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TABLE OF CONTENTSGym Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SPOTLiGHTSPLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Jake Sweeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Justin Connell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Keeley Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Tara Elise Puccioni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Ramsier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Jamie Van Horne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Coach Pat Kennedy . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Former NBL & SCL Players . . . . . 16
nOrTH Bay LEaGuENBL Recap & Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
’09 All-Empire Players & Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cardinal Newman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Elsie Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maria Carrillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Piner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rancho Cotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Santa Rosa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ukiah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ursuline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SOnOma COunTy LEaGuESCL Recap & Outlook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
’09 All-Empire Players & Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Analy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Casa Grande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
El Molino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Healdsburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Petaluma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sonoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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2 ElsieAllenHighSchool 599 Bellevue avenue
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5 PinerHighSchool 1700 Fulton road
6 RanchoCotateHighSchool 5450 Snyder Lane
7 SantaRosaHighSchool 1235 Mendocino avenue
8 UkiahHighSchool 1000 Low Gap road
9 UrsulineHighSchool 90 ursuline road
0 AnalyHighSchool 6950 analy avenue
¡ CasaGrandeHighSchool 333 Casa Grande road
Ô ElMolinoHighSchool 7050 Covey road
£ HealdsburgHighSchool 1024 Prince Street
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ˆ SonomaValleyHighSchool 20000 Broadway
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How old were you wHen you started playing? 5 years old .
wHo got you into tHe sport?My dad played and got me into the sport .
Best advice a coacH ever gave you?You need to love defense and become an expert at it .
Favorite sports movie?Glory Road .
iF you could pick any nBa player to Be on your team, wHo would it Be?Shaq .
Favorite run in song?Space Jam .
pre-game meal?Pizza .
wHen you were a FresHman…I was lucky, my brother was a senior, so I knew half the senior class so nobody treated me like a freshman .
wHo was your Favorite HigH scHool player growing up?My brother, Richard .
least Favorite gym to play in?Ukiah .
wHat is tHe Favorite gym to play in tHat is not your own?Montgomery .
sHout out to?My family, my coaches, my team and Ned Averbuck .
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Jake SweetingHIGH SCHOOL:
MARIA CARRILLO HIGH SCHOOLMIddLE SCHOOL:
RINCON VALLEy MIDDLE SCHOOLELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
WHITED ELEMENTARy SCHOOLYOUTH TEAMS:
yMCA, BOyS & GIRLS CLUB, CyO ST. EUGENE’S, AAU SANTA ROSA BALLERS & GyM RATS
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How old were you wHen you started playing?6 years old .
wHo got you into tHe sport?My older brother .
Best advice a coacH ever gave you?To play level-headed and not let the game get to me .
Favorite sports movie?Love and Basketball or Coach Carter.
iF you could pick anyone in tHe nBa to Be on your team, wHo would it Be?LeBron James .
Favorite run in song?Heart of a Champion by Nelly .
pre-game meal?Pringles or sunflower seeds and 5 Hour Energy .
wHen i was a FresHman…I went to Justin Siena and played on JV for John Fall .
wHo was your Favorite HigH scHool player growing up?danae Wellander .
least Favorite gym to play in?Casa Grande .
wHat is tHe Favorite gym to play in tHat is not your own?Healdsburg .
sHout out to?Mike Boles . He taught me everything I know . He was my coach from third to eighth grade .
How old were you wHen you started playing? The third grade for St . Rose .
wHo got you into tHe sport? My dad .
Best advice a coacH ever gave you?Just to keep getting better everyday, and never to be satisfied with where you are as a basketball player .
Favorite sports movie? Remember the Titans or Coach Carter .
iF you could pick anyone in tHe nBa to Be on your team, wHo would it Be? Steve Nash, because he would make everyone on our team better .
Favorite run in song? Lose Yourself by Eminem .
pre-game meal? Turkey sandwich or pasta .
wHen you were a FresHman…I was excited to finally be in high school and have the chance to play basketball at the next level .
wHo was your Favorite HigH scHool player(s) growing up? Tyler and Zac Tiedeman .
least Favorite gym to play in?Ukiah
wHat is tHe Favorite gym to play in tHat is not your own? Newman’s, because there is always a big crowd .
sHout out to?The booster club for getting us those awesome new jerseys!
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RINCON VALLEy MIDDLE SCHOOL (22-0)ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
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How old were you wHen you started playing?I was in fifth grade .
wHo got you into tHe sport?My father, he was the coach of my elementary school, so I thought it would be fun to play .
Best advice a coacH ever gave you?The best advice I ever received from a coach was Coach Jimmy: “Set your feet, snap your wrist & follow through .”
Favorite sports movie?Love and Basketball .
iF you could pick anyone in tHe nBa to Be on your team, wHo would it Be?Monta Ellis .
Favorite run in song? Can’t Be Touched by Roy Jones, Jr .
pre-game meal? deli sandwich and Juice Shack smoothie .
wHen you were a FresHman…I was 5'3" playing the post position with girls all taller than me .
wHo was your Favorite HigH scHool player growing up? Michaela Murray aka “Tree” .
least Favorite gym to play in?Ursuline .
wHat is tHe Favorite gym to play in tHat is not your own? Elsie Allen, because I have been playing in that gym since fifth grade .
sHout out to?To all my friends and to my parents, I love you guys . Thank you to all my coaches who believed in me and made me the player I am today .
How old were you wHen you started playing?I was six years old, in the second grade .
wHo got you into tHe sport?My parents encouraged me to play a lot of different sports . My older sister was on the fourth grade CYO team, and they needed more players . I was chosen to play with her team .
Best advice a coacH every gave you?“There are always going to be people in your life that put you down, but it’s about believing in yourself and having confidence . Use your anger as motivation to succeed .” —Monica Mertle
Favorite sports movie?Love & Basketball .
iF you could pick any nBa player to Be on your team, wHo would it Be?Stephen Curry .
Favorite run in song?Where Are You by Paffendorf .
pre-game meal?Nothing heavy, usually just a snack and some Cuties .
wHen you were a FresHman…I was a starter on JV basketball and we won our league!
wHo was your Favorite HigH scHool player growing up?Jamie Van Horne from Healdsburg High School . (See page12)
least Favorite gym to play in?St . Francis in Sonoma .
wHat is tHe Favorite gym to play in tHat is not your own?Windsor High School .
Sarah ramsierHIGH SCHOOL:
SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOLMIddLE SCHOOL:
SANTA ROSA MIDDLE SCHOOLELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
SAN MIGUEL ELEMENTARy SCHOOLYOUTH TEAMS:
SANTA ROSA BIBLE CHURCH: 2004-2006, yMCA: 2004 & 2005, AAU: 2006-2010
Tara Elise PuccioniHIGH SCHOOL:
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOLMIddLE SCHOOL:
ST. JOHN’S SCHOOLELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
ST. JOHN’S SCHOOLYOUTH TEAMS:
CyO ST. JOHN’S, ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL, BOyS & GIRLS CLUB, AAU PACIFIC STORM
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In 2004, Jamie Van Horne capped off one of the most celebrated high school basketball careers in Sonoma County history—for women or men. She spent the next four years playing basketball for Yale University, Division I school in the historic Ivy League.
Currently, Jamie is living in Madrid, Spain, where she works as a kindergarten teacher and high school boys varsity basketball coach at the American School of Madrid. She also tutors and works in the development office. In her free time, she travels as much as possible. Somewhere in between teaching and traveling, Jamie was kind enough to give us some insight on her high school and college basketball careers.
out of all the colleges, why yale?I chose Yale after taking a recruiting trip there in October of my senior year . Although I was a bit intimidated by how far and different it was from Healdsburg, I was completely enchanted by the campus . I had never seen anything like it . I was excited to take on a new adventure and thrilled at the chance to play division I basketball at such a well-respected academic insti-tution . In retrospect, I realize how fortunate I was to have such an opportunity .
most california athletes stay in california, was it a hard transition to live and play on the east coast?I did not find the transition to the East Coast very difficult at all . I certainly went through typical ups and downs as any new college athlete does, but overall I loved every bit of the expe-rience . I attribute the easy transition to having parents who encouraged me to go and had confidence in my ability, to the support and resources at Yale University, and to the wonderful teammates that were instantly my new family and biggest fans on and off the court .
what were your most memorable moments in your basketball career?There are two moments that instantly come to mind .
First, my junior year of high school, we played against St . Mary’s of Berkeley in the semi-finals of the NCS playoffs . We played in Healdsburg, and we were 29-0 coming into the game . The gym was completely packed to capacity, and it was so loud my teammates and I could not hear each other at all . Although we were a smaller and less athletic public school, we somehow were able to stay in the game against a bigger and better St . Mary’s team . We played with so much pride, and had so much support, it was just an incredible experience . Although we ended up losing by 3 points, the emotion and excitement in that game made it one that I will never forget . I have since played against many of the St . Mary’s players at the college level, and we always have a good time remembering what a special game that was .
Second was my senior year at the University of Minnesota . We were playing in a tournament, and we played North Carolina State in our first game . The arena was one of the biggest I had ever played in, and just being on the court made it a special game . We ended up beating North Carolina State by a few points, the first time that Yale had ever defeated an Atlantic Coast Conference team . It was especially memorable
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for me because it was my birthday, I played well, and my parents, aunt, uncle, and grandma were able to be there to watch me play .
what is the best basketball advice you have been given?I always counted on my dad’s words of wisdom to get me through the tough times . He was never an overpowering force, but a consistent supporter when I needed help keeping perspective . He always reiterated consistency, hard work, and doing my best with what I could control . He also taught me the importance of being positive, enjoying the game, and leading by example . “FOCUS, CALMNESS, and TOUGHNESS” were often his words of advice for me on a game day .
can you give us one thing fans may not know about playing basketball at the college level?In high school, I always glorified the big time college players and dreamed of being them . In reality, I found that the glory of playing basketball at the college level comes from developing mental and physical toughness, leadership, and friendship that cannot be understood by anyone that is not in the locker room and at every practice or conditioning session . The rewards are intrinsic and only truly reaped by someone who is completely dedicated to their team and their school .
Has playing basketball in high school and college, helped you off the court, and if so, how?Playing basketball, and all that is involved in high school and college, has completely molded me into the person I am today . I learned so much, especially in college, about people and about myself . Basketball taught me how to rely on others, as well as how to be relied on . It helped me to understand the im-portance of actions over words, and it taught me how to act under pressure . It has also helped me to learn how to put others ahead of myself, and to keep things in perspective .
family Life:Jamie’s mother, Charlotte, and father, Peter, were both athletes at the University of Arizona . Her mom played tennis, while her dad played base-ball, and was on a national championship team there . He held the record for most hits in the College World Series until just recently . Her Uncle Keith played football for USC and then started for the Chicago Bears for 13 seasons, where he won the Super Bowl in 1985 . Her sister, Katie was also a huge inspiration to her, both athletically and academically . She was two years ahead of Jamie in school . Katie still holds many Sonoma County swimming records, and went on to attend Washington State University on a full-scholarship where she swam in the Pac 10 for 4 years .
Career HighlightsHiGH SCHOOL:• Four-year starter at Healdsburg High School• Three league championships • Won 29 games in a row before losing in
the NCS playoffs her junior year• First team all-league honors four years and league and
regional MVP honors her junior year • First team all-region and division IV First Team All-State
her junior and senior years • Scored over 1,700 points at Healdsburg
COLLEGE:• Four-year starter for the Yale University Bulldogs • Chosen captain by her teammates senior year • Never missed a single game• Set a Yale school record for most games played in a career with 110 • Set a school record for all-time three pointers in a career
with 205—fifth most in Ivy League history • Tied single-season record with 62 three pointers her senior season • Set an Ivy League record and tied an NCAA record against Brown
with most three pointers in a game without missing—7 for 7 • Twice given Yale’s Karen Yarasavage Award for
“hard work, grit and determination”• Senior year was named to the Academic All-Ivy Team
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Pat Kennedy played for Mike Gaddie at Piner High School and gradu-ated in 1984. His senior year was the first year that Coach Gaddie won the SCL title. In the early 1990s, shortly after graduating college, Pat Kennedy started coaching basketball in Sonoma County. He began his career helping Russ Peterich with JV Basketball at Montgomery and soon after began assisting Tom Fitchie with the varsity team as well as continuing to coach JV. In 1997, he was named the head coach of Santa Rosa High School where he had a very successful seven-year run. In 2004, he moved to North Carolina with his family.
For the past several years, he has been assisting at Wakefield High School in Raleigh. In 2010, Pat was asked to coach the varsity men’s team, one of North Carolina’s largest and most prestigious basketball programs. Currently, Wakefield is 12-4 and 4-2 in league. Wakefield is in the CAP 7, a league that produced 7 ACC players in one year, and currently, John Wall, a freshman at Kentucky, who is regarded as one of the best college players in the nation.
On January 11th, 2010, Pat accepted the job as Athletic Director of Heritage High School in North Carolina. He will finish this season as the Varsity Head coach before beginning his new assignment.
How did you get your current coaching position?The athletic director here knew that I had coaching experience, so they asked me if I was interested in coaching varsity basketball . Of course, I jumped at the opportunity .
is coaching a team in sonoma county the same as coaching a team in north carolina?Absolutely! There are a few different rules here that impact the game . For ex-ample, we don’t have a shot clock in NC . Also, the talent tends to be a bit deeper here . The year that I arrived, our conference had 7 players that went to ACC schools . Two of them went on to play in the NBA and some of the others are making good money playing overseas .
who have been some of the more influential coaches in your career?Coach Gaddie, Coach Peterich and Coach Fitchie all had a great impact on my coaching career . As a young coach, they gave me the opportunity to develop . I learned a great deal from all of them .
aau is extremely popular in north carolina, what kind of challenges does that present as a High school coach?AAU is huge on the east coast . Almost every player on our roster played AAU this summer . I even coached a boys 13-and-under team last year . Before I left California, I coached a girls AAU team for two years that I really enjoyed . AAU is great competition, but it can also be a challenge for a high school coach to pull
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together a team where 10 players may have played for six different coaches, with six different philosophies .
what was the hardest thing about leaving sonoma county?Leaving friends and players, but my wife and I felt that it was best for our family . The change has worked out nicely for us .
what has been the highlight of your career in north carolina this far?Just being able to coach and develop new relationships with coaches and play-ers has made the transition easier for me and my family .
How many kids tried out for your team this year?All together we had 88 players try out . We kept 27 players in the program, so it makes cuts very hard .
who are some of the better players you have had to coach against in your league, and where did they end up going to school?Of course, most people now know about John Wall who is at Kentucky . It was fun watching him play for the past few years . One of our guards is now playing at Marquette and we have another at Queens University .
Best piece of advice a coach has ever given you?It’s not about the xs and Os; it’s about the Jims and Joes . Good players can make a coach look good!
coaches love quotes. do you have a favorite?I do: “The thing I loved the most—and still love the most about teaching—is that you can connect with an individual or a group, and see that individual or group exceed their limits .” —Coach K
are there many multiple sport athletes in your program?Yes, but it seems that the trend is to specialize these days . One of our basket-ball players has committed to LSU to play football, so we are not sure if he will play next year .
is there more pressure coaching in north carolina where basketball is so popular?Being in the triangle of NC State, UNC and duke, some people have unreal-istic expectations of what their teams can do . They expect championships, but pressure is what you put on yourself . Nobody can place more pressure on me than I do myself .
Best piece of advice you can give someone interested in becoming a coach?Find good coaches and study them . Creatively copy everything that you can and make it your own . Above all else, teach from the heart and remember that it is about the development of young men and women .
Pat and his wife Cyndi have been married for 15 years and have two children Holly, 12 and Caden, 9 and a cat named Abby .
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BoysCaSa GranDE
Malek Hurd: SRJC
CarDinaL nEWmanMatt Cousins: ChaminadeDonald Weddington: SRJCTony Baldocchi: SRJCMichael Santos: Santa Clara
EL mOLinOKen Matich: Napa Valley College
maria CarriLLOAndrew Corsberg: SRJC
mOnTGOmEryZac Tiedeman: Humboldt State
PinErMario Pascal: Mendocino JCLucas Devenny: UC Santa BarbaraAndrew Flohr: Mendocino JC
PETaLumaRyan Swanson: UC Santa Cruz
uKiaHJesse Williams: SRJC
WinDSOrLuigi Valencia: Napa Valley College
GirlsELSiE aLLEn
Giammona Tessa: Mendocino College
maria CarriLLOAmanda Johnson: University of OregonAlyson Henington: SRJCOlivia Escobar: SRJCAmanda Briare: SRJC
mOnTGOmEryAmy Kynoch: SRJCLuz Trejeda: SRJCCharrise Reece: Biola UniversityChristina Barclay: Biola University
PETaLuma HiGH SCHOOOLKaitlin Derby: Cal Poly PomonaMia Greco: SRJC
SanTa rOSaKrysten Copeland: SRJC
SOnOma HiGH SCHOOLSarah Semenero: Cal Poly Pomona
uKiaHDakota Sanderson: Mendocino CollegeNayeli Caldera: Mendocino College
WinDSOrCharlene Popoff: SRJC
ProfessionallymOnTGOmEry
Kyle Jeffers: Singapore Slingers
CaSa GranDEJosh Akognon: BC Kalev/Cramo, Estonia
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4655 Hoen Avenue, Suite 6SAntA RoSA, CALiFoRniA 95405
(707) 545-5260
Celebrating 18 YearsCHanGinG liVes, one smile at a time
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2009 NBL Boys League Overall %Cardinal Newman 14-0 28-2 .933
Piner 10-4 22-8 .733
Ukiah 10-4 20-9 .690
Maria Carrillo 8-6 17-12 .586
Rancho Cotate 7-7 13-13 .500
Montgomery 5-9 12-14 .462
Elsie Allen 2-12 4-21 .160
Santa Rosa 0-14 2-23 .080
2009 nBL tournament Champion: Piner (Piner 55, Cardinal newman 46)
Boys Outlook 2010the last two seasons, the nBL title holder has not won the nBL tournament. this is a testament to the parity among the schools in this tough division. at first glance you would have to give the edge to the experienced ukiah team, but don’t count out Cardinal newman or Montgomery. the fourth spot in the nBL tourney is anybody’s guess.
2009 NBL Girls League Overall %Ursuline 12-2 19-10 .655
Montgomery 11-3 21-9 .700
Santa Rosa 9-5 15-13 .536
Ukiah 9-5 13-14 .481
Maria Carrillo 8-6 14-12 .538
Rancho Cotate 5-9 11-15 .423
Piner 1-13 2-23 .080
Elsie Allen 1-13 1-24 .040
2009 nBL tournament Champion: Montgomery (Montgomery 60, ursuline 54)
Girls Outlook 2010this could be the closest race in recent memory as ursuline, Montgomery, Santa rosa and Maria Carrillo battle it out. If the preseason is any indication, the nod would have to go to Maria Carrillo.
General information:Game Times: Freshman 4:30 p.m. Junior Varsity 6:00 p.m. Varsity 7:30 p.m. Game times and dates are subject to change.
For more information regarding high school basketball, check out these sites:
www.YSN365.comwww.maxpreps.comwww.cifncs.orgwww.norcalprepscores.comwww.pdpreps.comwww.nblsclbasketball.proboards.com
nOrTH Bay LEaGuERECAP & OUTLOOK
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McKennan Bertsch, SANTA ROSA Jordan Henry, URSULINE
Boys(Returners in italics)
PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Lucas Devenny, PINER
Tony Baldocchi, CARdINAL NEWMAN
FIRST TEAM
Jesse Williams, UKIAH
Danny Binz, CARdINAL NEWMAN
Mario Pascal, PINER
Brett Walker, UKIAH
SECOND TEAM
Alec Kobre, MONTGOMERY
Diego Hall, MARIA CARRILLO
Xavier McCall, CARdINAL NEWMAN
Buddy Johnson, ELSIE ALLEN
Adam Ricossa, RANCHO COTATE
Nate Vasilieff, ELSIE ALLEN
HONORABLE MENTION
Randy Wright, CARdINAL NEWMAN
Andrew Flohr, PINER
Matt Egelhoff, RANCHO COTATE
COACH OF THE YEAR
Tom Bonfigli, CARdINAL NEWMAN
Girls(Returners in italics)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Brittany Jones, MONTGOMERY
FIRST TEAM
McKennan Bertsch, SANTA ROSA
Jordan Henry, URSULINE
Anandi Jimenez, MONTGOMERY
SECOND TEAM
Kirsten Lambertson, RANCHO COTATE
Ashley Morgan, MARIA CARRILLO
Michaela Murray, SANTA ROSA
Tara Puccioni, URSULINE
HONORABLE MENTION
Holly Cramer, RANCHO COTATE
Sarah Fitzgerald, MONTGOMERY
Emily Houghton, UKIAH
Hillary Ruddick, UKIAH
COACH OF THE YEAR
Steve Bell, MONTGOMERY
PRESS DEMOCRAT
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JAN 6 elsie allen
8 santa rosa
13 rancHo cotate
15 piner
19 maria carrillo
21 montgomery
24 ukiah
27 elsie allen
29 santa rosa
FEB 2 rancho cotate
4 piner
8 maria carrillo
10 montgomery
12 ukiaH
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HEAD COACH: Tom Bonfigli (15th season)
no player yr ht
1 Daniel Benjamin JR 5'9"
3 Andy Noonan JR 5'10"
4 Ryan Darryl JR 5'11"
5 Bobby Sharp JR 6'0"
10 Chris Reuter SR 6'1"
12 Tim Moreno JR 6'2"
13 Jamie Ford SR 6'0"
15 Griffin Meinken JR 6'5"
20 Lucas Murphy JR 6'2"
21 Ryan Cousins SR 6'6"
22 Kenny Love FR 6'1"
23 Xavier McCall JR 6'2"
25 Max Marcus SR 6'6"
31 Harmon Dhillon SR 6'1"
32 Alan Bertolero JR 6'3"
33 JJ Jamerson JR 6'4"
34 Jeremy House JR 6'9"
35 John Goodwin SR 6'6"
(707) 546-6470 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.cardinalnewman.org
2009 rECOrD: 28-2 (LEAGUE: 14-0)
THE TiPEven after losing three of the top players in the North Bay League, Cardinal Newman looks to repeat as NBL champions. While it won’t be easy, the Cardinals have a veteran group to lead the campaign.PLayErS TO WaTCH 23 Xavier McCall, 2nd Team 5 Bobby Sharp
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Biagi Brothers – It’s about Time
787 Airpark Drive Napa, CA 94558707.251.9990
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JAN 5 montgomery (7:30)
7 maria carrillo
12 piner
14 elsie allen
16 ursuline (6:00)
20 santa rosa
22 rancho cotate
26 montgomery
28 maria carrillo
FEB 1 piner
3 elsie allen
5 ursuline
9 santa rosa
11 rancHo cotate
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SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 5 ursuline
7 piner
12 montgomery
14 ukiah
16 maria carrillo
18 analy (NL)
20 rancHo cotate
22 santa rosa
27 ursuline
28 piner
FEB 1 montgomery
3 ukiaH
5 maria carrillo
9 rancho cotate
11 santa rosa
16–19 nBl tournament
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HEAD COACH: Ruben Noles (6th season)
no player
4 Jenayti Him
5 Dominic Messimore
10 Joe Vasilieff
11 David Newadbarg
15 yahan Mesfun
21 Billy McCarty
22 Pairk Tep
44 Johnathan Taggart
45 Buddy Johnson
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HEAD COACH: Donald Peoples no player pos yr
5 Monica Rivera G JR
10 Angelica Montalvan F SR
11 Harlet Cruz F SO
12 Janet Garica C JR
15 Madeline Garica F SR
20 Christina Timblin P SR
23 Sopheary Kiu F JR
25 Dorina Gnip P JR
45 Dianita Johnson F JR
50 Lakisha Lucas C SO
(707) 528-5020 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.elsieallen.org
2009 rECOrD: 4-21 (LEAGUE: 2-12)
2009 rECOrD: 1-24 (LEAGUE: 1-13)
THE TiPAfter a couple of lean years, this veteran Elsie Allen team with four returning starters should find itself in the thick of the NBL race in 2010. rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 45 Buddy Johnson, 2nd team
THE TiPWhile the 2010 Lady Lobos are not expected to win the league title, they are much improved over 2009, having played a tough preseason schedule. Look for the improved play to continue throughout the season.
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JAN 6 rancho cotate
8 ukiaH
13 santa rosa
15 montgomery
19 cardinal newman
21 piner
25 elsie allen
27 rancHo cotate
29 ukiah
FEB 2 santa rosa
4 montgomery
8 cardinal newman
10 piner
13 elsie allen
16–19 nBl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 5 rancho cotate
7 ukiaH
12 santa rosa
16 elsie allen
18 sonoma vlly (4:00-NL)
20 ursuline
22 montgomery
23 westmoor (5:00-NL)
26 rancHo cotate
28 ukiah
FEB 1 santa rosa
5 elsie allen
9 ursuline
11 montgomery
16–19 nBl tournament
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HEAD COACH: Jerry Deakins no player pos yr
2 Ben Haddad G JR
3 Garrett Saunders G SR
5 Matt Hewson G SR
11 Brian Johnson F SO
12 Kenny Kasper G JR
20 Taylor Haddix F SR
21 Jake Sweeting F JR
22 Nate Veldkamp F SR
23 Michael Francis G JR
30 Joey Deirossi C JR
32 Sam Atoe F JR
45 Brian Curle C JR
50 Christian Diaz C SR
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HEAD COACH: Steve Azevedo no player pos yr ht
4 Abigale Selya G JR 5'7"
5 Taylor Lord G SR 5'3"
12 Madison Sowards G SO 5'6"
14 Sara Irvine G SO 5'5"
15 Gabriella Amato G SR 5'10"
20 Lynsey Keith G SR 5'6"
21 Emily Wilson F JR 6'0"
23 Taylor Graham G SO 5'5"
24 Ashley Morgan G SR 5'9"
30 Kylina Mateoli G JR 5'8"
31 Aaliyah Sowards PG FR 5'4"
33 Mikaela Francis F FR 6'0"
34 Alyssa Holiday G SR 5'6"
(707) 528-5790 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.mariacarrillohighschool.com
2009 rECOrD: 17-12 (LEAGUE: 8-6)
2009 rECOrD: 14-12 (LEAGUE: 8-6)
THE TiPThe Pumas’ up-tempo offense makes them a dangerous team to play on any given night. Maria Carrillo will be in the mix for playoff time come February.rETurnErS TO WaTCH 11 Brian Johnson 21 Jake Sweeting 23 Michael Francis
THE TiPThe Pumas have found in 2010 what they couldn’t find in 2009—consistency. Look for Maria Carrillo to be fighting for a top spot in the NBL when all is said and done.rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 24 Ashley Morgan, 1st Team 15 Gabriella Amato, Honorable Mention
maria CarriLLO
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santa rosa Back Fitness & physical therapy
2798 yulupa Avenue • Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 527-4001
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JAN 6 ukiah
8 rancHo cotate
13 elsie allen
15 maria carrillo
19 piner
21 cardinal newman
25 santa rosa
27 ukiaH
29 rancho cotate
FEB 2 elsie allen
4 maria carrillo
8 piner
10 cardinal newman
12 santa rosa
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SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 5 ukiaH (7:30)
7 rancHo cotate
12 elsie allen
14 ursuline (7:00)
16 santa rosa
18 casa grande (2:30-NL)
20 piner
22 maria carrillo
26 ukiah
28 rancho cotate
FEB 1 elsie allen
3 ursuline
5 santa rosa
9 piner
11 maria carrillo
16–19 nBl tournament
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COACHES: Tom Fitchie & Brian Long no player pos yr ht
3 Quentin Mendoza G JR 5'9"
5 Zack Templeton G JR 5'7"
11 Chris Kelly F JR 6'1"
12 Anthony Becker G JR 5'7"
13 Justin Connell G SR 5'11"
20 Danny Quiroz F SR 6'0"
22 Jared McNeany G JR 5'10"
24 Alec Kobre G JR 6'2"
30 Erik Gyving F JR 6'0"
33 Brian McCammon F SO 6'3"
34 Gian Costa F JR 6'2"
40 Ben Freeland C JR 6'9"
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HEAD COACH: Steve Bell no player pos yr
3 Sarah Fitzgerald G JR
4 Victoria Diab G SO
10 MacKenzie Komrij G SR
11 Heather Lockerbie F JR
12 Sylvia Mouttapa G JR
13 Cindy Escobar G SR
14 Kelsey Dayton G JR
20 Andrea Hernandez F SR
21 Anandi Jimenez F JR
23 Kate Havness F SR
24 Natalie Newkirk G JR
30 Jessica Robles F SR
(707) 528-5191 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.montgomeryhighschool.com
2009 rECOrD: 12-14 (LEAGUE: 5-9)
2009 rECOrD: 21-9 (LEAGUE: 11-3)
THE TiPAlthough the Vikings only have two seniors on the team, they return four starters, and three of them are juniors. The Vikings look to compete for the NBL crown in 2010.rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 24 Alec Kobre, 2nd Team 40 Ben Freeland, Honorable Mention
THE TiPAlthough the NBL is wide-open and more competitive than in recent years, a tough pre-season schedule should help the Vikings down the stretch .
rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 21 Anandi Jimenez, 1st Team 3 Sarah Fitzgerald, 2nd Team 23 Kate Havness, Honorable Mention
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JAN 6 santa rosa
8 elsie allen
13 ukiah
15 cardinal newman
19 montgomery
21 maria carrillo
25 rancho cotate
27 santa rosa
29 elsie allen
FEB 2 ukiaH
4 cardinal newman
8 montgomery
10 maria carrillo
12 rancHo cotate
16–19 nBl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 5 santa rosa
7 elsie allen
12 ukiah
18 rancho cotate
20 montgomery
22 ursuline
26 santa rosa
28 elsie allen
FEB 1 ukiaH
5 rancHo cotate
9 montgomery
11 ursuline
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HEAD COACH: Mike Erickson (19th season)
no player yr
11 Thomas Mobazion SR
12 Logan Stiles SR
13 Simon Ogbat SR
14 yonas Woldemicheal SR
15 Matt Lococo JR
21 Elliot Collins SR
22 Randy Zaldana SR
23 Alex Mendoza JR
24 Calvin Gonzales JR
31 Marc Mapoy SR
32 Dawit Berhane SR
33 Jason Bostrom SR
34 James Blacaflor JR
35 Alex Mercado JR
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HEAD COACH: Jim Fagundes no player yr
11 Jasmit Metla JR
12 Suzie Chavez JR
15 Rose Gerjets SR
21 Katie Campbell SR
23 Noelle Marinez SR
25 Angel Tran JR
31 Sarah Arteseros FR
33 Sherry Echelberger FR
34 Helen Tesfazghi SO
40 An Vu JR
45 Julia Freeman SR
(707) 528-5245 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.pinerhigh.com
2009 rECOrD: 22-8 (LEAGUE: 10-4)
2009 rECOrD: 2-23 (LEAGUE: 1-13)
THE TiPHow do you repeat as NBL Tournament champions after you graduate the Press Democrat All-Empire Player of the Year and two All-Empire players? It’s tough. The 2010 Prospectors will play hard as they look for the 4th playoff spot in the NBL.rETurnErS TO WaTCH 21 Elliot Collins
THE TiPThe Lady Prospectors have already surpassed their 2009 win total in the preseason. While making the NBL playoffs will be a tall order, this team will be the most competitive Piner women’s team in the last several years.rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 15 Rose Gerjets, Honorable Mention
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8 montgomery
13 cardinal newman
15 ukiah
19 elsie allen
21 santa rosa
25 piner
27 maria carrillo
29 montgomery
FEB 2 cardinal newman
5 ukiaH
8 elsie allen
10 santa rosa
12 piner
16–19 nBl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 5 maria carrillo
7 montgomery
12 ursuline
14 santa rosa
18 piner
20 elsie allen
22 ukiaH
26 maria carrillo
28 montgomery
FEB 1 ursuline
3 santa rosa
5 piner
9 elsie allen
11 ukiah
16–19 nBl tournament
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HEAD COACH: Chris Walton no player yr
2 Dylan Rossini SR
3 Tristan Eaken JR
5 Ben Lattig JR
10 Vinh Phan SO
11 Jason Celi JR
12 Nick Desoto SO
15 James Dorey SR
20 Sarit Wuthaphithak SR
21 Michael Hamlin JR
22 Siosi Poti SR
23 Sheldon Defrank SR
24 Ricky Garcia SO
25 Poueu Peleti-Gore JR
32 Michael Tuaua JR
33 Kevin Phan SR
44 Bradley Dyer SR
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HEAD COACH: Doug Haught no player yr
1 Alyssa Molina SO
3 Rita Sorpranith SR
4 Keilani yamanoha SO
5 Jenna Burkman SR
11 Keilani Fronda FR
12 Ceara Maloney JR
22 Cresha Cooley SR
24 Ashlee Moore SR
32 Holly Cramer JR
33 Erin Skinner JR
44 Michelle Mejia SO
(707) 792-4750 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.crpusd.org/RCHS
2009 rECOrD: 13-13 (LEAGUE: 7-7)
2009 rECOrD: 11-15 (LEAGUE: 5-9)
THE TiPHaving lost 11 seniors from their 2009 squad, the Cougars have one of the youngest teams in the NBL. Last year, coach Walton set the tone for Rancho Cotate basketball, so one thing is for sure: the Cougars will play hard every time they step on the court.PLayErS TO WaTCH 3 Tristan Eaken 22 Siosi Poti 24 Ricky Garcia
THE TiPSince 2007, when the Lady Cougars won only two games, they have improved each season. This year’s team is young and may have a hard time beating last year’s 11-game win total, however the Lady Cougars will improve as the year progresses and may pull off an upset or two along the way.rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 32 Holly Cramer, 2nd Team
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JAN 6 piner
8 cardinal newman
13 maria carillo
15 elsie allen
19 ukiaH
21 rancHo cotate
25 montgomery
27 piner
29 cardinal newman
FEB 2 maria carrillo
4 elsie allen
8 ukiah
10 rancho cotate
13 montgomery
16–19 nBl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 5 piner
7 ursuline
12 maria carrillo
14 rancho cotate
16 montgomery
18 petaluma (7:00-NL)
20 ukiah
22 elsie allen
26 piner
28 ursuline
FEB 1 maria carrillo
3 rancHo cotate
5 montgomery
9 ukiaH
11 elsie allen
16–19 nBl tournament
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HEAD COACH: Kris Mahiri no player pos yr ht
1 Tanner Petersen G SR 5'8"
2 Stephen Perry G SR 5'10"
3 Nolan Chavez G SO 5'9"
4 Jakari Keita G SO 5'10"
5 Cyrus Gomez-Alcala G SR 6'0"
10 Kurtis Huffman F SR 6'2"
11 Andrew Walzer F SR 6'0"
12 Michael Foster F SR 6'0"
13 Jon Khoo F SR 6'2"
14 Barry Bartlett F SO 6'3"
15 Dante Dugan F SR 6'4"
20 Nate Voge F JR 6'4"
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HEAD COACH: Steve Chisholm no player pos yr
3 Jordan Schalich G SR
5 Rachel Brumfield PG JR
10 Shawnee Phillips PG JR
11 Kendra Newton G SO
12 Gabriella Elliott F SR
14 Alicia Silva PG JR
21 Haley Ryals F/G SR
22 Sarah Ramsier PG SR
24 McKennan Bertsch F JR
31 Lily Briese F JR
32 Cori Talafili F SR
33 Hannah Sourek F SO
(707) 528-5291 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.santarosahighschool.net
2009 rECOrD: 2-23 (LEAGUE: 0-14)
2009 rECOrD: 15-13 (LEAGUE: 9-5)
THE TiPSanta Rosa has a good mix of young and veteran players. Although they would have liked a few more wins in the preseason, the NBL is wide-open in 2010 and any one of the eight teams could grab one of the top four NBL tournament spots.rETurnErS TO WaTCH 10 Kurtis Huffman 11 Andrew Walzer 20 Nate Voge
THE TiPCould this be the year of the Lady Panthers? Santa Rosa, with three returning all-league players, will be in the mix and should provide their rabid fans with some exciting basketball.rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 24 McKennan Bertsch, 1st Team 10 Shawnee Phillips, 2nd Team 5 Rachel Brumfield, Honorable Mention
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JAN 6 montgomery
8 maria carrillo
13 piner
15 rancHo cotate
19 santa rosa
21 elsie allen
25 cardinal newman
27 montgomery
29 maria carrillo
FEB 2 piner
5 rancho cotate
8 santa rosa
10 elsie allen
12 cardinal newman
16–19 nBl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 5 montgomery (7:30)
7 maria carrillo
12 piner
14 elsie allen
16 ursuline (6:00)
20 santa rosa
22 rancho cotate
26 montgomery
28 maria carrillo
FEB 1 piner
3 elsie allen
5 ursuline
9 santa rosa
11 rancHo cotate
16–19 nBl tournament
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HEAD COACH: Bill Heath (33rd season)
no player pos yr ht
10 Tyler Mendosa G SR 5'10"
14 Carlos Budar G JR 5'7"
22 Austin Ryan G/F SR 6'2"
24 Cesar Mendoza G JR 5'8"
30 Nate Henry F JR 6'1"
32 Scott Ragan G SR 5'10"
40 Tyler Carter F SR 6'4"
42 Ryan Morris C SR 6'5"
44 Sam Stump C SR 6'1"
50 Brett Walker G/F SR 6'2"
52 Dominic Eaquinto F JR 6'3"
54 Troy Miles F SR 6'0"
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HEAD COACH: Dave Downey no player yr ht
11 Abbi Taylor JR 5'5"
12 Sarina Goforth SO 5'6"
15 Tasheena Kirby JR 5'5"
20 Ashley Villagomes SR 5'6"
21 Kristian Valencia JR 5'4"
22 Halley Todd SR 5'5"
23 Katelyn Pipkin JR 5'4"
24 Kylee Wright SO 5'10"
25 Kaleigh Lincoln SO 5'1"
30 Cheyanne Garrett JR 5'7"
31 Eliza Fields JR 5'6"
32 Kelsea Larue JR 6'1"
(707) 463-5253 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.ukiahi.com
2009 rECOrD: 20-9 (LEAGUE: 10-4)
2009 rECOrD: 13-14 (LEAGUE: 9-5)
THE TiPUkiah is a veteran team that knows how to win. They don’t get the publicity that the Santa Rosa schools get, but Ukiah has to be considered a favorite to win the NBL. They run and love to shoot—anywhere on the floor.rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 50 Brett Walker, First Team
THE TiPUkiah is very young in 2010. The Lady Wildcats will play well at times and struggle at times. While they will have a difficult time competing for the NBL crown, they should improve with every passing game.
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JAN 5 elsie allen
7 santa rosa
9 mckinleyville(5:00-NL)
12 rancho cotate
14 montgomery (7:00)
15 casa grande
16 ukiaH (6:00)
18 windsor (NL)
20 maria carrillo
22 piner
27 elsie allen
28 santa rosa
FEB 1 rancHo cotate
3 montgomery
5 ukiah
9 maria carrillo
11 piner
16–20 nBl tournament
rOSTEr
HEAD COACH: Jeff Paul no player pos yr ht
5 Belden Long F SO 5'9"
10 Tara Puccioni G SR 5'7"
12 Kim Singler F JR 5'9"
14 Helen Moses-Happ G SO 5'6"
15 Ellery young F SR 5'10"
20 Elisa Vargas G SO 5'4"
23 Jordan Henry G JR 5'9"
24 Bronte Sheahan F SO 5'11"
25 Ashley Cooke F JR 5'9"
32 Julie Brookfield F JR 5'10"
40 McKenzie Mangino F JR 6'0"
(707) 524-1130 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.ursulinehs.org
2009 rECOrD: 19-10 (LEAGUE: 12-2)
THE TiPUrsuline’s tough preseason schedule should benefit the Bears during league play. There is no clear cut favorite in the NBL race this year, but Ursuline is a strong contender to defend their title.rETurninG aLL-nBL PLayErS 10 Tara Puccioni, 1st Team 23 Jordan Henry, 1st Team 15 Ellery young, Honorable Mention 24 Bronte Sheahan, Honorable Mention
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2009 SCL Boys League Overall %Analy 12-0 27-7 .794
Petaluma 8-4 11-17 .393
Casa Grande 7-5 14-13 .519
Healdsburg 5-7 13-14 .481
Sonoma Valley 5-7 7-21 .250
Windsor 4-8 8-18 .308
El Molino 1-11 5-20 .200
SCL tournament Champion: analy (analy 50, Petaluma 46)
Boys Outlook 2010With an experienced and battle tested team, analy is the clear-cut favorite to repeat as SCL champion. With that said, the three remaining spots for the SCL tournament are wide-open—and we mean wide-open. With teams missing football players for much of the preseason, and others trying to blend young players with veteran players, most of the coaches are still trying to get to know their teams. What we do know is the SCL season is going to one heck of a battle. Who will win the SCL tournament? the odds would favor analy, but in post season tournaments anything can happen.
2009 SCL Girls League Overall %Petaluma 11-1 24-6 .800
Healdsburg 8-4 14-14 .500
Sonoma Valley 7-5 16-13 .552
Windsor 7-5 13-14 .481
Analy 6-6 15-11 .577
Casa Grande 2-10 8-17 .320
El Molino 1-11 6-19 .240
SCL tournament Champion: Petaluma (Petaluma 43, Sonoma 32)
Girls Outlook 2010the top spot appears to be shaping up as a three-team battle between Casa Grande, Petaluma and Windsor. With the variety of the preseason schedules between the three, it will be hard to choose a clear cut favor-ite. While those three compete for the SCL crown, the rest of the pack will be trying to earn a berth in the SCL tournament. the chase for the fourth spot will be equally as challenging, where the fans will benefit from close and exciting games.
General information:Game Times: Freshman 4:30 p.m. Junior Varsity 6:00 p.m. Varsity 7:30 p.m. Game times and dates are subject to change.
For more information regarding high school basketball, check out these sites:
www.YSN365.comwww.maxpreps.comwww.cifncs.orgwww.norcalprepscores.comwww.pdpreps.comwww.nblsclbasketball.proboards.com
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Garrett Hansen, Windsor
Max Fujii, ANALY
Jen Tsurumoto, ANALY Nicole Conklin, HEALdSBURG
Boys(Returners in italics)
FIRST TEAM
Max Fujii, ANALY
Gavin Winter, ANALY
Casey Healy, PETALUMA
Kevin Aronis, ANALY
SECOND TEAM
Vince Dequattro, PETALUMA
Matt Nadolski, CASA GRANdE
Julian Minuzzo, SONOMA
HONORABLE MENTION
Jackson Stogner, ANALY
Ian Lang, HEALdSBURG
Corey Daley, ANALY
Matt O’Brien, CASA GRANdE
Devin Graves, EL MOLINO
COACH OF THE YEAR
Brett Page, ANALY
Girls(Returners in italics)
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mia Greco, PETALUMA
FIRST TEAM
Cynthia Arata, WINdSOR
Addison Brush, HEALdSBURG
Jessica Doohan, ANALY
Shirley Morovich, SONOMA
Jen Tsurumoto, ANALY
SECOND TEAM
Sara Cherr, PETALUMA
Jenna Reed, WINdSOR
Maggie Swanson, PETALUMA
HONORABLE MENTION
Nicole Conklin, HEALdSBURG
Makana Curtiss, EL MOLINO
Ashley Meyers, SONOMA
COACH OF THE YEAR
Doug Johnson, PETALUMA
PRESS DEMOCRAT
’09 aLL-EmPirE SONOMA COUNTY LEAGUE
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JAN 7 casa grande
12 sonoma valley
14 windsor
19 petaluma
21 HealdsBurg
23 el molino
30 casa grande
FEB 4 healdsBurg
6 el molino (4:30)
9 windsor
11 petaluma
13 sonoma valley
17–20 scl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 8 casa grande
13 sonoma valley
15 windsor
18 elsie allen (NL)
20 petaluma
22 healdsBurg
23 el molino
29 casa grande
FEB 3 sonoma valley
5 HealdsBurg
6 el molino
10 windsor
12 petaluma
18–20 scl tournament
rOSTEr
HEAD COACH: Brett Page (2nd year)
no player pos yr ht
11 Eli Alcantar G JR 5'10"
13 Dillon Sanchez G SR 5'6"
14 Kevin Aronis G SR 6'2"
15 Mohnnad Halaweh G FR 6'1"
20 Max Fujii G JR 5'8"
21 Chris Bostock G SR 6'1"
22 Jordan Guerinoni G SR 6'0"
24 Taylor Varnadore F SR 6'3"
25 Ryan Beretta F SR 6'3"
30 Isias Alcantar G SR 5'10"
31 Raffi Dick F SO 6'3"
33 Kellan O’Donnell F SR 6'3"
34 Geddy Link F FR 6'4"
rOSTEr
HEAD COACH: Earl Pasamonte no player pos ht
2 Kelley Benck G 5'4"
10 Tricia Klebe G 5'6"
14 Keaton Wheeler P 5'9"
22 Carly Tansil G 5'9"
23 Jen Tsurumoto G 5'9"
25 Ali Vanhouten P 6'0"
30 Hana Lamb P 5'10"
40 Molly Schuster G 5'6"
43 Katy Lowry G 5'6"
44 Shelby Paolino P 6'2"
50 Chelsea Pricert P 5'10"
51 Eva Teekasingh P 5'10"
(707) 824-2300 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.analy.org
2009 rECOrD: 27-7 (LEAGUE: 12-0)
2009 rECOrD: 15-11 (LEAGUE: 6-6)
THE TiPAnaly is the clear cut favorite to capture the SCL crown. They aren’t very big but they make up for height with a high-tempo offense and a pressing defense. Expectations maybe the biggest battle Analy faces in 2010.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 20 Max Fujii, Co-MVP 14 Kevin Aronis, 1st Team 30 Isias Alcantar, Honorable Mention
THE TiPThe Lady Tigers played seven of there preseason games against teams outside of Sonoma County. This year’s team will be in the mix vying for the SCL title but it might go down to the very last game of the season.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 23 Jen Tsurumoto, 1st Team 44 Shelby Paolino, Hon. Mention
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JAN 5 sonoma valley
7 analy
12 HealdsBurg
19 windsor
21 el molino
23 petaluma
26 sonoma valley
30 analy
FEB 2 healdsBurg
4 el molino
6 petaluma
11 windsor
17–20 scl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 6 sonoma valley
8 analy
13 healdsBurg
15 ursuline (NL)
18 montgomery(2:30-NL)
20 windsor
22 el molino
23 petaluma
27 sonoma valley
29 analy
FEB 3 HealdsBurg
5 el molino
6 petaluma
12 windsor
18–20 scl tournament
rOSTEr
HEAD COACH: James Forni no player pos yr ht
2 Ej Eitel G SR 6'3"
4 Kyle Powell P JR 5'8"
5 Jonathan Cole F JR 6'3"
10 Nick Bokaie W/P SR 5'11"
12 Connor Waggoner F SR 5'11"
21 Dane Erbst W JR 6'2"
22 Tony Tescallo W JR 6'1"
23 Nick Sherry F JR 6'5"
24 Joey Rodriguez W/P JR 5'11"
32 Zack Keffury F JR 6'5"
34 Josh Hayworth F JR 6'4"
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HEAD COACH: Dan Sack no player pos yr ht
3 Margi Osmundson G JR 5'4"
5 Emily Sherman G SR 5'6"
10 Kathleen Heaslet F SR 5'9"
11 Stephanie Sack G SO 5'4"
12 Jordyn Enes G JR 5'6"
14 Julia Cratty P SR 5'11"
23 Melanie Luther G JR 5'7"
24 Kiana Davis F FR 5'7"
30 Gretchen Harrigan F SO 5'9"
33 Denise Nichols G JR 5'5"
44 Desirae Zidan P SO 5'8"
45 Elaine Weaver P JR 5'8"
51 Ariel Bray G SR 5'5"
(707) 778-4677 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.casagrandehighschool.org
2009 rECOrD: 14-13 (LEAGUE: 7-5)
2009 rECOrD: 8-17 (LEAGUE: 2-10)
THE TiPThis year’s Gaucho squad returns five players from last season . While not a favorite to win the SCL title, Casa Grande will be in the mix and could land a spot in the NCS tournament .
rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 23 Nick Sherry, Honorable Mention
THE TiPMuch improved from 2009, the Lady Gauchos look like they are in a position to contend for the SCL title in 2010. Look for this trend to continue over the next few years.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 11 Stephanie Sack, Freshman of the Year 30 Gretchen Harrigan, Honorable Mention
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JAN 5 petaluma
12 windsor
14 healdsBurg
19 sonoma valley
21 casa grande
23 analy
26 petaluma
FEB 2 windsor
4 casa grande
6 analy
9 HealdsBurg
11 sonoma valley
17–20 scl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 6 petaluma
13 windsor
15 HealdsBurg
20 sonoma valley
22 casa grande
23 analy
27 petaluma
FEB 3 windsor (7:00)
5 casa grande
6 analy
10 healdsBurg
12 sonoma valley
13 rvc (NL)
18–20 scl tournament
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HEAD COACH: Eugene Patterson no player pos yr ht
1 Jordan Nordby PG JR 5'9"
3 Loren Ramus SG SR 5'7"
4 Joe Douglass SF JR 6'1"
11 Ryan Emory PG JR 5'9"
12 Ned Formaker PG, SR 5'7"
20 Mike Crowder SG JR 5'7"
21 Mikhail Novozhilov PF SR 6'4"
22 Tyler Elderkin PF JR 6'4"
23 Nick Salani PF SR 6'0"
25 Jeff Battis SF SR 6'1"
32 Ben Martin PF SR 6'2"
40 Will Plaugher SF SO 6'1"
42 Nick Anderson SF JR 6'0"
44 Peter Minnifield PF SR 6'0"
54 Calvin Sandeen C JR 6'6"
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HEAD COACH: Tom Clarke no player yr
2 Laura Paneno SR
4 Emma Vierra JR
5 Carly Graves JR
10 Lina Downey JR
11 Savanah North SR
12 Asheley Bell JR
13 Hannah Whitman JR
22 Kaity Gentry JR
23 Shayna Levin SO
24 Carly Stice SR
32 Sarah Scott SR
33 Siera Taylor JR
(707) 824-6550 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.elmolino.org
2009 rECOrD: 5-20 (LEAGUE: 1-11)
2009 rECOrD: 6-19 (LEAGUE: 1-11)
THE TiPWins were tough to come by in the preseason, but the Lions played hard and faced some of the best teams in and around the North Bay. Look for them to challenge for a spot in the SCL tournament.
THE TiPWhile El Molino probably won’t win the SCL League title in 2010, the future is bright for the Lady Lions. El Molino has a young varsity team and a talented junior varsity team.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 22 Kaity Gentry, Honorable Mention 23 Shayna Levin, Honorable Mention
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JAN 5 windsor
7 petaluma
12 casa grande
14 el molino
16 st. helena (7:00-NL)
21 analy
23 sonoma valley
26 windsor
28 petaluma
FEB 2 casa grande
4 analy
6 sonoma valley
9 el molino
17–20 scl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 6 windsor
8 petaluma
13 casa grande
15 el molino
22 analy
23 sonoma valley
27 windsor
29 petaluma
FEB 3 casa grande
5 analy
6 sonoma valley
10 el molino
18–20 scl tournament
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HEAD COACH: Travis Taylor no player pos yr ht
4 Julius Sarabi G SR 5'8"
5 Frank Renteria G SR 5'8"
10 Joey Miller G JR 5'9"
15 Peter Nelsen F JR 6'4"
20 George Brush F JR 6'3"
23 Kevin MacLachlan G JR 6'1"
24 Robert Mortensen F SR 6'2"
25 Ian Lang G SR 5'11"
32 James Haun F JR 5'11"
33 Trey Davis C SR 6'4"
34 Dominic Passalacqua F JR 5'10"
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HEAD COACH: Jackie Henderson no player yr
5 Kim McKernan SO
10 Cassidy Jourdan SO
12 Taylor Steadman SO
15 Shannon Keif JR
20 Nicole Conklin SR
21 Taylor Teuschler JR
22 Stephanie Lozinto SR
23 Pamella Nunez SR
24 Raquel Molina JR
25 Helenann Haun FR
30 Katie Curry JR
(707) 431-3420 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.husd.com
2009 rECOrD: 13-14 (LEAGUE: 5-7)
2009 rECOrD: 14-14 (LEAGUE: 8-4)
THE TiPHealdsburg is off a good start in 2010. Look for that trend to continue in league play for this veteran team.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 25 Ian Lang, 2nd Team
THE TiPWith a mix of experienced and young players, look for the Lady Greyhounds to improve as the league season progresses.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 20 Nicole Conklin, 1st Team
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JAN 5 el molino
7 healdsBurg
14 sonoma valley
19 analy
21 windsor
23 casa grande
26 el molino
28 HealdsBurg
FEB 4 windsor
6 casa grande
9 sonoma valley
11 analy
17–20 scl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 6 el molino
8 HealdsBurg
15 sonoma valley
18 santa rosa (NL)
20 analy
22 windsor
23 casa grande
27 el molino
29 healdsBurg
FEB 5 windsor
6 casa grande
10 sonoma valley
12 analy
18–20 scl tournament
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COACHES: Rick Krist & Bob Pawlan no player yr ht
3 Lucas Marroquin SR 5'7"
4 Ben Masselli SR 5'11"
11 Ricky Sims SR 5'11"
12 Shawn Swanson SR 6'2"
14 Brandon Ross SR 6'3"
15 Eli Assay JR 6'2"
22 Jake Tunzi SR 5'8"
33 Tyler Tuck JR 6'3"
40 Anthony Sequierra JR 6'4"
42 Ezana Kemmer JR 6'0"
44 Ben Borsian SR 6'4"
50 Jeremy Mahrt SR 6'3"
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HEAD COACH: Doug Johnson (33rd season)
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10 Danielle Sturla G/G SR 5'4"
20 Holly Bacon G/W SR 5'6"
21 Gretchen Hoffmann G/W JR 5'5"
22 Jordy Baddeley P/F SR 5'8"
24 Lindsey Strain F/P JR 5'8"
25 Chelsea Martin F/W SO 5'7"
30 Lindsey Stoll W/G JR 5'6"
33 Naomi Singleton F/P SR 5'7"
34 Emily Gallagher F/W JR 5'7"
35 Chelsea Krist F/W SR 5'7"
40 Brittnie Bond W/P SR 5'7"
44 Erika Glenn W/F SR 5'6"
50 Maddy Williams W/F JR 5'7"
(707) 778-4651 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.petalumahighschool.org
2009 rECOrD: 11-17 (LEAGUE: 8-4)
2009 rECOrD: 24-6 (LEAGUE: 11-1)
THE TiPRick Krist and Bob Pawlan are blasts from the past, having coached the Petaluma High School program in the mid 1990s. Petaluma had a tough preseason waiting for six players who were finishing up football. With that said, look for the Trojans to gain momentum as the league season moves along.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 11 Ricky Sims, Defensive MVP
THE TiPThe Lady Trojans graduated the SCL Player of the Year in Mia Greco along with seniors Maggie Swanson and Sara Cherr. While Petaluma teams are always well-coached and play hard, the loss of this veteran crew will make winning the SCL crown in 2010 a challenge.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 22 Jordy Baddeley, Hon. Mention 35 Chelsea Krist, Hon. Mention
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7 windsor
12 analy
14 petaluma
16 marin academy (NL)
19 el molino
23 HealdsBurg
26 casa grande
28 windsor
FEB 6 healdsBurg
9 petaluma
11 el molino
13 analy
17–20 scl tournament
SCHEDuLEAwAy gAmes in itAlics, nl=nOn-leAgue
JAN 6 casa grande
8 windsor
13 analy
15 petaluma
18 m. carrillo (4:00-NL)
20 el molino
23 healdsBurg
27 casa grande
29 windsor
FEB 3 analy
6 HealdsBurg
10 petaluma
12 el molino
18–20 scl tournament
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HEAD COACH: Casey Rogina no player pos yr ht
2 Giani Romano G JR 5'9"
3 Nick Woodle G SR 5'8"
10 Dylan Severson F JR 6'4"
12 Matt Breen G JR 5'10"
14 Walter Adana W JR 5'11"
20 Will Rose G SO 6'0"
21 Joe Alexander-Short G SR 5'10"
22 Steve McGunagle W JR 6'1"
23 Christian Palominos G SR 5'11"
32 Nathaniel Hargitt F SR 6'4"
40 Vitus Mortenson F JR 6'4"
42 Adam Kohut F JR 6'5"
50 Ben Graff F SR 6'5"
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HEAD COACH: Sil Coccia no player pos yr ht
4 Jeannette Acevedo G JR 5'5"
5 Natalia Minatta G JR 5'8"
10 Ellie Ceja F JR 5'7"
11 Emma McNeilly P SR 5'9"
14 Krysta young F JR 5'8"
15 Brittney Rachuy G JR 5'6"
20 Erin Galut G SR 5'5"
21 Andie Nibler G SR 5'7"
22 Annie Studdert F SO 5'9"
23 Rachel Arietta F SR 5'10"
24 Lauren Leveroni F JR 5'7"
32 Keeley Ray G SR 5'7"
33 Shirley Morovich P SR 5'10"
(707) 933-4010 SEE MAP ON PAGE 5
www.sonomavalleyhigh.org
2009 rECOrD: 7-21 (LEAGUE: 5-7)
2009 rECOrD: 16-13 (LEAGUE: 7-5)
THE TiPThe Dragons head into league confident and road-tested. Winning the SCL title is a tall order, but Sonoma will make some noise in 2010.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 10 Dylan Severson, Honorable Mention
THE TiPThere does not seem to be a runaway favorite in the SCL. This bodes well for Lady Dragons who played a tough preseason schedule against some of the Bay Area’s better teams and had to overcome illness and injuries.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 33 Shirley Morovich, First Team
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JAN 5 healdsBurg
7 sonoma valley
12 el molino
14 analy
19 casa grande
21 petaluma
26 HealdsBurg
28 sonoma valley
FEB 2 el molino
4 petaluma
9 analy
11 casa grande
17–20 scl tournament
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JAN 6 HealdsBurg
8 sonoma valley
13 el molino
15 analy
18 ursuline (NL)
20 casa grande
22 petaluma
27 healdsBurg
29 sonoma valley
FEB 3 el molino (7:00)
5 petaluma
6 fortuna (3:30-NL)
10 analy
12 casa grande
18–20 scl tournament
rOSTEr
HEAD COACH: Steve Kramer (12th season)
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3 Michael Campbell G SR 5'9"
4 Patrick Steiner W SR 6'0"
10 Taylor Burton G JR 5'10"
11 Joey Odetto G SR 5'10"
12 Khiry Brewer G SR 5'9"
20 Shane Hardisty F SR 6'4"
21 George Avalos G SR 5'6"
22 Josh Anderson W JR 6'1"
23 Mike Rodriguez G JR 5'9"
33 Garrett Hansen F JR 6'4"
34 Collin Giddings F JR 6'5"
44 Jordan Shatnawi W SR 6'0"
50 Tanner Giddings C SO 6'8"
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2 Haley Palmer G SR 5'9"
4 Cara Watts F JR 5'11"
10 Kayla Tyler F JR 5'8"
11 Jamie Ibrahim G JR 5'6"
12 Lauren Flynn F JR 5'10"
20 Hillary Delmanowski F SR 5'11"
22 Jenna Reed G SR 5'5"
23 Kylee Calvert G JR 5'7"
24 Cynthia Arata G SR 5'8"
32 Vanessa Padilla C JR 5'11"
33 Keli Clark G JR 5'9"
34 Jillian Patalano F JR 5'9"
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2009 rECOrD: 8-18 (LEAGUE: 4-8)
2009 rECOrD: 13-14 (LEAGUE: 7-5)
THE TiPMuch improved from 2009, Windsor has a good mix of veterans and young players. While not the favorite to win the SCL, the Jaguars should be playing meaningful games in February.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 11 Joey Odetto, Honorable Mention
THE TiPAlthough there are only four seniors on the team, they are an experienced team, which should work to their advantage down the stretch.rETurninG aLL-SCL PLayErS 24 Cynthia Arata, 1st Team 2 Haley Palmer, Honorable Mention
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Beyond The arcwinning the Recruiting Game: what NoT To DoBY PENNY HASTINGS
When trying to attract the attention of college coaches, knowing what not to do can make the difference between success and failure . You might think you’re doing everything right, but if you can’t get coaches to notice you, or turn them off when they do, you will forfeit any chance to play your sport at the college level and be awarded a sports scholarship . The following list of what not to do will help you make the team .
1. Don’t sit back and wait for a college coach to contact you.Some kids, their parents and even a few high school coaches believe that if student-athletes are good enough, coaches will know about them . Non-sense . Unless you’re among the 1% of state or nationally ranked blue chip athletes, few coaches outside your area will ever hear of you .
2. Don’t concentrate on your grades—your sport is more important.No way! College coaches want to know that you have what it takes in the classroom as well as in the gym . The NCAA (National College Athletic Association) mandates minimum GPAs and test scores to play college sports and often, schools have higher admissions’ standards .
3. Don’t contact college coaches yourself—let your parents do it.No . No . No . If parents call to make a pitch for their student-athlete, college coaches think that either the kid is lazy or not assertive enough to make the contact, or that the parents want their son or daughter to play college sports more than the student-athlete does .
4. Don’t be realistic about your abilities.Many student-athletes are either afraid they aren’t good enough to play at the college level or believe they should be playing only at a division I school . Most of them are probably wrong either way . You don’t have to be a super-star to play college sports or get a sports scholarship . You also don’t need to play at div . I to have a great athletic and academic experience .
5. Don’t take time and effort to make a good first impression.How many times do you get to make a first impression? When you corre-spond with a coach, make your letter, e-mail or phone call stand out positively . One coach I know says he’s surprised that so much written correspondence contains errors, spelling and grammatical errors . He discards all that he calls “dumb jock” correspondence . “I want athletes who are college material,” he says . Another coach warns not to address correspondence to “dear Coach .” Each college coach’s name is on that institution’s website, along with the correct spelling . E-mails are accepted by most coaches, but use the same professional style as you would use in a postal letter . No “Hey dude,” or short-hand, such as “UR the coach I wnt to play 4 .”
6. Don’t feel you have to be straight up with a coach.Big mistake . While you might be inclined to exaggerate your academic or athletic skills, dON’T dO IT! College coaches will not waste time on a
boasting, bragging or downright lying student-athlete . List your credentials truthfully . There are just too many ways for the coach to find out about your sports and scholastic performances, and if coaches can’t count on your hon-esty up front, they are not going to want you in their program .
7. Don’t follow up! Just sit back and relax? No . When you’ve made your list of possible colleges and contacted the coach of your sport at each one, don’t drop the ball . Always follow up a written correspondence or telephone call with another contact . Ask if these coaches received your message . Try to engage them in conversation . Find out what kind of player they’re looking for and ask if they think, based on the information you’ve given them, that you’d be a good fit for their program . If they sound interested at this early stage, con-tinue to follow up with new information, a current event schedule, an award you’ve recently won, or just to ask questions . Persistence pays off because it shows you are truly interested .
By Penny Hastings, co-author of How To Win A Sports Scholarship .www.winasportsscholarship.com
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