Player Of The Year: Jonathan Madrid
There’s an abundance of soccer quality in the Inland Area. The overwhelming number of players with collegiate and professional options coming out of Riverside and San Bernardino counties is prescient considering Area alums include USMNT players like Donovan, Bocanegra, Edu and Rimando. And every year, prep players impress with their ability to make those who watch willing to draw … Continue reading
FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area Soccer Duos
BOYS SOCCER 2011-’12 1. Carlos Cruz and Jonathan Madrid, Fontana — This duo caught fire early in the season and haven’t let up, combining to score an Inland Area-leading 47 goals and a mind-boggling 136 points. Madrid led all Inland Area players with 21 assists, while Cruz had 17 helpers for the Steelers (21-1-1), CIF-Southern Section … Continue reading
FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area BSOC’ers
ATTACKING FORWARDS/MID-FIELDERS 2011-’12 1. Alex Turkson, Moreno Valley Valley View — The reigning Inland Area Player Of The Year is having another terrific season for the Eagles, currently the Inland Area’s top-ranked team. “Ghana” to his teammates, coaches and friends, the 5-foot-11, 140-pound center forward has 7 goals and 8 assists in 10 appearances this … Continue reading

