Inland Area Prep Soccer Top 10

1. Moreno Valley Valley View (21-2-3) — Miguel Hernandez who? The Eagles have outscored their last two playoff opponents 4-0 en route to an appearance in the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 semifinals. Senior MF Alex Turkson, the reigning Inland Area Player Of The Year, must be taking his game to another level. LAST RANKED: (No. … Continue reading

Prep Impressions: Feb. 24, 2012

I covered the Whittier La Serna-Riverside Woodcrest Christian CIF-Southern Section Division 5 Quarterfinal Round girls varsity playoff game for The Press-Enterprise on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, and came away thinking I was watching teams two teams going at different speeds. Woodcrest Christian did its best to maintain a competitive amount of momentum. That lasted only … Continue reading

FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area Soccer Duos

BOYS SOCCER 2011-’12 1. Carlos Cruz and Jonathan Madrid, Fontana — This duo caught fire early in the season and haven’t let up, combining to score an Inland Area-leading 47 goals and a mind-boggling 136 points. Madrid led all Inland Area players with 21 assists, while Cruz had 17 helpers for the Steelers (21-1-1), CIF-Southern Section … Continue reading