“Everyone has the same opportunity to impact the team, which means that everyone has the same responsibility to give their all for this team everyday. We’re all in this together, chasing our dreams, chasing that victorious feeling. Whether you’re a multi-year starter or on the scout team. You just have to keep getting better. You have to view each day as the opportunity that it is. I would know. I did.”

Defensive lineman Devan Thompkins shares his story, in his own words, about how getting the scout team assignment as a freshman was a wake-up call. Looking back now, he says it was the best thing that could have happened to him as a football player and as a person.

EXCEPTIONAL CATERING IN LOS ANGELES

A group of House of Victory athletes including Men’s Basketball, Beach Volleyball and Men’s Water Polo helped make the back-to-school season just a little easier for thousands of local families at the Back-To-School Bash hosted by Dream Center and Kershaw’s Challenge, the charitable foundation of Clayton Kershaw. In conjunction with the Dodger legend, 3,000 backpacks were distributed to local students. House of Victory’s athletes were responsible for running the carnival games, bringing energy, fun and excitement to kids in attendance. The smiles, from both athletes and attendees, say it all: this was a perfect sendoff to summer! Click here or on the video above to see more from this incredible community event.

DISCOVER LUXURY

The countdown to kickoff is is officially underway, and while the team is putting in work during these final preseason days, folks around the country are taking notice. Several Trojans have been selected to preseason watch lists for their respective positions.

• Makai Lemon, Polynesian CFB Player of the Year Watchlist, The Most Outstanding CFB Player of Polynesian Ancestry

• Jayden Maiava, Polynesian CFB Player of the Year Watchlist, The Most Outstanding CFB Player of Polynesian Ancestry

• Lake McRee, John Mackey Award Watchlist, Nation’s Top Collegiate Tight End

• Alani Noa, Polynesian CFB Player of the Year Watchlist, The Most Outstanding CFB Player of Polynesian Ancestry

• Kamari Ramsey, Chuck Bednarik Award Watchlist, Defensive Player of the Year in College Football

• Justin Tauanuu, Polynesian CFB Player of the Year Watchlist, The Most Outstanding CFB Player of Polynesian Ancestry

NOW THAT’S REFRESHING

Women’s golfers Kylie Chong and Bailey Shoemaker joined a recent Angel City Sports Adaptive Golf Clinic at Westchester GC, to share their love for the game with golfers of all ability levels. During the clinic, the House of Victory golfers gave tips and tricks to golfers to help them adjust and enjoy the game based on the disabilities they have.

“It’s just really inspiring that golf can reach so many people,” said Chong following the clinic. “It helped me learn that there are so many ways to play this sport and it brings so many people in. This sport is just so great.” Click here or on the photo above to see more from this inspiring day on the range.

Football season is right around the corner and House of Victory’s Player Interviews on the Peristyle Podcast with Ryan Abraham and Connor Morrissette are back! First up, we have a great conversation with transfer wide receiver Zacharyus Williams to hear about how his first few months as a Trojan have been, what fans can expect from him this year, and more.

Defensive lineman Braylan Shelby also joined the podcast to give a glimpse inside what Fall Camp is like as the team is gearing up for Week 1. Be sure to tune in and give these podcasts a listen to help you get ready for everything Trojan Football!