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High school football: Cathedral City blows early lead in 28-20 loss to San Bernardino
Cathedral City's football team had a two touchdown lead but couldn't put away a San Bernardino High squad in a 28-20 road loss Friday night. The Lions allowed the Cardinals to score 21 unanswered points to take the lead at the intermission. Cathedral City then scored to cut the deficit to 21-20 but...
SBVC Stymied by Antelope Valley
The San Bernardino Valley College women's soccer team will look back at Friday's game against Antelope Valley College as a series of missed chances. The Wolverines had plenty of opportunities, dominated possession, and fired 22 shots toward the AVC goal. But in the end, they couldn't find a way to stop the Mauraders' Mi'Angel Green. Green scored twice - her fourth and fifth goals of the young season - and Antelope Valley got 12 saves from Melanie Ramos to stop SBVC 2-0.
High Desert Football: Hesperia shuts out Adelanto, Andres Sanchez snags two interceptions
Andres Sanchez got some instant gratification that he desperately needed after three years of busting his tail at Hesperia High School. That gratification came in the form of an interception in the third quarter Friday night. ...
Football Recap: Summit Skates Past Chino with Ease
While Summit put up plenty of points on Thursday, the same can't be said for Chino. The Summit SkyHawks blew past the Chino Cowboys, posting a 33-0 victory on the road. That's more bragging rights for the SkyHawks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Francisco Hernandez rushed for 27...
San Bernardino County teen athlete Arelle Middleton vies for Paralympics medal
A San Bernardino County athlete is hoping to medal for Team USA this month at the Paralympics Games in Paris, France. Para-track and field competitor Arelle Middleton, 16, from Rancho Cucamonga, is one of nearly 4,400 athletes from around the world competing in the games, according to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. ...
Nazir McGlothen’s 90-Yard Kickoff Return & 70-Yard Pick Six Sparks Glendora in a 46-23 Victory Over Jurupa Hills
Photos by Carlo Montalbo (@Carlo.Montalbo on Instagram) For the second time in as many games, the Glendora offense was struggling to find a rhythm. In week zero, Hunter Lemos booted a 40-yard field goal on the first drive of the game, and the Tartans suffered a 20-3 setback at the hands of visiting Chino Hills.
High Desert Football: Serrano's Jamal Larry, Issiah Romo lead Serrano in win over Patriot
Jamal Larry had quite a fourth quarter as the Serrano football team celebrated Thursday night’s home opener with a victory. The Diamondbacks led by 14 points early in the fourth quarter. Larry caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Issiah Romo, giving Serrano a 28-7 lead. ...
Devastating Fire Destroys Stadium Featured in ‘A League of Their Own’
A stadium featured in a movie that helped put Rockford, Illinois on the map has burned to the ground, according to reports from NBC Los Angeles. Explosion Destroys Movie-Famous Stadium Featured in Classic Baseball Films. With wooden grandstands that date back to 1937, the Jay Littleton Ball Park in Ontario,...
'Our defense kept us in it': Desert Hot Springs outlasts Jurupa Valley to move to 2-0
Desert Hot Springs did not score in the first half of Friday night's football game, and then fumbled the kickoff to open the second half. But the Golden Eagles still managed to find a way to victory with a gutsy 14-7 road win over Jurupa Valley, which moved Desert Hot Springs to 2-0 this season. ...
Texas A&M football DB ejected after dangerous hit vs. Notre Dame
The Texas A&M football team kicked off their 2024 season with an intense matchup against Notre Dame on Saturday. The Aggies and Fighting Irish each had sound odds to win the game, but Notre Dame won 23-10. The matchup did not come without a heated moment though, as Texas A&M cornerback Dalton Brooks performed a dangerous hit that prompted swift action from officials.
Hesperia’s La'Brejai West is the Victorville Chevrolet High School Athlete of the Week
There were 9,411 votes cast this week in the first race for the Victorville Chevrolet High School Athlete of the Week poll of the school year. Hesperia’s La'Brejai West ended with 48.39% of total votes cast by Daily Press readers. ...
Football Recap: Murrieta Valley Starts Season with Victory on the Road
Murrieta Valley had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They enjoyed a cozy 35-19 win over the Rancho Cucamonga Cougars. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Nighthawks also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
Marco Landin Game Report: vs Citrus Hill
Marco Landin was a major factor in Rubidoux's win over Citrus Hill on Friday. Landin made a major impact, making five total tackles (1.0 for loss). Thanks to that strong showing, he's now averaging 3.5 total tackles per game. Landin and Rubidoux will take on Bloomington at 7:30 p.m. on...
Football Game Recap: Norco Takes a Loss
Norco was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. The game between them and the Upland Highlanders/Scots wasn't particularly close, with the Norco Cougars falling 34-17. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 110th, while the Highlanders/Scots are ranked 32nd).
Travis Lippert Out-Duels Daniel Mielke in Bonita’s 35-27 Victory Over Ontario Christian; BHS Junior Threw for 300 Yards & Three TD’s
Bonita was less than one minute away from opening the 2024 season at 2-0. The Bearcats led their visitors from Ontario Christian by eight points. OCHS had the ball at their own 41-yard line. And the young man leading the Knights’ offense (Daniel Mielke) just happened to be the same...
Tigers outlook: The quest to repeat
Riverside City College football took the field in preparation for defending their state championship Aug. 25. The Tigers began working out their kinks at Wheelock Stadium during a scrimmage against Mt. San Antonio College. “We’ve needed to find out about our kids as the season goes on,” head coach Tom Craft said. “We have two returning starters on offense, two on defense. we have a whole new team.”
🍊 Friday Gazette: August 30, 2024
Hello Riverside, and Happy Friday! The above picture represents the fulfillment of a long-held dream. I know a lot of Riversiders share this dream with me. Can you guess where this picture was taken?. Sports Shorts: Friday, August 30. Rivals Rams and Lions play in midtown battle. Every Friday, we...
Game of the Week: Hesperia heads to Adelanto, highlights a full slate of football games
After playing in Thursday night games to open the season, both the Hesperia and Adelanto football teams are looking to get in the win column. The two programs will square off Friday night after dropping road games. Hesperia is coming off a 20-12 loss to Barstow, while Adelanto lost 45-7 to Castaic. ...
Men's Water Polo Opens the 2024 Season 2-0 After Defeating Mt. SAC and Riverside Community College
Coming off an impressive 2023 campaign, the American River College Men's Water Polo program entered the 2024 season with great expectations. The Beavers did not disappoint as they opened the season 2-0 after great wins over Southern California powerhouses Mt. San Antonio College and Riverside Community College at Mered College's North vs. South Tournament.
High Desert Sports Roundup: Roddy Taylor records a dozen sacks to lead Hesperia Christian
The Hesperia Christian football team celebrated the season opener at home with a 49-0 victory over Entrepreneur on Friday night. Roddy Taylor, the reigning Agape League Defensive Player of the Year, was a menace on the field racking up 12 sacks. ...
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