The Prep-dog is on vacation for a bit, beginning the respite in Oakland, of all places.

I am writing this from the Motel 6 near the McAfee Coliseum, which is what they now call the place where the A's and Raiders play.

Speaking of the Raiders, Raider fans, bikers and truckers represent the majority of inhabitants here at the Motel 6. Attempts to take an afternoon nap today were fruitless.

I'll be back soon, after I'm done cheering people up about this whole Baron Davis deal.

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Citrus Valley High School in Redlands is scheduled to open in fall of 2009.

The school will be the third comprehensive high school for Redlands.

In fact, today was the first day on the job for new Citrus Valley principal Bernie Cavanagh, who has moved over from the top administrative spot at Yucaipa High School.

Scott Bohlender, the assistant superintendent of educational services for the Redlands Unified School District, said some staff should be moved into the new school by the winter.

The address for Citrus Valley is 800 W. Pioneer Road in Redlands.

The proposed boundaries for Citrus Valley begin at Brockton Avenue to the south, between Church and Alabama streets to the east and west and into Highland to the north.

The school's mascot is "Blackhawks" and its colors will be black and gold.

Prep-dog aside: Hmmm, "Packers" seems like a better option, but maybe that was frowned upon because there are hardly any orange groves left in the area.

Bohlender said the CIF-SS has been contacted about Citrus Valley's intent to compete in 2009-2010. He said it is unknown at this point if the school will just have freshmen in the fall of 2009 or freshmen and sophomores.

What do you think of the re-drawn boundaries for the new high school, as well as Redlands and REV?

- John Murphy
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Sean Sers has returned to Apple Valley High School, said Sun Devils football coach Frank Pulice.

Sers, formerly the Apple Valley baseball coach, was the baseball coach at Barstow High School last season. But he's back at Apple Valley now, and has joined the Sun Devils football coaching staff, Pulice said.

Sers coached the Barstow baseball team for just one year.

Barstow athletic director Vince Williams said Barstow is now seeking a baseball coach.

It is unknown if Sers will be involved in the baseball program at Apple Valley, Pulice and Williams said.

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Rancho Cucamonga junior Robbie Horrell earned the snapping championship at the Chris Sailer sixth annual national kicking and snapping spring event May 17-18 at UNLV, reported rivals.com.

The Web site reported that more than 250 athletes from around the nation competed.

Jason Dann of Lake Highlands (Texas) HS was the field-goal champ and Derek Heltond of Fort Scott (Kansas) Junior College was the punting champ.

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Miller High School football player David Dash, faced with the possibility of being relegated to junior varsity this season due to a CIF-State ruling, is going to court August 7 to try to overturn the decision, with a lawsuit possibly to follow, his attorney said.

Dash is the star junior running back who transferred from Fontana to Miller after last season. He was given a two-year ban - the rest of his career - by the CIF-SS for "not being forthcoming" (according to CIF-SS commissioner James Staunton) on hardship papers. That ban was reduced to one year after an appeal was made to CIF-State.

Christian Anyiam, the San Bernardino attorney representing Dash and his family, has filed a writ of mandate with the Superior Court of San Bernardino County regarding the CIF-State ruling in an attempt to get it overturned.

There is a hearing at 9 a.m. Aug. 7 in Needles regarding the subject.

Asked if a lawsuit had been filed, Anyiam said it is "on the table." By that, Anyiam said the family had "not filed one" but that it is "under consideration."

Dash is viewed by many area football observers as a talented but slightly undersized running back with scholarship possibilities, albeit not necessarily on the NCAA Division IA level. Not being able to play varsity his junior season could have an adverse effect on his prospects, the thinking goes.

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Hemet West Valley shooting guard Eric Lawton has made a verbal commitment to San Diego State, espn.com has reported.

Here's what espn's Joel Francisco said about Lawton during the postseason:

"Before that game I had never heard of Lawton, but after his electrifying performance at the Honda Center, he must now be considered one of the elite two-guards in the West and a sure-fire Division I talent. Lawton does have a slight frame and there is question on how much weight he could add, but his Allen Iverson-esque scoring ability will attract many D-I programs. He has an explosive first step to the basket and remarkable hang-time as well. His jump shot is good and he gets great lift on it. Although he's a great scorer, he does have the passing savvy to one day play the point guard. In addition to all his offensive attributes he has the intangibles, including quick feet and long arms, to defend along the perimeter."

Do you have news of a player from San Bernardino or Riverside County who has made a commitment or signed with a college or university? Or do you know of a coaching change or other news tip? Contact the Prep-dog at berdooman@aol.com or 909-386-3853.

- John Murphy
909-386-3853
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www.insidesocal.com/sb/prepdog

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Former Redlands East Valley star Will Roraff is the new girls soccer coach at Arrowhead Christian Academy, said ACA athletic director Richard Yaross.

Roraff has previously coached the Eagle boys. He replaces Jack Avakian, who resigned to spend time on other projects.

ACA is still seeking a softball and girls tennis coach.

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Eisenhower Wide receiver/free safety Alex Jeffries received a scholarship offer from UTEP on Monday, Eagles coach John Rice said.

A few weeks ago, Jeffries received his first offer, from Utah.

Rice said Jeffries was invited to last Wednesday's USC Rising Star Camp and that he worked with the first group of receivers in one-on-one and 7-on-7 drills.

Jeffries is also being recruited by Arizona, Arizona State, Boise State, Washington State and Colorado State.

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