Prep Preview: Chaparral at REV

I’m covering the Temecula Chaparral-Redlands East Valley boys varsity basketball game tonight for The Press-Enterprise and HSGametime.pe.com. The best part of this assignment is that both may be among the best teams in the Inland Area. THE LOW DOWN: It’s early in the season so teams are just starting to get their complete lineups together … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Non-League Games

PREP FOOTBALL 2012 1. Menifee Heritage at MoVal Rancho Verde, Week 1 — The CIF-SS Eastern Division runner-up travels up the road a bit to play the reigning Central Division champions. Strength vs. strength for bragging rights in an area some either call Homeland or Romoland. We call it windy and dusty. 2. Redlands vs. Rancho … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area TEs

PREP FOOTBALL 2012 1. Marcus Baugh, Riverside North — Two words: Ohio State. A two-sport star who also excels on the basketball court, Baugh (6-foot-5, 205 pounds) has committed to ‘The’ Ohio State University to play football. He’ll likely carry the Huskies to their first Inland Valley League title. 2. Blake Braun, Redlands East Valley — … Continue reading