EBC Flyers travel basketball teams

Registration for the EBC Flyers boys and girls basketball traveling teams is on going. The club is also looking for coaches. Go to ebcflyers.com.

Boys volleyball tournament

Eight teams from around the central coast will take part Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Carmel Volleyball Classic.
Among the teams competing in the tournament is SAC Joaquin Section power Bullard of Fresno, who comes into the tournament the favorite at 18-4 this season.
Carmel, who is ranked No. 15 in the Central Coast Section behind hitters Jared McNally and Keegan Forrester, has won 18 straight league matches.
 Also taking part in the tournament is Willow Glen of San Jose and much-improved Palma, who used 18 kills from Nate Levitt on Thursday to knock off Christopher in five sets.

Injuries derail county sprinters

With Santa Catalina sprinter Mikayla Revera likely out until late April with a left hamstring injury, the county's sprint core has been somewhat depleted by injuries.
 Reigning Central Coast Section 400 meter champion Zack Miller of Pacific Grove was lost for the year after suffering a hematoma in his left thigh in the CCS basketball playoffs.
 What was first thought to be a four-week healing process was extended to 12 weeks, ending hopes of Miller defending his section title.
 Miller, who was also among the top returning sprinters in the 200 and long jump in the CCS, will be back on the track in 2018 at Harvard University.
 Revera currently has the top marks in the section in the 100 and 200. But the senior has been to the state meet the last two years in the 400.
 That's likely out of the question as she is expected to miss at least four weeks of training. Revera has a track scholarship to Sacramento State.

Swimming rankings

Boys
 1. Carmel:
 2. Salinas:
 3. Monterey:
 4. Stevenson:
 5. Pacific Grove:
 On the bubble: Palma, Seaside, Alvarez, Monte Vista.

Girls
 1. Carmel
 2. Salinas:
 3. Santa Catalina:
 4. Stevenson:
 5. Pacific Grove:
 On the bubble: Christopher, San Benito, Seaside, Monterey.

Palma-San Benito baseball

 Was it a statement for San Benito or a wake-up call for Palma?
 How about both.
 The Chieftains are no longer undefeated while San Benito will take an 11-game winning streak into today's rematch in Hollister.
 Palma, who came into Thursday's showdown having allowed just six runs in its first 13 games, gave up seven in the second inning alone and 14 for the game.
 The fact that these teams play three times in Gabilan Division play makes today's game even more significant.
 A San Benito wins pads its lead to two. If Palma gains a measure of redemption, the two teams are even with one more showdown looming in three weeks.
 I doubt Thursday's result changes the mindset of either team. But it does put a little more pressure on the Chieftains, who face a San Benito team that is undefeated at home this year.
 In fact, the Balers last home loss came to Palma last spring.
 Last year Palma lost its first meeting to the Balers, then won the next two to win the league title. Of course, San Benito got the last laugh with a win in the Open Division playoffs.
 Sam Stoutenborough is expected to start on the mound for Palma against Davonte Butler.

Chris Dalman

Apparently some retired hacks still crave the spotlight.
Chris Dalman's decision to step down as an assistant football coach at Palma isn't so he can take a job with the Seattle Seahawks.
 While the former 49ers center-guard does know Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and offensive line coach Tom Cable, he is not moving to Seattle.
 Dalman told me his reasons for stepping down are simple. After 40 years as either a player or coach at the youth, high school, college and NFL level, he wants a break.
 Will he return?
 It's possible. But not in the NFL. At least not in the near future. Working 17 hour days is not high on his interest level.
 Plus Dalman just bought a house on the peninsula and he'd like to watch his son Drew play over the next four years at Stanford.
 In the meantime, Dalman will continue his job as an administrator at Palma

What to watch

Baseball
 Trinity at Pacific Grove, 3:30 p.m.
 King City at Stevenson, 4 p.m.
 Anzar at Marina, 4 p.m.
 Palma at San Benito, 4 p.m.
 Gonzales at Greenfield, 4 p.m.
 Alisal at North County, 4 p.m.
 Salinas at Monterey, 4 p.m.
 Soledad at Carmel, 4 p.m.
 Pajaro Valley at Alvarez, 4 p.m.
 Seaside at North Salinas, 4 p.m.

Softball
 Salinas at Monte Vista, 4:30 p.m.
 Trinity at Soledad, 4:30 p.m.
 Alisal at Seaside, 4:30 p.m.
 Pajaro Valley at Alvarez, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball
 Bullard, Fresno at Carmel, 6:30 p.m.

College softball
 CSUMB at Circle of Champions Tournament in Turlock, 3 p.m.

College track
 Hartnell at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival and Chabot Invitational, 10 a.m.

Boys basketball
 High school all star basketball game at Alvarez, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball
 High school all star basketball game at Alvarez, 6 p.m.

Rosters for tonight's all star basketball game

Salinas Steinbeck Rotary Club All Star basketball game
Friday, March 31 at Alvarez High
Girls tipoff at 6 p.m., with the boys slated for 7:30 p.m.
Boys rosters
North
Chris Burnett, Christopher
Davonte Butler, San Benito
Ray Escobar, Pajaro Valley
Dominic Figueroa, St. Francis
Steven Flores, North County
Jeremy Heitzman, North County
James Gomez, Watsonville
Justin Hodge, Gilroy
Evan Richards, Oakwood
Sandor Rene Rodriguez, St. Francis
Nick Rose, Soquel
Carl Snyder, Monte Vista
Henry Terrazas, Santa Cruz
Jackson Turner, San Lorenzo Valley
Coach: Andre Bailey, Pajaro Valley
South
Jaime Beltran, North Salinas
Jamez, Booker, Trinity
Daniel Bost, Salinas
Jamaree Bouyea, Palma
Jose Epinosa, Gonzales
Yvan Gonzalez, Salinas
Rene Hurtado, Alisal
Cameron Jones, Palma
Matt Luch, Carmel
Nikhil Manimaran, Palma
Parker Olin, Stevenson
Kobe Ordonio, Monterey
Brad Sendell, Pacific Grove
Darren Tennant, North Salinas
Andrew Villagomez, Greenfield
Coach: Kelley Lopez, Palma

Girls rosters
North
Sam Boyle, Scotts Valley
Maddie Cox, Gilroy
Jessica Curto, San Benito
Jillian Foster, Christopher
Megan Kelly, St. Francis
Maya Levy-Richards, Kirby
Shani Levy-Richards, Kirby
Teal Maixner, Aptos
Maddy Miller, Santa Cruz
Delaney Moore, Monte Vista
Nayeli Rodriguez, Soquel
Michaela Thornton, Soquel
Adina Valencia, Gilroy
Cecilia Vasquez, San Benito
Veronica Ward, Monte Vista
Coach: Stefan Hocom, Aptos
South
Danae Snell, North Salinas
Kathleen Bass, Salinas
Audrey Bennett, Santa Catalina
Ashlyn Davis, Carmel
Jessica Dilullo, Carmel
Lydia Garcia, Alisal
Fauve Koontz, Stevenson
Madison Owens, King City
Allie Patton, Pacific Grove
Tyler Rodriguez, Salinas
Danielle Taylor, North Salinas
Amanda Torrez, North County
Coach: Chasity Swartzel, Stevenson

College beach volleyball in Monterey

 Two weeks after some of the top college beach volleyball teams in the nation took part in the Monterey Invite, the nations No. 1 ranked team will be on the peninsula in USC.

 The Trojans are among four college programs that will take part in the IMUA Volleyball Club Monterey Invitational II, set for Sunday on the beach across from Lake El Estero.

 USC features the nations top ranked beach doubles volleyball team in Sara Hughes and Kelly Klaes, the early favorites to represent the USA in the 2020 Summer Olympics.

 The event will begin at 9:30 a.m., with matches running throughout the day.

Girls track rankings

1. San Benito:
2. Salinas:
3. Notre Dame:
4. Santa Catalina:
5. North Salinas:
6. Alvarez:
7. Alisal:
8. North County:
9. Watsonville:
10. Pacific Grove:
 On the bubble: Carmel, Christopher, King City, Seaside.

San Benito-Palma baseball

There are few games at the midpoint of the season that get your attention.
This one does.
 It's not just a battle of 8-0 teams in the Gabilan Division that will square off.
 These are clearly the two best teams in the tri-region area.
 The Chieftains and their 13-0 record will host a San Benito squad that has rattled off 10 straight wins since a season opening loss to Valley Christian.
  Palma's pitching staff, anchored by Cal bound Sam Stoutenborough, has been filthy through its first 13 games, having allowed four earned runs -- three in one game.
 The staff, which posted six straight shutouts at one point, has combined for nine shutouts, including Eziah Cortez's blanking of Monterey on Tuesday.
 At the plate, the defending Gabilan Division champion Chieftains come at you with a top-to-bottom lineup that can hit, led by Danny Carnazzo, Dominic Scattini and Cortez.
 The Balers have been shutting down teams behind the arms of Davonte Butler and Tyler Triano. At the plate, returning all-leaguers Drew Williams and Diego Fisher are tough outs.
 Since giving up 14 runs in that non-league season opening loss, the Balers pitching staff has allowed eight runs during its 10-game winning streak.
 Last season San Benito won the first meeting before Palma captured the final two to strip the league title from them.

What to watch

Prep track
 North Salinas at Salinas, 3:30 p.m.
 North County at San Benito, 3:30 p.m.
 Alvarez at Alisal, 3:30 p.m.
 Pajaro Valley, Watsonville at Monte Vista, 3:30 p.m.
 Gilroy at Christopher, 3:30 p.m.

Baseball
 San Benito at Palma, 4 p.m.
 Monterey at Salinas, 4 p.m.

Softball
 Stevenson at Greenfield, 4 p.m.
 Notre Dame at North Salinas, 4:30 p.m.
 King City at Carmel, 4:30 p.m.
 Aptos at North County, 4:30 p.m.
 Santa Catalina at Gonzalez, 4:30 p.m.
 Monterey at San Benito, 4:30 p.m.
 Soledad at Pacific Grove, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball
 Salinas at Carmel, 6:30 p.m.
 Soledad at Gilroy, 6:30 p.m.
 Alvarez at Watsonville, 6:30 p.m.
 Monterey at San Benito, 6:30 p.m.
 Pajaro Valley at Seaside, 6:30 p.m.
 Palma at Christopher, 6:30 p.m.

College baseball
 Cabrillo at Hartnell, 2:30 p.m.
 MPC at Delta, 2:30 p.m.

College softball
 Ohlone at MPC, 3 p.m.

Foothill-MPC softball

No one has put together a better stretch in their last 10 games than the surging Lobos, who are 9-1 during that span.
 Sitting a game off the pace in the Coast Conference South Division to rival Hartnell, the Lobos will face a Foothill squad that has won 21 game this season and is a game out in the North Conference.
 Four players are hitting over .400 for MPC, including Seaside product Marielle Tuazon, who arrived late from the basketball team without skipping a beat, hitting .483.
 Carmel grad Lauren Salvati is spraying the ball around at a .481 clip, with a team high 39 hits and 15 walks, compiling a .585 on base percentage.
 North Salinas product Serena Castaneda is hitting .475, having driven in a team high 32 runs while ripping four bombs for the Lobos, while Malia Usrey is hitting .422 with 30 runs batted in.
 Pitching has been a strength for the Lobos as one time North Salinas High head coach and Northern Illinois assistant Keith Berg has found a pair of gems in Sally Bowles and Shayla Castaneda.
 Bowles has been the ace at 14-3 with a 1.27 earned run average, while Castaneda is 7-2 with a 2.12 ERA.
 Berg has built himself a program in just his second season as 11 of the 12 players on the roster are freshmen.

Boys track rankings

1. Palma:
2. San Benito:
3. Salinas:
4. North Salinas:
5. Alisal:
6. King City:
7. Carmel:
8. North County:
9. Pacific Grove
10. Alvarez:
 On the bubble:  Watsonville, Christopher, Monterey, Seaside.

Pacific Grove-Santa Catalina softball

Two programs that appear to be hitting their stride at the right time will clash today in a battle for supremacy in the Mission Trail Athletic League.
 The Breakers are riding a five-game winning streak while Santa Catalina has rattled off four straight wins, each producing over 20 runs in lopsided wins on Tuesday.
 Five years removed from pitching the Cougars to the programs first Central Coast Section Division III title, Alex Pingree is back as the head coach.
 While the Cougars have a new cast on the field, Pingree is getting similar results as Abby Gunter has ripped five homers while driving in 19 runs in the teams first eight games.
 Gunter is also dealing in the circle, having picked up the teams first two wins in league play. Support at the plate has come from Jessica Clements, who is coming off a five-hit effort.
 The Breakers welcomed back Danielle Pasquariello from an injury that cut short her basketball year, as she had five hits, including two homers on Tuesday.
 The juniors power only adds to Pacific Grove's potent lineup that includes Samantha Crowley and Diana Hughes.
 Two of Pacific Grove's three non-league losses this spring have come from Watsonville and Notre Dame, who are a combined 23-1.

What to watch

Softball
 Alisal at Pajaro Valley, 4:30 p.m.
 Pacific Grove at Santa Catalina, 4:30 p.m.
 North County at Salinas, 4:30 p.m.

Baseball
 Watsonville at Alvarez, 4:30 p.m.
 North Salinas at North County, 4:30 p.m.

College softball
 De Anza at Hartnell, noon.
 Football at MPC, 3 p.m.

Carmel-Soledad baseball

 You would think an 11-1 start would warrant more attention.
 Yet, the argument in Soledad's fast start is who have they played?
 Does it matter?
 We'll find out today when it hosts defending Mission Trail Athletic League champion Carmel.
 Last year the Aztecs started the league season 5-0 and got humbled in two games by Carmel 14-2 and 9-1, never really recovering.
 Which makes this game big for Soledad. It's beaten Carmel just once in its last six meetings, and that was at home.
 The Padres have rattled off four straight league wins since dropping their first two MTAL games to unbeaten Greenfield.
 Wes Noble is coming off a three-hit effort in Carmel's win over Stevenson while Christian Stapleton and Ben Weber have combined for eight homers.
 Isaac and Adrian Lopez have ignited a potent Soledad offense while Chris Villarreal has been the ace on the mound, as well as leading the team in runs batted in.
 Villarreal has struck out nine in each of his last two starts, with one game only going five innings.

Softball rankings

1. Watsonville: No one is sleeping on the 11-0 Wildcatz anymore.
2. Notre Dame: Received a wake up call after starting the year 12-0.
3. Christopher: Has scored 11 or more runs in seven games this spring.
4. San Benito: Three early season setbacks equals all of last year's total.
5. Pacific Grove: Only going to get stronger as it gets healthier.
6. North Salinas: Is 3-1 in games decided by one run this season.
7. Carmel: Has outscored its first two MTAL opponents 28-0.
8. Monterey: Two straight losses after rattling off four straight wins.
9. Salinas: Has dropped two straight after stunning San Benito.
10. Gilroy: Five losses to teams that either won CCS titles or were runner ups.
 On the bubble: Alvarez, Santa Catalina, Soledad, North County.

College Athlete of the Week

Myles Hager, CSUMB baseball: Ripped two homers and drove in three runs in the Otters 11-7 win over San Bernardino                                                                                                                 
Honorable mention: Jarod Davis, MPC men's track; Serena Castaneda, MPC softball, Tenisha Hill, MPC track; Morgen Fain, CSUMB water polo; Lauren Salvati, MPC softball; Emily Espino, Hartnell softball; Steven McEnore, MPC men's track; Julia Garcia, CSUMB softball; Hayley Hein, CSUMB softball; Danielle Caoili, Hartnell softball; Jorge Alvarado, CSUMB baseball; Norman Napolitano, Hartnell men's track; Chelsea Andrade, Hartnell women's track;

What to watch

Baseball
 Seaside at Gladstone, 2 p.m.
 Pacific Grove at Trinity, 3:30 p.m.
 Stevenson at King City, 4 p.m.
 Greenfield at Gonzales, 4 p.m.
 Marina at Anzar, 4 p.m.
 Monterey at Palma, 4 p.m.
 Christopher at Salinas, 4 p.m.

Softball
 Pacific Grove at Greenfield, 4:30 p.m.
 Santa Catalina at King City, 4:30 p.m.
 Carmel at Gonzales, 4:30 p.m.
 Christopher vs. Monterey at Jacks Park,4:30 p.m.
 North Salinas at San Benito, 6 p.m.

Volleyball
 Christopher at Alisal, 6:30 p.m.
 Carmel at San Benito, 6:30 p.m.
 Salinas at Palma, 6:30 p.m.
 Seaside at Alvarez, 6:30 p.m.
 Soledad at Pajaro Valley, 6:30 p.m.

College softball
 Hartnell at Chabot, 3 p.m.
 MPC at Mission, 3 p.m.

College baseball
 MPC at Gavilan, 2:30 p.m.

Volleyball rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Christopher:
3. Palma:
4. Alisal:
5. Salinas:
6. Pajaro Valley:
7. Gilroy:
8. Monterey:
9. Alvarez:
10. Monte Vista:
 On the bubble: Watsonville, San Benito.

Baseball rankings

1. Palma: Has outscored opponents 101-3 in a 11-0 start.
2. San Benito: Ten straight wins since an opening season loss.
3. Christopher: Hasn't played a game in 10 days because of the weather.
4. Salinas: Struggled offensively in two loss to San Benito
5. Greenfield: Off to the programs first 6-0 MTAL start in school history.
6. Monte Vista: Has dropped four of its last five Gabilan Division games.
7. Alisal: You hope rain doesn't take the first place Trojans out of their rhythm.
8. Soledad: Has the most wins in the county with 11 in 12 games.
9. Carmel: Is averaging 14.8 runs a game during its three game MTAL winning streak.
10. Monterey: Three of its four league losses are to teams a combined 21-1.
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, King City, North County, Watsonville.

Preps of the Week

Boys
 Jared McNally, Carmel volleyball: Compiled 22 kills and 21 digs as the Padres remained unbeaten in league play with a four-set win over Christopher.
 Honorable mention: Armand Melendez, Stevenson volleyball; Jonathan Chagnon, Salinas track; Nate Levitt, Palma volleyball; Ben Pajas, Soledad baseball; Ivan Vasquez, North Salinas tennis; Jack Bailey, Monterey baseball; JP O'Dell, Salinas tennis; Sam Given, Palma swimming; Tony Castro, Greenfield baseball; Jackson Meuter, Palma baseball; Sal Lopez, Alisal baseball; Michael Carillo, Palma golf; Rodrick Gaskins, Seaside baseball; Isaiah Blanco, Palma track; Will Morgan, Stevenson swimming
.
Girls
 Abby Gunter, Santa Catalina softball: Ripped two homers as the Cougars opened MTAL play with a win over King City.
 Honorable mention: Kulaea Tulua, Pacific Grove track; Adriana Valdez, Soledad softball; Carolina Bishop, Santa Catalina track; Angela Leavitt, Notre Dame track; Kristin Cardinalli, Carmel softball; Kelly Rice, Carmel swimming; Cassidy Flores, King City track; Aleaha Martinez, North Salinas softball; Brooke Oleson, Salinas track.





 

Hartnell football fundraiser

The Hartnell College football program will host a shotgun scramble golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, June 2 at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas. Fee is $165. Contact Matt Collins at 770-6122

MPC girls hoops tournament

Monterey Peninsula College will again host a girls high school summer basketball tournament June 16-18. Each team is guaranteed three games. Fee is $325. Contact MPC head coach Wendy Bates at wbates@mpc.edu.

Pinnacle Basketball Academy

Registration for the Pinnacle Basketball Academy in Soledad for boys and girls ages 5-17 will run through April 1. Practices are at Soledad High. Go to pbatraiblazer@gmail.com

Boys lacrosse rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Scotts Valley:
3. Stevenson:
4. Palma:
5. Salinas:
 On the bubble: Aptos, Pacific Grove
.

Golf rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Palma:
3. Stevenson:
4. Salinas:
5. Alisal:
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, San Benito, Monterey, Alvarez.

What to watch

College baseball
 CSUMB at UC-San Bernardino, 11 a.m.

College softball
 Hartnell at Ventura, 9 a.m.
 MPC at Ventura Tournament, 9 a.m.

Alvarez football golf tournament

The Alvarez football program is holding a four-person scramble golf tournament April 29 at Salinas Fairways. Prizes and dinner provided, as well as a hole-in-one car giveaway. Fee is $85. Contact Alvarez head football coach Brad Mendes at 796-7800.

Tennis rankings

1. Stevenson:
2. Carmel:
3. Salinas:
4. Monterey:
5. North Salinas:
 On the bubble: Monte Vista, Alisal, Pacific Grove, Alvarez.

What to watch

College baseball
 Gavilan at MPC, 1 p.m.
 Hartnell at Diablo Valley, 1 p.m.
 CSUMB at UC San Bernardino, noon

College softball
 San Marcos at CSUMB, 11 a.m.
 Hartnell vs. LA Mission at Ventura Tournament, 5 p.m.
 MPC vs. LA Mission at Ventura Tournament, 2:45 p.m.

Prep baseball
 North Salinas at Fresno, 1 p.m.

Steinbeck all-star basketball rosters

Salinas Steinbeck Rotary Club All Star basketball game
Friday, March 31 at Alvarez High
Girls tipoff at 6 p.m., with the boys slated for 7:30 p.m.
Boys rosters
North
Chris Burnett, Christopher
Davonte Butler, San Benito
Ray Escobar, Pajaro Valley
Dominic Figueroa, St. Francis
Steven Flores, North County
Jeremy Heitzman, North County
James Gomez, Watsonville
Justin Hodge, Gilroy
Evan Richards, Oakwood
Sandor Rene Rodriguez, St. Francis
Nick Rose, Soquel
Carl Snyder, Monte Vista
Henry Terrazas, Santa Cruz
Jackson Turner, San Lorenzo Valley
Coach: Andre Bailey, Pajaro Valley
South
Jaime Beltran, North Salinas
Jamez, Booker, Trinity
Daniel Bost, Salinas
Jamaree Bouyea, Palma
Jose Epinosa, Gonzales
Yvan Gonzalez, Salinas
Rene Hurtado, Alisal
Cameron Jones, Palma
Matt Luch, Carmel
Nikhil Manimaran, Palma
Parker Olin, Stevenson
Kobe Ordonio, Monterey
Brad Sendell, Pacific Grove
Darren Tennant, North Salinas
Andrew Villagomez, Greenfield
Coach: Kelley Lopez, Palma

Girls rosters
North
Sam Boyle, Scotts Valley
Maddie Cox, Gilroy
Jessica Curto, San Benito
Jillian Foster, Christopher
Megan Kelly, St. Francis
Maya Levy-Richards, Kirby
Shani Levy-Richards, Kirby
Teal Maixner, Aptos
Maddy Miller, Santa Cruz
Delaney Moore, Monte Vista
Nayeli Rodriguez, Soquel
Michaela Thornton, Soquel
Adina Valencia, Gilroy
Cecilia Vasquez, San Benito
Veronica Ward, Monte Vista
Coach: Stefan Hocom, Aptos
South
Danae Snell, North Salinas
Kathleen Bass, Salinas
Audrey Bennett, Santa Catalina
Ashlyn Davis, Carmel
Jessica Dilullo, Carmel
Lydia Garcia, Alisal
Fauve Koontz, Stevenson
Madison Owens, King City
Allie Patton, Pacific Grove
Tyler Rodriguez, Salinas
Danielle Taylor, North Salinas
Amanda Torrez, North County
Coach: Chasity Swartzel, Stevenson

Tanimura-Antle all star basketball rosters

Tanimura & Antle March Madness High School All Star Game
Tuesday, March 28 at Hartnell College
Girls tipoff at 5:30 p.m., followed by the boys at 7 p.m.
Boys rosters
Team Tanimura
Coach: Jose Gil, Alisal
Rene Hurtado, Alisal
Carlos Rios, Soledad
Samuel Caldera, Soledad
Nolan Johnson, King City
Daniel Bost, Salinas
Tim Harper, Salinas
Jacob Franks, Salinas
Blake Kunkel, Alvarez
Matt Luch, Carmel
Hayden Stachelek, Carmel
Frankie Kalinski, York
Joseph Rhee, York
Malik Jeter, Seaside
Silvano Juarez, Seaside
Carlos Esparza-Ponce, Marina
Cameron Jones, Palma
Jamaree Bouyea, Palma
Nikhil Manimaran, Palma
Team Antle
Coach: Greg Daniels, Monterey
Kobe Ordonio, Monterey
Eldrin Arelis, Monterey
Austin White, Monterey
Andrew Villagomez, Greenfield
Rafael Santibanez, Greenfield
Sabian Jackson, Greenfield
Jose Epsinosa, Gonzales
Darren Tennant, North Salinas
Jaime Beltran, North Salinas
Parker Olin, Stevenson
Ben Stork, Stevenson
Kenny Pich, Stevenson
Jamez Booker, Trinity
Josef Kolpaczyk, Trinity
Jeremy Heitzman, North County
Abraham Calderon, North County
Brad Sendell, Pacific Grove
Gaurav Gurung, Pacific Grove

Girls rosters
Team Tanimura
Coach: Tatiana Rodriguez, Soledad
Jazmine Garcia, Soledad
Felicia Ybarra, Soledad
Amanda Torrez, North County
Alyssa Torrez, North County
Jordan Granger, Salinas
Madison Smith, Salinas
Nani Santos, Salinas
Haylie Green, King City
Emily Brewen, King City
Audrey Bennett, Santa Catalina
Team Antle
Coach: Chasity Swartzel, Stevenson
Fauve Koontz, Stevenson
Heelam Singh, Stevenson
Keona Stopper, Notre Dame
Katie Zernicke, Notre Dame
Danae Snell, North Salinas
Danielle Taylor, North Salinas
Tanesha Aiken, North Salinas
Lydia Garcia, Alisal
Cassandra Benavides, Alisal
Alexus Ortiz, Greenfield

EBC Flyers travel teams

Registration for the EBC Flyers boys and girls basketball traveling teams is on going. The club is also looking for coaches. Go to ebcflyers.com.

Swimming rankings

Boys
 1. Carmel:
 2. Salinas:
 3. Monterey:
 4. Stevenson:
 5. Pacific Grove:
 On the bubble: Palma, Seaside, Alvarez, Monte Vista.

Girls
 1. Carmel
 2. Salinas:
 3. Santa Catalina:
 4. Stevenson:
 5. Pacific Grove:
 On the bubble: Christopher, San Benito, Seaside, Monterey.

What to watch

College softball
 San Marcos at CSUMB, 1 p.m.

Prep baseball
 North County at Watsonville, 7 p.m.
 Alvarez at Seaside, 4 p.m.
 Pajaro Valley at Alisal, 4 p.m.
 Salinas at Christopher, 4 p.m.
 Palma at Monterey, 4 p.m.

Prep softball
 Seaside at North County, 4:30 p.m.
 Monte Vista at Alvarez, 4:30 p.m.
 Salinas at Alisal, 4:30 p.m.

Girls track rankings

1. San Benito:
2. Salinas:
3. Notre Dame:
4. Santa Catalina:
5. North Salinas:
6. Alvarez:
7. Alisal:
8. North County:
9. Watsonville:
10. Carmel:
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, Christopher, King City, Seaside.

What to watch

College baseball
 MPC at Ohlone, 2 p.m.
 Gavilan at Hartnell, 2:30 p.m.

College softball
 De Anza at MPC, 3 p.m.
 Ohlone at Hartnell, 3 p.m.

Prep track
 Pajaro Valley, Watsonville at Monte Vista, 3:30 p.m.
 Alvarez at North Salinas, 3:30 p.m.
 Palma at Alisal, 3:30 p.m.

Prep baseball
 Trinity at Greenfield, 4 p.m.
 Carmel at Stevenson, 4 p.m.
 Pacific Grove at Marina, 4 p.m.
 Gonzales at King City, 4 p.m.
 Soledad at Anzar, 4 p.m.
 Palma at Monte Vista, 4 p.m.
 Gilroy at Monterey, 4 p.m.
 San Benito at Salinas, 4 p.m.

Prep softball
 Greenfield at Carmel, 4:30 p.m.
 King City at Santa Catalina, 4:30 p.m.
 Pacific Grove at Stevenson, 4:30 p.m.
 Gonzales at Soledad, 4:30 p.m.
 Watsonville at Notre Dame, 4:30 p.m.
 San Benito at Gilroy, 4:30 p.m.
 North Salinas at Monterey, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball
 Christopher at Carmel, 6:30 p.m.
 Seaside at Gilroy, 6:30 p.m.
 Monterey at Salinas, 6:30 p.m.
 Alisal at Palma, 6:30 p.m.
 Alvarez at Pajaro Valley, 6:30 p.m.

Boys track rankings

1. Palma:
2. San Benito:
3. Salinas:
4. North Salinas:
5. Alisal:
6. King City:
7. North County:
8. Carmel:
9. Pacific Grove:
10. Alvarez:
 On the bubble:  Watsonville, Christopher, Monterey, Seaside

What to watch

College softball
 CSUMB at Stanislaus State, noon.

Prep baseball
 Pacific Grove at Aptos, 3:30 p.m.
 North Salinat at Soledad, 4 p.m.
 Watsonville at North County, 4 p.m.
 Seaside at Alvarez, 4 p.m.
 Alisal at Pajaro Valley, 5 p.m.

Prep softball
 Monte Vista at North County, 4:30 p.m.
 Salinas at Alvarez, 4:30 p.m.

Volleyball
 Carmel at Palma, 6:30 p.m.
 Christopher at Monterey, 6:30 p.m.
 Seaside at Salinas, 6:30 p.m.
 Alisal at San Benito, 6:30 p.m.
 Watsonville at Soledad, 6:30 p.m.

Softball rankings

1. Notre Dame: Is off to its second best start in school history at 11-0.
2. Christopher: Has won six straight and has produced 98 runs in nine games.
3. San Benito: The reigning two-time CCS DI champions haven't hit their stride.
4. Watsonville: Your sleeper team in the Gabilan Division at 5-0.
5. Pacific Grove: Goes into the MTAL season riding a four-game winning streak.
6. North Salinas: One run away from being undefeated this spring.
7. Carmel: Strong non-league schedule will pay dividends for the Padres.
8. Monterey: Only setback on the season came from Pacific Grove.
9. Salinas: Easily the most improved team in the county to date.
10. Gilroy: Will make some noise this spring in the Gabilan Division.
 On the bubble: Alvarez, Stevenson, Santa Catalina, Soledad.

College Athletic of the Week

Hayley Fein, CSUMB softball: Tossed six shutout innings in a Game 1 win and fired three scoreless innings of relief in Game 2 to get the save for the No. 21 ranked Otters.
Honorable mention: Colby Hirano, Hartnell baseball; Sally Bowles, MPC softball; Edward Hackett, CSUMB golf;  Marielle Tuazon, MPC softball; Ryan Pedersen, Hartnell baseball; Julia Garcia, CSUMB softball.

What to watch

College baseball
 Ohlone at MPC, 2 p.m.
 Hartnell at Gavilan, 2:30 p.m.

College softball
 Foothill at MPC, 3 p.m.
 Hartnell at Mission, 3 p.m.
 CSUMB at Stanislaus, 1 p.m.

Prep baseball
 Greenfield vs. Trinity at CSUMB, 4 p.m.
 Stevenson at Carmel, 4 p.m.
 Marina at Pacific Grove, 4 p.m.
 King City at Gonzales, 4 p.m.
 Anzar at Soledad, 4 p.m.
 Monte Vista at Palma, 4 p.m.
 Monterey at Gilroy, 4 p.m.
 Salinas at San Benito, 4 p.m.

Prep softball
 Carmel at Soledad, 4:30 p.m.
 Stevenson at Gonzales, 4:30 p.m.
 Pacific Grove at Santa Catalina, 4:30 p.m.
 Monterey at Watsonville, 4:30 p.m.
 North Salinas at Christopher, 4:30 p.m.
 Gilroy at Notre Dame, 4:30 p.m.

Hartnell football fundraiser

The Hartnell College football program will host a shotgun scramble golf tournament fundraiser on Friday, June 2 at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas. Fee is $150. Contact Matt Collins at 770-6122

Volleyball rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Christopher:
3. Alisal:
4. Salinas:
5. Monte Vista:
6. Palma:
7. Monterey:
8. San Benito:
9. Pajaro Valley
10. Gilroy:
 On the bubble: Seaside, Watsonville.

Basebal rankings

1. Palma: Has allowed one earned run in 60 innings this year.
2. San Benito: Seven straight wins since a season opening loss.
3. Salinas: An early season surprise in the Gabilan Division.
4. Monte Vista: Is just 1-4 after a 3-0 start to the season.
5. Christopher: There is a reason five teams from the Gabilan make the playoffs.
6. Greenfield: The 4-0 start in the MTAL is not a fluke.
7. Alisal: The program is off to its best league start in three decades years at 4-1.
8. Soledad: It's hard to argue with 8-1, regardless of opponent.
9. Carmel: Responded after a pair of MTAL losses with two straight wins.
10. Monterey: Has lost three games by two runs or less.
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, King City, Seaside, Watsonville.

Preps of the Week

Boys
 Pedro Villacana, Gonzales baseball: In addition to pitching a shutout, Villacana also had three hits, driving in six runs in the teams first MTAL win.
 Honorable mention: Jamaree Bouyea, Palma basketball; Parker Costa, Monterey swimming; Jared McNally, Carmel volleyball; JP O'Dell, Salinas tennis; Jordan Lanini, Salinas baseball; Eziah Cortez, Palma baseball; Tony Castro, Greenfield baseball; Adrian Lopez, Soledad baseball; Sal Lopez, Alisal baseball; Nick Sullivan, Palma swimming; Jonathan Chagnon, Salinas track; Mario Matias, Pacific Grove swimming; Kevin Telford, Palma track; Armand Melendez, Stevenson golf; Nick Coppla, Pacific Grove track; AJ Fitzgerald, Palma golf; Dlyan Graham, Pacific Grove baseball
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Girls
 Jackie Bautista, Monterey softball: Drove in the game winning run with a two-out, walk-off run scoring single in the Toreadores win over Salinas.
 Honorable mention: Sam Crowley, Pacific Grove softball; Danielle Taylor, North Salinas softball; Alexia Torculas, Notre Dame softball; Abby Gunter, Santa Catalina softball; Brooke Oleson, Salinas track; Kristin Cardinalli, Carmel softball; Sofi Vandersluis, Pacific Grove swimming; Alexus Ortiz, Greenfield softball; Angela Leavitt, Notre Dame track; Adriana Valdez, Soledad softball; Aly Peyton, Santa Catalina lacrosse; Lucy Shelley, Carmel swimming

What to watch

Baseball
 Alvarez at North Salinas, 4 p.m.
 Alisal at Seaside, 4 p.m.

MPC girls hoops tournament

Monterey Peninsula College will again host a girls high school summer basketball tournament June 16-18. Each team is guaranteed three games. Fee is $325. Contact MPC head coach Wendy Bates at wbates@mpc.edu.

Pinnacle Basketball Academy

Registration for the Pinnacle Basketball Academy in Soledad for boys and girls ages 5-17 will run through April 1. Practices are at Soledad High. Go to pbatraiblazer@gmail.com

Matthew Flores

One-time King City and Hartnell College outfielder Matthew Flores leads the Salem International University baseball team in numerous offensive categories this spring.
Flores is hitting .286 for Salem, leading the team in home runs (2), runs batted in (15) and runs scored (16) through 21 starts.
 The senior also has 19 hits and sports a .972 fielding percentage in the outfield.

Stephen Leach

 The former Carmel High track and field standout became the fourth best discus thrower in UC Santa Barbara history, uncorking it 172-feet-6.
 A senior at Santa Barbara, Leach won the hammer with a mark of 180-4 1/2, and the shot put at 52-11 1/4 against US San Diego and UC Irvine.

Boys lacrosse rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Scotts Valley:
3. Stevenson:
4. Palma:
5. Salinas:
 On the bubble: Aptos, Pacific Grove.

Golf rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Palma:
3. Stevenson:
4. Salinas:
5. Alisal:
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, San Benito, Monterey, Alvarez.

Noah Allen

Former Palma sharpshooter Noah Allen closed out his collegiate career for the University of Hawaii basketball team with a 21 point effort.

The 6-foot-6 Allen, who transferred to Hawaii after three years coming off the bench at UCLA, led the Warriors in points with 471, averaing 18.5 points in conference play.
Allen also lead Hawaii in rebounds with 174 and steals with 35. He averaged 30.2 minutes a game, shooting 47 percent from the field. The senior was also fourth on the team in assists.

What to watch

College baseball
 CSU-Los Angeles at CSUMB, 11 a.m.

Sarah Muzik

Sarah Muzik has raised her batting average to a team high .387 through 24 starts for the University of Hawaii softball team.

The sophomore leads the team in hits (29), runs scored (12) and stolen bases (4). Muzik has driven in eight runs, hitting in the No. 2 sport for Hawaii.
Defensively, the second baseman sports a .932 fielding percentage for Hawaii, who is 15-9 overall.
Muzik was a member of The Herald’s All-County basketball and softball teams during her senior season at Notre Dame.
Former San Benito High and Gabilan Division MVP Callee Heen is hitting .308 for Hawaii with four homers and 15 runs batted in.

Tennis rankings

1. Stevenson:
2. Carmel:
3. Salinas:
4. Monterey:
5. Monte Vista:
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, Alisal, Alvarez.

Brittany File

 The former Carmel hurler is one of 50 softball players that have been chosen for the 2017 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division III National Player of the Year Watch List.

  An All-American last year for Emory University in Atlanta after winning a school record 36 games, File is 6-2 this year with 79 strikeouts in 69 1/3 innings. She has a no-hitter to her credit this spring.

St. Patrick-St. Vincent-Palma basketball

State Northern California Division IV Finals
Saturday's game
No. 3 St. Patrick-St. Vincent, Vallejo (26-7) at No. 1 Palma (25-4), 6 p.m.
 For Palma coach Kelley Lopez, it comes down to one thing tonight.
 "Composure,'' Lopez said.
 A return trip to the State Division IV finals won't occur if the Chieftains get caught up in the Bruins up-tempo, track meet type pace.
 In three Northern California games, the Bruins have averaged 83.2 points a game, with the average margin of victory being 42 points, including an 18-point win over No. 2 seed Lick-Wilmerding.
 "This team is extremely athletic,'' Lopez said. "It's a program that likes to use its speed and make the game hectic.''
 Lopez compared St. Patrick-St. Vincent to Pittsburg and Monterey with their athleticism - two teams that Palma defeated this year.
 However, there is one significant difference.
 "This team has a post presence,'' Lopez said.
 Lopez was referring to St. Patrick-St. Vincent 6-foot-4 post Tavian Henderson, who averaged nearly 17 points a game this season, creating havoc in the paint.
 The Bruins also have two dynamic guards in B.J. Standely and Marquel Johnson, who are averaging a combined 28.9 points a game this year.
 "We've watched film of them,'' Lopez said. "It's something we're not afraid off.''
 Not when you have the reigning two-time Gabilan Division Player of the Year in your backcourt in Jamaree Bouyea.
 The senior scored the games last five points in Palma's five-point win over Central Catholic. On the season, Bouyea is averaging nearly 19 points a game.
 Yet, it's been his ability to distribute the ball that has kept the Chieftains season alive. Guard Nikhil Manimaram has lite opponents in the tournament, averaging over 20 points a game.
 Contributions from 6-5 Garrett Maker and 6-4 Cameron Jones in the paint have given opponents something else to think about when stopping the Chieftains.

What to watch

Prep basketball
 St. Patrick-St. Vincent at Palma, 6 p.m.

College baseball
 Skyline at MPC,  1 p.m.
 Canada at Hartnell, 1 p.m.
 CSU-Los Angeles at CSUMB, 11 a.m.

College softball
 MPC at Cuesta, noon.

Baseball
 Alvarez at Harbor, noon.
 Salinas at Pacific Grove, 1 p.m.
 Sacred Heart Prep at Carmel, 2 p.m.

Prep softball
 Watsonville Tournament, 9 a.m.

St. Patrick-St. Vincent-Palma basketball

State Northern California Division IV Finals
Saturday's game
No. 3 St. Patrick-St. Vincent, Vallejo (26-7) at No. 1 Palma (25-4), 6 p.m.
 The Bruins have had little trouble through their first three games of the state tournament, having beaten their opponents by 74, 35 and 18 points.
 The big one for St. Patrick-St. Vincent was avenging a North Coast Section title game loss to Lick-Wilmerding in the semifinals last Tuesday, posting a 73-55 win.
 That came on the road, where the Bruins will be Saturday against the reigning Northern California Division IV champion Chieftains, who held off Central Catholic to advance to the finals.
 Palma's road hasn't been as cushy as St Patrick-St. Vincent's, as it's had to battle to knock off Menlo and Central Catholic.
 An argument can be made that the Chieftains are battled tested. It won't hurt that the game is home, where Palma has won 36 straight home games.

Swimming rankings

Boys
 1. Carmel:
 2. Salinas:
 3. Monterey:
 4. Stevenson:
 5. Pacific Grove:
 On the bubble: Palma, Seaside, Alvarez, Monte Vista.

Girls
 1. Carmel
 2. Salinas:
 3. Santa Catalina:
 4. Stevenson:
 5. Pacific Grove:
 On the bubble: Monterey, San Benito, Seaside, Notre Dame.

Seaside-Alisal baseball

With wins over the two most prolific teams in the Pacific Division since the league was formed, the Trojans have gotten opponents' attention.
 The same can be said for a youthful Seaside squad, who despite a roster with six freshmen, also has a win over preseason favorite Watsonville.
 One of them will be in first place after Friday's battle at Alisal.
 The Trojans made an early season statement, ending a 14-game losing streak to reigning three-time league champion North Salinas, beating them twice.
 Alisal (3-1) split its two-game series with Watsonville, as did the Spartans.
 Pitching and timely hitting has carried the Trojans, as Sal Lopez tossed five innings of relief in a win over Watsonville last Wednesday.
 Ruben Gomez and Raul Garnica have sprayed the ball all over the field, having combined for 20 hits in the teams first nine overall games.
 After being no-hit by Watsonville in the first meeting, the Spartans showed that they have short-term memory, bouncing back with 10 hits in a 7-3 win in the second meeting.
 Tristian Beza, the lone senior for Seaside, has driven in a team high six runs, with RBI in three of the teams first four games. He's also tossed two complete games on the mound.
 Daniel Sayre tossed a gem in the Spartans win over Watsonville, and has a team high seven hits. Freshman Tristan Trotter has hit safely in three of the teams four games.

What to watch

College softball
 CSUMB at UC San Diego, noon.

Softball
 North County at Soledad, 4:30 p.m.

Baseball
 King City at Pacific Grove, 3:30 p.m.
 Monterey at San Benito, 4 p.m.
 Anzar at Carmel, 4 p.m.
 Gilroy at Palma, 4 p.m.
 North Salinas at Alvarez, 4 p.m.
 Gonzales at Marina, 4 p.m.
 Trinity at Soledad, 4 p.m.
 Greenfield at Stevenson, 4 p.m.
 Seaside at Alisal, 4 p.m.
 Watsonville at Pajaro Valley, 5 p.m.

Jackson all stars tryouts

Signups for the Jackson All-Star age group basketball teams will be March 17-18 for boys and girls 9-18. Go to jacksonallstars.com for more.

Girls track rankings

1. San Benito:
2. Salinas:
3. Notre Dame:
4. Santa Catalina:
5. North Salinas:
6. Alvarez:
7. Alisal:
8. North County:
9. Watsonville:
10. Christopher
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, Carmel, King City, Seaside.

Monterey-Carmel volleyball

  The defending league champion Padres have quietly rattled off 15 straight league wins over the last two years  -- 11 of which have been by sweeps.
  Monterey is an emotional game for Camel head coach Israel Ricardez, since it's where he honed his own skills as a player and later a coach.
 Carmel is playing at another level right now behind 6-foot-5 Jared McNally and Keegan Forrester, who have combined for 138 kills.
 The Padres have run a 5-2 attack behind setters Charlie DeLapa and Ezra Delbick. Yet, Ricardez hopes to go with a 6-2 once Ben Airola's shoulder heels.
 The respect Carmel has gathered is evident in its schedule, as it was invited to compete this weekend in the Dos Pueblos Invitational at UC Santa Barbara.
 Don't sleep on Monterey, who has four returning players from last year's squad, having dropped a five-set match to Palma on Tuesday.

Notre Dame softball

Just once in the Spirits illustrious softball history has the program started the season 11-0.

That year Notre Dame set a single-season school record with 31 wins in opening the spring with 22 straight wins.
Notre Dame is halfway to that record setting start.
Can we draw comparisons to that 2004 squad that ended up 31-1?
 That would be unfair as the 2004 team featured four Division I softball players, not to mention a DIAA volleyball player.
 Still, this is as impressive of a start as we have seen on the diamond.
 Oh, there's no doubt that this current squad will have a handful of players play college softball as well.
 Apparently others have taken note of Notre Dame's dynamic start.
MaxPreps has Notre Dame ranked No. 6 in the state and No. 30 in the nation after posting wins over perennial state powers Mitty and St. Francis of Mountain View.
 Yes, the Spirits have been battle tested.
 Vanessa Gonzalez is now a polished junior hurler, not the freshmen that pitched the Spirits to a CCS Division III title two years ago.
 The lineup is stacked with a pair of four year starters in Aly Gomonet and Spencer Hyosaka, And it has some power in the heart of the lineup.
 You don't want to look to far into the crystal ball. The Gabilan Division is deep. But awaiting Notre Dame in 25 days is reigning Gabilan Division champion San Benito.
 The Spirits were 22-0 in 2004 before falling 1-0 on the road to San Benito.
 

What to watch

College baseball
 MPC at Skyline, 2 p.m.
 Hartnell at Canada, 2:30 p.m.

College softball
 MPC at San Mateo, 3 p.m.
 Hartnell at De Anza, 3 p.m.
 CSUMB at UC San Diego, noon.

Prep track
 Gilroy at Monterey, 3:30 p.m.
 Seaside, Pajaro Valley at Watsonville, 3:30 p.m.
 Alisal at Salinas, 3:30 p.m.
 Palma at Alvarez, 3:30 p.m.

Volleyball
 Salinas at Alisal, 6:30 p.m.
 Soledad at Alvarez, 6:30 p.m.
 Gilroy at Palma, 6:30 p.m.
 Monterey at Carmel, 6:30 p.m.
 San Benito at Christopher, 6:30 p.m.
 Pajaro Valley at Watsonville, 6:30 p.m.

Baseball
 Christopher at Monte Vista, 4 p.m.
 Soledad at Alvarez, 4 p.m.
 Palma at Gilroy, 4 p.m.
 San Benito at Monterey, 4 p.m.
 Marina at Seaside, 4 p.m.

Softball
 Alisal at Greenfield, 4 p.m.
 Stevenson at North County, 4 p.m.
 Santa Cruz at North Salinas, 4 p.m.
 Salinas at Monterey, 4:30 p.m.
 San Lorenzo Valley at Soledad, 4:30 p.m.
 Carmel at San Benito, 6 p.m.

Pacific Division girls soccer

Pacific Division
Player of the Year: Gabriella Felix, Watsonville
Offensive Player of the Year: Annalee Robledo, Watsonville
Defensive Player of the Year: Marcella Gudiel, North County
Most Valuable Goalie: Meleseini Moala, Seaside
Newcomer of the Year: Sophia Camacho, North Salinas
Pursuing Victory with Honor: Jasmine Paniagna, Pajaro Valley.
Elgie Bellizio Team Sportsmanship Award: Seaside.
First team
Gabriella Felix, Watsonville
Ina Gonzalez, Watsonville
Annalee Robledo, Watsonville
Rachel Perez, Watsonville
Bianca Gomar, Alvarez
Lorena Gonzalez, Alvarez
Juliana Adams, Alvarez
Samantha Vargas, North Salinas
Dennise Torres-Alfaro, North Salinas
Marcella Gudiel, North County
Yasmin Valdez, North County
Yvette Rojas, Seaside
Aileen Morales, Seaside
Arislady Cruz, Monterey
Kenya Rodriguez, Pajaro Valley
Second team
Annah Ramirez, Watsonville
Jennifer Escoto, Watsonville
Zuli Alcantar, Watsonville
Shanaya Rocha, Watsonville
Kiana Martinez, Alvarez
Paloma Macedo, Alvarez
Katia Cervantes, Alvarez
Lauren Benefield, North Salinas
Samantha Herrera, North Salinas
Graciela Mares, North County
Vanessa Cosio, North County
Itzel Garcia, Seaside
Maya Ramnauth, Seaside
Fia Tautolo, Monterey
Julie Quintana-Martinez, Pajaro Valley
Honorable mention
Maritza Lopez, Watsonville
Ruby Perez, Watsonville
Estefany Ceballos, Alvarez
Irie Cunningham, Alvarez
Victoria De La Cruz, Alvarez
Nery Dolor, North Salinas
Myriam Loera, North Salinas
Alejandra Mejia, North Salinas
Jennifer Banuelos, North County
Daisey Magdalena, North County
Yosheline Vasquez, Seaside
Maria Vasquez, Seaside
Cierra Mesman, Monterey
Jasmine Paniagua, Pajaro Valley

Salinas mountain bike tem

The Salinas High Mountain Bike racing team defeated a strong field at the Northern California League Southern Conference race.

The Cowboys, who went to the state championships last year, had two individual champions hit the podium in Sarah Flynn and Tyler Duffus.
Second place finishes went to Sabeli Saldana and Brad Campbell. Gabriel Gonzalez was third in his division, as was Noah Lindenthal.
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Boys track rankings

1. Palma:
2. San Benito:
3. Salinas:
4. King City:
5. North Salinas:
6. Alisal:
7. North County:
8. Carmel:
9. Pacific Grove:
10. Alvarez:
 On the bubble: Monterey, Seaside, Watsonville, Christopher.

Stevenson-Greenfield baseball

 No doubt, beating Carmel in its Mission Trail Athletic League opener was a signature win for the Bruins -- in part because the program was 0-36 lifetime against the reigning league champs.
 Duplicating the feat 48 hours later, however, was a statement for a program that truly believes it can contend for supremacy in a balanced league
 This has been a process that Bruins coach Ray Green has been building, getting players to dedicate themselves to being a part of the solution.
 But it's just two games into an 18 game season. Now comes another pop quiz as Greenfield will visit undefeated Stevenson.
 A late start has not hurt the Pirates, who have outscored their first two opponents 22-0 behind hot hitting Daniel Garrett and slugger Andrew Prince, who has driven in five runs.
 Prince also tossed a gem in Stevenson's last game while Taylor Balestrieri-Jennings recorded 10 strikeouts in a season opening win over Marina.
 Greenfield has manufactured runs in league play, while relying on the pitching of JJ Rodriguez and Tony Castro.
 The Bruins strong start shouldn't be a complete shock. They challenged for a playoff spot last year before dropping two of their final three MTAL games.
 And Greenfield is battle tested this spring, having been involved in three straight games decided by one run.

MTAL girls soccer

Mission Trail Athletic League

Most Valuable Player: Belinda Ascencio, Soledad

Coach of the Year: Coreli Barba, Soledad

Defensive Player of the Year: Laura Puentes, Soledad

Co-Goalies of the Year: Delilah Rocha, Greenfield, Kira Scheid, Stevenson

Midfielder of the Year: Jada Ware, Pacific Grove

Offensive Player of the Year: Allie Aiello, Santa Catalina

First team

 Belinda Ascencio, Soledad

 Joanna Martinez, Soledad

 Laura Puentes, Soledad

 Karla Venegas, Soledad

 Zoe Patterson, Carmel

 Paxton Ataide, Carmel

 Faith Acfalle, Carmel

 Katie Martinez, Greenfield

 Delillah Rocha, Greenfield

 Jada Ware, Pacific Grove

 Kylie Koestner, Pacific Grove

 Lizeth Garcia, King City

 Evelyn Lopez, King City

 Allie Aiello, Santa Catalina

 Kira Scheid, Stevenson

 Rianna Hernandez, Gonzales

Second team

 Amor Aguilar, Soledad

 Citaly Andrade, King City

 Heidi Vasquez, Soledad

 Monique Ascencio, Soledad

 Patricia Rico, Soledad

 Gazel Isik, Pacific Grove

 Liuyi Yang, Carmel

 Alexandria Staehle, Carmel

 Jessica Purdom, Carmel

 Candace Long, Santa Catalina

 Emily Adler, Carmel

 Abigail Rebolledo, Greenfield

 Dulce Avalos, Greenfield

 Vanessa Barragan, Pacific Grove

 Sandy Garcia, King City

 Madison Long, Santa Catalina

 Dayanara Deleon, Gonzales

What to watch

Softball
 Santa Teresa at Notre Dame, 4:30 p.m.
 Seaside at Pacific Grove, 6:30 p.m.

Baseball
 Pacific Grove at King City, 4 p.m.
 Carmel at Anzar, 4 p.m.
 North County at Alvarez, 4 p.m.
 Watsonville at Alisal, 4 p.m.
 North County at Pajaro Valley, 4 p.m.
 Marina at Gonzalez, 4 p.m.
 Stevenson at Greenfield, 4 p.m.
 Soledad vs. Trinity at CSUMB, 4 p.m.

College volleyball tournament in Monterey

The second annual Monterey College Invitational beach volleyball tournament will be held Friday and Saturday at Windows By the Bay Beach Courts, across the street from Lake El Estero Park in Monterey.

Among the teams slated to compete in the two-day tournament is UCLA, who is ranked No. 3 in the nation in women’s beach volleyball.
Also taking part in the event will be San Jose State, Portland State, the University of San Francisco, Grand Canyon College in Arizona and St. Mary’s College.

Central Catholic-Palma basketball

State Northern California Division IV Semifinals
Tuesday's game
Central Catholic, Modesto (26-7) at Palma (24-4), 7 p.m.
 The target is on the Chieftains back this year as the two teams get reacquainted in a rematch of last  season's semifinals.
 The underdogs on the road last year, Palma went to Modesto and ended the Raiders season 66-59 in what head coach Kelley Lopez called arguably the best game his squad played all season.
 Palma will need another big effort against a Central Catholic squad that has rattled off 11 straight wins, including the SAC Joaquin Section championships.
 The Raiders have the distinction of beating Half Moon Bay 70-54 Saturday to reach the semifinals. Palma split a pair of games with Half Moon Bay back in December.
 As dynamic as two-time Gabilan Division Most Valuable Player Jamaree Bouyea has been for Palma all season, Nikhil Manimaram is averaging 24 points a game in the Nor Cal tournament.
 Despite playing with two badly sprained fingers in his right hand, Manimaram hit the games final 11 points last Saturday against Menlo, finishing with a season high 30.
 While Manimaram was icing his fingers last Saturday in the third quarter, Garrett Maker stepped up with six clutch points to keep Palma in command.
 Five players are averaging over 10 points a game for Central Catholic, including Jarred Rice at 15.8, while 6-foot-5 Coner Felton is dropping in 11.1 points and pulling down 10.3 rebounds a game.
 The Raiders have scored 80 or more points in six of their last nine games, while Palma is averaging 75 points a game in the Northern California playoffs.
 The Chieftains will take a 35 game home winning streak into the semifinals.

Softball rankings

1. Notre Dame: Has knocked off two WCAL powers in non-league play.
2. San Benito: Reigning CCS Division I champs were stunned by Salinas.
3. Christopher: Off to a 6-1 start, including four straight wins.
4. Watsonville: Opened the season with four consecutive wins.
5. Pacific Grove: Early season surprise with wins over Monterey and North Salinas.
6. North Salinas: Only setback was to surging Pacific Grove.
7. Carmel: Three losses by two runs or less to playoff teams from last spring.
8. Monterey: Still trying to fill a couple of positions with youth.
9. Salinas: Might be the most improved team in the tri-region this spring.
10. Alvarez: Is averaging over 10 runs a game in its five wins.
 On the bubble: Stevenson, Santa Catalina, North County, Gilroy.

College Athlete of the Week

 Sam Luna, CSUMB softball >>  The Salinas High graduate set a single-game Otters school record for runs batted in with eight, belting two grand slams
 Honorable mention: Eduardo Orozco, Hartnell men's track; Kaitlin Shipman, Hartnell softball; Nick Vigo CSUMB baseball; Lauren Salvati, MPC softball; Zach Foster, Hartnell baseball; Cameron Crone, MPC baseball; Sally Bowles, MPC softball; Darren Kriz, CSUMB baseball; Jenae Coleman, CSUMB softball, Evan Dean, Hartnell baseball; Hadley Clark, CSUMB women's track Yvette Felix, Hartnell women's track.

What to watch

Boys basketball
 Central Catholic at Palma, 7 p.m.

College baseball
 MPC at Cabrillo 2 p.m.
 Skyline at Hartnell, 2:30 p.m.

College softball
 Foothill at Hartnell, 3 p.m.

Volleyball
 Alvarez at Gilroy, 6:30 p.m.
 Alisal at Carmel, 6:30 p.m.
 Salinas at San Benito, 6:30 p.m.
 Soledad at Monte Vista, 6:30 p.m.
 Watsonville at Seaside, 6:30 p.m.
 Palma at Monterey, 6:30 p.m.

Baseball
 Christopher at Palma, 4 p.m.
 Salinas at Monte Vista, 4 p.m.

Softball
 North County at Santa Catalina, 4:30 p.m.
 Notre Dame at Salinas, 4:30 p.m.
 Soquel at Pacific Grove, 6:30 p.m.

Volleyball rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Christopher:
3. Alisal:
4. Monterey:
5. San Benito:
6. Salinas:
7. Monte Vista:
8. Pajaro Valley:
9. Seaside:
10. Gilroy:
 On the bubble: Palma, Watsonville.

Baseball rankings

1. Palma: The pitching staff has not allowed a run in its last five games.
2. San Benito: Four straight wins after a season opening loss.
3. Monte Vista: Only setbacks all spring have come from San Benito.
4. Salinas: Three game winning streak snapped by Monte Vista.
5. Soledad: One of three teams still unbeaten in the county at 6-0.
6. Christopher: Has allowed 19 runs in its last three games.
7. King City: Just 2-4 after a promising 3-0 start to the season.
8. Monterey: Is 1-2 this spring in games decided by one run or less.
9. Greenfield: Historic start to MTAL season with two wins over Carmel.
10. Carmel: How will the reigning MTAL champs handle adversity?
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, Alisal, Seaside, Watsonville, Stevenson.

Preps of the Week

Boys
 Raul Garnica, Alisal baseball: The senior struck out nine in six innings, allowing one earned run, and had four hits as the Trojans beat reigning three-time Pacific champion North Salinas. He also had the save in helping Alisal end a 14-game losing streak to North Salinas earlier in the week.
 Honorable mention: Nikhil Manimaran, Palma basketball; Clay Barbree, King City baseball; Parker Costa, Monterey swimming; Jackson Klarsfeld, Pacific Grove swimming; Cooper Smith, Salinas baseball; Jackson Meuter, Palma baseball; Kobe Ordonio, Monterey basketball; Ben Pajas, Soledad baseball; JP O'Dell, Salinas tennis; Taylor Balestrieri, Stevenson baseball; Tristan Wahl, Palma lacrosse; Isaiah Blanco, Palma track; Ryan Sugabo, Alisal tennis; Sam Given, Palma swimming; Tony Castro, Greenfield baseball; Carlos Mendoza, Alisal track; Ryan Orlando, North County track.
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Girls
 Vanessa Gonzalez, Notre Dame softball: Fired a one-hitter in a 4-0 win over perennial state power Mitty, and picked up the save in a decision over St. Francis of Mountain View.
 Honorable mention: Sophie Lazzarini, Notre Dame track; Parker Llantero, Pacific Grove softball; Lucy Shelley, Carmel swimming; Vivian Valencia, Marina softball; Skylah Fregoso, Soledad softball; Jasmine Contapay, North Salinas softball; Giana Deleon, Alvarez softball; Leslie Romero, Salinas softball; Samantha Herrera, North Salinas track; Catie Montante, Monterey softball; Alexus Andrade, King City softball; Amanda Cavazos, Salinas swimming, Nina Cardinale, Notre Dame swimming; Elisa Ibarra, North County track.

What to watch

Baseball
 Alvarez at North County, 4 p.m.
 Pajaro Valley at North Salinas, 4 p.m.
 Alisal at Watsonville, 4 p.m.

 Softball
 Alvarez at Carmel, 4:30 p.m.

MPC girls hoops tournament

Monterey Peninsula College will again host a girls high school summer basketball tournament June 16-18. Each team is guaranteed three games. Fee is $325. Contact MPC head coach Wendy Bates at wbates@mpc.edu.

Pinnacle Basketball Academy

Registration for the Pinnacle Basketball Academy in Soledad for boys and girls ages 5-17 will run through April 1. Practices are at Soledad High. Go to pbatraiblazer@gmail.com

Sarah Anderson

Former Carmel sharpshooter Sarah Anderson closed a chapter on her college basketball career at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, finishing with the second highest 3-point shooting percentage in Division III at 46.3.

Anderson went into her final game of her career as the national Division III leader. Her shooting percentage would have put her No. 7 in the nation among all divisions.

A team captain this past winter, Anderson actually had a higher shooting percentage from beyond the 3-point arc than her field goal totals. She averaged 7.5 points and 1.2 assists a game for the Pioneers, who finished the year 16-10.

A four-year starter at Carmel, Anderson was a three-time all-leaguer and the Mission Trail Athletic League’s Player of the Year as a senior in 2012.

Daniel Higman

Carmel three-sport standout Daniel Higman was one of 10 individuals among 6,200 applicants to receive the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Positive Coach Alliance Triple Impact Competitor Scholarship.
Higman led Carmel to back-to-back Mission Trail Athletic League titles as the quarterback, and is a returning starting catcher for the defending league champion Padres baseball team.

Marissa Bruno

Marissa Bruno is hitting a team high .351 for the Portland State softball team. The freshman has a team high 13 hits and shares the team lead in doubles (3) and runs scored (5) through 14 games.

A four-year starter at Santa Catalina, Bruno has also reached base a team high 17 times for Portland State. Starting in right field, she sports a .957 fielding percentage.

Tennis rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Stevenson:
3. Salinas:
4. Monterey:
5. Monte Vista:
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, Watsonville, Alvarez.

Annie Aldrete

 The senior catcher has raised her batting average to .308 for the 15-3 Cal softball team. Aldrete has driven in six runs in 13 starts and has been flawless behind the plate, having handled 49 chances.

The National Freshman of the Year in 2014 at the University of Tennessee, Aldrete transferred to Cal for her final two seasons. Last year she was named to the USA Softball Elite team.
A former three-sport standout at Santa Catalina, Aldrete holds the Monterey County career record for home runs in softball.

What to watch

College baseball
 CSUMB at UC San Diego, noon

Volleyball rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Christopher:
3. Monterey:
4. Alisal:
5. Monte Vista:
6. Salinas:
7. Watsonville:
8. Pajaro Valley:
9. San Benito:
10. Seaside:
 On the bubble: Palma:

Jackson all star tryouts

Signups for the Jackson All-Star age group basketball teams will be March 17-18 for boys and girls 9-18. Go to jacksonallstars.com for more.

Jensen Main

The former Stevenson four-sport standout tossed her first collegiate shutout for the University of New Mexico softball team.

The freshman hurler is evolving into the ace of New Mexico’s staff, leading the team with four wins, while lowering her earned run average to 2.19.
 Main has two complete games and 11 strikeouts in 38 innings of work. She also got her first college hits against UTEP.
A standout in softball, soccer, water polo and swimming at Stevenson, Main earned a spot on The Herald’s All-County softball team three times while receiving The Herald’s Female Athlete of the Year award last season.

What to watch

College baseball
 CSUMB at UC San Diego, 1 p.m.
 Hartnell at Skyline, 1 p.m.
 Cabrillo at MPC, 1 p.m.

Softball
 Santa Cruz at Soledd, 10 a.m.
 Mitty at San Benito, 11 a.m.
 Circle of Champions Tournament, 9 a.m.
 Charlie Miguel Tournament, 9 a.m.

Baseball
 Greenfield at Coalinga, 10 a.m.
 Gonzales at Harbor, noon.
 Alvarez at Atascadero, 1 p.m.

Seaside's Finest

Seaside's Finest will be holding basketball tryouts for high school girls on March 5 and March 12 from 5-6:30 p.m. High school boys tryouts will be conducted March 5 and March 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. All tryouts are at Seaside High. Contact boys director Jason Hieb at 831-915-5362 or jwhieb@yahoo.com, or girls director Erin O'Hare at 520-977-2630 or eohare@mpc.edu.

Monterey-Vanden boys hoops

State Northern California Division III quarterfinals
Saturday's game
No. 7 Monterey (25-3) at No. 3 Vanden, Fairfield (28-3), 7:30 p.m.
 The Viking have impressive credentials coming into the quarterfinals meeting, having won 28 games this year to earn a No. 42 ranking in the state among all divisions.
 Runner-ups in the SAC Joaquin Section finals, Vanden and the Toreadores both opened the season with 17 game winning streaks.
 Vanden cruised to a 71-32 win over Pleasant Valley while Monterey rallied from a five-point deficit in the final minute to force overtime in a 63-57 win over Miramonte.
 The Toreadores have struggled at times against teams with size and Vanden has plenty of it with six players standing over 6-feet-4, including 6-6 Lorenzo Washington.
 Monterey showed a lot of poise in the final two minutes and in overtime in seizing control of a game that Miramonte appeared to have locked up.
 Getting out and pushing the tempo and making that extra pass are critical for the Toreadores against a team like Vanden, who relies on a high percentage shot in the paint.
 Kobe Ordonio continues to play each game like it's his last, averaging over 25 points in the playoffs. Austin White has come off the bench and been a big contributor for the Toreadores.

Menlo-Palma boys hoops

State Northern California Division IV quarterfinals
Saturday's game
No. 9 Menlo (20-7) at No. 1 Palma (23-4), 6 p.m.
 Do not discount the Central Coast Section Division IV champion Knights, who have already ended the seasons of Carmel and Pacific Grove.
 In addition, Menlo beat Half Moon Bay 42-40 in the section title game. One of Palma's two regular season losses was a 55-53 loss to Half Moon Bay.
 Champions of the West Bay Division, the Knights come into the game having won seven straight, knocking off  No. 8 seed University 63-35 on Wednesday.
 In fact, Menlo has not allowed an opponent over 40 points it its last five games. Palma erupted for 77 in a 43-point win over West Valley.
 The reigning Northern California Division IV champion Chieftains have won 23 consecutive home games -- the last 15 by 12 or more points.
 Two-time Gabilan Division Most Valuable Player Jamaree Bouyea took a back seat in the Nor Cal opener, as Cameron Jones and Nikhil Manimaram both dropped in 18 points.
 Menlo 6-3 guard Joe Foley has had a big postseason, averaging nearly 17 points a game this year while 6-6 junior Riley Woodson is averaging nearly 14 points a contest..

Girls track rankings

1. San Benito:
2. Salinas:
3. Notre Dame:
4. Santa Catalina:
5. North Salinas:
6. Alvarez:
7. Alisal:
8. Christopher:
9. North County:
10. Watsonville:
 On the bubble: Pacifci Grove, Carmel, King City, Seaside.

Swimming rankings

Boys
 1. Carmel:
 2. Salinas:
 3. Monterey:
 4. San Benito:
 5. Stevenson:
 On the bubble: Pacific Grove, Alvarez, Monte Vista.

Girls
 1. Carmel
 2. Salinas:
 3. Santa Catalina:
 4. Stevenson:
 5. Pacific Grove:
 On the bubble: Monterey, Monte Vista, Notre Dame, San Benito.

What to watch

Baseball
 Pacific Grove at Anzar, 3:30 p.m.
 Carmel at Greenfield, 3:30 p.m.
 Monte Vista at Salinas, 3:30 p.m.
 Palma at Christopher, 3:30 p.m.
 Pajaro Valley at North County, 3:30 p.m.
 Stevenson at Marina, 4 p.m.
 King City vs. Trinity at CSUMB, 4 p.m.
 Soledad at Gonzales, 4 p.m.
 Alisal at North Salinas, 4 p.m.
 Seaside at Watsonville, 7 p.m.

Softball
 Seaside at Soledad, 4 p.m.
 North Salinas at Santa Catalina, 4 p.m.
 Salinas at San Benito, 6 p.m.

Volleyball
 Soledad at Christopher, 6:30 p.m.

College softball
 De Anza at Hartnell, noon.

Boys track rankings

1. Palma:
2. San Benito:
3. Salinas:
4. North Salinas:
5. Pacific Grove:
6. King City:
7. Alisal:
8. North County:
9. Carmel:
10. Alvarez:
 On the bubble: Monterey, Seaside, Watsonville, Christopher.

Boys lacrosse rankings

1. Carmel:
2. Scotts Valley:
3. Stevenson:
4. Palma:
5. Salinas:
 On the bubble: Pacific Collegiate,

North Salinas-Palma track

 The reigning five-time Gabilan Division champion Chieftains will begin defense of their track and field title, hosting North Salinas this afternoon.
 For the Chieftains, redemption could be on their minds as North Salinas knocked them off in a dual meet last spring, one of just two teams to have beaten Palma over the last five years.
 Palma is deep in a number of events, including the sprints, where Emilio Martinez and Kevin Telford are back. Both were members of the CCS finalist 400 relay team last year.
 Telford, a Gabilan Division 400 meter champion, has been spending time in practice working on the 300 intermediate hurdles as well.
 Martinez, who rushed for over 2,500 yards last fall, will find North Salinas' Justin Robante in the 100 meters.
 An event of interest includes the discus where North Salinas' Fabian Hunkin and the Chieftains Drew Dalman are among the elite in the Central Coast Section
.Last spring Dalman won the Gabilan Division title, but Hunkin rebounded and qualified for state.
 A strength for Palma is the distance events where sophomores Sam Lavarato and Tommy Padilla both went to the state meet in cross country last fall.
 Both will be pushed by Gabilan Division cross country champion Brandon Gutierrez, who will be one of the favorites in both the 1,600 and 3,200.

What to watch

College baseball
 MPC at Hartnell, 2 p.m.

Volleyball
 Pajaro Valley at Alisal, 6:30 p.m.

Softball
 Alvarez at Gilroy, 4 p.m.
 Alisal at King City, 4 p.m.
 Notre Dame at St. Francis, Mountan View, 4 p.m.
 Aptos at Monterey, 4:30 p.m.

Baseball
 Live Oak at King City, 3:30 p.m.
 Salinas at Gilroy, 3:30 p.m.
 Christopher at Monterey, 4 p.m.
 Monte Vista at San Benito, 4 p.m.

College softball
 Holy Names at CSUMB, 3 p.m.
 Gavilan at MPC, 3 p.m.
 Hartnell at West Valley, 3 p.m.

Prep track
 North Salinas at Palma/Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m.
 Monterey at Seaside, 3:30 p.m.
 North County at Alisal, 3:30 p.m.
 San Benito at Alvarez, 3:30 p.m.

CAL boys soccer

Coastal Athletic League
Player of the Year: Jaypreet Dhanota, Oakwood
First team
Lukas Vinkhuyzen, Oakwood
Karmvir Thind, Oakwood
Kyle McGregor, Oakwood
Kyle Moosman, Oakwood
Jaypreet Dhanota, Oakwood
Julian Glina, Pacific Collegiate
Xavier Prochaska, Pacific Collegiate
Max Holmes, Pacific Collegiate
Myles Kerchner, Pacific Grove
Eric Santos, Pacific Grove
Caelum Kim-Sanders, Pacific Grove
Oscar Roman, Anzar
Fernando Barron, Anzar
Navid Daliri, York
Anton Guerra, Trinity
Second team
Collin Moosman, Oakwood
Jake Godfrey, Oakwood
Corey Baldyga, Oakwood
Chad Bottomley, Oakwood
Matthew Marcotullio, Oakwood
Kevin Antonio, Pacific Collegiate
Sage Kaplan, Pacific Collegiate
Bailey Prochaska, Pacific Collegiate
Giorgos Kottas, Pacific Collegiate
Thomas Pontarolo, Pacific Grove
Lucas Melac, Pacific Grove
Nadi Nader, Pacific Grove
Cris Cerritos, Anzar
Nathan Pizana, Anzar
Tom Siletto, York
Brock Ray, Trinity

CAL girls soccer

Coastal Athletic League
Most Valuable Player: Roxana Ortiz, Pacific Collegiate
Coach of the Year: Kelly Binger, Pacific Collegiate
First team
Robin Lambidakis, Pacific Collegiate
Lulu Lindley, Pacific Collegiate
Amaya Dennis, Pacific Collegiate
Gina Gwiazda, Pacific Collegiate
Roxana Ortiz, Pacific Collegiate
Laura Bauman, York
Lucy Zicarelli, York
Jessie Lyons, York
Katie Newman, York
Katia Dizon, Anzar
Maya Dizon, Anzar
Ronnee Davis, Anzar
Maira Munoz, Marina
Kayleekai Aten, Marina
Dallas Johnson, Trinity
Juliann McGrath, Trinity
Second team
Amelia Salzman, Pacific Collegiate
Morgan Eidam, Pacific Collegiate
Maddie Payne, Pacific Collegiate
Alaiana Dunn, Pacific Collegiate
Elizabeth Armstrong, Pacific Collegiate
Kate Baughn, York
Emma Cushing, York
Syd Ragsdale-Cronin, York
Emily Patz, York
Peyton Masuen, Anzar
Carmen Sahagun, Anzar
Hailey Kennedy, Anzar
Sierra Ravinski, Marina
Melissa Casas Osornio, Marina
Rachel O'Connor, Trinity
Cassidy Kitt, Trinity

Pacific Division boys soccer

Pacific Divison
Most Valuable Players: Louis Sanchez, Monterey, Branden Werner, Palma
Coach of the Year: Josimar Herrera, Monterey
First team
Louis Sanchez, Monterey
Isaac Lomeli, Monterey
Jonathan Cortes, Monterey
Fernando Cardenas, Monterey
Ronaldo Aguilera, North Salinas
Tony Ruiz, North Salinas
Jorge Tellez, North Salinas
Ellias Diaz, Gilroy
Jeremy Mendoza, Gilroy
Luis Alvarez, Salinas
Danny Salinas, Salinas
Francisco Arevallo, Palma
Branden Werner, Palma
Franco Contreras, Seaside
Irving Rodriguez, Seaside
Nick Sando, Monte Vista
Second team
Jimmy Diego, Monterey
Daisuke Ramirez, Monterey
Ariel Perez, Monterey
Javier Espinol, Monterey
Jose Luis Tena, North Salinas
Nick Lopez, North Salinas
Nigel McGowan, North Salinas
Julio Castro, Salinas
Ronnie McClean, Salinas
Cruz Garcia, Gilroy
Carlos Guerrero, Gilroy
Finian Rawson, Palma
Benjamin Gutierrez, Palma
Enrique Sierra, Seaside
Robert Sierra, Seaside
Josh Hollingsworth, Monte Vista

Gabilan Division boys soccer

Gabilan Division
Most Valuable Player: Eduardo  Miranda, Alisal
First team
Eduardo Miranda, Alisal
Diego Marquez, Alisal
Alfonso Hernandez, Alisal
Jesus Parra, Alisal
Noe Robledo, Watsonville
Augustin Sorroza, Watsonville
Francisco Gonzalez, Watsonville
Ricardo Soza, Alvarez
Carlos Vargas, Alvarez
Manuel Ceja, San Benito
Gerardo Ramirez, San Benito
Alexis Rincon, Pajaro Valley
Jario Membrno, Pajaro Valley
Alvaro Rocha, North County
Raul Magos, North County
Isaiah Rugerio, Christopher
Second team
Manny Figueroa, Alisal
David Tapia, Alisal
Jesus Ochoa, Alisal
Miguel Lazcano, Alisal
Oscar Rocha, Watsonville
Armando Ferro, Watsonville
Ulises Castino-Lopez, Watsonville
Alexis Serrato, Alvarez
Pedro Cortez, Alvarez
William Castellonos, San Benito
Abraham Arevalo, San Benito
Eduardo Viorato, Pajaro Valley
Abraham Cruz, Pajaro Valley
Alfredo Ortiz, North County
Javier Romo, North County
Mohamed Ismail, Christopher

Gabilan Division girls soccer

Gabilan Division
Player of the Year: Kimi Chin, Salinas
Most Valuable Player Offense: Aurea Martin, Christopher
Most Valuable Player Defense: Alexa Aguirre, Salinas
Most Valuable Goalie: Hailey Blackburn, San Benito
Newcomer of the Year: Jada Taylor, San Benito, Natalie Smith, Christopher
Elgie Bellizio Sportsmanship Award: Notre Dame, Christopher.
First team
Kimi Chin, Salinas
Taylor Burbank, Salinas
Alondra Partida, Salinas
Brooke Oleson, Salinas
Hailey Blackburn, San Benito
Shantay Tamez, San Benito
Carly Lowi, San Benito
Aurea Martin, Christopher
Alessandra Euchari, Christopher
Isabelle Schween, Christopher
Luz Arreaga, Gilroy
Jessica Koppel, Gilroy
Allison Gomez, Notre Dame
Lauryn Nimis, Notre Dame
Lauren Winkler, Monte Vista
Karna Briseno, Alisal
Second team
Alexa Aguirre, Salinas
Brittany Tibbs, Salinas
Kacie Buck, Salinas
Cassidy Schiveley, Salinas
Maritza Santoyo, San Benito
Lucy Alcala, San Benito
Kassandra Moreno, San Benito
Jackie Sanchez, Christopher
Natalie Smith, Christopher
Isabelle Mena, Christopher
Chelsey Robles, Gilroy
Kelly Nebesnick, Gilroy
Kate Riordan, Notre Dame
Presley Garcia, Notre Dame
Ell Tinsley, Monte Vista
Yadira Mava, Alisal
Sportsmanship Team
Cassidy Schiveley, Salinas
Vanessa Garcia, San Benito
Alessandra Euchari, Christopher
Aphrodite Ayala, Gilroy
Christine Wooler, Notre Dame
Sjea Anderson, Monte Vista
Karina Briseno, Alisal

Miramonte-Monterey boys hoops

State Northern California Division III Tournament
Wednesday's game
No. 11 Miramonte, Orinda, (16-12) vs. No. 7 Monterey (24-3) at CSU-Monterey Bay, 7 p.m.
The Toreadores can't be too pleased about having their game moved six miles up the coast to CSU-Monterey Bay.
 Granted, it's a nicer facility. But Monterey's century old gym is clearly a home court advantage. Then again, two of its three losses this season came on the ancient court.
 Emotions spilled out after the Toreadores won the programs first ever Central Coast Section Division III title last week.
Now comes the hard part. Refocusing for a potential run in the state tournament. Kobe Ordonio was possessed in the CCS playoffs with 29 and 34 point efforts.
 The fab four in sophomores Mohammed Adam, Evans Charles, Tahjae Ordonio and Mohanid Adam all lived up to the hype in the postseason with valuable contributions.
 The Matadors are just 4-5 in their last nine games, falling in the North Coast Section playoffs. They do have size that could present problems for Monterey.
 Team captain Charlie Hocking stands 6-foot-7 while teammate Sam Foster is 6-5. Monterey offset Saratoga's size in the CCS title game with an aggressive defense.
 This is just Monterey's second appearance in the State Northern California playoffs, and its first in 27 years.              

West Valley-Palma boys hoops

State Northern California Division IV Tournament
Wednesday's game
No. 16 West Valley, Cottonwood (18-11) at No. 1 Palma (22-4), 7 p.m.
 We know the road back to the state championship will go through Palma as the defending Northern California champions have home court advantage throughout the tournament.
 The Chieftains are 11-0 at home this year and have rattled off 22 straight wins dating back to 2015. All 11 wins this winter at home have been by 12 or more points.
 Like last season, the Chieftains come into the tournament having dropped two games in the Central Coast Section Open Division Tournament.
 West Valley has relied heavily this winter on 6-foot-6 Pim Lewis, who is averaging 17 points and nearly 10 rebounds a game.
 All-league post Cameron Jones will likely draw the assignment of containing Lewis. Jones has been regarded as a defensive demon for the Chieftains.
 Two-time Gabilan Division Most Valuable Player Jamaree Bouyea has lived up to the hype this year for Palma, leading the team in points, assists and steals.
 Help has surfaced in shooting guard Nikhil Manimaram, who has evolved into one of the top 3-point shooters in the section.

Softball rankings

1. Notre Dame: The core is back for more than a Gabilan Division title run.
2. San Benito: Ten CCS DI titles in the last 11 years.
3. North Salinas: One of the most improved teams in the county last year.
4. Christopher: Has scored 54 runs in its first five games.
5. Carmel: Has rattled off three straight wins after an 0-2 start.
6. Pacific Grove: A late arrival for a handful of winter sports standouts.
7. Monterey: A lineup filled with freshmen and sophomores last year has grown up.
8. Stevenson: Still yet to play its first game of the season.
9. Santa Catalina: Third coach in three years opens its season today.
10. Alvarez: Off to a fast start at the plate, averaging 10 runs a game.
 On the bubble: Watsonville, Salinas, North County,  Gilroy.

What to watch

Boys basketball
 West Valley at Palma, 7 p.m.
 Miramonte vs. Monterey at CSU-Monterey Bay, 7 p.m.

Baseball
 Anzar at Pacific Grove, 3:30 p.m.
 Watsonville at Seaside, 3:30 p.m.
 North Salinas at Alisal, 3:30 p.m.
 Greenfield at Carmel, 3:30 p.m.
 Trinity at King City, 4p.m.
 Marina at Stevenson, 4p.m.
 North County at Pajaro Valley, 5 p.m.

Softball
 Santa Catalina at Salinas, 4 p.m.
 Carmel at Notre Dame, 4 p.m.
 North Salinas at Pacific Grove, 6:30 p.m.

MTAL girls basketball

Mission Trail Athletic League
Most Valuable Player: Ambreece Gaskins, Stevenson
Coach of the Year: Chasity Swartzel, Stevenson
First team
Ambreece Gaskins, Stevenson
Fauve Koontz, Stevenson
Soana Laulotu, Carmel
Vada Courtney, Pacific Grove
Allie Patton, Pacific Grove
Madison Owens, King City
Megan Flores, King City
Audrey Bennett, Santa Catalina
Daisy Bugarin, Soledad
Yazman Solis, Greenfield
Second team
Abby Gunter, Santa Catalina
Kulaea Tulua, Pacific Grove
Tati Ruiz, Pacific Grove
Danielle Pasquariello, Pacific Grove
Jessica DiLullo, Carmel
Ashlyn Davis, Carmel
Alyssa Richardson, King City
Antonia Malate, Stevenson
Katie Godon, Carmel
Stephanie Dalhamer, Stevenson
Sportsmanship award: Jasmin Garcia, Soledad.

Pacific Division girls basketball

Pacific Division
Most Valuable Player: Jordan Olivares, Seaside
Co Coaches of the Year: Michael Turnan, Seaside, Randy Braga, Watsonville
First team
Jordan Olivares, Seaside
Alanis Ingram, Seaside
Jocelyn Carzarez, North County
Savanna Quintana, Watsonville
JJ Chaboya, Alvarez
Katie Zernicke, Notre Dame
Deja-Scott Mitchell, Monterey
Jada Castello, Pajaro Valley
Second team
Deja Gerrard, Seaside
Marianne Tuazon, Seaside
Amanda Torrez, North County
Esmeralda Navarro, Alvarez
Evelyn Rios, Watsonville
Aly Gomonet, Notre Dame
Katelyn Calvetti, Monterey
Defensive team
Valeria Quinones, Alvarez
Jordan Olivares, Seaside
Deja-Scott Mitchell, Monterey
Ruby Guiness, Pajaro Valley
Julisa Vega, Watsonville
Kelly Kinion, Notre Dame
Alyssa Torres, North County
Sportsmanship team
Sharrell McDowell, Monterey
Kristin Rea, Alvarez
Annalilia Casas, Seaside
Claire Castello, Notre Dame
Brianna Baughman, North County
Daniela Castro, Watsonville
Andrea Magana, Pajaro Valley

Gabilan Division girls basketball

Gabilan Division
Co-Most Valuable Player: Danae Snell, North Salinas. Delaney Moore, Monte Vista.
Coach of the Year: Darren Jackson, North Salinas
First team
Danae Snell, North Salinas
Tanesha Aiken, North Salinas
Delaney Moore, Monte Vista
Tyler Rodriguez, Salinas
Adian Valencia, Gilroy
Jessica Curto, San Benito
Makenzie Barnes, Christopher
Lydia Garcia, Alisal
Second team
Danielle Taylor, North Salinas
Jozzette Reyes, North Salinas
Veronica Ward, Monte Vista
Kathleen Bass, Salinas
Maddie Cox, Gilroy
Cecelia Vasquez, San Benito
Jillian Foster, Christopher
Karely Apodaca, Alisal
Defensive team
Maxine Tennant, North Salinas
Kylie Dillon, Monte Vista
Nani Santos, Salinas
Jackie Morales, Gilroy
Alyssa Ito, San Benito
Jillian Foster, Christopher
Cassandra Benavidez, Alisal
Elgie Bellizo Sportsmanship award: Monte Vsita
Sportsmanship team
Jasmine Contapay, North Salinas
Lauren Delos Santos, Monte Vista
Maddie Smith, Salinas
Sarah Weiby, Gilroy
Aliyah Gonzalez, San Benito
Lindsey Beussing, Christopher
Karen Godoy, Alisal