CLOSER LOOK: Riverside Poly’s Eric Cross
Take a closer look at Riverside Poly’s Eric Cross and you’ll see a young man who has already picked his life path. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound senior is going to be a golf professional. First stop: Cal State Fullerton. The Titans offered and Cross agreed. Next stop: Go pro. He’ll have four or five years to get his game ready, and … Continue reading
Inland Area Prep Baseball Top 10
1. Riverside North (23-4) — The Huskies lost their first Big VIII League game this season (to Corona Santiago on 5/4), but bounced back the next day to beat No. 4 La Verne Bonita in the championship game of the Corona Centennial HS Tournament on 5/5. Senior 1B/P Gabriel Clark (6-foot-2, 180 pounds) went 2 … Continue reading
FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area Coaches
PREP BASEBALL COACHES 2012 1. Jeff Stout, Yucaipa — Having surpassed 700 victories is just of the tip of the iceberg for Stout. The 36-year veteran has coach a slew of future major leaguers, from Corky Miller (1994) and Mark Teahen (1999) to soon-to-bes like Matt Davidson (2008) and Tijuan Walker (2009), fueling 17 league titles and three CIF championships. 2. Steve Madril, Riverside … Continue reading
