Prep Predictions: CIF-SS Division 5

BASEBALL 2012 PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND Tuesday, May 22 No. 1 Lancaster Paraclete (+4) at Redlands Citrus Valley — Eagles (16-10) should trounce Blackhawks (18-9) Hesperia Oak Hills (+1) at Santa Ynez — Bulldogs (18-10) have bite, travel to Pirates (21-6) Redlands Arrowhead Christian (-2) at Lompoc — Long trip for Eagles (21-6), at Braves (20-6) … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area 3Bs

PREP BASEBALL THIRD BASEMEN 2012 1. Daniel Robertson, Upland — Signed his National Letter of Intent to attend UCLA, and was highly regarded at the recent Area Code Games. Size — 6-foot-1, 185 pounds — seems to be a dwindling issue for Robertson, hitting .560 (28 for 50) with five HRs, eight 2Bs and 24 RBI … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area Cs

PREP BASEBALL CATCHERS 2012 1. Jacob Nottingham, Redlands — This 6-foot-1, 170-pound junior had 47 RBI last season, tops among all CIF-Southern Section catchers. His 2011 numbers (.442 BA, .531 OBP and .779 SLG) overshadow his slow start in ’12. He’s currently batting .125 with two RBI. 2. Christian Fillingame, Hesperia Oak Hills — This 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior made … Continue reading