Sierra League at a Glance

Northview’s Jeremiah Alcantara had a big freshman year. He is a menace on defense and also is a stalwart on one of the best offensive lines in the area. (Photo by Duane Barker).

By Tim Peterson

The Sierra is one of the toughest leagues in the area. Charter Oak and Bonita have solid quarterbacks and look like the cream of the crop. Northview is big and bad up front while Colony looks to bounce back from a tough year. Glendora has some key pieces returning and Ayala will try to upset the apple cart. Here are the Sierra League projections.

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FanView: 8/6/2026

By Joe Torosian

Kick it!

I was asked if I found Sophie Cunningham attractive.

I said yes. I always find someone who doesn’t back down from a bold statement attractive.

Throughout history, courage has always been attractive, and lack of courage unattractive. Read more »

Rio/Pacific Conference at a Glance

La Canada quarterback Joe Bell will lead the Spartans offense this year.

By Tim Peterson

The Rio Hondo and the Pacific League, with one Mission Valley League team added, have combined to form one conference now – a super conference if you will. There will be three leagues, like the MAC 12, with the first league considered the top tier. The lower tier was originally supposed to be six teams but Blair and Marshall are not fielding teams this year. Here are the projections for the three leagues.

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FanView: 8/5/2026

By Joe Torosian

Kick it!

While I don’t recommend it, it is interesting when working away from your desk—your RamCave, like at a summer camp—to hear the sports news trickle in.

The stuff people are talking about, the surface stuff, the links everyone else is reading provides a healthy reset.

The hot topic besides LeBron James, Aaron Donald, Sophie Cunningham, and the WNBA was the Dodgers.  

The argument being that the Los Angeles Dodgers are ruining baseball. As someone who always roots against the Dodgers, I feel perfectly positioned emotionally to say they are not. Read more »