Prep Impressions: June 2, 2009

I covered the CIF-SS Division 2 semifinal softball game between Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda and Redlands for the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 and came away thinking about how much I detest 1-0 softball games. Usually, a runner gets on base, is sacrificed to second, steals third and scores on a fielder’s choice or … Continue reading

Prep Impressions: May 26, 2009

I covered the CIF-SS Division 5 boys tennis semifinal between El Monte Arroyo and Riverside Arlington for the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 and came away thinking about how Arlington senior Jharen Gines, the top prep player in Riverside County, has trouble against players who keep him deep along the baseline. Gines (5-8, … Continue reading

Prep Impressions: May 22, 2009

I covered the CIF-Southern Section Division I first-round baseball playoff game between Temecula Chaparral and Riverside Poly for the Riverside Press-Enterprise and came away thinking that the Bears will go as far as seniors Jake Marisnick and Blair Moore take them. The pair, who bat 1-2 in Poly’s potent lineup, both went 3 for 4 … Continue reading