Prep Preview: Tilson Classic Final
The championship game of the 22nd annual Tom Tilson Holiday Classic sets up as an unexpected matchup of two programs with little relative recent success. THE LOW DOWN: The Colton Yellowjackets (7-2-0 overall) have reached their first-ever Tilson finale following victories over No. 5 Riverside King, Fontana Jurupa Hills, Corona and San Bernardino Cajon. The reigning San … Continue reading
Player Of The Year: Justin Gheorghe
Think of one of those hopeless situations in football. Say, third-and-22 with the defense blitzing. If there was a player from the Inland Area better suited to those conditions than Riverside North senior QB Justin Gheorghe, we haven’t seen him. A 6-foot-1, 185-pound left-handed scrambler, Gheorghe played his best in the worst situations. His ability … Continue reading
Prep Preview: Tilson Classic Quarterfinals
Upsets have been the story of the 22nd annual Tom Tilson Holiday Classic. The hosts, No. 8 Riverside Poly, lost to Perris and Jurupa Valley on Saturday, deflating what was their over-inflated national reputation. Meanwhile, the secondary hosts, No. 5 Riverside King, lost to Colton in its early game and is also having to play for pride coming … Continue reading
