Football

Why Santiago’s Loss Was Really A Win

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Last Friday August 30th, Fox Sports West televised a well known California high school powerhouse Hart High versus a lesser known Santiago High of Corona. It was the first time that the Santiago Sharks had been on Fox Sports and to create added excitement for Santiago it was a home game. The game was hot and humid with the field temperature well over 90 degrees at night. Anytime an Inland Empire school is on television they represent more than just a school but an an entire region and the credibility of its caliber of football.

In a high scoring game, Hart jumped out on Santiago and looked to be on its way to embarrassing the Sharks at home and in front of many more on television. What transpired for the rest of the game was a gritty performance by Santiago,  that will without a doubt be a factor in CIF this season and a “coming out party” for Santiago’s junior quarterback Blake Barnett. If you didn’t know who Blake Barnett was prior to the game, he had better be all over your radar from this point on.

Santiago proved not only that they are the real deal, but it was a BIG statement about the depth of Inland Empire football with them being in the same league as Corona Centennial. While a win is always better than a loss, this loss was also a win!

Norco Muscle

Hard work has been put in all offseason for the Norco football program and they are ready to show the fruits of their labor!
Read more about this mighty Norco team in the I.E. Preps pre-season football magazine issue!
(left to right) senior Justin Martin, senior Joseph Ajeigbe, junior Coltin Gerhart, junior Kwesi Mashack

Mighty Roosevelt Mustangs

Senior Safety, #2 Devon Scott, of Roosevelt High means business this year and has his team ready to make noise in the Inland Empire football scene. Read more about Devon and the Roosevelt football team in the I.E. Preps Pre-Season football magazine when it is released.

Upland Football to Represent the Inland Empire in the Battle For Veterans Game

Upland High will represent the Inland Empire when they play Windsor High at 5:00pm Saturday Sept 1st. at Westlake High School. They will play to honor our Veterans whom are the real HEROES. I.E. Preps will be proud to give exclusive coverage of the game and ceremonies.