Prep Preview: Capistrano Valley at La Sierra

I’m covering the Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley-Riverside La Sierra CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Semifinal Round boys varsity playoff game of The Press-Enterprise. The best part of this assignment will be getting a look at the upstart Eagles, 10-0-1 on their home grass this season. THE LOW DOWN: The Cougars (7-9-3 overall), Sea View League champions, … Continue reading

Prep Predictions: CIF-SS Division 2

SEMIFINALS Tuesday, Feb. 28 Capistrano Valley (+1) at La Sierra — Cougars (7-9-3), Sea View League champs, take on surprising Eagles (17-4-5) No. 2 Valley View (-1) at Coachella Valley — Eagles (21-2-3) dominated in QFs, but Arabs (13-6-2) may be fresher QUARTERFINALS Thursday, Feb. 23 No. 1 Claremont at La Sierra — Eagles (17-4-5) surprised King, … Continue reading

CLOSER LOOK: La Sierra DE A.J. Fanene

Take a closer look a Riverside La Sierra DE A.J. Fanene and you’ll see a fierce competitor, a rock of a man, and one of the best interior lineman in the Inland Area. Fanene imposed his will upon Ontario Chaffey’s offensive line last Friday as La Sierra won their first playoff game since 2005 with a … Continue reading