Author Archives: Ronnie Flores
Inside the Cal-Hi Sports Record Book
Congrats to Reggie Morris Jr. of Redondo Union for winning a third section title with three different teams in boys basketball. This feature begins a new focus of tracking upcoming milestones and honoring performances that make our exclusive state record book. State stat stars included as well.
New Softball State Top 20
Five newcomers from the preseason rankings, led by Great Oak of Temecula, make their mark as many of the preseason ranked teams have early losses. Mater Dei of Santa Ana holds on to final spot in this week’s list.
State Top 20 Boys BB Rankings (UPDATED)
Bubble teams and more complete writeups have been added as we take a deeper look at the state’s best teams. Salesian goes to No. 1 and Etiwanda inches up to No. 2 following big win over Mater Dei.
Boys open division includes St. John Bosco, bye for Etiwanda
Although it didn’t fit the specific criteria as we comprehended it, we had an inkling St. John Bosco was a strong possibility for the open division and Braves are selected. Read on for instant reaction in all six divisions.
CIF Open Division for girls off to rough start
Sunday pairings are out and they include some of the most unexplainable moves we’ve seen in 30 years of covering the state. Go inside for instant reaction about Brookside Christian, Miramonte and all six divisions.
Mater Dei takes Tarkanian Classic
State’s No. 4 ranked team outlasts strong field to capture crown at first ever Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas. No. 7 Bishop O’Dowd takes fifth place. Long Beach Poly takes third place at big-time Florida tourney while Gardena Serra and De La Salle scramble after another Florida tournament is cancelled. By Ronnie Flores.
Week 15 D2 South CIF Bowl Rankings
SUNDAY PICKS ARE IN: Edison gets call in close debate over Oceanside. We have more plus an early prediction for Chargers’ game against Gardena Serra.
HOFer James Lofton Inspires
NFL Hall of Famer James Lofton is honored at alma mater Washington Prep in South Los Angeles as part of Pro Football Hall of Fame program designed to honor hometown roots of sports greats. Lofton has his high school jersey retired and delivers strong message about work ethic and taking advantage of those who dedicate […]
