Sports Shorts: Poly Squeaks Out a Win Vs. Rancho Verde

RCC hosts major track and field events at Wheelock.

Sports Shorts: Poly Squeaks Out a Win Vs. Rancho Verde
Poly Bears celebrate narrow victory over Rancho Verde. (Ken Crawford)

Poly vs. Rancho Verde

Poly ended up with the CIF Quarterfinal win over Rancho Verde 49-47 on Tuesday night. The two teams ended the regular season tied for the top of the Ivy League. They had split their two in-season matches, with each team losing on their home floor. Both teams played excellent defense in the second half and held their opponents well under their season-scoring averages. A few clutch free throws in the final minutes and a standout closing performance in the face of "OVERRATED" chants by JRob Croy were enough to send Poly to play Fairmount in Anaheim in a Semifinal match on Friday, February 21, @ 7 p.m.

RCC Invitational

Riverside City College will host its 17th annual track and field meet on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, a highly competitive event featuring a mix of NCAA Division I and II schools. This year's meet is particularly notable as it marks the first appearance of UC San Diego. The lineup also includes returning Division I programs UC Riverside, University of San Diego, and Cal Baptist, along with Division II competitors Azusa Pacific University, Cal State San Marcos, and Cal State San Bernardino. Arizona Christian University will also be participating. RCC stands alone as the only community college in the nation to host a scored meet against Division I programs, a testament to its track and field caliber.

This free event offers a unique opportunity to witness top-tier athletic competition. With a wide range of participating schools, the meet promises exciting races and field events. Field events begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by running events at 2:20 pm at the Riverside City College Track & Field Stadium. Whether you're a dedicated track and field fan or simply looking for a quality local sporting event, this meet is sure to deliver an unforgettable experience.

Who is left in the CIF?

Boys Basketball

  • Poly @ Fairmount Prep, February 21, 7 p.m.
  • Norte Vista @ San Dimas, February 21, 7 p.m.
  • Ramona @ Elsinore, February 21, 7 p.m.

Girls Basketball

  • Hillcrest @ Nordhoff, February 22, 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer

  • Hillcrest @ Channel Islands, February 22, TBA

Girls Soccer

  • Patriot Vs. Heritage, February 22, TBA

Games of the Week

Baseball

  • UCR @ CBU, Friday, February 28, 6 p.m.

Women's Basketball

  • UCR Vs. Cal Poly, Saturday, February 22, 1 p.m.

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