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

CLOSER LOOK: Valley View MF Alex Turkson

Take a closer look at Moreno Valley Valley View midfielder Alex Turkson and you’ll see a player whose on-the-ball talent is so overwhelming that it’s easy to overlook how hard he worked to get in attacking areas. “He puts himself in the right position to score,” Valley View Coach John Kush said. Turkson, the reigning … 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