CLOSER LOOK: 2014 Champions Cup

I really have to give Rialto Carter Coach Dario Navarro credit. It’s a terrific idea. A Champions Cup pitting the Inland Area’s most recent league champions in a yearly group play tournament. That’s just enthusiastic mental effort, and on paper it’s great. Eight (or more) entrants, all league champions, all with high rankings. There’s going … Continue reading

Inland Area Prep Soccer Top 10

WEEK ONE Through Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 1. Corona (0-0-1) — Panthers opened the season down the road in Murrieta and came away with a point, one of many they’ll seek without senior Leo Bahena. The star forward is recovering from a broken foot and will miss 4-6 weeks. THIS SEASON: 0-0-1 overall. LAST SEASON: … Continue reading

Prep Preview: Centennial at Corona

I’m covering the Corona Centennial-Corona varsity football game tonight, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, for The Press-Enterprise and PE.com. The best part of this assignment is that it means I’m covering a Thursday night game for a third time this October. THE LOW DOWN: The Huskies (6-2 overall, 3-0 Big VIII) continue to roll along in … Continue reading