Inland Area Prep Football Top 10
PREP FOOTBALL
For Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 (After Week 1)
1. Corona Centennial (1-1) — Huskies trailed at halftime again but stormed back to get first win.
THIS SEASON: 1-1 overall, 0-0 Big West Upper.
2022: 9-2 overall, 5-0 Big West. 2021: 11-1, 5-0 Big VIII. Spring’21: 4-1, 4-1.
LAST RANKED: No. 1 (3).
LAST GAME: def. Santa Margarita 34-21 in a nonleague game on Friday, Aug. 25.
NEXT GAME: vs. Honolulu Punahou on Saturday, Sept. 2.
2. Rancho Cucamonga (1-0) — Cougars have won two really close games, now face quick turnaround.
THIS SEASON: 2-0 overall, 0-0 Baseline League.
2022: 9-3 overall, 4-0 Baseline League. 2021: 6-6, 2-2. Spring’21: 2-1, 1-1.
LAST RANKED: No. 2 (18).
LAST GAME: def. Anaheim Servite 34-31 in a nonleague game on Saturday, Aug. 26.
NEXT GAME: vs. Norco on Thursday, Aug. 31.
3. Upland (2-0) — Highlanders are looking dominant like the old days, Has anyone seen Tim Salter?
THIS SEASON: 2-0 overall, 0-0 Baseline League.
2022: 9-5 overall, 2-2 Baseline. 2021: 6-4, 2-2. Spring’21: 0-4, 0-1.
LAST RANKED: No. 4 (24).
LAST GAME: def. Norco 44-7 in a nonleague game on Saturday, Aug. 26.
NEXT GAME: vs. Villa Park on Thursday, Aug. 31.
4. Oak Hills (2-0) — Bulldogs’ fast start means is double-edged sword with bigger games to play.
THIS SEASON: 2-0 overall, 0-0 Mojave River League.
2022: 11-1 overall, 5-0 Mojave River. 2021: 9-2, 5-0. Spring’21: 2-3, 2-2.
LAST RANKED: No. 3 (25).
LAST GAME: def. Highland 28-7 in a nonleague game on Saturday, Aug. 26.
NEXT GAME: vs. Palmdale on Thursday, Aug. 31.
5. Chaparral (1-1) — Pumas survived with a late interception to hold of a rally and earn first win.
THIS SEASON: 1-1 overall, 0-0 Big West Upper.
2022: 7-5 overall, 4-1 Big West Upper. 2021: 8-5, 3-2 Southwestern. Spring’21: 4-1, 4-1.
LAST RANKED: No. 3 (34).
LAST GAME: def. Apple Valley 28-24 in a nonleague game on Friday, Aug. 25.
NEXT GAME: at San Jacinto on Thursday, Aug. 31.
6. Murrieta Valley (1-1) — Nighthawks QB Bear Bachmeier was more efficient (27 of 39) in Game 2.
THIS SEASON: 1-1overall, 0-0 Big West Upper.
2022: 6-5 overall, 2-3 Big West Upper. 2021: 7-4, 5-0 Southwestern. Spring’21: 3-2, 3-2.
LAST RANKED: No. 4 (40).
LAST GAME: def. Great Oak 35-14 in a nonleague game on Saturday, Aug. 26.
NEXT GAME: at Murrieta Mesa on Friday, Sept. 8.
7. Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda (2-0) — Eagles are unbeaten because their defense is flying all over.
THIS SEASON: 2-0 overall, 0-0 Baseline League.
2022: 9-6 overall, 2-2 Baseline. 2021: 12-1, 4-0. Spring’21: 4-0, 2-0.
LAST RANKED: No. 7 (42).
LAST GAME: def. Ayala 28-20 in a nonleague game on Friday, Aug. 25.
NEXT GAME: vs. SPXSMA on Thursday, Aug. 31.
8. San Bernardino Cajon (2-0) — Cowboys’ offense has many faces but the defense looks mean as ever.
THIS SEASON: 2-0 overall, 0-0 Citrus Belt League.
2022: 9-2 overall, 5-0 Citrus Belt. 2021: 10-1, 5-0. Spring’21: 5-0, 4-0.
LAST RANKED: No. 8 (29).
LAST GAME: def. Orange Vista 42-28 in a nonleague game on Friday, Aug. 25.
NEXT GAME: at Aquinas on Thursday, Sept. 7.
9. Vista Murrieta (2-0) — Broncos and new/old coach Coley Candaele are off to a strong start/re-start.
THIS SEASON: 2-0 overall, 0-0 Big West Upper.
2022: 5-6 overall, 1-4 Big West Upper. 2021: 9-3, 4-1 Southwestern. Spring’21: 5-0, 4-0.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked (82).
LAST GAME: def. Murrieta Mesa 35-3 in a nonleague game on Friday, Aug. 25.
NEXT GAME: at Orange Vista on Friday, Sept. 1.
10. Yucaipa (2-0) — Thunderbirds are scoring points (94 through two games) and creating turnovers.
THIS SEASON: 2-0 overall, 0-0 Citrus Belt League.
2022: 6-5 overall, 3-2 Citrus Belt. 2021: 7-4, 2-3. Spring’21: 3-2, 3-2.
LAST RANKED: Not Ranked (125).
LAST GAME: def. Silverado 35-6 in a nonleague game on Friday, Aug. 25.
NEXT GAME: at Shadow Hills on Thursday, Aug. 31.
DROPPED OUT: Redlands Citrus Valley (0-1), Apple Valley (1-1)
JUST MISSED: Roosevelt (1-0), Beaumont (2-0), Rancho Verde (2-0)
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