The Incomparable Vinny Fazio

Posted by Inland Fieldhouse on January 9, 2012 · 2 Comments 

To know Vinny Fazio is to know your favorite new coach. Fazio recently agreed to become the head football coach at Rialto Eisenhower High School, succeeding Patrick Lord, who was 5-25 in three seasons. It’s Fazio’s first head coaching job, and comes a year after an appearance in a CIF-Southern Section Central Division semifinal as defensive … Continue reading →

Category Football, Prep Sports, Rialto Eisenhower

Prep Preview: Riverside County Wrestling

Posted by Inland Fieldhouse on January 7, 2012 · 2 Comments 

I’m covering the Riverside County Wrestling Championships today for The Press-Enterprise. The best part of this assignment is two-fold. 1. It’s within walking distance of my house, and 2. it’s something resembling a big-time event. THE LOW DOWN: The first tournament of 2012, the County Championships are the beginning of what is a very busy … Continue reading →

Category Prep Previews, Prep Sports, Wrestling

Inland Area Prep Basketball Top 10

Posted by Inland Fieldhouse on January 6, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

1. Murrieta Valley (13-1) — The Nighthawks dominated their bracket at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic. Coach Steve Tarabilda’s team won four consecutive by an average of more than 21.2 points per game. LAST RANKED: No. 1. LAST GAME: def. Redlands 64-23 in a non-league game on Wednesday, Jan. 4. NEXT TIPOFF: at San Diego … Continue reading →

Category Basketball, Prep Rankings, Prep Sports