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 NCAA’ers
MARCH MADNESS 2012 1. Michael Snaer, Florida State — The MoVal Rancho Verde HS product was selected ACC Tournament MVP after leading the Seminoles (24-9) to the tourney title and a No. 3 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament. A 6-foot-5, 202-pound junior guard, Snaer had game-winning shots against Duke and Virginia Tech, and averaged 18 points per … 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
