Is Shine On I.E. All-Star Classic Fading?
County vs. county all-star football games seem like a good idea, right? In a best-case scenario, fans can watch future collegians teaming up with regional bragging rights on the line. But at its worst the game is overlooked by that area’s best players and becomes a matchup of B-list talent. The Inland Empire All-Star Classic has fallen somewhere in … Continue reading
Inland Area Prep Basketball Top 10
1. Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda (14-0) – The Eagles have won the Baseline League three consecutive seasons, and if not for a loss to No. 4 Upland last season, coach Dave Kleckner’s team would be 30-0 in league since 2008. But they lost, 69-68, at Upland on 2/9/10 to eliminate the possibility of three consecutive undefeated league campaigns. FYI: The loss was one of two … Continue reading
FOMB NOTES: 1/6/11
Fontana Summit WR Devon Blackmon’s gaffe Wednesday night proved why he is not a sure-thing at the next level. Oft-injured and inconsistently brilliant, Blackmon, who has committed to the University of Oregon, caught a touchdown pass and also dropped a probable TD pass at the Under Armour All-America game. According to sportswriter John Murphy on his HSGameTime blog, Blackmon’s miscue had one broadcaster laughing: “He caught … Continue reading
