Inland Area Prep Baseball Top 10
1. Riverside North (6-0) — The Huskies added to the early-season resume with a victory over Thousand Oaks at the Corona Centennial HS Tournament at UC Riverside last Wednesday. Senior P Robert Ortega (6-1, 180 pounds) was the winner as the Huskies extended their unbeaten streak to 12 games. LAST RANKED: No. 1. LAST GAME: … Continue reading
FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area Cs
PREP BASEBALL CATCHERS 2012 1. Jacob Nottingham, Redlands — This 6-foot-1, 170-pound junior had 47 RBI last season, tops among all CIF-Southern Section catchers. His 2011 numbers (.442 BA, .531 OBP and .779 SLG) overshadow his slow start in ’12. He’s currently batting .125 with two RBI. 2. Christian Fillingame, Hesperia Oak Hills — This 5-foot-9, 165-pound senior made … Continue reading
CLOSER LOOK: La Sierra MF Dominic Escalera
Take a closer look at Riverside La Sierra senior Dominic Escalera and you’ll see as hard-nosed attacking midfielder ready to take the next step in his playing career. Escalera was the lynch pin of Dave Eckenrod’s attack this season, using his 6-foot-1 frame to body his man and his skills to beat defenders. Playing in a Steven Gerrard-style role, Escalera scored 17 … Continue reading
