Prep Impressions: March 22, 2011

I covered the Norco-Corona Santiago softball game for The Press-Enterprise on March 22, 2011, and came away thinking I knew I was going to regret not getting a look at the official game book. I had the chance. The home coach pointed me toward it but at that same moment I thought it more prudent … Continue reading

Prep Preview: Norco @ Santiago

I’m covering the Norco-Corona Santiago varsity softball game for The Press-Enterprise today. The best part of this assignment is sure to be talking to Santiago coach John Perez after the game. The veteran coach is can occasionally spit fire, and is just three weeks removed from leading Santiago’s girls basketball team to a CIF-Southern Section … Continue reading

Prep Impressions: June 2, 2009

I covered the CIF-SS Division 2 semifinal softball game between Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda and Redlands for the Riverside Press-Enterprise on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 and came away thinking about how much I detest 1-0 softball games. Usually, a runner gets on base, is sacrificed to second, steals third and scores on a fielder’s choice or … Continue reading