Prep Impressions: Oct. 10, 2009
I covered the Riverside Notre Dame-Perris Citrus Hill varsity football game for the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 and came away a little awestruck by the talent of Citrus Hill senior Deontae Cooper. Cooper ran for more than 250 yards and two scores on 30-plus carries and also returned a punt for a … Continue reading
Prep 15 for 10/9/09
I was 9-5 with my picks. I need to be a little tighter. HIGH SCHOOL: Corona Centennial at Riverside King — Senior RB Denzel Hawkins (5-foot-7, 186 pounds) totaled 192 yards on 37 carries last week for the Huskies (3-1 overall, 1-o Big VIII), who are coming off a 50-14 drubbing of Eastvale Roosevelt. The … Continue reading
Kaiser’s Shirley An All-American
Fontana Kaiser’s Josh Shirley was recently selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the nation’s premier high school football showcase. It’s a terrific honor for the player and the school. Shirley is 6-foo-3, 215-pounds and plays outside linebacker with special ferocity. He played defensive end last season and recorded 17 sacks. He moved … Continue reading
