Week of November 3, 2025 | RivCo Teams Ready for CIF Playoff Battles

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 detailed recap of an eventful volleyball postseason featuring West Valley’s thrilling championship bid. The show closes with a hard-hitting analysis of Norco High’s CIF violation fallout, exploring how transfer eligibility issues can derail entire seasons. It’s a packed, insightful look at triumphs, heartbreaks, and lessons learned in local prep sports.

Takeaways:

• Nineteen Riverside County football teams advance to CIF playoffs.
• Murrieta Valley and Palm Desert enter as top seeds.
• Palm Springs seeks redemption after near-perfect regular season.
• Volleyball teams like West Valley chase CIF titles.
• Girls’ flag football showcases standout seasons and playoff surprises.
• Norco forfeits six wins for CIF violations, ending season early.
• The episode emphasizes player development and integrity in competition.
• Riverside County athletics remain among the most competitive statewide.

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