College of the Desert men’s football team defeated the winless Los Angeles Valley Monarchs 58-6 in their 63rd Annual Homecoming Game on October 3, 2026. The game was called with 41 seconds left in the third quarter due to a campus-wide power outage.
The Roadrunners surged early, leading 21-0 after the first quarter and 38-3 at halftime. Freshman running back Tanelle Rose led the offense with 141 rushing yards on nine carries and two touchdowns, including runs of 75 and 48 yards. Fellow freshman Myles Harper contributed a season-best 136 rushing yards on 11 carries, scoring a 54-yard touchdown.
Freshman kicker Kael Jahn was perfect on seven extra-point attempts and added a 31-yard field goal, marking his longest of the season. Defensively, College of the Desert intercepted four passes, returning two for touchdowns. Sophomore defensive lineman Ayden Ogilvie returned an interception 15 yards for a score in the first quarter, and sophomore linebacker Payton Reynolds took another interception 72 yards for a touchdown just before halftime.
Freshman linebacker Josiah Garrison recorded 2.5 sacks, six tackles, and two quarterback hurries, while sophomore linebacker Donte Winfrey led the team in tackles with eight, including six assists. With this victory, College of the Desert extended its all-time series lead against Los Angeles Valley to 8-4, claiming four straight wins since 2021.
Next, College of the Desert will travel to face the East Los Angeles Huskies on October 10 in Monterey Park before returning home to host the Compton Coyotes on October 17.
CSB Take
College of the Desert demonstrated dominance on both sides of the ball during its Homecoming victory, powered by standout performances from freshman running backs Tanelle Rose and Myles Harper. The defensive unit’s ability to convert turnovers into points, including two interception returns for touchdowns, underscored the team’s overall strength. Although the game ended prematurely due to a power outage, the decisive win builds momentum for the Roadrunners as they advance through their 2026 season.
Source: Original report
