Miles College / Homecoming 2026
THE GOLDEN BEARS HELD HOME.
Miles protected a 9-6 homecoming win over Lane on October 3. The return of original Golden Stars brought the Purple Marching Machine's history into the celebration.
A safety, then a stand
Miles College's October 3 homecoming game finished with a 9-6 victory over Lane at Sloan-Alumni Stadium. Tre Jones blocked a punt out of the end zone for a safety, giving the Golden Bears the lead in the fourth quarter.
The official report describes the defense holding off Lane's final drive. The victory preserved a narrow football finish on a weekend that also brought alumni back to celebrate the college's growth.
Sources: Miles College Athletics · WVTM 13 / Camden Morris
The Golden Stars came back
WVTM 13's October 3 coverage gives the homecoming a cultural frame beyond the score. Reporter Camden Morris describes the Purple Marching Machine's anniversary and the return of some original Golden Stars, the band's auxiliary group, who celebrated and danced.
The report also follows alumni reflecting on Miles' academic and athletic growth. Alongside the Golden Bears' narrow win, the returning Golden Stars gave the homecoming a visible connection to the band tradition alumni helped build.
Sources: WVTM 13 / Camden Morris