The weekend's marquee matchup has the Lancers welcoming the defending Big West Conference champions to their award-winning soccer facility. CBU enters riding a perfect 2-0 start to the season, fueled by the outstanding play of fresh arrival Liam Jones, who earned WAC Player of the Week honors after his stellar opening performances. The West Ham Academy product, fresh off the plane from England, has made an immediate impact for the Lancers with his technical ability and Premier League-level training showing through in crucial moments.
Cal Poly brings championship pedigree as the 2024 Big West Conference regular season champions, their first conference title in program history. The Mustangs dominated defensively last season, ranking second nationally with a goals-against average of just 0.676 per game. This inter-conference battle serves as more than just an early season test, it’s a preview of future Big West rivalry, as CBU is set to join Cal Poly's conference in 2026, making this an early psychological battle between future league rivals.
High School Football - Friday, August 29
Two traditional RUSD rivalries this weekend in two classic Riverside football venues. These early season rivalry games can make for a wild time.
JW North Huskies (0-1) vs Riverside Poly Bears (0-1)
7 p.m. • Riverside City College
Arlington Lions (0-1) vs Ramona Rams (1-0)
7 p.m. • Ramona High School
College Football - Saturday, August 30
Long Beach Vikings vs Riverside City College Tigers
6 p.m. PDT • RCC Stadium
The Tigers open at home against the Vikings in what should be an exciting college football matchup. RCC gets the home crowd advantage as they look to establish themselves early in conference play. This matchup features two programs with strong traditions and should provide fans with high-level junior college football action in an incredible historic football venue at Wheelock Field.
How to Watch:
High school games available on GoFan.co for tickets
CBU soccer at CBU Soccer Stadium — check cbulancers.com for tickets
