RANCHO CUCAMONGA — Clinching a league title on Senior Night is a dream scenario for most coaches. Alta Loma boys soccer coach Ryan McConnell laughs on the sideline after talking with a former player in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Ryan had to undergo emergency open-heart surgery back in August and recently returned to coach the team, which is unbeaten in Hacienda League play. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG) Coaching never stops for Alta Loma boys soccer coach Ryan McConnell as he talks with midfielder Alan Sandoval at halftime in Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Ryan under went emergency open-heart surgery back in August. He recently returned...
