Quick Thinking: Did a Sherman Oaks trivia-meister...

Quick Thinking: Did a Sherman Oaks trivia-meister pass muster in the Jeopardy Tournament of Champions? His lips are sealed, due to a “blood oath” sworn to the quiz show. But tune in Friday to see how attorney Lucien Schmit fared in the battle of the big brains, taped last month. . . . And if Schmit loses, there’s solace in the $36,982 he already won by thinking fast.

CSUN Ranked: After three losing seasons, Cal State Northridge’s football team is a winner, ranking a surprising 28th nationwide in Division I-AA. But that’s not good enough for the Matadors. They’re shooting for the select top 25 (C8). . . . Spokesman Dan Lathey is leading the attack by extolling the team’s virtues to voters. The season’s final poll is due out Monday.

Sisterly Love: Norma Smith shares a laugh with her sisters during their weekly game of rummy. Their card game is the story of the ties that bind seven sisters who have lived, laughed and lasted in the Valley since 1943. See Life & Style (E1).

Mind Over Matter: She’s not a household name yet, but author Vanna Bonta is getting there, as word of mouth builds about her novel, “Flight: A Quantum Fiction Novel.” The inspirational book about the human soul “is touching people profoundly,” said spokeswoman Susan Halspark. . . . Bonta will be lifting spirits at Barnes & Noble in Encino tonight from 7:30 to 9.

Tonight: Richard Riordan, the well-known bibliophile, speaks at 7:30 at the Platt Branch Library, 23650 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. Riordan, who has his own vast collection, will discuss “Books and Libraries in My Life.”