FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area Games

PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS 2011-’12 1. Temecula Chaparral (11-5-5) at Riverside King (17-7-2) — This isn’t the first time these two programs have met with something on the line. Todd Mapes’ charges beat the Pumas in the 2011 Tom Tilson Classic semifinals, a season after losing to Chaparral in the ’10 Tilson final. King holds a … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area NFL’ers

ALL-TIME SUPER BOWL EDITION 1. Lionel Manuel, N.Y. Giants — Born in Rancho Cucamonga, Manuel caught three passes for 43 yards in a 39-20 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI. Manuel finished with 23 TDs in seven seasons National Football League seasons, all with the Giants. He’s now a successful restauranteur in … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area BSOC’ers

GOALKEEPERS 2011-’12 1. Ricardo Ramirez, Hesperia Oak Hills — This two-year starter has allowed just 12 goals in 1,295 minutes this season for unbeaten Bulldogs, a reigning CIF-State semifinalist. Now a 6-foot-1 senior, Ramirez has 12 shutouts through 20 games, and his 0.74 goals-against average and 110 saves are among Inland Area leaders. 2. Sergio Paz, Perris Citrus Hill — The spark that ignited … Continue reading