Prep Preview: Desert Valley League

Some might see the Desert Valley League’s move from CIF-Southern Section’s Central Division to its Eastern Division as a demotion. For other teams it’s a chance to get a sniff at a title that was previously unattainable, especially this league; A collective 1-3 in last year’s playoffs. La Quinta (8-4) won six of its last … Continue reading

Prep Preview: Ambassador League

Moving from the the CIF-Southern Section East Valley Division to the Northwest Division will have negligible importance to all but those in the Ambassador League, the most parochial collection of schools in the Inland Area. Upland Western Christian (12-1) is the defending league champ, and return a 2,000-yard rusher. Hard to argue with that math. … Continue reading

Prep Preview: De Anza League

The De Anza League goes from the CIF-Southern Section East Valley Division to the Northwest Division, but nothing much changes aside from the addition of newbie Rancho Mirage. Big Bear (10-3 overall) was a CIF-SS semifinalist last season, falling just eight points short of advancing to the final. Logan Wolf could be a star this … Continue reading