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Rival Schools Gear up for Postseason Play

Three local Pac-12 teams will be moving on to postseason competition. The UCLA women’s basketball team will compete in the WNIT as the UCLA and USC men’s teams will head to the NCAA Tournament.

Student Athlete of the Week: Christian Rector

One of the leaders of the USC Trojan football team this year is senior defensive lineman Christian Rector. After the Trojan’s went 5-7 last season, he’s ready to better the program and qualify for a bowl game this year. “That’s why I came back, to change the narrative and flip the script and not leave on that note,” Rector said. He currently is on the Lott IMPACT Trophy watchlist, the trophy is given to a defensive player who shows athletic prowess and personal character. Coined a “Swiss Army Knife” of the Trojan defense, Rector also played outside linebacker and

Oregon State Outshoots USC to Win 76-52

Although the USC Women of Troy basketball team was full of fight, a tough second half would give the Oregon State Beavers a 76-52 victory. The Beavers shot at 44 percent from behind the arc, while USC shot at 7 percent that afternoon.

Hayes Pullard Football Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Hayes Pullard hosted his third annual football camp at Crenshaw High School on Saturday, July 15.