CIF Semifinals Previews

Heritage Patriots (12-0) vs. Riverside Poly Bears (12-0)
In a matchup between two undefeated teams, Riverside Poly will try to keep their streak going against a tough Heritage Patriot team. The Bears are coming off a hard earned 38-33 victory over San Gorgonio and the Patriots defeated Carter 28-19 to set up this epic semifinal showdown. Which team will continue the journey of perfection and which one will suffer their first and final loss of the season?

Citrus Hill Hawks (11-1) vs. Redlands East Valley Wildcats (12-1)
The Hawks are coming off another thriller game against rival Rancho Verde where they avenged their only loss of the season with a 35-33 victory. The Redlands East Valley Wildcats are continuing their impressive 11 game win streak coming off a 42-36 victory over Elsinore.

Corona Centennial Huskies (10-2) vs. Bishop Amat Lancers (9-3)
A showdown between two top five ranked CA teams will take the field in the PAC 5 semifinals this Friday. The Corona Centennial Huskies enter this semifinal matchup on high confidence after avenging an embarrassing loss from earlier in the season against Mater Dei without their star player JJ Taylor who had surgery earlier last week. The Lancers are mighty confident as well as since they are coming off a 24-17 upset victory over JSerra Catholic.

Upland Scots (10-2) vs. Vista Murrieta Broncos (10-2)
Upland comes into this showdown with Vista Murrieta in this semifinal matchup by outscoring their two opponents 94-28 in their two playoff victories. The Broncos are coming off a close nail biter win over Tesoro 28-27, the same team who beat Upland earlier in the season by a score of 28-14.

* Other Inland Empire notable games:

Colony vs. Charter Oak

Palm Springs vs. Oak Hills

Serrano (Phelan, CA) vs. La Quinta

Templeton vs. Arrowhead Chr.

IE Sports Net contributor:  Michael Gibson II