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

CLOSER LOOK: 2014 Champions Cup

I really have to give Rialto Carter Coach Dario Navarro credit. It’s a terrific idea. A Champions Cup pitting the Inland Area’s most recent league champions in a yearly group play tournament. That’s just enthusiastic mental effort, and on paper it’s great. Eight (or more) entrants, all league champions, all with high rankings. There’s going … Continue reading