Inland Area Prep Soccer Top 10
1. Moreno Valley Valley View (2-1-3) — The Eagles scratched and clawed their way to the championship of the Rancho Cucamonga Tournament, defeating No. 2 Claremont, 2-0, in semifinals and No. 10 Riverside Poly in PKs in the final. To wit: Coach John Kush’s side won three of the games in PKs.
LAST RANKED: (No. 4).
LAST GAME: def. Hemet West Valley, 4-0, in non-league game on 12/6.
NEXT FIXTURE: vs. Temecula Valley TODAY.
2. Claremont (4-1-1) — The Wolfpack allowed two first-half goals in losing to No. 1 Valley View in the semifinals of the Rancho Cucamonga Tournament, but have been solid overall. Senior Daniel Kim had a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win over No. _ Arlington in the quarterfinals.
LAST RANKED: (No. 1).
LAST GAME: def. La Verne Damien on PKs in the 3rd place game at the Rancho Cucamonga Tournament on 12/5.
NEXT FIXTURE: at Diamond Bar TODAY.
3. Riverside King (4-1-0) — The Wolves were nipped 1-0 by Riverside Poly in quarterfinals of the Rancho Cucamonga Tournament but regrouped to win out in the consolation bracket.
LAST RANKED: (No. 2).
LAST GAME: def. Upland, 2-1, in the consolation final at the Rancho Cucamonga Tournament on 12/5.
NEXT FIXTURE: vs. Murrieta Valley on THURSDAY.
4. Lake Elsinore Lakeside (3-0-2) — The Lancers won the Hesperia Oak Hills HS Tournament with a convincing victory over the same team it beat to claim its first-ever playoff victory last year.
LAST RANKED: (No. 9).
LAST GAME: def. Apple Valley Granite Hills, 2-0, in the championship game of the Hesperia Oak Hills HS Tournament on 12/3.
NEXT FIXTURE: vs. Fountain Valley at Irvine Team Challenge on FRIDAY.
5. Hesperia Oak Hills (5-0-1) — The Bulldogs hosted a pretty good tournament, but could finish no better than consolation champs after losing in PKs early on to Rialto Carter.
LAST RANKED: (No. 5).
LAST GAME: def. Apple Valley Granite Hills, 4-1, in non-league game on 12/6.
NEXT FIXTURE: vs. Hesperia Sultana on FRIDAY.
6. Temecula Great Oak (2-0-0) — The Wolfpack are looking like a strong side, having posted shutouts in their only two recorded results.
LAST RANKED: (No. 6).
LAST GAME: def. Lake Elsinore Temescal Canyon, 3-0, in non-league game on 12/6.
NEXT FIXTURE: vs. Fallbrook on THURSDAY.
7. Perris Citrus Hill (4-1-1) — The Hawks’ only setback thus far is a 3-2 loss to Riverside Norte Vista in the final of NoVi’s own tournament. Junior MF Devin Almazon lead the team with nine goals.
LAST RANKED: (No. 7).
LAST GAME: def. Riverside Ramona, 2-0, in a non-league game on 12/6.
NEXT FIXTURE: at Moreno Valley Rancho Verde on FRIDAY.
8. Riverside Arlington (2-2-0) — The Lions’ only losses have been to No. 3 Riverside King and No. 2 Claremont, so we’re going to cut them some slack.
LAST RANKED: (No. 8).
LAST GAME: def. Upland, 2-0, a consolation semifinal game at the Rancho Cucamonga Tournament on 12/3.
NEXT FIXTURE: vs. Rubidoux on THURSDAY.
9. Moreno Valley Canyon Springs (3-2-0) — It’s been hit-or-miss for the Cougars thus far. Coach Michael Kell’s charges have been shut out in both of their losses, but each of their victories have come via shutout.
LAST RANKED: (No. 3).
LAST GAME: lost, 2-0, to Menifee Paloma Valley in the consolation final at the Hemet Tournament on 12/3.
NEXT FIXTURE: at Riverside North Vista on FRIDAY.
10. Riverside Poly (3-1) — The Bears played extremely well in reaching the final at the Rancho Cucamonga Tournament, downing No. 3 Riverside King along the way.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked.
LAST GAME: lost in PKs to No. 1 Moreno Valley Valley View in the championship game at the Rancho Cucamonga Tournament.
NEXT FIXTURE: Not Available.
DROPPED OUT: Corona Santiago (0-2-1).
JUST MISSED: Fontana (4-0-0), San Bernardino Cajon (4-0-0), Hemet Tahquitz (3-1-1).
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