Prep Impressions: Dec. 12, 2015

I covered the Claremont-Redlands East Valley boys varsity soccer game on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, and came away thinking the Wildcats have started the season in form. REV (5-0-1 overall) has five victories via shutout, outscoring its opponents 8-1, but it’s not just goal differential with the Wildcats. Coach Ted Small is talking the talk, … Continue reading

Prep Preview: Claremont vs. REV

I’m covering the Claremont-Redlands East Valley boys varsity soccer game tonight, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Kickoff is set for 4:15 p.m. PT. The best part of this assignment is that it’s between two of the Inland Area’s best teams facing off in the championship game of the Tournament of Champions. THE LOW DOWN: Claremont (2-0-1 … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area Tournaments

BOYS PREP SOCCER 2015 BEST INLAND AREA TOURNAMENTS 1. Riverside Poly HS Tom Tilson Holiday Classic — Now in its 26th season, the ‘Tilson Cup’ has cache in circles outside of the Inland Area. And though it’s either revered or loathed by other Inland Area coaches (even some participating), it again has a top group … Continue reading