Prep Impressions: Week 9

I covered the Riverside Arlington-Riverside La Sierra varsity football game for the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 and came away thinking La Sierra coach Scott Booth must be humbled by his experiences this season. Watch a video of game here. When Booth took over at La Sierra after former coach Craig Cieslik resigned less … Continue reading

La Sierra HS: The Place Where Football Died

I’ve been thinking about this concept for some time now. What happened to football at La Sierra High School, a once-proud powerhouse and my alma mater? It’s a question that was underscored on Monday, Sept. 1, 2009 when coach Craig Cieslik offered his resignation. Not that I couldn’t see this coming — Cieslik and La … Continue reading

Prep Impressions: Nov. 15, 2008

I covered the Moreno Valley-Riverside La Sierra varsity football game for the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Friday, Nov. 14, and came away thinking Eagles head coach Craig Cieslik was resigned to the fact that despite his team’s 3-and-4 record in the Inland Valley League, La Sierra (6-4 overall) would not be playing beyond that night. His … Continue reading