Ava Brand

Ava Brand

Ava is a junior from Orange County, studying journalism and marketing. She is a sports co-director at Annenberg Media and especially enjoys multimedia reporting. She is a fan of all LA sports, her favorite is watching the Lakers run LA.

The Lincoln Riley era officially begins at USC

In a landmark signing USC has sent shockwaves throughout the college football world.

By Lawrence Dow and Ava Brand

USC football community reacts to Lincoln Riley news

The reported hiring was met with overwhelming support, including from potential recruits.

By Nathan Ackerman and Ava Brand

Lincoln Riley hired as USC football head coach

The 38-year-old comes to Los Angeles after five seasons at Oklahoma.

By Nathan Ackerman, Ava Brand, Amanda Sturges, and Lawrence Dow

Sports editor predictions — USC vs. UCLA

Annenberg Media sports editors make predictions for Jaxson Dart’s first start.

By Nathan Ackerman, Wyatt Allsup, Ava Brand, Lawrence Dow, Amanda Sturges, and Eddie Sun

Sports editor predictions — USC at Arizona State

Annenberg Media sports editors predict what will happen in USC’s road matchup with Arizona State.

By Nathan Ackerman, Ava Brand, Lawrence Dow, and Amanda Sturges

Sports editor predictions — USC at Notre Dame

Annenberg Media editors predict how USC will fare in its toughest test yet under interim head coach Donte Williams.

By Nathan Ackerman, Wyatt Allsup, Ava Brand, Amanda Sturges, and Eddie Sun

Sports editor predictions — USC vs. Utah

Annenberg Media sports editors predict how USC’s home matchup against Utah will play out.

By Nathan Ackerman, Wyatt Allsup, Ava Brand, Lawrence Dow, Amanda Sturges, Eddie Sun, and Skyler Trepel

Sports editor predictions — USC at Colorado

Annenberg Media sports editors predict how USC football will fare on the road against Colorado.

By Nathan Ackerman, Wyatt Allsup, Ava Brand, Eddie Sun, and Skyler Trepel

Sports editor predictions — USC vs. Oregon State

Annenberg Media Sports editors predict how Week 4’s matchup at the Coliseum will play out.

By Ava Brand, Lawrence Dow, Nathan Ackerman, Eddie Sun, Wyatt Allsup, and Skyler Trepel

Sports editor predictions ahead of USC-Stanford

Annenberg Media sports editors compare the Trojans and Cardinal.

By Nathan Ackerman, Ava Brand, Lawrence Dow, Amanda Sturges, and Eddie Sun

Sports editor predictions for USC vs. San Jose State

The Annenberg Media sports team compares the Trojans and Spartans.

By Nathan Ackerman, Ava Brand, Amanda Sturges, Eddie Sun, and Skyler Trepel

Former and current USC athletes to watch in the 2020 Olympics

USC will send 61 athletes to Tokyo this summer, more than any other university in the nation.

By Ava Brand

The return to high school sports

Foothill High School's Andie Pomeroy did not know if she would be able to play in her senior lacrosse season due to COVID-19 restrictions. Pomeroy details how she remained committed to practicing and what it was like when she finally heard they could have a season.

By Ava Brand

Nike Agunbiade makes history for USC diving

The sophomore became the first Black diver in USC history to win a Pac-12 title this season.

By Ava Brand

USC falls in upset to Arizona State

The Trojans’ loss is their first at home since the 2019 season and only their 14th in program history.

By Ava Brand