Prep Preview: Arlington at King

I’m covering the Riverside Arlington-Riverside King boys varsity soccer game today for The Press-Enterprise. The best part of this assignment will be judging early-season results for two of Riverside’s better programs. THE LOW DOWN: The Lions (9-3-2 Inland Valley, 16-4-4 overall in 2010) return just eight players from a last year’s team, which made a CIF-Southern … Read more

Inland Area Prep Soccer Top 10

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1. Claremont (1-0) — The Wolfpack retain two-thirds of a very talented trio that ended its season with a CIF-Southern Section Division 2 title and a trip to the state semifinals. Seniors Denes Kantor and Daniel Kim will lead the title defense. LAST RANKED: (No. 1). FINAL 2010-’11 RECORD: (8-1-1 Sierra League, 1st; 22-2-5 overall). LAST GAME: … Read more

CLOSER LOOK: Summit ATH Donte Deayon

Deayon is a front-runner for Inland Area Player Of The Year honors. / Dennis Pope Photography

Take a closer look at Fontana Summit senior Donte Deayon and you’ll see one of the best, most articulate players the Inland Area has ever produced. A world-class athlete, Deayon will be taking his considerable talents to Boise State next season. He’ll take with him an extensive prep resume that includes back-to-back 1,000 yard rushing … Read more

Inland Area Prep Football Top 10

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1. Vista Murrieta (7-5) – The Broncos are making the run. Potential Player Of The Year candidate Su’a Cravens was all over the field, with 200-plus rushing and three TDs and an interception on defense as Coach Coley Candaele’s team extended its 2011 on-the-field unbeaten streak to 12 games. LAST RANKED: No. 1. LAST WEEK: d. No. 9 Riverside North … Read more

Romello Goodman, Corona Centennial…

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… is Player Of The Week after his other-worldly performance as the Huskies defeated Temecula Chaparral 56-21 on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. Goodman, a senior, ran for 356 yards and a school-record eight touchdowns as Centennial advanced to their fifth consecutive CIF-Southern Section Inland Division semifinal with the victory. Goodman becomes FOMB’s first ever two-time Player Of … Read more