WATSONVILLE — Alvarez High’s football team went for the tie and gave Monte Vista Christian School the win in the teams’ high-scoring thriller Friday night. Alvarez’s Aiden Jones scored on ...

WATSONVILLE — Monte Vista Christian School senior Nico Downie is trading sunny California for the frigid Midwest to begin his college football career. The record-setting wide receiver announced ...

Drake defeated Bradley, 63-48, in a battle between the top two seeds for the MVC championship. Drake's Bennett Stirtz won the Doug Elgin Award given to the tourney's most outstanding player.

Drake Bulldogs (22-10, 16-5 MVC) vs. Murray State Racers (23-7, 17-4 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Murray State plays in the MVC Tournament against Drake.

BOTTOM LINE: Drake and Bradley play for the MVC Championship. The Bulldogs’ record in MVC play is 19-3, and their record is 10-0 in non-conference games. The Braves are 17-5 against MVC opponents.

UIC Flames (14-16, 11-10 MVC) vs. Missouri State Bears (24-7, 16-4 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Missouri State and UIC play in the MVC Tournament. The Bears are 16-4 ...

BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Missouri State play in the MVC Tournament. The Redbirds are 10-10 against MVC opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Illinois State averages 76.1 points while ...