Prep Preview: Inland Valley League

The Inland Valley League is home to the 2011 CIF-Southern Section Central Division champions. It’s also the league most effected by all the off-season shuffling. Moreno Valley Rancho Verde finally got over the hump, going 13-0 before defeating Palm Springs in the division title game. Coach Pete Duffy will lean on seniors Demorea Stringfellow and Poasi Moala, both … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area SSs

PREP BASEBALL SHORTSTOPS 2012 1. Frank Alvarez, Redlands East Valley — The 6-foot, 170-pound senior has yet to make an error while batting .438 with nine multi-hit performances in 16 games. The Wildcats’ leadoff hitter is also perhaps their best player, with a team-leading 21 hits, 15 RBI, seven doubles and two home runs for Inland … 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