Prep Predictions: CIF Eastern Division

To revisit some of FOMB’s earlier predictions from this year’s Inland Area football playoffs… The Eastern Division is the only in which FOMB’s final four teams are still playing. Everyone’s pick, Kaiser (12-0), plays Elsinore (10-2) in one semifinal, while Summit (9-2-1) and Serrano (11-1) play in the other. Can Kaiser’s defense stifle Elsinore’s stout running game? … Continue reading →

’09 Inland Area Football List

I covered 17 Inland Area prep football games for HS Gametime this season. From August to November I saw games on dusty fields and prestine synthetic surfaces from San Bernardino to Riverside, Fontana to Perris. Here’s my Top 5 moments from the 2009 Inland Area football season. 5. San Bernardino Cajon blows out Duarte 55-0 … Continue reading →

Inland Area Prep Football Top 10

1. Temecula Chaparral (11-3) — The Pumas ran the Inland Division playoff gauntlet (Eastvale Roosevelt, Redlands East Valley, Corona Centennial and Vista Murrieta) and came out the other side champions. A nearly unbelievable run. FINISH: CIF Inland Division champion. 2. Vista Murrieta (13-1) — The Broncos could only muster seven points as their dream season … Continue reading →