Prep Impressions: Dec. 3, 2011

Posted by Inland Fieldhouse on December 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I covered the Murrieta Valley-Moreno Valley Rancho Verde boys varsity basketball game for The Press-Enterprise on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, and came away thinking Mustangs coach Travis Showalter really needs a little help with media relations. Twice now, I’ve been eschewed by Showalter in my attempts to interview him. Granted, both attempts followed lashings by Murrieta Valley, but … Continue reading →

Category Basketball, Moreno Valley Rancho Verde, Murrieta Valley, Prep Impressions, Prep Sports

Prep Preview: Big Daddy Tournament Final

Posted by Inland Fieldhouse on December 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I’m covering the championship game of the Big Daddy Tournament tonight for The Press-Enterprise. The best part of this assignment will be that the game is a rematch of last year’s Big Daddy Tournament final. THE LOW DOWN: The Moreno Valley Rancho Verde Mustangs (3-0 overall) are back in the tournament final following wins over Apple … Continue reading →

Category Basketball, Moreno Valley Rancho Verde, Murrieta Valley, Prep Predictions, Prep Previews, Prep Sports

Inland Area Prep Basketball Top 10

Posted by Inland Fieldhouse on December 2, 2011 · 1 Comment 

1. Murrieta Valley (2-0) — The Nighthawks and Coach Steve Tarabilda boast seven seniors this season. From 6-foot-6 Jackson Helms center and 6-foot-3 forward Darius Butler to guards like 6-foot Scott Tarabilda and 5-foot-11 Reid Shackleford, the ‘Hawks may have the best starting lineup in the Inland Area. LAST RANKED: No. 3. FINAL 2010-’11 RECORD: … Continue reading →

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