Talanoa Ili Locks in Return Visit to Oregon

Dan Lanning and the Ducks have gotten off to a terrific start in the 2026 cycle, with three of their five verbal commits ranked inside the top-80 of the On300 rankings. Southern California has always been a priority for the staff and Oregon is back after Orange (Calif.) Lutheran linebacker Talanoa Ili, the No. 161 overall prospect in his class. He's taken multiple trips out to Eugene this year and ScoopDuck was on scene in Gardena Friday night to see Ili help lead the Orange Lutheran Lancers to a 21-13 win over the Junipero Serra Cavaliers.