrifying moments across Riverside County as four CIF Southern Section titles were decided, and this episode breaks down every pivotal play. From Santa Margarita’s aerial onslaught toppling Corona Centennial’s title hopes in Division 1, to La Habra’s dominant defensive stand securing Division 4 gold, the action was relentless. Hillcrest’s historic run in Division 10 stole headlines as the Trojans captured their

Hosted by Luke LaMonte on Varsity Vibes, this week’s CIF Southern Section recap highlights Riverside County’s remaining contenders—Corona Centennial, San Jacinto, and Valley View—after Murrieta Valley, Roosevelt, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Coachella Valley were eliminated in the semifinals. Centennial advanced to the Division 1 title game after a dramatic 28–27 win over Mater Dei, while San Jacinto edged Villa Park 18–15 to reach the Division 4 final, powered by a strong ground attack. Valley

This week’s episode of Varsity Vibes delivers a full breakdown of the latest Riverside County CIF playoff action, from dominant performances to heartbreaking season-ending losses across Divisions 2 through 13. Host Luke LaMonte recaps which football teams are still alive in the chase for CIF Southern Section titles and which programs saw their playoff runs come to an end. The show then shifts to volleyball, highlighting West Valley’s state playoff appearance before closing out the fall season. This

This week’s episode of Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte spotlights Riverside County’s prep football playoff action and celebrates a historic milestone for Riverside Poly’s flag football program. Host Luke LaMonte recaps every round-one result across divisions, from Murrieta Valley’s dominant win to Chaparral’s offensive fireworks. Then, he welcomes Riverside Poly Flag Football Head Coach Patrick Meech. Coach Meech shares his journey from coaching at the college level to guiding young women toward

The postseason spotlight shines bright in Riverside County this week on Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte as 19 high school football programs gear up for the CIF Southern Section playoffs. This episode delivers a full bracket breakdown—highlighting powerhouse teams like Murrieta Valley, Beaumont, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs—and what to expect from each in their playoff runs. Listeners also get updates on girls’ flag football, where Riverside County squads made noise across multiple divisions, and a

Temecula Valley High School Head Coach John Bonaventura joins this week’s episode of Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte to discuss leadership, accountability, and character in high school football. A former CFL and NFL scout with championship credentials, Coach Bonaventura brings a wealth of experience to the Temecula Valley Bears program. He shares how lessons from elite mentors like Dick Vermeil and Tom Kraft shape his coaching philosophy—centered on discipline, self-policing teams, and “all in or

This week spotlights Riverside County’s best and an inspiring sit-down with Linfield Christian head coach DeChon Burns. Join Luke LaMonte as he recaps Corona Centennial’s second-half surge past Murrieta Valley, Linfield Christian’s 38–0 shutout behind poised sophomore QB Charlie Bomber, Palm Springs’ unbeaten roll, and Valley View’s clutch win powered by big plays and takeaways. We then pivot to girls’ volleyball playoff seeds and first-round matchups, plus a rapid tour of flag football

This week’s Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte spotlights Riverside County football with two statement wins and a culture-first conversation with Murrieta Mesa head coach Oscar McBride. Murrieta Valley outlasted Chaparral 56–42 behind RB Jeremiah Watson’s six-touchdown, 247-yard explosion (8.8 yards per carry). The Nighthawks pounded out 425 rushing yards and seven TDs on just nine pass attempts, setting up a league-deciding clash with Corona Centennial. Across town, Murrieta Mesa surged past Great Oak