FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area QBs
PREP FOOTBALL QUARTERBACKS 2012 1. Chase Chambers, Murrieta Mesa — The big lefty can hit any target (his favorite being Khalil Sharpe), and racked up 2,412 yards and 21 TDs in 2011 for a team that lost a bunch of close games. His size — 6-foot-2, 200 pounds — should attract the attention of PAC-12 … Read more
Prep Preview: River Valley League
The River Valley League is brand new, consists of six teams and will play in the CIF-Southern Section Eastern Division. All of this can be construed as positives for every coach in the league, where most (if not all) the teams are finally playing at their weight. Riverside La Sierra, Riverside Ramona and Moreno Valley … Read more
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 … Read more
FOUR & MORE: Best Inland Area SPs
PREP BASEBALL STARTING PITCHERS 2012 1. Justin Garza, La Verne Bonita — The 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior is committed to Cal State Fullerton, and is among MaxPreps.com’s 100 best high school players. He allowed four hits, walked two and struck out nine in his first start this season, a 6-0 over La Verne Damien on Feb. … Read more
Prep Impressions: Feb. 28, 2012
I covered the Mission Viejo Capistrano Valley-Riverside La Sierra CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Semifinal Round boys varsity playoff game for The Press-Enterprise on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, and came away thinking soccer can be crazy and cruel. First, I have to admit that I’m a La Sierra alum. I spent all four years of high … Read more
