Muir Football Clinches Playoff Spot With Shutout
The Mustangs secured a postseason berth after a 28-0 victory over Burbank at Pasadena City College.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Football
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Muir defeated Burbank 28-0 to clinch a CIF Southern Section playoff spot. The win brings the Mustangs to a 6-4 overall record.
Why it matters
The victory was essential for the team, which needed to win its final two games of the season to qualify for the playoffs. This result successfully caps off their regular season campaign.
Langston Brinkley threw for 223 yards and a 26-yard touchdown, while the defense forced five total turnovers. Muir secured the win despite committing 18 penalties throughout the game.
The players
Muir
The high school football team representing the Pasadena area that finished the regular season with a 4-1 league record.
Langston Brinkley
The quarterback for Muir who recorded 223 passing yards and one touchdown in the win.
Deveon Blaylock
A player for Muir who scored two rushing touchdowns during the decisive victory.
Burbank
The high school football team that was shut out during the game against Muir.
The details
Deveon Blaylock contributed two rushing touchdowns, including a 45-yard score, and Jason Brown added a 2-yard touchdown run. The team also executed an impressive nine-play, 90-yard scoring drive in the second quarter.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Muir defeated Burbank 28-0 at Pasadena City College.
Season Trajectory
This win fundamentally shifts Muir into the postseason, validating their late-season push to meet playoff requirements. The victory marks a significant turning point for the Mustangs after a 6-4 regular season.
Muir officially secures its spot in the postseason bracket following this shutout victory. The team now enters a two-week hiatus to prepare for its upcoming playoff schedule.
The takeaway
Securing a playoff berth requires consistent execution under pressure, as demonstrated by the Mustangs' late-season performance. Teams often find that defensive discipline and turnover management are the deciding factors in high-stakes games.
What happens next
Muir will undergo a two-week break before beginning its participation in the CIF Southern Section playoffs.
Further reading
For more on the latest local gridiron action, see the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Whittier Daily News.
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