Prep Preview: Big VIII League

The Big VIII League is no longer composed of eight teams. So calling themselves a league of eight becomes sort of ridiculous. Also, it is no longer the most dominant league in the Inland Area (as had been the case since its inception), having been usurped by the Southwestern League in 2011. Needless to say, the … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area FB Coaches

PREP FOOTBALL COACHES 2012 1. Pete Duffy, Moreno Valley Rancho Verde — What this coach has endured should make him ineligible for this list. He’s too good. But there he is at No. 1. The Mustangs, guided by Duffy, overcame the death of a player just before the 2010 season and won a CIF title … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: 2012 Prep Predictions

1. Vista Murrieta will repeat as Inland Division champion. It doesn’t seem like too far a stretch to predict that a great team which was undefeated (on the field) last season will win a second consecutive title — the Broncos have their best player back, an experienced defense and the makings of an explosive offense — but do … Continue reading