CLOSER LOOK: Ramona’s Rigo Cano

Take a closer look at Riverside Ramona senior infielder Rigo Cano and you still might not get a chance to see him without his sunglasses. Usually perched just below the bill of his Ramona baseball team cap, Cano’s glasses protect vital assets to his athletic future as well as mask some of the most telling … Continue reading

Jurupa Valley’s Nicholas Barba Swims On

Despite being the River Valley League’s fastest swimmer each of the last two seasons, Jurupa Valley High senior Nicholas ‘Nick’ Barba saw his performances ebb aside the weight of outside-the-pool frustrations. But with a great new coach (Cindy Robinson), his college commitment (UC Santa Barbara) and a new personal best (49.14 seconds in the 100 … Continue reading

Prep Preview: Riverside King at Corona

I’m covering the Riverside King-Corona varsity baseball game today for The Press-Enterprise (@PEcom_preps) and Southern California Newspaper Group (@SoCalNewsGroup). First pitch is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. at Corona (Calif.) High School. THE LOW DOWN: The Wolves (16-12 overall, 7-7 Big VIII) need to win today to even have an argument at an at-large playoff spot. … Continue reading