Small Schools South - Softball
Small Schools North - Softball
Large Schools North - Softball
Large Schools South - Softball
Large Schools North - Baseball
Large Schools South - Baseball
Small Schools North - Baseball
Small Schools South - Baseball
November 28, 2022
The Sacramento Breakfast Optimist Club will be sponsoring the Girls High School All Star Volleyball games on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Capital Christian High School, 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95827. The Small School game will start at 11:00am, and the Large School game will immediately follow. Ron Grove from the Sacramento Breakfast Optimist Club is the Coordinator.
Rosters will be posted as soon as they are finalized.
Ticket Prices:
Adults - $10.00
Seniors (65+) - $8.00
Students $5.00
Under 12 $3.00
Caution: The California International Marathon (CIM) may hamper your travel to Capital Christian High School. Check the CIM site to determine if you need an alternative route to the school.
October 11, 2022
Breaking News!!
The Breakfast Optimist Club will assume coordination of the Optimist All Star games effectively immediately. Ron Grove, former Roseville High School Volleyball Coach, will coordinate the Girls & Boys Volleyball All Star games. Dave Givens will coordinate the Girls & Boys Basketball All Star games. Pat Vogeli will coordinate the Softball All Star games. And, Wally Borland will coordinate the Baseball All Star games.
It has been a pleasure and honor coordinating the High School All Star games for the past twelve (12) years. Without the assistance of the Players, High Schools, Athletic Directors and their Assistants, Coaches, Northern California Officials Association, School Districts, Sacramento Senior Baseball League, and my fellow Optimist members and friends, it would have been most difficult to have these successful games. Thank you, all!
These Optimist All Star games provide the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection is to honor them and their schools, and reflects the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors.
Sincerely and the Best to you,
John Yoshikawa
June 15, 2022
The 51st Annual Optimist High School Baseball All Star games were held on June 12, 2022 at Army Depot Park Fields.
The North Small Schools Team was coached by Jeff Wise from Center High School, and assisted by Dave Watson from Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, Matt Johanson, Tanner Wise, and Mike Manrique from Center High School. The South Small Schools Team wass coached by Jason Adversalo from Liberty Ranch High School, and assisted by Dean Kunze from Liberty Ranch High School. The North Team won 13 – 2.
. The Outstanding Player of the North Team was Darren Johanson from Center High School. The Outstanding Player of the South Team was Christopher Pamploma from Galt High School.
The North Large Schools Team was coached Pat Esposito from Granite Bay High School, and assisted by Jim Barr, Joe Swope, Tom Gallagher, Doug Herrenschmidt, Mike Musolino, and Brian Boyan from Granite Bay High School. The South Large Schools Team was coached by Michael DeNecochea from CK McClatchy High School, and assisted by Briant Flint, Randy Davis, and Bob Crowl from CK McClatchy High School. The South Team won 15 – 12. The Outstanding Player from the North Team was Zack Malone from Woodcreek High School. The Outstanding Player from the South Team was Tyler James from Vanden High School.
June 10, 2022
The 51st Annual Optimist High School Baseball All Star games are set for June 12, 2022 (Sunday). The games will be held at Army Depot Park, 8411 Okinawa Street, Sacramento, CA 95828. Game 1 (Small Schools Teams) will start at 4:00p.m. Game 2 (Large Schools Teams) will start at 5:00p.m. General admission is $10.00; Seniors (65+) $8.00; Students $5.00; kids under 12 $3.00; and kids under 5 are free.
The North Small Schools Team is coached by Jeff Wise from Center High School, and assisted by Dave Watson from Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, Matt Johanson, Tanner Wise, and Mike Manrique from Center High School. The South Small Schools Team is coached by Jason Adversalo from Liberty Ranch High School, and assisted by Dean Kunze from Liberty Ranch High School
The North Large Schools Team is coached Pat Esposito from Granite Bay High School, and assisted by Jim Barr, Joe Swope, Tom Gallagher, Doug Herrenschmidt, Mike Musolino, and Brian Boyan from Granite Bay High School. The South Large Schools Team is coached by Michael DeNecochea from CK McClatchy High School, and assisted by Briant Flint, Randy Davis, and Bob Crowl from CK McClatchy High School.
These Optimist All Star games provide the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection is to honor them and their schools, and reflects the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. The proceeds from this event will solely be used for youth programs and projects in the Sacramento and Greater Sacramento Areas.
Small Schools – Baseball
North Team
# 1 Jaxon Byrd – Alpha Charter High School Angels
Position: CF Coach: Harvey Hargrove College: CSU Sacramento
#20 Deven Carter – Alpha Charter High School Angels
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Harvey Hargrove College: Sierra College
#14 Conner Smith – Alpha Charter High School Angels
Position: C Coach: Harvey Hargrove College: Undecided
#15 Kenny Baltz – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: P Coach: Russell Brackett College: Undecided
#23 John Herrera – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: 2B Coach: Russell Brackett College: Undecided
#27 Ryder Holcomb – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: LF Coach: Russell Brackett College: Undecided
# 4 Joey Gauldin – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: OF Coach: Ed Tupper College: Undecided
#19 Roman James – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Ed Tupper College: Undecided
# 1 Jace Jones – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: 3B/P Coach: Ed Tupper College: Undecided
#27 Aidan Nielsen – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: 1B Coach: Ed Tupper College: American River College
#22 Dylan Brown - Center High School Cougars
Position: 3B Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
# 5 Dylan Gladden-Ward - Center High School Cougars
Position: RF Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
#13 Darren Johanson - Center High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
#17 Ryan Mallory - Center High School Cougars
Position: P Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
#22 Chase Pfeifer - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: 1B Coach: Chris Nave College: Undecided
# 3 Noah Souza - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Chris Nave College: Sonoma State University
# 9 Jaxon Finley – Marysville High School Indians
Position: CF Coach: Billy Rollins College: Undecided
# 1 Matthew Haggard – Marysville High School Indians
Position: RF Coach: Billy Rollins College: Undecided
# 7 Elijah Marin – Marysville High School Indians
Position: 2B Coach: Billy Rollins College: Undecided
# 2 Cole Tyler – Marysville High School Indians
Position: SS Coach: Billy Rollins College: Undecided
# 1 Tim Bacon – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: 3B Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: Undecided
# 8 Riley Houghtby – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: P Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: Folsom Lake College
#15 Chris Halikas – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Position: P Coach: David Watson College: Undecided
Coach: Jeff Wise – Center High School
Assistant Coaches: Matt Johanson – Center High School
Tanner Wise – Center High School
Mike Manrique – Center High School
Dave Watson – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Small Schools – Baseball
South Team
#22 Joseph Grandchamp – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: 1B Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Undecided
# 2 Malachi Fuller – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: 2B Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Mid-American Christian University
# 5 Dylan Kosar – Buckingham Charter Knights
Position: P Coach: Rich Bline College: Solano Community College
#57 Jayden Petit– Buckingham Charter Knights
Position: C Coach: Rich Bline College: Solano Community College
#24 Troy Combs – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: P Coach: Scott Ahstrom College: Undecided
#22 Matthew Jernigan – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: P Coach: Scott Ahstrom College: Western Oregon University
# 5 Hunter Binns – Delta High School Saints
Position: RF Coach: Tim Rapp College: Cosumnes River College
#32 Cade Jacobson – Dixon High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Kevin Berg College: Undecided
#12 Trevor Parsons – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: 3B Coach: Anison Stidman College: Cuesta Community College
# 5 Marcus Thiessen – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Anison Stidman College: Undecided
#11 Anthony Keola – Florin High School Panthers
Position: SS Coach: Bill Kapp College: Undecided
# 3 Christopher Pamplona – Galt High School Warriors
Position: 3B Coach: Jason Evans College: Sacramento City College
#12 Mason Phipps – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: 2B Coach: Jason Hand College: Utah State University
# 6 Maximus Adversalo – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: 1B Coach: Jason Adversalo College: Jacksonville University
#12 James Brown – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: P Coach: Jason Adversalo College: Butte College
# 6 Ajay Lucero – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: CF Coach: Craig Marquez College: CSU Sacramento
# 8 Dennis Allen – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: CF Coach: Bill Bishop College: Humboldt State University
# 8 Tyler Wong – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: CF Coach: Frank Victorio College: Cal Poly SLO
#30 Dominic Manfredi – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: LF Coach: Danny Eoff College: Undecided
# 2 Marco Romero – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: SS Coach: Danny Eoff College: Santa Barbara City College
Coach: Jason Adversalo – Liberty Ranch High School
Assistant Coaches: Dean Kunze – Liberty Ranch High School
Large Schools – Baseball
North Team
#24 Hayden Hughes – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: 2B/P Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: Sierra College
#21 Jordan Jacobson – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: LF/P Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: CSU Sacramento
# 3 Jaren Ekkelboom – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: P/INF Coach: John Ziegelmann College: Sierra College
# 3 David Henry – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: CF Coach: Marc Distefano College: Sierra College
#18 Preston Fondren – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: OF/C Coach: Pat Esposito College: Sierra College
#15 Caden Hunter – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: P Coach: Pat Esposito College: Undecided
# 4 Brett Ott – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: 2B Coach: Pat Esposito College: CSU Sacramento
#10 JP Smith – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: 3B Coach: Pat Esposito College: CSU Sacramento
# 7 Brandon Forrester – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: SS Coach: Joe Potulny College: Oregon State University
#23 Andrew Sloan – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: C Coach: Joe Potulny College: University of Pacific
#55 Sebastian Edwards – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: P Coach: Mike Allen College: CSU Sacramento
# 1 Brayden Murua – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: SS Coach: Paul Martinez College: Delta College
#19 Tristan Ogles – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: CF Coach: Paul Martinez College: Sierra College
#27 Jaden Thomson – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: 1B Coach: Dave Thompson College: Butte College
# 2 Jake Marr – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: C Coach: Ron Hall College: Undecided
#27 Brandon Larson – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: 1B/P Coach: Steven Moller College: UC San Diego
#17 Toran O’Harran – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: RF/P Coach: Steven Moller College: Stanford University
# 1 David Centeno – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: P Coach: Greg Zanolli College: American River College
# 3 Dillon Castellanos – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: RF Coach: Jackson Watt College: Undecided
#22 Zack Malone – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: P/OF Coach: Lucas Conn College: CSU Sacramento
#20 Braeden Sloan – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: P Coach: Lucas Conn College: University of Southern California
# 2 Matt Hernandez – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: 3B Coach: Dave Rodriguez College: Undecided
Coach: Pat Esposito – Granite Bay High School
Assistant Coaches: Jim Barr – Granite Bay High School
Joe Swope – Granite Bay High School
Tom Gallagher – Granite Bay High School
Doug Herrenschmidt – Granite Bay High School
Mike Musolino – Granite Bay High School
Brian Boyan - Granite Bay High School
Large Schools - Baseball
South Team
#13 Julian Carmona – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: 1B Coach: Michael DeNecochea College: Undecided
#12 Gabe Henderson – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: SS Coach: Michael DeNecochea College: Arts Academy
# 8 Malcolm Moore – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions (Honorary)
Position: C Coach: Michael DeNecochea College: Stanford University
# 7 Giovanni Munoz – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: RF Coach: Shane Spence College: CSU Sacramento
# 6 Jacob Tandy – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Shane Spence College: University of Pacific
# 7 Manuel Montanez – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: C Coach: Kenny Munguia College: Folsom Lake College
# 5 Jordan Rodriquez – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: 1B Coach: Kenny Munguia College: Folsom Lake College
#25 Grafton Shorts – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: 2B Coach: Ethan Guevin College: Undecided
# 5 AJ Hutcheson – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: Util Coach: Joe Bellotti College: Oregon State University
#22 Korey Williams – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: 3B Coach: Joe Bellotti College: Undecided
#23 John Alkire – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: P Coach: Brian Casteel College: Texas Tech University
#15 Tyson Dewall – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: P Coach: Brian Casteel College: San Diego State University
# 2 Hasani Johnson – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: SS Coach: Bryan Kilby College: Undecided
#14 Andrew Uharriet – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: CF Coach: Todd Melton College: Undecided
# 1 Griffin Brown – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: C Coach: Chris Terry College: Undecided
#52 Nick Arnett - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: 1B Coach: Grant Tonelli College: Undecided
#22 Benny Maxinoski - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: P Coach: Grant Tonelli College: Undecided
#12 Alfredo Rodriguez – River City High School Raiders
Position: Util Coach: Robert Martinez College: Undecided
# 2 JJ Menesini – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: 2B Coach: Stu Clary College: Menlo College
#22 Aidan Russell – Vacaville High School Bulldogs (Honorary)
Position: P Coach: Stu Clary College: San Diego State University
# 5 Darryl Dilworth – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: OF Coach: Ryan Adams College: UC Berkeley
#12 Tyler James – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: 3B Coach: Ryan Adams College: Undecided
# 5 Kaden Knapp – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: P Coach: Sal Rivera College: Undecided
Coach: Michael DeNecochea – CK McClatchy High School
Assistant Coaches: Briant Flint – CK McClatchy High School
Randy Davis – CK McClatchy High School
Bob Crowl – CK McClatchy High School
June 10, 2022
The 45th Annual Optimist High School Softball All Star games were held on June 8, 2022 at Capital Christian High School.
The Small Team North, coached by Stefanie Danna from Sutter Union High School, and assisted by Tim Danna and Taylor Ernst from Sutter Union High School, beat the Small Team South, coached by Matt Boykin from Dixon High School, and assisted by Buddy Berry from Winters High School. The score was 7 – 4. The Outstanding Player of the North Team was Riley Wickum from Sutter Union High School. The Outstanding Player of the South Team was Lexi Coyle from Dixon High School.
The Large Team South, coached by Mary Jo Truesdale from Sheldon High School, and assisted by Joe Jaquez and John Mendonca from Sheldon High School beat the Large Team North, coached by Mike Mello from Whitney High School, and assisted by Sean Erickson from Del Oro High School, Art Banks from Roseville High School, and Mark Watson from Whitney High School. The score was 20 – 4. The Outstanding Player of the South Team was Imani Black from Sheldon High School. The Outstanding Player of the North Team was Madison Scroggins from Antelope High School.
During the awards ceremony after the 2nd game, Art Banks from Roseville High School was inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame for his dedication and contribution to his beloved sport of softball, to the multitude of players he has positively influenced, and the gracious (Old School) manner in which he presents himself.
Mary Jo Truesdale from Sheldon High School was honored for her selection as National Coach of the Year in 2020, and being The Best of the Best.
Small Schools – Softball
North Team
#22 Molly Fowler – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: LF Coach: Vince Nawrocki College: Sierra College
# 3 Keierra Bowman – Center High School Cougars
Position: INF Coach: Ashley Baumgart College: Southern University
#30 Alex Hooper – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: 2B Coach: Trish Chavez College: Undecided
# 43 Abigail Wolf – Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: C Coach: Jamie Lay College: Undecided
#15 Remmington Hewitt– East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: Util Coach: Neil Stinson College: University of Oregon
#13 Kylie Pedroia – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: SS Coach: Ron Cristian College: Undecided
#17 Karla Villagomez – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: 1B Coach: Ron Cristian College: Undecided
# 4 Erika Younger – Lindhurst High School Blazers
Position: C Coach: Andy Pearson College: Undecided
# 5 Andi Duff – Marysville High School Indians
Position: P Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: Briar Cliff University
#99 Josie Landis – Marysville High School Indians
Position: LF Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: Sacramento City College
#98 Maya Larsen – Marysville High School Indians
Position: 1B Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: University of Oregon
# 4 Sophia Tyler – Marysville High School Indians
Position: 3B Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: Undecided
#15 Jessica Ulshoeffer – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: RF Coach: Christa Green College: Simpson University
# 7 Aubrey Edwards – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: Util Coach: Sara Garcia College: Undecided
#11 Elysia Garcia – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: P Coach: Sara Garcia College: Undecided
#10 Kaylee Duncan – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: Util Coach: Stefanie Danna College: UC Davis
# 6 Faith Epperson – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: Util Coach: Stefanie Danna College: Delaware State University
# 3 Avery Jolley – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: RF Coach: Stefanie Danna College: Undecided
# 4 Ella Jolley – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: SS Coach: Stefanie Danna College: Undecided
#13 Riley Wickum – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: P Coach: Stefanie Danna College: CSU Northridge
# 9 Angela Blumert – Valley Christian High School Lions
Position: 3B/1B Coach: Todd Conroy College: Grand Canyon University
Coach: Stefanie Danna – Sutter Union High School
Assistant Coaches: Tim Danna – Sutter Union High School
Taylor Ernst – Sutter Union High School
Small Schools - Softball
South Team
# 4 Sierra Connor – Buckingham Charter Magnet High School Knights
Position: RF/Util Coach: Mel Page College: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
#99 Kelissa Lee – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: CF/Util Coach: Kim Little College: Holy Names University
#23 Lexi Coyle – Dixon High School Rams
Position: P/Util Coach: Matt Boykin College: Sacramento City College
# 7 Brianna Humphries – Dixon High School Rams
Position: SS/Util Coach: Matt Boykin College: San Diego Christian College
# 6 Madi West – Dixon High School Rams
Position: C Coach: Matt Boykin College: San Diego Christian College
#24 Samantha Tucker – Elliot Christian High School Eagles
Position: 1B/P Coach: Mike Pontius College: Point Loma Nazarene University
# 8 Paris Alcaraz – Galt High School Warriors
Position: P/2B Coach: Mikka Alvarez College: University of San Francisco
#13 Emily McCalla – Galt High School Warriors
Position: C/3B Coach: Mikka Alvarez College: University of Michigan
#21 Nevaeh Pate – Galt High School Warriors
Position: OF Coach: Mikka Alvarez College: Vanguard University
#11 Kylie Pittman – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: 2B/Util Coach: Sonny Stephens College: Sierra College
# 13 Tatiana Blas – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: P/Util Coach: Vince Bunac College: Cosumnes River College
#33 Taylor Day - Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: OF Coach: Linda Merrida College: Undecided
# 1 Qyiara Martin – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: 3B/Util Coach: Todd Mills College: Sonoma State University
#15 Hannah Bunch – Union Mine Diamondbacks
Position: OF/C/1B Coach: David Wylie College: Folsom Lake College
#13 Sierra Berry – Winters High School Warriors
Position: 3B/Util Coach: Buddy Berry College: Undecided
#25 Layla Towner – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: INF Coach: Rachelle Marshall College: Undecided
#16 Alyssia Torres – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: OF Coach: Paul Vietti College: Solano Community College
Coach: Matt Boykin – Dixon High School Rams
Assistant Coaches: Buddy Berry – Winters High School
Large Schools – Softball
North Team
# 9 Madison Scroggins – Antelope High School Titans
Position: 1B Coach: Taylor Martinez College: Lewis & Clark College
# 2 Angelina Trujeque – Antelope High School Titans
Position: Util Coach: Taylor Martinez College: Sierra College
#12 Sydney Polli – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: Util Coach: Renea Hering College: UC Davis
# 8 Hailee Flink – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: LF Coach: Johnny Martin College: University of Portland
#10 Jenna Birch – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles (Honorary)
Position: 2B Coach: Sean Erickson College: Oregon State University
# 8 Haylee Engelbrecht – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles (Honorary)
Position: SS Coach: Sean Erickson College: University of Nevada
#00 Caroline Grimes – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles (Honorary)
Position: P Coach: Sean Erickson College: UC Davis
#35 Kayleigh Lugowski – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: OF Coach: Sean Erickson College: Saint Martin’s University
#28 Olivia Robison – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles (Honorary)
Position: C Coach: Sean Erickson College: Idaho State University
#13 Kylie Nelson – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: C Coach: Brian Seva College: South Carolina State University
#15 Ava Domenici - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: P Coach: Abi Lund/Donna Tofft College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
# 13 Gianna Domenici- Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: C Coach: Abi Lund/Donna Tofft College: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
# 6 Araceli Jaimes - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: INF Coach: Abi Lund/Donna Tofft College: Folsom Lake College
# 7 Ava Tingey - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: CF Coach: Abi Lund/Donna Tofft College: Fresno State University
#23 Korrie Almond – River Valley High School Falcons
Position: 2B Coach: Tom Almond College: Undecided
#12 Diana Hull – River Valley High School Falcons
Position: C Coach: Tom Almond College: Undecided
#12 Raelyn Anderson – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: C Coach: Mallory Asaro Moller College: University of Hawaii
#13 Bella Garcia – Rocklin High School Thunder (Honorary)
Position: 3B Coach: Mallory Asaro Moller College: American River College
#15 Marissa Robertson – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: P Coach: Mallory Asaro Moller College: Undecided
# 1 Brielle Wright – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: P Coach: Mallory Asaro Moller College: Princeton University
# 3 Makayla Newsom - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: CF Coach: Art Banks College: UC Santa Barbara
#15 Mayala Johnson - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: P Coach: Art Banks College: UC Santa Barbara
# 5 Shaylen McDowell – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: SS Coach: Art Banks College: Oregon State University
#15 Jilly Jochims – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: LF Coach: Mike Mello College: Penn State University
#12 Jordyn Jochims – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: RF Coach: Mike Mello College: Penn State University
# 3 Kristyn Dodd – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: 2B/OF Coach: Gary Ybarra College: Undecided
#88 Claire Escatel-Zeek – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: 3B Coach: Gary Ybarra College: Undecided
#27 Morgan McMillian – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: RF Coach: Gary Ybarra College: University of Minnesota-Duluth
#15 Allyssa Williams – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: 1B Coach: Trish Lucich College: University of Minnesota-Duluth
Coach: Mike Mello – Whitney High School
Assistant Coaches: Sean Erickson – Del Oro High School
Art Banks – Roseville High School
Mark Watson – Whitney High School
Large Schools – Softball
South Team
# 2 Serena Abar – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: 1B Coach: Chris Abar College: Undecided
#12 Grace Matej – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Caitlyn Olan College: Utah State University
# 2 Emma Olsen – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: P Coach: Caitlyn Olan College: Texas Tech University
#11 Kennedy Cunha – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: Util Coach: Kira McKechnie College: Undecided
#15 Mo Berner - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: C Coach: Amanda Buck College: Concordia University
#14 Emma Falen – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: P Coach: Tom Pfeiler College: UC Riverside
# 2 Hailey Scott– Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: SS Coach: Tom Pfeiler College: College of Central Florida
#13 Madison Brooks – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: 3B Coach: Raechel Hooper College: Grace College
# 1 Brooklynn Thurgood – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: CF Coach: Rick Elkins College: Arizona Christian University
#10 Mia Reyes – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: OF Coach: Rick Elkins College: Chapman University
# 5 Emily Bigley – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: RF/CF Coach: Brian Cherry College: CSU Stanislaus
#10 Kaylee Heath – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: 3B Coach: Brian Cherry College: CSU Stanislaus
# 9 Elinor Washington – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OF Coach: Brian Cherry College: Undecided
# 4 Emilia Miehe – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: RF Coach: Dwayne Brekke College: Undecided
# 3 Samantha Ream – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: RF Coach: Dwayne Brekke College: Undecided
#16 Kayla Garber – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: Util Coach: Kevin Warren College: Sacramento City College
#17 Grace Jenkins – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: C Coach: Kevin Warren College: University of Connecticut
# 7 Hope Jenkins – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: P Coach: Kevin Warren College: University of Connecticut
#13 Imani Black - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: LF Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: CSU Sacramento
# 3 Jazzy Fines - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: 2B Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: UC Santa Barbara
# 6 D’Auna Johnson - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: SS Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: UC Berkeley
#16 Dakota Kennedy - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: CF Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: University of Arizona
# 7 Reina Zermeno - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: 1B Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: San Jose State University
# 2 Tayler Biehl – Vista del Lago High School Eagles (Honorary)
Position: INF Coach: Julie Lazar College: University of Arizona
#58 Sammy Smith – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: 2B Coach: Julie Lazar College: Cal Poly Humboldt
Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale – Sheldon High School
Assistant Coach: Joe Jaquez – Sheldon High School
John Mendonca – Sheldon High School
June 10, 2022
The 25th Annual Optimist High School Boys’ Volleyball All Star games were held on June 5, 2022 at Capital Christian High School.
The Small Schools South team won the match after playing five (5) sets; 25-19; 27-25; 26-28; 17-25; 15-6. All of these sets were hard fought with long rallies. The South Team Outstanding Player was Tory Sumbler from Lathrop High School. The North Team Outstanding Player was Jack O’Neill from Forest Lake Christian High School.
The Large Schools North Team won the 2nd match after playing three (3) sets, 25-22; 25-23; and 25-23. All of these sets were marked by fantastic digs and spikes. The North Team Outstanding Player was Alex Marquez from Oak Ridge High School. The South Outstanding Player was Adam Mahmoud from Pleasant Grove High School.
The Small Schools North Team was coached by James Fanshier from Vista del Lago High School, and assisted by Andrew Klem from Foresthill High School and Mike Yates from Ponderosa High School.
The Small Schools South Team was coached by Toa Fa’ali’I from Lathrop High School, and assisted by Sarah Vieira from El Camino High School.
The Large Schools North Team was Oscar Poort from Oak Ridge High School, and assisted by Robert Raffaelli from Folsom High School and Range Larson from Oak Ridge High School. The Large Schools South Team was coached by Kingsley Claudy from Monterey Trail High School, and assisted by Dave Amituanai from Laguna Creek High School.
May 31, 2022
The 25th Annual Optimist High School Boys’ Volleyball All Star games are set for June 5, 2022. It will be held at Capital Christian High School, 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95827. The Small Schools match will start at 11:00am; the Large Schools match will immediately follow. General admission is $10.00; Seniors are $8.00; Students, Coaches & Club Coaches are $5.00; 12 years and under are $3.00; under 5 years are free.
At this time, we must be prepared for the covid guidelines so spectators are asked to bring their masks and follow other public health guidelines if mandated.
The Small Schools North Team is coached by James Fanshier from Vista del Lago High School, and assisted by Andrew Klem from Foresthill High School and Mike Yates from Ponderosa High School.
The Small Schools South Team is coached by Toa Fa’ali’I from Lathrop High School, and assisted by Sarah Vieira from El Camino High School.
The Large Schools North Team is Oscar Poort from Oak Ridge High School, and assisted by Robert Raffaelli from Folsom High School and Range Larson from Oak Ridge High School. The Large Schools South Team is coached by Kingsley Claudy from Monterey Trail High School, and assisted by Dave Amituanai from Laguna Creek High School.
These Optimist All Star games provide the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection is to honor them and their schools, and reflects the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in their sport and school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. The proceeds from this event will solely be used for youth programs and projects in the Sacramento and Greater Sacramento Areas.
Small Schools – Boys Volleyball
North Team
# 9 Caleb Jurovschi – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: MB Coach: Amy Stockett College: Undecided
# 5 Easton Kimm - Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: OH Coach: Sierra Kimm College: Sierra College
# 7 Omar Munoz – Cristo Rey High School Saints
Position: OH Coach: Christian Ramirez College: Undecided
# 7 Jack O’Neill – Forest Lake Christian High School Falcons
Position: L Coach: Denise Rideout College: Clemson University
#18 Caleb Byers – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: S Coach: Andrew Klem College: Simpson University
#14 Jason Ensey – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: OPP Coach: Andrew Klem College: Undecided
# 8 Sawyer Baker – John Adams Academy Patriots
Position: OH Coach: Brelynn Shirey College: Adrian College
#28 Brady Mills – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: S Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: Undecided
#15 Jordan Schoening – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: MB Coach: Cinnamon DaSilva College: Undecided
# 2 Ryan Hardt– Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: OH Coach: Mike Yates College: Long Beach Community College
#14 Blake Hood – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: MB Coach: Mike Yates College: Undecided
#23 Ethan Rezentes – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: OH Coach: Pierre Lapeyrade College: Cal Poly SLO
#18 Tal Kanarik – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: OH Coach: James Fanshier College: Undecided
# 8 Brandon Pak – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: S Coach: James Fanshier College: Loyola Marymount University
# 9 Drew Schneiderman – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: OPP Coach: James Fanshier College: UCLA
# 1 Teng Yang – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: S Coach: Kim Phillips College: Yuba College
Coach: James Fanshier – Vista del Lago High School
Assistant Coaches: Andrew Klem – Foresthill High School
Mike Yates – Ponderosa High School
Small Schools - Boys Volleyball
South Team
#23 Yajnesh Kumar – Central Valley High School Hawks
Position: OH Coach: Donald Dudley College: Undecided
#12 John Piegaro – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: OH Coach: Charles King College: Undecided
# 3 Demetrio Acosta – Dixon High School Rams
Position: L Coach: Jessica Biesanz College: Undecided
# 6 Ryan Nash – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Sarah Vieira College: American River College
# 1 Jensen Vieira – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: S Coach: Sarah Vieira College: University of Nevada
#11 Christian Her – El Capitan High School Gauchos
Position: OH Coach: Karen Peterson College: San Jose State University
#28 Elvis Pang – Hiram Johnson High School Warriors
Position: OH Coach: Cassie Drysdale College: Undecided
# 8 Christian Green– Lathrop High School Spartans
Position: OH Coach: Toa Fa’ali’i College: St. Mary of the Woods
# 1 Tory Sumbler – Lathrop High School Spartans
Position: S Coach: Toa Fa’ali’i College: Undecided
#12 Elliott Belnap – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: OH Coach: Isaac Carri College: Brigham Young University
#14 Josiah Dawson – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: MB Coach: Isaac Carri College: Undecided
# 4 Brian Huynh – Sierra High School Timberwolves
Position: S Coach: Amy Rosendin College: UC Santa Barbara
#14 Edwin Daugherty – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: MB Coach: Wayne Bucaojit College: Undecided
Coach: Toa Fa’ali’I – Lathrop High School
Assistant Coach: Sarah Vieira – El Camino High School
Large Schools – Boys Volleyball
North Team
# 1 Daniel Marquez – Antelope High School Titans
Position: OH Coach: Gabe Elmore College: Undecided
# 2 Gabriel Biggers – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: S Coach: Robert Raffaelli College: Undecided
#37 Luke Nelson – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: MB Coach: Robert Raffaelli College: Undecided
# 4 Andrew Tanner – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: OH Coach: Winston Prather College: Undecided
# 4 Potemani Kaufusi – Grant High School Pacers
Position: OH Coach: Thomas Spells College: Undecided
#10 Timithy Xiong – Grant High School Pacers
Position: S Coach: Thomas Spells College: Undecided
#10 Jack Gillingham – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: S Coach: Oscar Poort College: Washington State University
#26 Ian Long – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: MB Coach: Oscar Poort College: Utah Tech University
# 5 Alex Marquez – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: OH Coach: Oscar Poort College: Santa Clara University
# 5 Moses Gamble – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: OH Coach: Tony Mertz College: Undecided
#55 Jackson Bush – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OH Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
# 2 Nico Nielsen – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OH Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
#10 Caden Schauer – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OPP Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
#10 Nathan Michaelis – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: OH Coach: Elayna Clark College: Brigham Young University
Coach: Oscar Poort – Oak Ridge High School
Assistant Coach: Robert Raffaelli – Folsom High School
Range Larson – Oak Ridge High School
Large Schools – Boys Volleyball
South Team
#14 Noah Samuel – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: MB Coach: Kristine Spencer College: American River College
# 5 Phoenix Mayugba – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: OH Coach: Sara Marks College: University of Oregon
# 4 Ethan Smith – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: OH/MB Coach: Sara Marks College: Undecided
# 7 Josh Turner – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: OH Coach: Sara Marks College: Undecided
# 6 Jonah Ross – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: OPP Coach: Dave Amituanai College: UC Davis
# 6 Isaiah Rios – Lincoln High School Trojans
Position: OH Coach: Rhonda Jackson College: Undecided
# 6 Leith Bayoudh – Merrill F. West High School Wolfpack (Honorary)
Position: OH Coach: Derek Sundquist College: Undecided
# 2 Dylan Dang - Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: L Coach: Kingsley Claudy College: Undecided
# 9 Khoa Nguyen - Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: S Coach: Kingsley Claudy College: Undecided
#3 Jacob Saechao - Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: OH Coach: Kingsley Claudy College: Undecided
#14/12 Adam Mahmoud – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: L Coach: Brian Contreras College: UC Berkeley
# 7 Nate Sweitzer – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Brian Contreras College: San Diego State University
# 1 Chase Schwab – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: MB Coach: Brian Ball College: Grand Canyon University
#17 Aidan Van Dam – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: OH Coach: Brian Ball College: University of Utah
# 6 Brendan Wilk – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: S Coach: Brian Ball College: University of Washington
Coach: Kingsley Claudy – Monterey Trail High School
Assistant Coaches: Dave Amituanai – Laguna Creek High School
April 4, 2022
The 45th Annual Optimist High School Basketball All Star games were well attended by the Sacramento and Greater Sacramento fans. In the first game, the South Girls’ Small Schools Team, coached by Michael Gilliard from Dixon High School took command of the 4th quarter and won 73-52. The Outstanding Player for the South Team was Isabella Felix from Liberty Ranch High School. The Outstanding Player for the Girls’ Small North Team, coached by Marvin “Ike” Prince from Marysville High School, was Heaven Lafata from Bear River High School. In the second game, the South Boys’ Small Schools Team won 99 - 78. The South’s Outstanding Player, as coached by Tuan Nguyen from Florin High School, was Drew Fischer from Liberty Ranch High School. The North’s Outstanding Player, as coached by Dennis Weaver, Jr. from Highlands High School, was Juanluis Rubio from Rio Linda High School.
In the third game, the South Girls’ Large Schools Team, coached by Cody Norman from Laguna Creek High School, finally edged the North Team and won 66 - 63. The South Team’s Outstanding Player was Ahrray Young from Laguna Creek High School. The Outstanding Player for the North Team, coached by Paul Shafto from Granite Bay High School and Shawn Huckaby from Del Oro High School, was Ella Ray from Oak Ridge High School. In the final game, the North Team led a comeback of over 20 points, but Ameere Britton from Elk Grove High School took over in the last 3 minutes of the 4th quarter and the South Team won 129 – 121. Ameere Britton from Elk Grove High School was the Outstanding Player for the South, and Rishod Brown from Grant High School, as coached by Deonard Wilson from Grant High School, was the Outstanding Player for the North.
March 26, 2022
The Evening Optimist Club of Sacramento Foundation is sponsoring the 45th Annual Optimist High School Basketball All Star Games on April 3, 2022 at Capital Christian High School, 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95827. The Girls’ Small Schools game will start at 11:00a.m.; the Boys’ Small Schools game at 1:00p.m.; the Girls’ Large Schools game at 3:00p.m.; and the Boys’ Large Schools game at 5:00p.m.
These Optimist All Star games provide the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection is to honor them and their schools, and reflects the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors.
Girls’ North Team
Small Schools
Players:
#23 Jordan Foster – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: PG Coach: Jenn Krill College: Undecided
#34 Heaven Lafata – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: PF/SF Coach: Jenn Krill College: Undecided
#30 Angie Ekdawy – Faith Christian Academy Lions
Position: P Coach: Geoff Harris College: Santa Clara University
#30 Remmington Hewitt – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: C/F Coach: Jessica Hoffman College: University of Oregon
#23 Izis Victoria Anderson – Highlands High School Scots
Position: G/F/C Coach: Les Hale College: Undecided
#11 Aujanai Barnett – Highlands High School Scots
Position: G Coach: Les Hale College: Undecided
# 4 Katen Johnson - Marysville High School Indians
Position: G/SF/SG Coach: Ike Prince College: Undecided
#13 Danae Keeney - Marysville High School Indians
Position: PG/SG Coach: Ike Prince College: Undecided
#15 Kyalei Williams – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: PG Coach: Jerry Huffines College: CSU Chico
# 4 Gwen Fayard – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: G Coach: Kenny Johnston College: Undecided
#12 Gracie Williams – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: G Coach: Kim Contreras College: Sierra College
Head Coach: Ike Prince – Marysville High School
Assistant Coaches: Jamall Pete – Marysville High School
Stephanie Deluca – Marysville High School
TyJuan Prince – Marysville High School
Jaelyn Hoffman – Marysville High School
Michelle Caldwel – Marysville High School
Girls’ South Team
Small Schools
Players:
#22 Brianna Humphries – Dixon High School Rams
Position: G/W/P Coach: Michael Gilliard College: San Diego Christian College
# 2 Talia Medalle – Dixon High School Rams
Position: PG Coach: Michael Gilliard College: Undecided
# 3 Janie Ming – Dixon High School Rams
Position: PG/SG Coach: Michael Gilliard College: Undecided
#11 Gracie Nickum – Dixon High School Rams
Position: PG/SG Coach: Michael Gilliard College: Undecided
#23 Lexy Wallace – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: W Coach: Steve Scott College: Undecided
#21 Jayana Easter – Florin High School Panthers
Position: G/F Coach: Antoine Simmons College: CSU Sacramento
# 4 Rebecca Reed – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: F Coach: Roger Saunders College: Undecided
# 1 Mariah Clark – Hiram Johnson High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: Derik Jones College: CSU Sacramento
#25 Sydney Duryee – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: G/F Coach: Sean Duryee College: Undecided
# 0 Isabella Felix – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: G Coach: Sean Duryee College: Undecided
#14 Marina Montez – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: G Coach: Dave England College: Undecided
#15 Alex Romero – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: PG Coach: Shiloh Sorbello College: Undecided
Head Coach: Michael Gilliard – Dixon High School
Assistant Coaches: Hakeem Gilliard – Dixon High School
Emily Corbett – Dixon High School
Travis Roupp – Dixon High School
Boys’ North Team
Small Schools
Players:
#21 Harrison Alexander – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: P/C Coach: Don Mooney College: Undecided
# 4 Joseph Sinor – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: F Coach: Ron Pucci College: Undecided
#14 Ethan Lay – Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: F Coach: Brian Davis College: Undecided
# 4 Brandon Herrera – Foothill High School Mustangs
Position: PG/SG Coach: Clifton Baker College: Undecided
#15 Jack O’Neill – Forest Lake Christian School Falcons
Position: G Coach: Randy Billingsley/John McDonald College: Undecided
#14 Caleb Byers – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: F Coach: James Kuykendall College: Undecided
# 5 Cameron Kaestner – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: G Coach: James Kuykendall College: Undecided
#44 Anthony Arguelles – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: PG Coach: Steven Westbrook College: Undecided
# 1 Timothy Bellegarde – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: G Coach: Evan May College: Undecided
# 5 Tiyere Martin – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: G/F Coach: Evan May College: Undecided
#10 Juanluis Rubio – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: G Coach: Shannon Greenlee College: Undecided
# 3 Nanik Tagore – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: PG/SG Coach: Freddie Bryant College: Holy Names University
# 1 Brady Meyers – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: G Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: Undecided
#14 Gabe Santiago – Victory Christian High School Vikings
Position: G Coach: Bob Grexton College: Undecided
# 1 Zach Ward – Victory Christian High School Vikings
Position: F Coach: Bob Grexton College: Undecided
Head Coach: Dennis Weaver, Jr. – Highlands High School
Assistant Coaches: Freddie Bryant – San Juan High School
Victor Nance – Highlands High School
James Kuykendall – Foresthill High School
Boys’ South Team
Small Schools
Players:
# 3 Ethan Patterson – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: G Coach: Alex Williams College: Undecided
# 1 David Schuhmeier – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: G Coach: Alex Williams College: Undecided
#13 Lamanz Cummings - Florin High School Panthers
Position: G/F Coach: Tuan Nguyen College: Undecided
# 4 Roderick Doye - Florin High School Panthers
Position: F Coach: Tuan Nguyen College: Undecided
#12 Rich Xiong - Florin High School Panthers
Position: G Coach: Tuan Nguyen College: Undecided
# 1 Tyrone Butler – Fortune Early College Panthers
Position: SG Coach: Derek Swafford College: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
# 2 O’Mare Edwards – Fortune Early College Panthers
Position: PG Coach: Derek Swafford College: Undecided
# 1 Tagipo Maui, Jr. – Hiram Johnson High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: Gary Brisco College: Undecided
# 5 Drew Fischer – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: PG Coach: Brian Chavez College: Undecided
#21 Samrat Adhikary – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: PG Coach: Barry Reese College: Undecided
#14 Mathias Chatman - Valley High School Vikings
Position: SG Coach: Terrell Olive College: Cosumnes River College
#24 Leo Wagner – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: PF/C Coach: Michael Lawrence College: Sacramento City College
Head Coach: Tuan Nguyen - Florin High School
Assistant Coaches: Antoine Simmons - Florin High School
Willie Armstrong - Florin High School
Mitch McLaughlin – Oakmont High School
Girls’ North Team
Large Schools
Players:
# 5 Julianna Chavez - Antelope High School Titans
Position: PG/SG Coach: Sean Chambers College: Sierra College
#24 Ashleigh Briggs – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: PG Coach: Greg LeCount College: Undecided
#14 Paige Krenecki – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: SG/SF Coach: Dominick Mullane College: Undecided
#10 Madison Butcher – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: G Coach: Shawn Huckaby College: CSU Sacramento
#32 Gabby Kime – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: C Coach: Shawn Huckaby College: Undecided
#20 Livi Wood – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: SG Coach: Shawn Huckaby College: Undecided
#25 Julianne Cotterill – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: PG Coach: Paul Shafto College: Undecided
#33 Julia Riley – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: SG/F Coach: Paul Shafto College: CSU Bakersfield
#22 Patricia Turner – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: PG/SG Coach: Lawrence Quinley College: Undecided
#13 Madison Barr-Zeltvay – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: G Coach: Amy Avila College: Undecided
#11 Teagan Brown – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: G Coach: Stephen White College: University of Washington
#30 Ella Ray – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: F/C Coach: Stephen White College: University of Pennsylvania
#12 Sandy Dell – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: PG Coach: Tony Camillucci College: Undecided
Coach: Paul Shafto – Granite Bay High School
Shawn Huckaby – Del Oro High School
Assistant Coaches: Jennifer Douglas – Granite Bay High School
Taylor Cirksena – Del Oro High School
Candis Bailey – Del Oro High School
Girls' South Team
Large Schools
Players:
# 3 Donnelli Allen – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: G Coach: Chance Peterson College: Sonoma State University
#24 Saray White – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: S/F Coach: Jeff Ota College: Undecided
# 1 Jene Wells – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: G Coach: Shandyn Foster College: Undecided
#12 Emily Ko – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: G Coach: Paul Powner College: Folsom Lake College
#20 Mara Bledsoe – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: P Coach: Heather Highshoe College: Hobart William Smith College
#11 Chelsea Ching – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: PG/G Coach: Lynn Wolking College: Oregon Institute of Technology
# 4 Makayla Jackson – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: PG Coach: Lynn Wolking College: CSU Stanislaus
#12 Kaitlyn Juarros – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: PF/C/SF Coach: Kim Manlangit College: Sacramento City College
# 2 Ahrray Young – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: G Coach: Cody Norman College: University of Tulsa
# 3 Zoe Tillery – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: G Coach: Cody Norman College: Undecided
#10 La’naja Beatty-Murchinson - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: G Coach: Michele Massari College: Undecided
#12 Jiana Creswell – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: G Coach: Allison & Jake Johnson III College: CSU Chico
# 3 Kiari “Kiki” Roberts – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: G Coach: Allison & Jake Johnson III College: Undecided
#24 Kira Sadler – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: SG Coach: Marty Benjamin College: Undecided
Coach: Cody Norman – Laguna Creek High School
Assistant Coaches: Brien Tillery, Sr. – Laguna Creek High School
Winston Young – Laguna Creek High School
Qiana Levy – Laguna Creek High School
Boys’ North Team
Large Schools
Players:
# 5 Donovan Johnson - Antelope High School Titans
Position: G Coach: Mike Dresser College: Undecided
#32 Majer Sullivan - Antelope High School Titans
Position: PF/C Coach: Mike Dresser College: Undecided
# 1 TJ Maveety – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: G/F Coach: Jason Sitterud College: Undecided
#10 Rishod Brown – Grant High School Pacers
Position: G/F Coach: Deonard Wilson College: Undecided
# 0 Luca Davis – Grant High School Pacers
Position: G/F Coach: Deonard Wilson College: Undecided
# 3 Jayson Mathews – Grant High School Pacers
Position: G/F Coach: Deonard Wilson College: Undecided
#10 Derrick Claxton – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: G/F Coach: Fred Wilson College: Undecided
#20 Te’and Indalecio – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: G Coach: Fred Wilson College: Undecided
#23 Milo Goehring – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: F Coach: Mark Casey College: Undecided
#10 Jack Gillingham – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: SG/PG Coach: Marcus Bray College: Undecided
#34 Aaron Bliss– Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: F/C Coach: Clarke Woods College: Undecided
#12 Nick Von Zboray – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: G Coach: Clarke Woods College: Undecided
#15 Matt Hoffman – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: SG Coach: Chris Jones College: Lewis & Clark College
#21 Boston Graf – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: G Coach: Nick French College: West Point Military Academy
Head Coach: Deonard Wilson - Grant High School
Assistant Coaches: John Stone - Grant High School
Rondo Sands - Grant High School
Garrett Perkins - Grant High School
Boys’ South Team
Large Schools
Players:
# 1 Anthony Garcia – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: G Coach: Mike Lorente College: San Jose State University
#20 Ameere Britton – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: G/W Coach: Dustin Monday College: Undecided
# 4 Jordan Hess – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: G Coach: Dustin Monday College: Undecided
#21 Dajon Lott – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: F/W Coach: Dustin Monday College: Undecided
# 3 Karlos Zepeda – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: G Coach: Dustin Monday College: Undecided
#33 Brycen Shackelford – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: F Coach: Mike Wall College: Undecided
#21 Kason Johnson - Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: G/F Coach: Ken Manfredi College: Undecided
# 1 Isiah Griffin – Luther Burbank High School Titans
Position: G/SG Coach: Lindsey Ferrell College: Undecided
# 12 Omari Nesbit– Luther Burbank High School Titans
Position: SG/SG Coach: Lindsey Ferrell College: Undecided
#55 Joe Espy – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: C Coach: Chris MacPhail College: Undecided
#21 Antonio Tercero – River City High School Raiders
Position: W/F Coach: Travis Okamoto College: Undecided
# 1 Jayden Morris - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: PG Coach: McCall Wollman College: Undecided
# 4 Rashaud Bradley- Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: F/SG Coach: Joey Rollings College: Undecided
# 1 Donovan “DJ” Morgan - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: SF Coach: Joey Rollings College: Undecided
Head Coach: Dustin Monday – Elk Grove High School
Assistant Coaches: Torrence Green – Elk Grove High School
Travis Kertel – Elk Grove High School
December 4, 2021
The 38th Annual Optimist High School Girls’ Volleyball All Star games were marked by long rallies and much ooohs & aaahs! In the first match, the scores were 25-19, 25-21, and 25-16 with the winner being the 2nd Team South. The Outstanding Player for the 2nd Team South was Emma Johnson from Vacaville High School. The Outstanding Player for the 2nd Team North was Georgia Remmers from Rocklin High School. In the second match, the scores were 26-24, 22-25, 25-17, and 26-24 with the winner being the 1st Team North. The Outstanding Player for the 1st Team North was Morgan Colyer from Lincoln High School. The Outstanding Player for the 1st Team South was Natalie Colfescu from Oak Ridge High School.
During the awards ceremony following the 1st match, Coach Jennifer Wright, retired Placer High School girls volleyball coach, was inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame for her tremendous contribution, dedication, and commitment to the sport of volleyball.
November 20, 2021
The 38th Annual Optimist High School Girls’ Volleyball All Star games are set for Saturday, December 4, 2021. It will be held at Capital Christian High School, 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95827. The 2nd Team match will start at 1:00p.m. The 1st Team match will start immediately following the 2nd Team match. Masks are mandated and other Public Health guidelines may be required.
The 2nd Team North is coached by Mike Matthews from Western Sierra Collegiate Academy and Debbi Kennedy from Victory Christian High School, and assisted by Sandy Matthews from Western Sierra Collegiate Academy. The 2nd Team South is coached by Devin Elmore from Mira Loma High School and Kalani Pananganan from El Dorado High School. The 1st Team North is coached by Trish Vidlund from Del Oro High School and Kami Kazel from Whitney High School. The 1st Team South is coached by James Todd from Christian Brothers High School, and assisted by Taylor Jacky and Katie Cunanan from Christian Brothers High School..
The Optimist Girls’ Volleyball Coordinator is John Grix from Rio Americano High School. The Assistant Coordinator is Matt MacDonald from Bear River High School.
Optimist Girls Volleyball
2nd Team North
#17 Liah Fuller – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: M Coach: Matt MacDonald College: Undecided
# 2 Natalie Blevins – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: M Coach: Jackie Suffle College: Undecided
# 9 Hannah Mulic - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: L Coach: Haley Biles College: Undecided
# 8 Kate Nelson – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: M Coach: Julie Crawford College: Undecided
#13 Kahlea Miltner – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: S Coach: Lianne Vicchio College: Undecided
#25 Sariyah Horne–Kemp - El Camino High School Eagles
Position: M Coach:Paul Giacomotto College: Undecided
# 5 Delaynee Dunbar – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: OH Coach: Alexis Olsen College: Undecided
#19 Rio Kane – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: L Coach: Alexis Olsen College: Undecided
# 6 Dani Hirsch – Oakmont High School Vikings “Honorary”
Position: OH Coach: Matt Taylor-Viruet College: Undecided
# 4 Ella Pock – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: OH/M Coach: Matt Taylor-Viruet College: Undecided
#12 Georgia Remmers – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: RS Coach: Dave Muscarella College: Undecided
#10 Delaney Sparks – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: OH Coach: Dave Muscarella College: Northwest University
# 4 Gracie Amos – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: OH Coach: Travis Vincenzini College: Undecided
# 3 Esther Richardson – Victory Christian High School Vikings
Position: OH Coach: Debbi Kennedy College: American River College
# 7 MacKinley Hamm – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Wolves
Position: OH Coach: Mike & Sandra Matthews College: Undecided
#19 Kaatje Matthews – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Wolves
Position: OH Coach: Mike & Sandra Matthews College: Undecided
# 2 Ryhan Heidrick – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals “Honorary”
Position: S Coach: Karen Gellen College: Undecided
# 3 Teagan Pipkin – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: L Coach: Karen Gellen College: Undecided
Coaches: Mike Matthews – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Debbi Kennedy – Victory Christian School
Assistant Coach: Sandy Matthews – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Optimist Girls Volleyball
2nd Team South
# 8 Brooklyn Zeppieri – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: OH/L Coach: Melissa Bowers College: Undecided
#11 Allison Ito – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: S Coach: Lisa Fowkes College: Undecided
#10 Olivia Rush – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: M Coach: Lisa Fowkes College: Undecided
# 7 Maddy White – Dixon High School Rams
Position: M Coach: Nikki Garcia College: Simpson University
#11 Madison Gonzalez – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: M Coach: Kalani Pananganan College: Undecided
# 6 Isabella Parrilla – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: L Coach: Kalani Pananganan College: Undecided
# 3 Jayla Somera – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: S Coach: Kalani Pananganan College: Undecided
# 2 Elenoa Taumohaapai – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: M Coach: Irv Ladines College: Undecided
# 4 Kamea Carson – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: OH Coach: Kristen Williams College: Undecided
#28 Jayla Pride – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: OH Coach: Devin Elmore College: Undecided
#10 Analeis Vos – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: OH Coach: Mike Yates College: Undecided
#18 Catie Ross – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: RS Coach: John Grix College: Undecided
# 8 Malia DeCelle – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: OH Coach: Ashley Chappell College: Undecided
# 1 Emma Johnson – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: S Coach: Ashley Chappell College: Undecided
# 1 Paulina Harris – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: MB/OH Coach: Cinnamon DaSilva Smith College: Undecided
#15 Mackenzie Natusch – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: MB Coach: Cinnamon DaSilva Smith College: Folsom Lake College
# 2 Alicia Espinoza – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: L Coach: Tisha Dickens College: Cosumnes River College
#13 Margot Pedersen – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: OH Coach: Tisha Dickens College: Undecided
Coaches: Devin Elmore – Mira Loma High School
Kalani Pananganan – El Dorado High School
Optimist Girls Volleyball
1st Team North
# 3 Carolina Bogdanovich – Antelope High School Titans
Position: M Coach: Carla Rucker College: William Jessup University
# 1 Jordyn Casey – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: S Coach: Tricia Vidlund College: D’Youville College
#15 Gabby Kime – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: M Coach: Tricia Vidlund College: Undecided
#22 Kylie Mulvaney – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: M/OH Coach: Tricia Vidlund College: Undecided
# 5 Kamdyn Vander Kooi– Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: S Coach: Tricia Vidlund College: Undecided
#11 Simran Lallian - Granite Bay High School Grizzlies “Honorary”
Position: OH Coach: Bret Almazon-Cezar College: Undecided
# 4 Mackenzie Wells - Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: OH/M Coach: Bret Almazon-Cezar College: Undecided
#10 Morgan Colyer – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: OH Coach: Jeff Deter College: University of Oregon
# 3 Emilie Parker – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: OH/L Coach: Jeff Deter College: Undecided
# 8 Katie McAlister – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: OH Coach: Karly Sipherd-Smith College: Utah University
# 5 Jessie Camarillo - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: L Coach: Kami Kazel College: Undecided
# 6 Maya Khangura - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: MB/RS Coach: Kami Kazel College: Undecided
#12 Kylie Agnone - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: L Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
# 3 Kaitlyn Beck - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OH Coach: Brian Jew College: University of Louisiana - Monroe
#24 Amelia Heywood - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: RS Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
Coach: Trish Vidlund – Del Oro High School
Kami Kazel – Whitney High School
Optimist Girls Volleyball
1st Team South
#21 Brooke Bonetti – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: L Coach: James Todd College: Undecided
#15 Gillian Hurley – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: OH Coach: James Todd College: Undecided
#13 Lily Patock – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: OH Coach: James Todd College: Boise State University
#21 Jayhlin Swain – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: L Coach: Lisa Fowkes College: Undecided
# 5 Addison DeMarse – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: L Coach: Kate Whitney College: Ottawa University of Arizona
#13 Mia Gitsham– Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: M Coach: Kate Whitney College: Undecided
#11 Eliza Hakes – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: OH Coach: Kate Whitney College: Undecided
#11 Kaya Weaver – Galt High School Warriors
Position: M Coach: Grace Celli College: University of Texas El Paso
#33 Natalie Colfescu – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: L Coach: Trevin Morgan College: Undecided
#22 Reyna Hoppe – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: OH Coach: Trevin Morgan College: Undecided
# 8 Abigail Reynolds – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: M Coach: Trevin Morgan College: Undecided
# 7 Jade Light – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Gabe Leal College: UC Davis
# 8 Savannah Risley – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: S Coach: Gabe Leal College: Undecided
#18 Emalie Depew – Rodriguez High School Mustangs
Position: Pin/M Coach: Sherry Guzman/Alyse Guzman College: Undecided
#15 Zoe Hopkins – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: M Coach: Alynn Wright College: Undecided
#10 Carli Padilla – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: S Coach: Alynn Wright College: Undecided
# 2 Justine Pulmones – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: L Coach: Alynn Wright College: Undecided
Coach: James Todd – Christian Brothers High School
Assistant Coach: Taylor Jacky – Christian Brothers High School
Assistant Coach: Katie Cunanan – Christian Brothers High School
California Softball Coach Selected as National Coach of the Year
By Chris Fore, 01/27/21, 12:15AM PST
SHELDON HIGH'S MARY JO TRUESDALE IS NATIONAL SELECTION
We would like to say a nice, BIG Congratulations to one of California's own coaches for her recognition as the National Federation of High Schools Softball Coach of the Year!
Mary Jo Truesdale has served on the California Coaches Association Leadership team for some time now, and sits on the CIF Federated Council as well. She has won more than 700 games in her distinguished career!
Go listen to her as a podcast guest as she talks about what keeps her coaching, social media and more!
More about her prestigious award Courtesy of Tyler Calvaruso, USA Today
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Association honored 23 coaches as 2020 coaches of the year on Monday.
According to the NFHS, the 2020 National Coaches of the Year awards recognize coaches who coached during the 2019-20 school year. The NFHS has recognized coaches in both boys and girls sports since 1982. In order to determine the winners, the NFHS has a contact in each state responsible for selecting coach award recipients. In order for a recipient to be considered for national coach of the year honors, a profile form must be completed by the coach or designee and then approved by the executive director (or designee) of the state athletic/activities association.
July 3, 2021
The 38th Annual Optimist High School Girls Volleyball All Star games were canceled for the protection of the players, coaches, officials, fans, and volunteers due the uncertainty of the coronavirus guidelines as well as a shut down if a player or coach contracted the covid19..
These Optimist All Star games would have provided the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection was to honor them and their schools, and would have reflected the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and their school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors.
The Optimist Club wants to recognize all of the Seniors who played girls volleyball in this limited year as well as in past years. Our Club wishes the best in their future endeavors.
Our Club is hopeful to resume the Girls Volleyball All Star games in December 2021.
John Yoshikawa John Grix Matt MacDonald
Optimist Sports Dir. Optimist Girls Optimist Girls
Volleyball Coordinator Volleyball Asst.
June 21, 2021
For the safety of the players, coaches, officials, fans, and volunteers, the Evening Optimist Club of Sacramento has canceled the 44th Annual Optimist High School Basketball All Star Games.
These Optimist All Star games provide the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection is to honor them and their schools, and reflects the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors.
Boys’ North Team
Small Schools
Players:
#00 Sydney Fields – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: G Coach: Jason Camacho College: Undecided
# 1 Greg Zane, Jr. – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: F Coach: Brendan Erickson College: CSU Sacramento
# 3 Alijah White – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: PG Coach: Brendan Erickson College: CSU Sacramento
# 1 Troy Fox – Center High School Cougars
Position: G Coach: Mike Telles College: Undecided
# 1 Aiyaun Willis – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: PG Coach: Evan May College: Undecided
# 2 Pierre Dupont – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: PG Coach: Evan May College: CSU Sacramento
# 1 Breckin Beaman – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: PG Coach: Scott Tedmon College: La Sierra University
# 2 Adam Wong – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: G Coach: Scott Tedmon College: University of Nebraska
# 4 Sam Bosque – Sacramento Waldorf School Waves
Position: G Coach: Dean Stark College: Study Abroad, Europe
#35 Ethan Michalek – Western Sierra Colligate Academy Wolves
Position: SF/PF Coach: Andre Jones College: Undecided
Boys’ South Team
Small Schools
Players:
# 4 Jaylen Patterson – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: PG/SF Coach: Alex Williams College: Arizona Christian University
#23 Alan Davis - Cordova High School Lancers
Position: F Coach: Fletcher Johnson College: Folsom Lake College
#33 Joseph Schneider – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: F Coach: Tom Spencer College: Folsom Lake College
#11 Kainoa Fidel - Florin High School Panthers
Position: F/C Coach: Tuan Nguyen College: Undecided
#11 Ivanson Foxx – Hiram Johnson High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: Gary Brisco College: Undecided
# 5 Joshua Goldston – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: G Coach: Barry Reese College: Undecided
#12 Sam Rosen – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: G Coach: Ryan Williams College: Undecided
#11 Keaton Massey – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: F Coach: Casey Neimeyer College: Butte College
Boys’ North Team
Large Schools
Players:
#23 Kevin Burlaka - Antelope High School Titans
Position: PG/SG Coach: Mike Dresser College: Undecided
#24 Damjan Agovic – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Dave Nobis College: CSU Monterey
#23 Cameron Niles – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: F Coach: Dave Nobis College: UC Davis
# 2 Jack Milne – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: PG Coach: Jason Sitterud College: Cal Poly SLO
# 1 Corey Yerger– Grant High School Pacers
Position: PG/SG Coach: P. Deonard Wilson College: Undecided
# 4 Chris Holley - Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: PG/SG Coach: Tim Kelly College: CSU Sacramento
# 1 Isa Silva- Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: PG/SG Coach: Tim Kelly College: Stanford University
#12 Jackson Lee – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: G Coach: Mark Lee College: Sierra College
#33 Max Petrenko – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: P Coach: Mark Lee College: University of Nevada, Reno
#13 Emmanuel Akpan - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: SF/SG Coach: Steve Taylor College: Undecided
# 2 Nick Oh - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: PG Coach: Steve Taylor College: Undecided
#10 Nick Stultz - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: G Coach: Drew Hibbs College: Sierra College
# 0 Jalen Hale – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: SG/PG Coach: Brian Lowe College: Undecided
Boys’ South Team
Large Schools
Players:
#30 Isaiah Conlan – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: SG Coach: Dan Gonzalez College: Undecided
# 5 Aaron Gillyard – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: G Coach: Dustin Monday College: Undecided
#23 Tyree Gill – Luther Burbank High School Titans
Position: W/SG Coach: Lindsey Ferrell College: Undecided
# 2 Mason Pryor – River City High School Raiders
Position: PG/G Coach: Travis Okamoto College: Folsom Lake College
#11 Jaiden Leali - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: SG Coach: Joey Rollings College: Cosumnes River College
# 4 Omari Davis - Vanden High School Vikings
Position: G Coach: Mike Holloway College: Undecided
# 1 Agjanti Miller- Vanden High School Vikings (Injured)
Position: G Coach: Mike Holloway College: Undecided
Girls’ North Team
Small Schools
Players:
# 2 Natalie Lundberg – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: PG Coach: Rich Simpton College: Whitman University
#14 Jazzy Owens – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: SG Coach: Rich Simpton College: San Diego State University
# 2 Taylor Roccucci – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: PG Coach: Gina O’Connor College: Baylor University
#21 Ellie Wood – Forest Lake Christian High School Falcons
Position: G Coach: Denise Rideout College: Benedictine College
# 2 McKayla Lechner – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: PG/SG Coach: Sadie Supernaw College: Sierra College
#00 Marlenie Miles-Soto – Highlands High School Scots
Position: PG Coach: Michael Tenette College: Undecided
# 5 Abby Pate – Marysville High School Indians
Position: PG/SG Coach: Marvin Prince College: Undecided
# 3 Mercedes Yang – Marysville High School Indians
Position: SG/PG Coach: Marvin Prince College: Undecided
#20 Maleena Ridore – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: PF/SF Coach: Mark Toscano College: Undecided
# 5 Deanna Jun – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: G Coach: Robert Venter College: Undecided
#11 Saniya Kumar – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: PG Coach: Jerry Huffines College: Undecided
#10 Azeneth Rubio – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: PG Coach: Jerry Huffines College: Undecided
# 5 Riley Haro – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: SF/PF Coach: Kenny Johnston College: La Sierra University
#13 Kristen Sobrepena – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: SG/SF Coach: Kenny Johnston College: La Sierra University
# 1 Abby Larson – Valley Christian High School Lions
Position: F Coach: Kim Contreras College: Undecided
#23 Alexis Durham – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: PG Coach: Carlethe Embry College: Norte Dame, Maryland
Girls’ South Team
Small Schools
Players:
#20 Corrie Harrison – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: G/F Coach: Kimberly Little College: William Jessup University
# 5 Emika Love – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: G/F Coach: Kimberly Little College: CSU East Bay
# 5 Anna Iglesias – Dixon High School Rams
Position: PG/SG Coach: Mike Gilliard College: Undecided
#32 Kyla Maghoney – Dixon High School Rams
Position: PG/SG Coach: Mike Gilliard College: Solano Community College
#10 Cady Elfen – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: SG Coach: Sean Goldston College: Sacramento City College
#24 Hannah King – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: PG/SG Coach: Sean Goldston College: UC Santa Barbara
#15 Bridget Donlan – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: SG Coach: Deyanira Ventura College: UCLA
#11 Simone Johnson – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: Kyle Allen College: CSU Bakersfield
# 2 Julz Villanueva – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: PG Coach: Dave England College: San Diego State University
# 3 Ali Rehrman – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: G Coach: Shiloh Sorbello College: Cal Poly SLO
Girls’ North Team
Large Schools
Players:
#21 Jzaniya Harriel - Antelope High School Titans
Position: G Coach: Sean Chambers College: Stanford University
#15 Kaiija Lesane - Antelope High School Titans
Position: PG Coach: Sean Chambers College: Undecided
#33 Aries Younger – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: W/P Coach: Glen Osterhage College: American River College
#23 Natalie Moulos – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: PG Coach: Shawn Huckaby College: William Jessup University
#22 Megan Williams – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: P Coach: Shawn Huckaby College: Folsom Lake College
#21 Jillian Friedman – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: P/F Coach: Jeff Hart/Doug Friedman College: Bellevue University Nebraska
#23 Katelyn Sitterud – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: G Coach: Paul Shafto College: Utah Valley University
#15 Ra’Ven Powell - Grant High School Pacers
Position: SF/G Coach: Meshal McCauley College: Solano Community College
# 2 Diamond Richardson - Grant High School Pacers
Position: PG Coach: Meshal McCauley College: University of Pacific
# 1 Joe’l Benoit – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: SG/SF Coach: Phillip Hampton College: Morgan State University
# 5 Sidney Richards – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: PG/SG Coach: Phillip Hampton College: San Jose State University
#32 Sophie Olson – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: G/F Coach: Stephen White College: North Dakota State University
# 4 Alyssa Sandle - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: PG Coach: Ron Earp College: University of Nevada Reno
#12 Emmy Fowler – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: SG/SF Coach: Sydney Gatson College: Hawaii Pacific University
#22 Sophia Covello – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: PG Coach: Raymond Beck College: Idaho State University
#15 Eden Perry – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: SF/SG Coach: Raymond Beck College: Western Washington University
Girls' South Team
Large Schools
Players:
# 3 Imani Felix – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: G Coach: Jeff Ota College: Saint Peter’s University
# 1 Kamania Griffin – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: C/SF Coach: Jeff Ota College: University of Antelope Valley
# 4 Emme Eisenman – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: G Coach: Heather Highshoe College: University of Puget Sound
#11 Skylar Schouten – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: F/G Coach: Heather Highshoe College: Sonoma State University
#33 Amani Britton – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: C/F Coach: Trisha Campbell College: Folsom Lake College
#10 Charity Gallegos – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: PG Coach: Lynn Wolking College: CSU Chico
# 4 Paisley Specht – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: W Coach: Lynn Wolking College: Idaho State University
# 5 Nisha Kang – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: SG Coach: David Whitsett College: Simpson University
# 5 Heaven Samayoa-Mathis - Sacramento High School Dragons (McDonald’s
All American Candidate)
Position: G Coach: Michele Massari College: University of Hawaii, Hilo
# 1 MacKenzie Le – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: PG Coach: David Carmichael College: Undecided
# 2 Giana Garcia– Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: PG Coach: Marty Benjamin College: Boise State University
June 12, 2021
The 50th Annual Optimist High School Baseball All Star games were canceled for the protection of the players, coaches, officials, fans, and volunteers due the uncertainty of the coronavirus guidelines as well as a shut down if a player or coach contracted the covid19..
These Optimist All Star games would have provided the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection was to honor them and their schools, and would have reflected the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and their school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. In spite of these games being canceled, the outstanding Seniors should be recognized. To that end, there were four (4) selection committees (North/South & Small Schools/Large Schools) that selected the outstanding players.
Small Schools – Baseball
North Team
# 1 Dylan Brown – Alpha Charter High School Angels
Position: 3B/P Coach: Anthony Manuel College: Undecided
#17 Nick Blatz – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: Util/P Coach: Russell Bracket College: Butte College
# 3 Colby Lunsford – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: SS/P Coach: Russell Bracket College: CSU Sacramento
#17 Riley Bilaver – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: INF/P Coach: Ed Tupper College: American River College
# 7 Ian Paule – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: Util Coach: Ed Tupper College: CSU Sacramento
#18 Jake Golik - Center High School Cougars
Position: C/3B Coach: Jeff Wise College: San Jose State University
#17 Jacob Meyer - Center High School Cougars
Position: C/3B Coach: Jeff Wise College: American River College
# 8 Trevor Davis - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: OF Coach: Chris Nave College: Santa Rosa Junior College
# 3 Jaron Nicholas - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: P/3B/OF Coach: Chris Nave College: Santa Rosa Junior College
#14 Anthony Packard - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: P/SS/1B Coach: Chris Nave College: Undecided
# 7 Drew Bradbury – Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: LHP/1B Coach: Eric Lay College: Lassen Community College
#24 Caleb Smiley – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: P/C/Util Coach: Scott Ahstrom College: Sierra College
#47 Connor Timmins – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: RHP/CF/1B Coach: Butch Baccala College: Undecided
#21 Andrew Rodriguez – Lindhurst High School Blazers
Position: P/SS Coach: Ivan Lamas College: Undecided
# 2 Anthony Rodriguez – Lindhurst High School Blazers
Position: C/P Coach: Ivan Lamas College: Undecided
#11 Devon Conway – Marysville High School Indians
Position: 1B/OF/P Coach: Bill Rollins College: Butte College
# 5 Cooper Williams – Marysville High School Indians
Position: OF Coach: Bill Rollins College: Butte College
# 1 Kyle Giovannoni – Sutter High School Huskies
Position: OF/P Coach: Stewart Peterson College: Feather River College
# 7 Justin Matsui – Sutter High School Huskies
Position: C/INF Coach: Stewart Peterson College: Butte College
# 8 Noah Lindholm – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: P/OF Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: William Jessup University
# 4 Lincoln Nichols – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: P/OF Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: American River College
# 3 Josh Pickell – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: P Coach: Troy Getz College: Undecided
#21 Chad Wilkins – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: P Coach: Troy Getz College: Undecided
Small Schools – Baseball
South Team
#18 Joseph Anderson – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: P/OF/1B Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Undecided
# 2 Trevor Baker – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: SS/P Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Undecided
#22 Mateo Martinez – Dixon High School Rams
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Sergio Martinez College: CSU Chico
#17 Ethan Terrazas – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: OF Coach: Dana Mann College: Sierra College
# 4 Mateo Santoyo – Galt High School Warriors
Position: 2B/OF Coach: Jason Evans College: Undecided
#10 Brandon Bigornia – Hiram Johnson High School Warriors
Position: SS/P Coach: Mike Hammer College: U.S. Marines
# 8 Louis Manning – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: SS/P/OF Coach: Doug Hughes College: Sacramento City College
# 5 Ty Popoff – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: P/OF/1B Coach: Doug Hughes College: University of Nevada Reno
#16 Austin McKinney – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: RHP/OF Coach: Craig Marquez College: University of Pacific
#15 Hunter Timothy – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: RHP/3B Coach: Craig Marquez College: CSU Sacramento
# 7 Eamonn Drury – Rio Vista High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Corey Farrell College: University of Hawaii
#31 Conrad Vosefski – Rio Vista High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Corey Farrell College: Community College
# 8 Tristan Connelly – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: 2B Coach: Bill Bishop College: University of Montana Western
# 5 Jack Seibert – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: P/1B Coach: Bill Bishop College: American River College
#10 Stephen Gonzales – Valley High School Vikings
Position: P Coach: Hasaan Hurte College: Undecided
# 2 Zahid Munaf – Valley High School Vikings
Position: SS Coach: Hasaan Hurte College: Undecided
#50 Connor Franklin – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: P Coach: Frank Victorio College: Delta College
#16 Sylvan Quady – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: 3B/P/Util Coach: Frank Victorio College: University of Oregon
#17 Anthony Ocanas – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: 1B/P Coach: Dane Gallagher College: American River College
Large Schools – Baseball
North Team
#12 Joey Adge – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: Pima College
# 5 Logan Sutter – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: 3B/P Coach: Matt French College: Undecided
# 9 John Reagan “JR” Freethy – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: SS Coach: Pat Esposito College: University of Nevada Reno
# 2 Thomas Meyer – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: P/INF Coach: Pat Esposito College: Undecided
#25 Joe Plise – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: C/P/DH Coach: Pat Esposito College: Undecided
#17 Drake Bicknell – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: INF Coach: Joe Potulny College: Undecided
#31 Devon Walczykowski – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: 1B/P Coach: Joe Potulny College: Pepperdine University
#12 Kyle Wehner – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: 3B/1B Coach: Mike Ratliff College: University of Nevada, Reno
#28 J.T. Willis – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: RF/P Coach: Mike Ratliff College: Lewis & Clark College
# 1 Kolby Amaral – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: C Coach: Ted White College: Simpson University
# 5 Adam Davies – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: INF Coach: Paul Martinez College: Sacramento City College
# 7 Anson Aroz – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: C/INF Coach: Dave Thompson College: University of Oregon
# 1 Myles Meyer – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: P/OF Coach: Dave Thompson College: CSU Sacramento
#12 Will Heron – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: 1B Coach: Ron Hall College: Lewis & Clark College
# 9 Elijah Rogalski – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: P/SS Coach: Ron Hall College: Undecided
# 4 Luke Greene – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: OF Coach: Jesse Russell College: Undecided
#28 Chase Meggers – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: C Coach: Steven Moller College: Undecided
#19 Gabe Petrucelli – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: SS/P Coach: Steven Moller College: Undecided
#10 Brayden Dotoli – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: P/1B Coach: Greg Zanolli College: Sacramento City College
#24 Chris Wagner – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: OF/Util Coach: Jackson Watt College: Undecided
# 5 Tyler Blankenship – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: P Coach: Joel Manfredi College: Undecided
#13 Anthony Martinez – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: P Coach: Joel Manfredi College: Undecided
#11 Bryson Reif – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: P/OF/1B Coach: Dave Rodriguez College: Undecided
Large Schools - Baseball
South Team
#28 Ben Silva – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: P Coach: Michael DeNecochea College: Undecided
#21 Gabe Maya – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: LHP Coach: Shane Spence College: University of San Diego
#15 John Sheehan – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: C Coach: Mark Gwerder College: Grand Canyon University
# 6 Luke Carrell – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: LHP Coach: Ethan Guevin College: UC Davis
#23 Sam Frizzi – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: P Coach: Joe Bellotti College: Undecided
#18 Eddie Madrigal – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: CF Coach: Joe Bellotti College: St. Mary’s College
#10 Cooper Robinson – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: RHP Coach: Aaron Agnew College: UC Irvine
# 1 Ryan Stafford – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: C Coach: Aaron Agnew College: Cal Poly SLO
#20 Andres Galan – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: INF/P Coach: Bryan Kilby College: UC Berkeley
# 3 Lucas Gibbons – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: SS Coach: Bryan Kilby College: Undecided
#24 Noah Lucchesi - Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: LHP/1B Coach: Scott Congress College: Undecided
# 9 Landon Weiss – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: C/1B Coach: Todd Melton College: William Jessup University
#22 Bobby Blandford – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: CF Coach: Rusty McDonald College: CSU Fresno
#24 Tyler Stewart - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: 2B/P Coach: Grant Tonelli College: CSU Sacramento
#13/19 Ty Uber - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: P/RF Coach: Grant Tonelli College: Stanford University
#25 Gage Johnson – River City High School Raiders
Position: SS Coach: Robert Martinez College: Sacramento City College
# 5 Brewster Mott – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Stu Clary College: U.S. Air Force Academy
# 1 Marcellus Cueva – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: 2B Coach: Ryan Adams College: Undecided
#13 Matt Scott – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: P/SS/3B/2B Coach: Sal Rivera College: Folsom Lake College
# 2 Kobe Rolling – Will C Wood High School Wildcats
Position: 2B Coach: Nick Voight College: Undecided
June 12, 2021
The 44th Annual Optimist High School Softball All Star games were canceled for the protection of the players, coaches, officials, fans, and volunteers due the uncertainty of the coronavirus guidelines as well as a possible shut down if a player or coach contracted the covid19.
These Optimist All Star games would have provided the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection was to honor them and their schools, and would have reflected the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and their school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. In spite of these games being canceled, the outstanding Seniors should be recognized. To that end, there were four (4) selection committees (North/South & Small Schools/Large Schools) that selected the outstanding players.
Small Schools – Softball
North Team
#30 Kaleiha Railback – Alpha Charter School Angels
Position: P/SS Coach: Thomas LaGabed College: Cosumnes River College
#13 Livia Nawrocki – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: 2B Coach: Vince Nawrocki College: Undecided
#15 Haylee Reginato – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: 2B/OF Coach: Roxanne Marderos College: Folsom Lake College
# 8 Stephanie Tupper – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: SS Coach: Roxanne Marderos College: Sacramento City College
#16 Jaclynn Young – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: 1B Coach: Roxanne Marderos College: American River College
#10 Stella Chavez – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Trish Chavez College: Arizona State University
#55 Sophie Smith – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: C Coach: Trish Chavez College: U.S. Military Academy West Point
#34 Makayla Frias – Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: 3B/C Coach: Jamie Lay College: College of Idaho
#11 Emily Pingrey – Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: OF Coach: Jamie Lay College: Boise State University
#22 Brynn Lauppe – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: OF Coach: Neil Stinson College: Cal Poly SLO
#33 Daisy Hill – Lindhurst High School Blazers
Position: 2B/P/Util Coach: Andy Pearson College: Yuba College
# 2 Lillean Supat – Lindhurst High School Blazers
Position: OF/2B/C Coach: Andy Pearson College: Yuba College
# 6 Kaylen Galaviz – Marysville High School Indians
Position: P/OF Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: Sacramento City College
#17 Isabella Mendoza – Marysville High School Indians
Position: 3B/INF Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: U.S. Air Force
# 3 Alexandria Burgess – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: C/LF Coach: Charlee Davis College: Undecided
#43 Sunny Davis – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Charlee Davis College: Undecided
# 8 Jordan Crockett – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: INF Coach: Mike Maglalang College: Sierra College
# 3 Emma Schneider – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: INF Coach: Mike Maglalang College: American River College
# 1 Isabel Gildea – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: LF Coach: Stefanie Danna College: Sierra College
# 9 Meadow Topete – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: CF Coach: Stefanie Danna College: Sierra College
#16 Maddison Bustos – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Wolves
Position: P Coach: Tony Bustos College: Undecided
#99 Audrey Rolfs – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Wolves
Position: 3B/OF Coach: Tony Bustos College: Undecided
# 3 Daisy Tinsley – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: SS/CF Coach: Dan Martin College: CSU Northridge
Small Schools - Softball
South Team
# 7 Izabella Galindo – Aspire Langston Hughes Academy Titans
Position: C Coach: Kevin Rule College: Reedley College
# 5 Leanna Balinado – Buckingham Charter Magnet High School Knights
Position: SS Coach: Mel Page College: CSU Monterey Bay
9 Kylie Whittle – Elliot Christian High School Eagles
Position: 3B/1B Coach: Mike Pontius College: Grand Canyon University
# 3 Karli Dalbianco – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: 2B/C/Util Coach: Shauna Dalbianco College: CSU Stanislaus
#24 Presli Kooyman – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: 3B/SS/2B Coach: Shauna Dalbianco College: Folsom Lake College
# 7 Savannah Nava – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: P/1B Coach: Shauna Dalbianco College: Sacramento City College
#15 Lauren Bryson – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: 2B/1B Coach: Linda Merrida College: Santa Clara University
# 9 Sessily Preciado – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: 2B/1B Coach: Linda Merrida College: San Marcos State University
#24 Haleigh Barlow – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: P/C/INF Coach: Todd Mills College: William Jessup University
# 7 Eliana Enriquez – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: SS/2B/OF Coach: Todd Mills College: Sierra College
#11 Jade Smith – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: OF/1B Coach: Todd Mills College: Mississippi Valley State University
#10 Riley Middleman – Union Mine Diamondbacks
Position: P/Util Coach: Kerry McFarland College: U.S. Military
# 4 Elizabeth Wylie – Union Mine Diamondbacks
Position: CF Coach: Kerry McFarland College: Folsom Lake College
#16 Yarizta Quilimaco – Valley High School Vikings
Position: OF Coach: James Millholland College: California University of Pennsylvania
#21 Sydney Bruce – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: P/1B Coach: Rachelle Marshall College: Sierra College
# 2 Gabriela Rivera – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: SS Coach: Rachelle Marshall College: CSU East Bay
#20 Wendy Sanchez – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: 1B Coach: Paul Vietti College: Solano Community College
Large Schools – Softball
North Team
#15 Amaya Sutton – Antelope High School Titans
Position: P Coach: Dale Johnson College: Sierra College
#15 Serena Shine – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: CF Coach: Renea Hering College: San Diego Christian College
# 3 Shyla Parks – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: 2B Coach: Donna Malone College: Undecided
# 5 Madalyn Moore – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: 3B/SS Coach: Sean Erickson College: Clemson University
#15 Hailey Seva – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: SS Coach: Brian Seva College: CSU Chico
# 1 Reese Mattley – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: CF Coach: Brian Seva College: UC Davis
# 9 Ricquel Castro – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: INF Coach: Art Guerra College: Undecided
#12 Laila Alves - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: C/1B Coach: Donna Tofft/Betty Zamora College: Syracuse University
# 4 Natali Martinez - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: 2B/INF Coach: Donna Tofft/Betty Zamora College: Sierra College
#11 Jazzy Smith - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: SS/3B Coach: Donna Tofft/Betty Zamora College: Undecided
# 1 Kennedie Magorian – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: P/1B/OF Coach: Marc Watson College: Grand Canyon University
# 6 Grace Johnson – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: 2B/SS/OF Coach: Marc Watson College: Portland State University
#21 Lillian Garverick – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: INF Coach: Stephanie Saylors College: Sacramento City College
#66 Jessica James – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: 3B/P/SS Coach: Steve Burton College: Briar Cliff University
#12 Jayla Castro – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: C Coach: Mallory Asaro College: UCLA
# 2 Kyra Gooler – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: OF Coach: Mallory Asaro College: CSU Chico
# 9 Claudia Kirchner – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: 2B Coach: Mallory Asaro College: St. Mary’s College
#24 Brook Thompson – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: P Coach: Mallory Asaro College: Boise State University
# 4 Ashlyn Ledbetter - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: 2B/OF/SS Coach: Art Banks College: University of La Verne
# 11 Annie Lemos - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: P/1B Coach: Art Banks College: Portland State University
# 6 Lauren Mirtoni – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: C Coach: Art Banks College: Sonoma State University
# 5 Amara Labonog – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: P/SS Coach: Mike Mello College: CSU Dominguez Hills
#13 Grace Stover – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: 3B/SS Coach: Mike Mello College: CSU Chico
#16 Shaun Szeto – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: C Coach: Jeff Fischer College: Undecided
# 5 Jordy Martins – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: SS Coach: Trish Lucich College: “Mission”
Large Schools – Softball
South Team
#24 Ashleigh Dendas – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: P/INF Coach: Chris Abar College: CSU Fullerton
#11 Emily Johnson – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: SS/P Coach: Amy Rasin College: Undecided
#18 Stevie Spencer – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: 2B Coach: Tyler Gibson College: Undecided
#50 Zoe West – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: P Coach: Tyler Gibson College: Solano Community College
# 8 Marissa Marshall - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: 3B/1B Coach: Amanda Buck College: South Carolina State College
#12 Brooklin Pettis - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: C/1B Coach: Amanda Buck College: Boise State University
# 7 Kate Wolf - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: SS/3B/1B Coach: Amanda Buck College: Wagner College
# 5 Alexa DeMarse – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: SS/Util Coach: Paige Beeskau College: UC San Diego
#16 Shelby Pfeiler– Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: C/ 3B/1B Coach: Paige Beeskau College: Concordia University
#28 Hailey Morgan-Voyce – Franklin high School Wildcats
Position: C Coach: Ron Cervellin College: San Diego Christian College
# 1 Emelia Araiza – J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: OF/Util Coach: Caitlyn Seymour College: West Valley College
# 7 Brynn Bedal – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: P/1B Coach: Rick Elkins College: UC Irvine
#24 Trinitee Newman – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: C/SS Coach: Adolfo Coronado College: Undecided
#19 Grace Kilday – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: C/3B Coach: Sam Toy/Bryce Escobar College: UC Davis
# 7 Kaylin Brozaitis – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OF Coach: Brian Cherry College: Caldwell University
# 8 Ashley Goard – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: P/1B/OF Coach: Brian Cherry College: San Jose State University
# 8 Kaylee Hunter – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: P Coach: Dwayne Brekke College: Marymount University
#11 Tegan Oas – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: SS Coach: Dwayne Brekke College: Concordia University
#1/2 Claudia Medina – River City High School Raiders
Position: SS Coach: Mieko Mendenhall College: Utah State University
# 2 Kennedy Upshire - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: 3B Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: Appalachian State University
# 8 AJ Vasquez - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: OF Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: Folsom Lake College
#19 Daniella Guerrera – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: OF Coach: Kevin Warren College: San Francisco State University
# 6 Paige Herbert – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: C Coach: Kevin Warren College: Chapman University
# 8 Acacia Anders – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: SS/Util Coach: Destinee Santistevan College: Boise State University
#12 Mia Lopez – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: 3B Coach: Destinee Santistevan College: Lewis & Clark College
# 3 Tai Wilson – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: CF Coach: Anthony Trujillo College: Seattle University
#14 Lexi Holihan – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: 3B/2B/CF Coach: Julie Lazar College: San Francisco State University
June 21, 2021
The 24th Annual Optimist High School Boys’ Volleyball All Star games were held on June 18, 2021 at Jesuit High School.
The Small Schools South team won the match after playing five (5) sets; 25-27; 26-24; 25-20; 20-25; 15-13. All of these sets were hard fought with long rallies. The North Team Outstanding Player was Colin Robles from Placer High School. The South Team Outstanding Player was Braden Van Groningen from Ripon Christian High School.
The Large Schools South Team won the 2nd match after playing four (4) sets, 20-25; 25-16; 25-22; and 25-21. All of these sets were marked by fantastic digs and spikes. The North Team Outstanding Player was Grayson Kling from Granite Bay High School. The South Outstanding Player was Taylor Marks from Jesuit High School.
During the awards ceremony after the 1st match, the late Jamie Mathias, Del Oro High School Boys’ Volleyball Coach, was inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame for his dedication and contribution to his beloved sport of volleyball.
June 9, 2021
The 24th Annual Optimist High School Boys’ Volleyball All Star games are set for June 18, 2021. It will be held at Jesuit High School, 1200 Jacob Lane, Carmichael, CA 95608. The Small Schools match will start at 5:30p.m.; The Large Schools match will start immediately following the Small Schools match. General admission is $5.00.
At this time, California is expected to “open up” effective June 15, 2021 without any restrictions, however, we must be prepared for the unexpected so spectators are asked to bring their masks and follow public health guidelines if mandated. There will not be a concession so spectators will be allowed to bring their own water bottle.
During the awards ceremony after the 1st match, the late Jamie Mathias, Del Oro High School Boys’ Volleyball Coach, will be inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame for his dedication and contribution to his beloved sport of volleyball, to the multitude of players he has positively influenced, and the gracious manner in which he presented himself.
The Small Schools South Team is coached by Kevin Tameling from Ripon Christian High School, and assisted by Chelsea Herrera from East Union High School and Gary Garot from Rio Americano High School. The Small Schools North Team is coached by Cinnamon DaSilva from Placer High School High School, and assisted by Mike Yate from Ponderosa High School and James Fanshier from Vista del Lago High School.
The Large Schools North Team is coached by Brian Jew from Woodcreek High School, and assisted by Amy Stockett from Bella Vista High School. The Large Schools South Team is coached by Dave Amituanai from Laguna Creek High School, and assisted by Sara Marks from Jesuit High School and Robert Rafaelli from Folsom High School.
Small Schools – Boys Volleyball
North Team
# 7 Aiden Black – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: L Coach: Jonathan Good College: Undecided
#10 Weston Prosser – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: S Coach: Jonathan Good College: Undecided
#14 Cody Lynn – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: OH Coach: Emma Miles College: Undecided
#13 Robby Pifferini – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: MH Coach: Emma Miles College: Undecided
#11 Levi Mireless – Forest Lake Christian High School Falcons
Position: S Coach: Denise Rideout College: Undecided
# 4 Mikah Munoz – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: S Coach: Aaron Vandeveer College: Undecided
#14 Amir Soto – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: OH/L Coach: Kay Tindell College: American River College
# 4 Reign “Andrei” Villaluz – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: OH Coach: Kay Tindell College: Undecided
#18 Joe Pardini – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: S/OPP Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: Undecided
# 6 Aidan Wahl – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: OH Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: West Cliff University
#16 Josh Cooper – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: MH Coach: Matt Taylor College: Undecided
#23 Memphis Dooley – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: L Coach: Matt Taylor College: Undecided
#11 Colin Robles – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: S/OPP Coach: Cinnamon DaSilva College: Grand Canyon University
#10 Owen Robles – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: OH Coach: Cinnamon DaSilva College: Grand Canyon University
# 8 Connell Kane – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: S/OPP Coach: Mike Yates College: Menlo College
#05 John Kane – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: OH Coach: Mike Yates College: Menlo College
#00 Garrett Scheidegger – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: MH Coach: Pierre Lapeyrade College: Undecided
Coach: Cinnamon DaSilva – Placer High School Hillmen
Assistant Coaches: Mike Yates – Ponderosa High School Bruins
James Fanshier – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Small Schools - Boys Volleyball
South Team
# 8 Chandler White – Buhach Colony High School Thunder
Position: OH Coach: Vavao Su’esue College: Undecided
#12 Andrew Wheeler – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: L Coach: Unknown College: Undecided
#16 Sean Ahern – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: OH Coach: Carnell Greg Byers College: Undecided
#21 Cody Bowker – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: OH Coach: Carnell Greg Byers College: Undecided
#00 Flavio Mercado – East Union High School Lancers
Position: MH Coach: Chelsea Herrera College: Undecided
#11 Gregory Hermosillo – El Capitan High School Gauchos
Position: OH/MH Coach: Karen McCreary College: Undecided
# 3 Toubee Herr – El Capitan High School Gauchos
Position: S Coach: Karen McCreary College: Undecided
#03 Rael “RJ” Carmesis – Lathrop High School Spartans
Position: S Coach: Toa Fa’ali’i College: Undecided
#01 Daniel Woodruff – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: L Coach: Jessica Shoffner College: Undecided
#13 JT Kuderca – Patterson High School Tigers
Position: OH/L Coach: Trey Parson College: Undecided
# 6 Max McGlynn – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: OH/MH Coach: Gary Garot College: UC Santa Cruz
#18 Tyler McGlynn – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: OPP Coach: Gary Garot College: Undecided
# 4 Braden Van Groningen – Ripon Christian High School Knights
Position: OH Coach: Kevin Tameling College: Masters University
# 0 Lukas Van Groningen – Ripon Christian High School Knights
Position: S/OPP Coach: Kevin Tameling College: Dordt University
# 6 Justin Nepomuceno – Weston Ranch High School Cougars
Position: MH Coach: Debi Chavez College: Undecided
Coach: Kevin Tameling – Ripon Christian High School Knights
Assistant Coach: Chelsea Herrera – East Union High School Lancers
Gary Garot – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Large Schools – Boys Volleyball
North Team
#24 Sean Walser – Antelope High School Titans
Position: MH/OH Coach: Gabe Elmore College: Undecided
# 7 Eric Dayringer – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: L Coach: Amy Stockett College: Undecided
# 2 Max Macke – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: OH/OPP Coach: Amy Stockett College: Undecided
#19 Tyler Fardanesh – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: S Coach: Jacob Hardey College: Undecided
#14 Dorian Williams– Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Jacob Hardey College: Undecided
#12 Jeremy DeMure – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: S Coach: Winston Prather College: Boise State University
# 4 Grayson Kling – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: S/OPP Coach: Winston Prather College: Orange Coast College
# 3 Colton Nelson – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: MH Coach: Winston Prather College: Boise State University
# 8 Matt Ross – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: OH/L Coach: Winston Prather College: Arizona State University
#30 Gabriel Knittel – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: MH Coach: Oscar Poort College: Menlo College
# 1 Thomas Plaskett – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: OH/L Coach: Emilie Taylor College: Grand Canyon University
#24 Joseph Archuleta – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OH Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
#14 Aidan Merideth – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: MH Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
#33 Chris Van – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: S Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
Coach: Brian Jew – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Assistant Coach: Amy Stockett – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Large Schools – Boys Volleyball
South Team
# 7 Kenneth Losier – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: MH Coach: Robert Raffaelli College: Undecided
#10 Jake Seabury – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: OH Coach: Robert Raffaelli College: Undecided
# 7 Charles Harper – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: OH Coach: Kristine Spencer College: Undecided
#15 Dylan Taitano – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: OH Coach: Kristine Spencer College: Undecided
# 9 Nathan Hatch – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: OH Coach: Sara Marks College: Undecided
#16 Boris Horiuk – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: MH Coach: Sara Marks College: University of St. Katherine’s
# 1 Taylor Marks – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: S Coach: Sara Marks College: California Lutheran University
#12 Sam Oshita – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: OPP/MH Coach: Sara Marks College: University of Alabama
#11 Lucas Boisvert – J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: MH Coach: Keng Vang College: Undecided
#20 Brandon Day – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: L Coach: Dave Amituanai College: Undecided
# 2 Albert Huynh - Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: L Coach: Ivan Choi College: Undecided
# 9 Kenny Tecson - Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: OH Coach: Ivan Choi College: Undecided
# 3 Khalid Pal – West High School Wolfpack
Position: S Coach: C. Toon College: Undecided
Coach: Dave Amituanai – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Assistant Coaches: Sara Marks – Jesuit High School Marauders
Robert Rafaelli – Folsom High School Bulldogs
May 24, 2020
The 23rd Annual Optimist High School Boys Volleyball All Star games were set for May 31, 2020. However, for the protection of the players, coaches, officials, and fans from the coronavirus, the games were canceled.
These Optimist All Star games would have provided the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection was to honor them and their schools, and would have reflected the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and their school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. In spite of these games being canceled, the outstanding Seniors should be recognized. To that end, there was a Selection Committee that selected the All Stars.
Small Schools – Boys Volleyball
North Team
# 2 Joe Guerra – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: L Coach: Jonathan Good College: Undecided
#23 Brad Smith – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: OP Coach: Jonathan Good College: Undecided
#26 Luis Castro – Encina High School Bulldogs
Position: OP/MB/S Coach: Omar Marroquin College: Undecided
#21 Tristan Henry – Forrest Lake Christian High School Falcons
Position: MB Coach: DM Rideout College: Biola University
#12 Adam Pivin – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: OH Coach: Angie Brust College: Sierra College
# 1 Keaton Wright – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: OH Coach: Angie Brust College: N/A
# 2 Giovanni Garcia – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: S Coach: Jessica Shoffner College: CSU, Sacramento
# 6 Jordan Medina – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: L Coach: Jessica Shoffner College: CSU, Sacramento
# 1 Guvsirat Sidhu – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: OH Coach: Kay Tindell College: Undecided
#15 Justin Tam – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: S Coach: Kay Tindell College: Undecided
Small Schools - Boys Volleyball
South Team
#12 Rylee Carlson – Big Valley High School Lions
Position: MB Coach: Larry Hagstrom College: Culver-Stockton University
# 6 Chris Hickey – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: OH Coach: Bryson Grant College: Undecided
#24 Daniel Prasad– Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: OH Coach: Bryson Grant College: CSU, Sacramento
# 6 Jacob Lewellen – Denair High School Coyotes
Position: OH Coach: Christy North College: UC Davis
#24 Jacob Van Groningen – Ripon Christian High School Knights
Position: OH Coach: Kevin Tameling College: Vanguard University
# 8 Micah Bergthold – Turlock Christian High School Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Josephine Anderson College: Undecided
# 7 Colton Melo – Turlock Christian High School Eagles
Position: S Coach: Josephine Anderson College: Undecided
#25 Fernando Andrade – Waterford High School Wildcats
Position: OH Coach: Jolene Thompson College: Undecided
#22 Alex Noriega – Waterford High School Wildcats
Position: OH Coach: Jolene Thompson College: Undecided
# 8 Samuel Waituruturu – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: OH/S Coach: Paris Kidd College: Pacific Union College
#12 Regan deLemos – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: MB Coach: Megan Peterson College: Undecided
#11 Bryce Pascoe – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: OH/MB Coach: Megan Peterson College: Undecided
Large Schools – Boys Volleyball
North Team
# 7 Ethan Eisert – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Jamie Mathias College: Undecided
# 6 Josh Marvin – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: S Coach: Jamie Mathias College: Undecided
# 2 Kody Haynie – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: OP Coach: Trevor Meyer College: University of Nevada
#17 Jake Johnson – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Trevor Meyer College: American River College
#10 Jake Diddy– Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: OH Coach: Winston Prather College: California Lutheran University
#12 Logan Marks – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: OH Coach: Sara Marks College: California Lutheran University
#18 Preston Nowak – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: OH Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: Merced College
#22 Colby Quiggle – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: S Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: University of Nevada
#32 Sam Manfredi – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: OP/RSH Coach: Oscar Port College: Undecided
# 3 Tanner Schafer – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: S/OH/OP Coach: Matt Taylor College: Piedmont University
#10 Kyle Combest – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: S/OH Coach: Matt Taylor College: UCLA
#11 Mitchell Keddie – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: OP Coach: Cinnamon DaSilva College: Undecided
#14 Christian Neumann – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: MB Coach: Cinnamon DaSilva College: Vanguard University
# 7 Byron Peterson – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: MB Coach: Tony Mertz College: Undecided
# 7 Mitchell Lawrence – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: OH Coach: Casey Baddley College: Undecided
#12 Ashton Smith – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: OH Coach: Casey Baddley College: Undecided
#33 Max Morris – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: OH/MB Coach: Brian Ball College: UC Davis
#15 Grove Domer – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: DS/OP Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
# 5 Mason Shaffer – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OH/DS Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
Large Schools – Boys Volleyball
South Team
# 3 Anthony Jones – Buhach Colony High School Thunder
Position: MB/OP Coach: Vavao Suesue College: Undecided
# 6 Michael Fong – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: OH Coach: Kent Kitade College: Undecided
#15 Carlos Rodriguez – Cesar Chavez High School Titans
Position: L Coach: George Conklin College: Undecided
#12 Jake Lawas – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: OH Coach: Hugo Cornejo College: Undecided
# 9 Avneet Brar – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: S Coach: Anthony Brockman College: Undecided
#16 Joseph Solomon – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: OH/MB Coach: Anthony Brockman College: Undecided
# 5 Nathan Hill – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: MH/DS Coach: Emma Miles College: Cal Poly SLO
# 4 Jake Williams – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: OH/DS Coach: Emma Miles College: Montana State University
# 6 AJ Raffaelli – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: MB Coach: Robert Raffaelli College: Undecided
# 8 David Raffaelli – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: S Coach: Robert Raffaelli College: Undecided
#16 Joshua Cline – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: OH/MH Coach: Melody McCullough College: UC Merced
#24 Will Tate – Hilmar High School Yellowjackets
Position: OH Coach: Fatima Handy College: Cal Poly, SLO
#15 Kaleb Drake – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: MB/OH Coach: Dave Amituanai College: Cosumnes River College
#12 Alex George – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: OH/DS Coach: Dave Amituanai College: CSU, Sacramento
#17 Nathaniel Faatau – McNair High School Eagles
Position: OH/OP Coach: Lafaele Siliako College: Undecided
#11 Luis Valdez – McNair High School Eagles
Position: DS/L Coach: Lafaele Siliako College: Undecided
# 3 Shawn Nguyen - Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: S Coach: Ivan Choi College: Undecided
# 8 Benjamin On - Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: OH Coach: Ivan Choi College: Undecided
#20 Prescott Williams – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OH/S Coach: Brian Contreras College: Undecided
# 2 Kai Balala – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: L Coach: Mike Yates College: Cal Poly, SLO
# 5 Kadyrbek Begaliev – River City High School Raiders
Position: MB Coach: Kevin Ford College: Undecided
#13 Joey Lavoie – River City High School Raiders
Position: OH Coach: Kevin Ford College: Undecided
#13 Jake Manning – Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: MB Coach: Robert Rhodes College: Urbana University
# 3 Brandon Pham – Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: S Coach: Robert Rhodes College: Undecided
# 4 Blake Fanshier – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: S Coach: James Fanshier College: CSU, Chico
# 1 Maikhel Bayot – Weston Ranch High School Cougars
Position: S Coach: Debi Chavez College: University of Pacific
# 4 Jimmy Nguyen – Weston Ranch High School Cougars
Position: L Coach: Debi Chavez College: University of Washington
May 22, 2020
The 49th Annual Optimist High School Baseball All Star games were set for June 7, 2020. However, for the protection of the players, coaches, officials, and fans from the coronavirus, the games were canceled.
These Optimist All Star games would have provided the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection was to honor them and their schools, and would have reflected the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and their school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. In spite of these games being canceled, the outstanding Seniors should be recognized. To that end, there were four (4) selection committees (North/South & Small Schools/Large Schools) that selected the All Stars.
Small Schools – Baseball
North Team
#20 Joshua Hardamon – Alpha Charter High School Angels
Position: P/INF Coach: Anthony Manuel College: Undecided
#33 Rahmel Hinkle – Alpha Charter High School Angels
Position: INF/OF/P Coach: Anthony Manuel College: Undecided
#19 Caleb Hurst – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: P/INF Coach: Eric Van Patten College: Undecided
# 2 Colton Jenkins – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: INF/P Coach: Eric Van Patten College: Undecided
#24 Cole Winters – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: 3B/INF Coach: Eric Van Patten College: Undecided
#11 Kyle Ablog – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: P/Util Coach: Ed Tupper College: Undecided
# 2 Curtis Linarez – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: C/Util Coach: Ed Tupper College: Undecided
#22 Damien Ryan - Center High School Cougars
Position: INF/OF/P Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
#23 Charlie Simpson - Center High School Cougars
Position: P Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
# 7 Legend Young - Center High School Cougars
Position: OF Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
#21 Jason Harris - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: OF Coach: Chris Nave College: Undecided
#25 Jason Holm - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Chris Nave College: Undecided
#19 Michael Lavigne - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: INF Coach: Chris Nave College: Undecided
#15 John Louis Pantlick - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: C Coach: Chris Nave College: Undecided
#35 Dylan Murphy – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: P/OF/1B Coach: Scott Ahstrom College: Undecided
# 5 Mason Zarges – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: Util Coach: Chris Zarges College: Undecided
#32 Nico Miranda – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: 1B Coach: Daniel Arevalos College: Undecided
#15 Dominic Cuniberti – Forest Lake Christian High School Falcons
Position: Util Coach: Cordell Runion College: Undecided
#10 Michael Sanders – Leroy Greene Academy Lions
Position: C/INF/P Coach: Andrew Garewal College: Undecided
# 7 Adrian Armendariz – Lindhurst High School Blazers
Position: C/P Coach: Ivan Lamas College: Undecided
#15 Morgun Goss – Marysville High School Indians
Position: P/INF/OF Coach: Billy Rollins College: Yuba College
# 1 Braxton Payne – Marysville High School Indians
Position: C/INF Coach: Billy Rollins College: Yuba College
# 1 Gabriel Vegors – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: Util Coach: Travis Miller College: Undecided
#13 Mirza Makin – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: P/1B Coach: Nestor Pena College: Undecided
# 3 Devin Johnson – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: C Coach: Maclain Utterback College: Undecided
#55 Charlie Surratt – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: 1B/P/OF Coach: Trevor Surratt College: Undecided
# 1 Cory McIntyre – Sutter High School Huskies
Position: 2B Coach: Stewart Peterson College: CSU, Northridge
# 8 Brandon Taddy – Sutter High School Huskies
Position: INF/P Coach: Stewart Peterson College: Undecided
#25 James Courshon – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: P/OF Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: Undecided
#10 Jason Riviello – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: P/OF Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: William Jessup University
# 22 Peter Ordonio – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Position: P/INF Coach: Todd Conroy College: Finlandia University
#32 Jordan Getz – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: P/SS/Util Coach: Troy Getz College: Undecided
Small Schools – Baseball
South Team
# 7 Luke Wenzel – Aspire Langston Hughes Academy Titans
Position: Util Coach: Jake McMurran College: Undecided
#16 Logan San Filippo – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: RF Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Undecided
# 6 Evan Zeppieri – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: OF Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Undecided
# 3 Max Serpa – Delta High School Saints
Position: OF Coach: Joseph Soto College: Boise State University
#28 Jackson Vaughn – Dixon High School Rams
Position: 2B Coach: Sergio Martinez College: Undecided
#15 Koby Maitland – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: 3B Coach: Dana Mann College: Menlo College
#17 David Padilla – Florin High School Panthers
Position: INF Coach: Randy Davis College: Undecided
#12 Logan Mayfield – Galt High School Warriors
Position: 1B Coach: Jason Evans College: U.S. Military Academy, West Point
#10 Logan Gross – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: OF Coach: Grant Tonelli College: Undecided
#24 Ayden Nordby – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: SS Coach: Grant Tonelli College: Sacramento City College
# 1 Zachary Loftis – Jim Elliot Christian High School Eagles
Position: C/SS Coach: Robert Ward College: Undecided
# 4 Isaac Walker – Hiram Johnson High School Warriors
Position: RF Coach: Mike Hammer College: Sacramento City College
#13 Kenny Morgan – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: RHP/1B Coach: Doug Hughes College: Cosumnes River College
# 2 Isaiah Medina – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: CF Coach: Craig Marquez College: Undecided
# 3 Ethan Medders – Rio Vista High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Corey Farrell College: Bay Area JC
#18 Byron Clack – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: RHP/1B Coach: Bill Bishop College: University of Portland
# 3 Ryan Gines – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: OC Coach: Bill Bishop College: Folsom Lake College
# 4 Ian Peixoto – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: C Coach: Clint Motta College: Diablo Valley College
#11 Calvin Budge – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: 1B Coach: Frank Victorio College: Undecided
# 9 Alejandro Fisher – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: CF Coach: Frank Victorio College: Undecided
#10 Brandon Gomez – Winters High School Warriors
Position: P Coach: Jeff Ingles College: Undecided
#13 Ruben Valencia – Winters High School Warriors
Position: INF Coach: Jeff Ingles College: Undecided
#23 Lucas May – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: LF Coach: Joseph Whitehead College: Yuba College
#10 Adam Walker – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: P Coach: Joseph Whitehead College: UC Davis
#17 Jordan Trammell – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: C Coach: John Rodegerdts College: Undecided
Large Schools – Baseball
North Team
#27 Ian Heck – Antelope High School Titans
Position: 1B/P Coach: Vincent Luevano College: York College
#20 Mark Lagerstrom – Antelope High School Titans
Position: SS Coach: Vincent Luevano College: Undecided
#22 Garret Forrester – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: 3B/C Coach: Greg Olsen College: Oregon State University
# 4 Dillon Wells – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: SS/2B Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: Sierra College
# 2 Bear Bews – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: OF Coach: Matt French College: Undecided
#12 Carson Kohls – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: P/SS Coach: Marc Distefano College: Penn State University
#23 Brendan McElroy – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: P/CF Coach: Marc Distefano College: Undecided
#24 Nolan Wilson – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: C Coach: Pat Esposito College: Undecided
#15 Sam Balestreri – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: 3B/2B Coach: Joe Potulny College: Undecided
#10 Daniel Susac – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: C Coach: Joe Potulny College: University of Arizona
#14 Luke Williams – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: SS/RHP Coach: Joe Potulny College: UC Santa Barbara
# 5 Clayton Coats – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: Util Coach: Mike Ratliff College: CSU, Sacramento
#12 Mathew Tintle – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: P/OF Coach: Ted White College: Undecided
#22 Carson Blatnick – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: C Coach: Paul Martinez College: University of Washington
#25 TJ Nichols – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: P/INF Coach: Paul Martinez College: University of Arizona
# 5 Peyton Stumbo – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: SS/3B/P Coach: Dave Thompson College: University of Nevada
#44 Savion Ponce – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: CF Coach: Ron Hall College: American River College
#11 Mateo Lake – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: RF Coach: Ron Hall College: Sacramento City College
# 1 Landon Wallace – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: C Coach: Greg Zanolli College: University of Nevada
#16 Gage Eastlick – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: P/1B Coach: Jackson Watt College: Sacramento City College
#44 Max Pettey – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: P/1B Coach: Jackson Watt College: CSU, Sacramento
#21 Chance Diemer – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Dave Rodriguez College: Undecided
Large Schools - Baseball
South Team
# 3 Vinnie Bachelier – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: INF Coach: Nelson Randolph College: University of Nevada
#16 Rio Britton – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: P/OF Coach: Nelson Randolph College: University of Oregon
#14 Xavier Ramirez – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: C/OF Coach: Michael DeNecochea College: Sonoma State University
# 8 Jordan Gonzales – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: P/OF Coach: Shane Spence College: Undecided
# 10 Max Martinez – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: P/C/Util Coach: Shane Spence College: University of Kansas
# 8 Cameron Walty – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: 3B/P Coach: Mark Gwerder College: University of Nevada
#14 Josh Catacutan – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: P/OF Coach: Ethan Guevin College: Undecided
# 7 Drake Digiorno – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: SS Coach: Aaron Agnew College: CSU, Sacramento
# 6 Carson Gross – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: 2B Coach: Aaron Agnew College: CSU, Sacramento
# 3 Cooper “CJ” Hutton – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: OF Coach: Aaron Agnew College: UC Davis
#13 Chase Davis – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: OF Coach: Bryan Kilby College: University of Arizona
#48 Jake Pina – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: C/P/INF Coach: Bryan Kilby College: Undecided
# 6 Niccolas Gregson - J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: 2B Coach: Tim Fitzgerald College: UC San Diego
# 8 Tino Bethancourt – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: SS Coach: Todd Melton College: San Diego State University
#12 Carter Delaney – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: P Coach: Todd Melton College: Pomona College
# 9 Nathan Hansen – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: P Coach: Todd Melton College: San Diego State University
# 5 Brody Henderson – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OF/P Coach: Rusty McDonald College: Undecided
#42 Julian Vasquez - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: CF Coach: Ben Petersen College: Undecided
# 5 Tyler Roosevelt – River City High School Raiders
Position: 1B Coach: Robert Martinez College: Undecided
#12 Isaak Eaton – Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: OF/3B Coach: Anthony Eustace College: Undecided
# 6 Julius Botelho – Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: SS Coach: Mathew McGrew College: Undecided
# 2 Jared Breedwell – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: OF Coach: Stu Clary College: University of San Francisco
#14 Michael Brown III – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: 1B Coach: Stu Clary College: University of Washington
# 2 Brian McClellin – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: SS Coach: Stu Clary College: UC Berkeley
# 4 Cole Tremain – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: P Coach: Sal Rivera College: CSU, Sacramento
May 21, 2020
The 43rd Annual Optimist High School Softball All Star games were set for May 27, 2020. However, for the protection of the players, coaches, officials, and fans from the coronavirus, the games were canceled.
These Optimist All Star games would have provided the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection was to honor them and their schools, and would have reflected the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and their school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. In spite of these games being canceled, the outstanding Seniors should be recognized. To that end, there were four (4) selection committees (North/South & Small Schools/Large Schools) that selected the outstanding players.
Small Schools – Softball
North Team
# 2 Reghan Morgan – Alpha Charter School Angels
Position: OF Coach: Mica Romero/Thomas LaGabed College: Undecided
#25 Justice Lewis – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: 3B Coach: Vince Nawrocki College: Sierra College
#15 Alexis “Lexi” Aguado – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: 2B/OF Coach: Brian Allen College: CSU, San Bernardino
#11 Alexandria “Alex” Allen – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: C/Util Coach: Brian Allen College: CSU, Chico
#33 Cadee Cooper – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: 3B Coach: Brian Allen College: Southern Illinois University
#28 Karson Baglemann – Center High School Cougars
Position: SS Coach: Ashley Baumgart College: Undecided
#23 Taylor Mattila – Center High School Cougars
Position: C/1B Coach: Ashley Baumgart College: Undecided
#11 Kylie Cummins – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: 2B Coach: Trish Chavez College: U.S. Air Force
# 2 Jennifer Garten – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: OF/Util Coach: Trish Chavez College: Undecided
#11 Avery Croxall – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: P Coach: Neil Stinson College: University of Pacific
#55 Riley Grigsby – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: 2B Coach: Neil Stinson College: San Francisco State University
# 2 Savannah Price – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: SS Coach: Neil Stinson College: Arizona State University
#15 Mariah Bettencourt – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: 1B Coach: Kristin Ray College: Woodland Community College
# 3 Kinsey Erickson – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: Util/SS/C Coach: Kristin Ray College: Undecided
#11 Holly Brooks – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: 2B Coach: Stacy Stroup College: Sacramento City College
#20 Madie Vandagriff – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: CF Coach: Stacy Stroup College: Undecided
# 1 Mattie Cheever – Lindhurst High School Blazers
Position: 2B/SS/P Coach: Bill Biggs College: Pacific Lutheran University
#11 Danika Martin – Lindhurst High School Blazers
Position: CF/P Coach: Bill Biggs College: Undecided
#27 Madison Powell – Marysville High School Indians
Position: 3B Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: Butte College
#35 Olivia Maglalang – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: SS Coach: Mike Maglalang College: Santa Clara University
# 4 Reagan Ford – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: CF/1B Coach: Stefanie Danna College: Oklahoma Baptist University
# 6 Hailey Peterson – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: P Coach: Stefanie Danna College: Simpson University
# 3 Savannah Bowen – Valley Christian High School Lions
Position: P/INF Coach: Shaunda Bowen College: Sierra College
Small Schools - Softball
South Team
#16 Elizabeth Deards – Buckingham Charter Magnet High School Knights
Position: OF Coach: Mel Page College: U.S. Air Force Academy
# 9 Jasmine Hull – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: OF/1B Coach: Kimberly Little College: Sacramento City College
#28 Bella Contreras – Dixon High School Rams
Position: 1B Coach: Matt Boykin College: Sacramento City College
# 9 Grace Rhode – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: SS Coach: Gail Ford College: Folsom Lake College
# 4 Lisabeth Orozco – Florin High School Panthers
Position: INF Coach: Bill Kapp College: Undecided
#12 Haley Sanchez – Galt High School Warriors
Position: CF/P Coach: Mikka Alvarez College: Undecided
# 9 Ashley St Thomas – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: 3B/P Coach: Sonny Stephens College: Undecided
# 1 Annabelle Buchanan – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: P Coach: Shauna DalBianco College: Undecided
# 1 Jordan Schrimscher – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: SS/P Coach: Kat Hall College: Undecided
#24 Tatum Wentworth – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: C Coach: Linda Merrida College: CSU Northridge
#13 Kaylee Kitchens – Rio Vista Rams
Position: 3B/C/OF Coach: Ann Reidmiller College: San Joaquin Delta College
#22 Shaye Zlatunich – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: SS/P/Util Coach: Todd Mills College: Undecided
# 1 Korinna Kemp – Union Mine Diamondbacks
Position: SS Coach: Kerry McFarland College: Undecided
#13 Lilya Gardner – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: Util Coach: Alexandra Gomez College: Undecided
#14 Neida Rodriguez – Valley High School Vikings
Position: C Coach: James Millholland College: Undecided
# 6 Archana Jones – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: OF Coach: Rachelle Marshall College: Undecided
# 8 Maggie McCrary – Winters High School Warriors
Position: P/INF Coach: Polita Gonzales College: Solano Community College
# 2 Victoria Temps – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: P/Util Coach: Paul Vietti College: Undecided
#15 Jordyn Hutchins – Woodland Christian High School
Position: CF/P Coach: Jerry Miller College: Boise State University
Large Schools – Softball
North Team
#97 Kaitlyn Anderson – Antelope High School Titans
Position: 2B/OF Coach: Dale Johnson College: Arizona Christian University
# 3 Anna Dethlefson – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: LF Coach: Renea Hering College: UC Davis
#14/64 Julia Perkins – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Taylor Martinez College: Portland State University24
#24 Katelyn Oldwin – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: P/DP Coach: Sean Erickson College: Undecided
#18 Michalah Robison – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: INF/Util Coach: Sean Erickson College: Concordia University
# 9 Madison Urrutia – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: P/1B/OF Coach: Sean Erickson College: Undecided
#13 Brooklyn Baker – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: C/OF/Util Coach: Jacob Leathem College: Undecided
# 1 Kendra Trotter – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: OF Coach: Art Guerra College: Undecided
# 9 Jada Bolar- Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: P/1B Coach: Donna Tofft/Betty Zamora College: Thomas University (GA)
#10 Morgan Scott - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: 3B/1B Coach: Donna Tofft/Betty Zamora College: Undecided
#12 Michelle Gonzales – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: CF Coach: Dennis Houlihan College: West Valley College
# 2 Reese Wheeler – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: Util Coach: Dennis Houlihan College: Undecided
#42 Kyah Perry – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: SS/3B Coach: Steve Burton College: Sacramento City College
# 4 Peyton Salondaka – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: SS/2B Coach: Mallory Asaro College: Undecided
#14 Bella Ayala - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: 2B Coach: Art Banks College: Fordham University
# 2 Emily Wright - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: LF Coach: Art Banks College: Undecided
#16 Montanah Hermosillo – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: SS/3B Coach: Mike Mello College: Undecided
# 4 Nia Trinidad – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: P Coach: Mike Mello College: Undecided
#20 Elena Barragan – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: 3B/C/SS Coach: Jeff Fischer College: St. Mary’s College
#13 Peyton Toto – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: SS Coach: Jeff Fischer College: CSU, Fullerton
Large Schools – Softball
South Team
# 3 Jocelyn Bryant – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: SS Coach: Chris Abar College: St Mary’s College
#11 Olivia “Liv” Tanberg – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: OF Coach: Kira McKechnie College: Undecided
# 6 Grace Tangen – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: RHP/2B Coach: Kira McKechnie College: UC San Diego
# 2 Kennedy Echols – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: SS/2B/OF Coach: Lynda Bettencourt College: CSU, Sacramento
#12 Camryn Thomas – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Lynda Bettencourt College: CSU, Sacramento
# 9 Brooke Imamoto – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: C Coach: Tyler Gibson College: Undecided
#16 Ava Hand - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: P/OF Coach: Amanda Buck College: Humbolt State University
#10 Alyssa Ramirez - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: 3B/1B Coach: Amanda Buck College: Humbolt State University
#19 Haley Pott – Franklin high School Wildcats
Position: OF Coach: Ron Cervellin College: Undecided
#11 Aleena Martinez – J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: DP/Util Coach: Caitlyn Seymour College: Undecided
# 6 Sabrina Tosh – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: DP/Util Coach: Rick Elkins College: Grand Canyon University
# 1 Tamisha McBride – Luther Burbank High School Titans
Position: 2B/SS Coach: Cedric Sydnor College: Cosumnes River College
#22 Cherry Lee – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: 2B Coach: Jennifer Fritz College: Undecided
# 1 Hayden Greene – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: OF Coach: Sean Schnars College: CSU, San Bernardino
#22 Morgan Thomason – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: P/OF Coach: Sean Schnars College: Menlo College
# 9 Sophie Jacquez – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: SS Coach: Brian Cherry College: University of Utah
#12 Ali Montes de Oca – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Brian Cherry College: California Baptist University
#23 Kalli Cook – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: P Coach: Dwayne Brekke College: West Texas A&M University
# 2 Laura Garcia – River City High School Raiders
Position: 2B/SS/C Coach: Javier Martinez College: CSU, Sacramento
#18 Sam Oliver - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: 1B Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: University of Nevada
# 3 Kiannah “Kiwi” Pierce - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: SS/CF Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: UNC, Chapel Hill
# 27 Kasey Davis – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: LF Coach: Destinee Santistevan College: North Idaho College
#11 Avery Wilson – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: DP/Util Coach: Anthony Trujillo College: Undecided
#22 Mia Perez – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: SS/2B/3B Coach: Robert Reed College: Cal Poly
#44 Brooke Caballero – Will C. Wood High School Wildcats
Position: C Coach: Chris Ramirez College: Alabama A&M University
March 22, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Evening Optimist Club of Sacramento has canceled the 43rd Annual Optimist High School Basketball All Star Games that was scheduled for April 11, 2020 at Cosumnes River College.
The Optimist Coaches for the girls are as follows: Large Schools South Team with Optimist Head Coach Cody Norman from Laguna Creek High School, as assisted by Qiana Levy, B. Tillery, Jr., Brien Tillery, Sr., and Winston Young from Laguna Creek High School. Large Schools North Team with Optimist Head Coach Ray Beck from Woodcreek High School, as assisted by Tyson Maytanes from Woodcreek High School and Shawn Huckaby from Del Oro High School. Small Schools South Team with Optimist Head Coach Michael Gilliard from Dixon High School, as assisted by Hakeem Gilliard, Julie Miner, and Dean Miner from Dixon High School. And, Small Schools North Team with Optimist Head Coach Michael Tenette from Highlands High School, as assisted by Malik Reed and Les Hale from Highlands High School.
The Optimist Coaches for the boys are as follows: The Large Schools South Team with Optimist Head Coach Ken Manfredi from Franklin High School, assisted by Chris Emberley from Franklin High School. Large Schools North Team with Optimist Head Coach P. Deonard Wilson from Grant High School, as assisted by John Stone, Rondo Sands, and Garrett Perkins from Grant High School. Small Schools South Team with Optimist Head Coach Tuan Nguyen from Florin High School, as assisted by Eric Nakagawa and Elva Silva from Florin High School. And, the Small Schools North Team with Optimist Head Coach Dennis Weaver, Jr. from Highlands School, as assisted by Victor Nance from Highlands High School, Ralph Lewis from Bear River High School, James Kuykendall from Foresthill High School, and Stan Easter from Marysville High School.
These Optimist All Star games provide the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection is to honor them and their schools, and reflects the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. In addition to this basketball event, our Club sponsors High School All Star games in girls’ and boys’ volleyball, softball, and baseball.
Girls’ North Team
Small Schools
Players:
# 1 Gabi Corralejo – Bear River School Bruins
Position: G/F Coach: Jeff Bickmore College: Sierra College
#22 Grace Bliss – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: G Coach: Rich Simpton College: Cal Poly SLO
#20 Mariah Rodriquez – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: G Coach: Meghan Ringer College: Undecided
#11 Amber Jackson – Forest Lake Christian School Falcons
Position: G/F Coach: John McDaniel College: Oregon State University
#13 Alicia McDaniel – Forest Lake Christian School Falcons
Position: G/F Coach: John McDaniel College: Undecided
#10 Holly Brooks – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: SG Coach: Sadie Supernaw College: Sacramento City College
# 3 Regina Garcia – Highlands High School Scots
Position: G Coach: Michael Tenette College: Undecided
#34 Lauren Allen - Marysville High School Indians
Position: G/F Coach: Ike Prince College: Undecided
# 3 Christina Vermillion – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: G Coach: Mark Toscano College: CSU Sacramento
#14 Jessica Huffines – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: G Coach: Jerry Huffines College: Undecided
#22 Lindsey King – Sacramento Waldorf School Waves
Position: F Coach: Melissa Rainsford College: Undecided
Head Coach: Michael Tenette - Highlands High School
Assistant Coaches: Malik Reed – Highlands High School
Les Hale – Highlands High School
Girls’ South Team
Small Schools
Players:
#32 Kim Quicksall – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: F Coach: Larry Gray College: Undecided
#10 Niya Stubbs – Florin High School Panthers
Position: G Coach: Antoine Simmons College: Undecided
# 2 Brooklyn Schmitz – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: G Coach: Meghan Wright College: Undecided
# 2 Zenevieve Coronado-Casebolt – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: G Coach: Sean Goldston College: Undecided
#23 Alexa Madueno– Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: F Coach: Sean Goldston College: San Diego State University
# 32 Olivia Roberts – Rio Vista High School Rams
Position: F Coach: Sierra Fawn-McWilliams College: Undecided
#23 Allison McDonald – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: G Coach: Scott Gilliland College: Sonoma State University
#23 Juliana Edinburgh – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: John Langston College: Undecided
#10 Malaysia Goss – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: F Coach: John Langston College: Undecided
# 5 Gabby Rones – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: John Langston College: Undecided
Head Coach: Michael Gilliard – Dixon High School
Assistant Coaches: Hakeem Gilliard – Dixon High School
Julie Miner – Dixon High School
Dean Miner – Dixon High School
Girls’ North Team
Large Schools
Players:
#13 Jordan Goodwin - Antelope High School Titans
Position: PG Coach: Sean Chambers College: U.S.Air Force Academy
# 2 AJ Jordan - Antelope High School Titans
Position: SG/SF Coach: Sean Chambers College: Undecided
#10 Essence Pruitt – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: PF Coach: Glen Osterhage College: Undecided
#34 Madison Parry – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: SF Coach: Shawn Huckaby College: Undecided
# 5 Bri Lambey – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: SG Coach: Paul Shafto College: Undecided
# 3 Ali Edwards - Grant High School Pacers
Position: SF/PF Coach: Meshal McCauley College: Undecided
#24 Carolyn McCommas- Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: SF Coach: Amy Avila College: Undecided
#24 Erica Ingram – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: SF Coach: Stephen White College: Undecided
#14 Megan McConnell – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: SF Coach: Stephen White College: Undecided
#24 Preet Gill - Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: C Coach: Todd Jackson College: Undecided
#11 Anne Lillis – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: SF/PF Coach: Tony Camillucci College: Undecided
#34 Isabella Tinoco – River Valley High School Falcons
Position: SG Coach: David Mullens College: Undecided
#11 Isabelle Sanders - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: PG/SG Coach: Alan Darte College: Undecided
#11 Abbey Moore – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: PG/SG Coach: Raymond Beck College: Undecided
Head Coach: Raymond Beck - Woodcreek High School
Assistant Coaches: TysonMaytanes - Woodcreek High School
Shawn Huckaby – Del Oro High School
Girls' South Team
Large Schools
Players:
#11 Samaya Beatty – CK McClatchy High School Lions
Position: F/C Coach: Jeff Ota College: Undecided
#23 Kayla Fermil – CK McClatchy High School Lions
Position: G/F Coach: Jeff Ota College: Hawaii Pacific University
#22 Maile Williams – Capital Christian High School Cougars (Nominated
McDonald’s All American)
Position: PG Coach: Chance Peterson College: Undecided
#41 Bria Shine – Christian Brothers High School Falcons (Nominated McDonald’s All
American)
Position: G Coach: Shandyn Foster College: UC Davis
# 5 Maya Chelini – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: G/F Coach: Trisha Campbell College: Undecided
# 5 Rylie Hardin – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: G Coach: Trisha Campbell College: Undecided
#22 Katie Harris – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: G Coach: Lynn Wolking College: Santa Clara University
#11 Anaya Mejia – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: F Coach: David Whitsett College: Undecided
# 2 Jazlyn Moore – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: G Coach: David Whitsett College: Undecided
#10 Senia Moore - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: G Coach: Michele Massari College: Undecided
#30 Bella Rainwater - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: C/F Coach: Michele Massari College: Undecided
#24 Mia Fleming-Mullins – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: G Coach: Heather Volek-Brownholtz College: University of Pacific
#23 Jasmine Lee – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: G Coach: Heather Volek-Brownholtz College: Undecided
#22 Mia Perez – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: F/G Coach: Marty Benjamin College: Cal Poly SLO
Coach: Cody Norman – Laguna Creek High School
Assistant Coach: Qiana Levy – Laguna Creek High School
B. Tillery, Jr. – Laguna Creek High School
Brien Tillery, Sr. – Laguna Creek High School
Winston Young – Laguna Creek High School
Boys’ North Team
Small Schools
Players:
#12 Justin Powell – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: G Coach: Ralph Lewis College: Undecided
#23 Bradley Smith – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: C Coach: Ralph Lewis College: Undecided
# 3 Brekyn Vasquez – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: G/F Coach: Ralph Lewis College: Undecided
#00 David Earhart – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: F Coach: Tyson Earhart College: Undecided
#11 Elijah Holliday – Foothill High School Mustangs
Position: F Coach: Aaron Toto College: Undecided
#10 Nick Lechner – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: G Coach: James Kuykendall College: Undecided
# 3 Jaycie Zapata – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: G Coach: James Kuykendall College: Undecided
#15 Harim Reynolds – Highlands High School Scots
Position: G/F Coach: Dennis Weaver, Jr College: Undecided
#22 Jagir Johal – Marysville High School Indians
Position: G Coach: Stan Easter College: Undecided
#11 Anthony Gonzalez – Marysville High School Indians
Position: G Coach: Stan Easter College: Undecided
#30 Desmond Winn – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: F Coach: Scott Tedmon College: Undecided
#34 Cameron Fowler – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: G/F Coach: Scott Tedmon College: Undecided
#22 Ayden Hursky – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: C Coach: Michael Brantingham College: Undecided
#14 Bradyn McIntosh – Valley Christian Academy Capitals
Position: G Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: Undecided
#32 Brayden Biel – Western Sierra Academy Wolves
Position: C Coach: Jake Simms College: Undecided
Head Coach: Dennis Weaver, Jr. – Highlands High School
Assistant Coaches: Victor Nance – Highlands High School
Ralph Lewis – Bear River High School
James Kuykendall – Foresthill High School
Stan Easter – Marysville High School
Boys’ South Team
Small Schools
Players:
# 1 Javion Cooper – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: F/C Coach: Alex Williams College: Undecided
#50 Kenneth Brown - Cordova High School Lancers
Position: F Coach: Fletcher Johnson College: Undecided
#32 Isaiah Bolden - Cordova High School Lancers
Position: G Coach: Fletcher Johnson College: Undecided
#11 Angel Lopez – Cristo Rey High School Saints
Position: G Coach: Mike Lynn College: Undecided
# 3 Derick Tobin – Cristo Rey High School Saints
Position: G Coach: Mike Lynn College: Undecided
#13 Kellan Barney – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: G/F Coach: Tom Spencer College: Undecided
#21 Cam Cato - Florin High School Panthers
Position: F/C Coach: Tuan Nguyen College: Undecided
# 2 Jalen Patterson – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: G Coach: Brian Chavez College: Undecided
#21 Sean Akers – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: G/F Coach: Ryan Williams College: William Jessup University
#22 Anthony Vaughn – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: F Coach: Ryan Williams College: Undecided
#24 Terre McCauley - Valley High School Vikings
Position: G Coach: Terrell Olive College: Undecided
# 1 Malik Ibarra – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: Michael Lawrence College: Undecided
# 0 Malik Martin– West Campus High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: Michael Lawrence College: Undecided
#14 Austin Kennedy – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: G Coach: George Hernandez College: Sierra College
Head Coach: Tuan Nguyen - Florin High School
Assistant Coaches: Eric Nakagawa - Florin High School
Elva Silva - Florin High School
Boys’ North Team
Large Schools
Players:
#32 Jaden Henderson - Antelope High School Titans
Position: F Coach: Mike Dresser College: Undecided
#20 Devell Brown – Grant High School Pacers
Position: F Coach: P. Deonard Wilson College: Undecided
#30 Myles Haynes – Grant High School Pacers
Position: F Coach: P. Deonard Wilson College: Undecided
# 3 A.J. McGee – Grant High School Pacers
Position: G Coach: P. Deonard Wilson College: Undecided
# 1 Kairee Griffin – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: G Coach: Fred Wilson College: Undecided
#22 Jack Andre - Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: C Coach: Tim Kelly College: Undecided
#10 Angelo Nicandro – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: G Coach: Robert Ash College: Undecided
#20 Aidan Falls – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: G Coach: Clarke Woods College: Undecided
# 1 Darrius Kendall - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: G Coach: Steve Taylor College: Undecided
# 5 Handre Reinecke - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: C Coach: Steve Taylor College: Undecided
#22 Jake Fink – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: G Coach: Nick French College: Undecided
#33 Ryan King – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: F Coach: Nick French College: Undecided
#33 Dane Johnson - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: C Coach: Drew Hibbs College: Undecided
#11 Nathan Flores – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: G Coach: Sundiada Tirado College: Undecided
Head Coach: P. Deonard Wilson - Grant High School
Assistant Coaches: John Stone - Grant High School
Rondo Sands - Grant High School
Garrett Perkins - Grant High School
Boys’ South Team
Large Schools
Players:
# 2 Evan Johnson – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: W Coach: Matt Filer College: Undecided
# 5 Tiler Fears – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: W Coach: Mike Wall College: Undecided
# 1 Marquis Hargrove - Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: W Coach: Ken Manfredi College: Undecided
# 3 Isaiah Gray – J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: W Coach: Nate Stephens College: Undecided
# 1 Kaleb Drake – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: W Coach: Michael Gill College: Undecided
# 1 Kyrie Dunn – Luther Burbank High School Titans
Position: G Coach: Lindsey Ferrell College: Undecided
#41 Charlie Garrison – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: P Coach: Dwayne Smith College: Undecided
# 1 Miles Lewis - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: G Coach: McCall Wollman College: Undecided
#24 Micah Scott-Kelley - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: G Coach: McCall Wollman College: Undecided
# 3 Xavier Brown - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: G Coach: Joey Rollings College: Undecided
# 2 Xavion Brown - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: W Coach: Joey Rollings College: Undecided
# 1 Josh Williams - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: PG Coach: Joey Rollings College: Undecided
# 5 Myron Amey - Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: W Coach: Duane Kamman College: Undecided
#15 Teiano Hardee - Vanden High School Vikings (Injured)
Position: W Coach: Mike Holloway College: Undecided
#32 Landon Seaman – Will C. Wood High School Wildcats
Position: C Coach: Mark Wudel College: Undecided
Head Coach: Ken Manfredi - Franklin High School
Assistant Coaches: Chris Emberley – Franklin High School
March 17, 2020
Yep....the coronavirus struck again. Due to an abundance of caution, the 43rd Annual Optimist High School Basketball All Star games have been canceled. Come back to this site in the immediate future since the All Star Players and Coaches will be posted.
Stay well....stay healthy
January 30, 2020
The 43rd Annual Basketball All Star Games are set for April 11 (Saturday) at Cosumnes River College, 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, Ca 95823. The Small Schools Girls game starts at 10:00am The Small Schools Boys game starts at 12:00pm. The Large Schools Girls game starts at 2:00pm. And, the Large Schools Boys game starts 4:00pm.
December 8, 2019
The 36th Annual Optimist High School Girls’ Volleyball All Star games were held on December 8, 2019 at Capital Christian High School. The Small Schools match was won by the North Team. The scores were 25 (North) – 22 (South), 25 (South) – 22 (North), 25 (North) - 22 (South), and 26 (North) – 24 (South). All of these sets were so exciting that they brought the fans to their feet and yelling for more. The Outstanding Player for the North was Faith Menary from Nevada Union High School and for the South Team was Shelby Mahaffey from El Dorado High School. The Large Schools match was won by the South Team 25 (South) – 18 (North), 25 (North) – 19 (South), 25 (South) – 17 (North) and 25 (South) – 13 (North), and as like the Small Schools match, the fans were super excited. The Outstanding Player for the South Team was Alexa Edwards from St. Francis High School and for the North Team was Gianna Nielsen from Woodcreek High School.
During the intermission, Alynn Wright from St. Francis High School was inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame for her tremendous dedication and commitment to make the young women “become a better athlete and a better person”.
November 27, 2019
The 36th Annual Optimist High School Girls’ Volleyball All Star games are set for Sunday, December 8, 2019. It will be held at Capital Christian High School, 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, Ca 95827. The Small Schools match will start at 1:00p.m. The Large Schools match will start immediately following the Small Schools match. General admission is $10.00; Seniors (65+), Club Coaches, & Directors $8.00; Students $5.00; and kids under 5 are free.
The Small Schools North Team is coached by Chrys Dudek from Nevada Union High School, and assisted by Brad Keethe from Nevada Union High School. The Small Schools South Team is coached by Devin Elmore from Mira Loma High School and Kalani Pananganan from El Dorado High School. The Large Schools North Team is coached by Kristine Spencer from Inderkum High School. The Large Schools South Team is coached by Dave Amituanai from Laguna Creek High School, Lisa Fowkes from Cosumnes Oaks High School, and Alynn Wright from St. Francis High School.
The Optimist Girls’ Volleyball Coordinator is John Grix from Rio Americano High School. The Assistant Coordinator is Matt MacDonald from Bear River High School.
Immediately following the 1st match, the awards ceremony will include the induction of Coach Alynn Wright into the Optimist Hall of Fame.
Girls' North Team
Small Schools
#12 Julie Bristol– Bear River High School Bruins
Position: L Coach: Matt MacDonald College: Undecided
# 9 Bella Thornbury – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: S Coach: Matt MacDonald College: Undecided
# 4 Grace Bliss - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: MH Coach: Haley Biles College: Undecided
# 1 Hailee Mulic - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: L Coach: Haley Biles College: Undecided
# 9 Annie Lay - Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: S Coach: Tina Lyons College: Undecided
#22 Carly Lay - Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: MH Coach: Tina Lyons College: Undecided
#12 Hannah Taylor - Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: MH Coach: Tina Lyons College: Undecided
# 1 Raegan Tanon – Forest Lake Christian High School Falcons
Position: L Coach: Shannon Syfstestad College: Undecided
#15 Kendall Hughes – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: S Coach: Chrys Dudek College: Undecided
# 3 Faith Menary – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: OH Coach: Chrys Dudek College: Louisiana Tech University
# 1 Isabella Fuentes – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: S Coach: Dana Anglin College: Undecided
#12 Paige Rudi – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: MB Coach: Dana Anglin College: Undecided
# 6 Taylor Dunn – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: OH Coach: Changsu Park College: Undecided
# 7 Tory Belval – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: OH Coach: Lindsay Munar College: Undecided
#18 Kelly Phillips – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: S/RS Coach: Bill Evans College: Undecided
# 4 Kaia Pipkin – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: OH Coach: Karen Gellen College: Undecided
Coach: Chrys Dudek – Nevada Union High School
Assistant Coach: Brad Keethe – Nevada Union High School
Girls' South Team
Small Schools
# 8 Kalea Neal - Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: OH Coach: Becky Contreras College: Undecided
# 9 Aurora Meneghetti – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: OH/RS Coach: Kristopher Hart College: Undecided
# 8 Sydney Durana – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: L Coach: James Todd College: Undecided
#20 Sophia Overstreet – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: OH Coach: James Todd College: Undecided
#10 Gianna Giacomotto – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: L Coach:Martin Soyama College: Undecided
#15 Shelby Mahaffey – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: S Coach: Kalani Pananganan College: Undecided
# 4 Katie Ryan – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: OH Coach: Kalani Pananganan College: Undecided
#14 Chloe Watson – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: M Coach: Kalani Pananganan College: Undecided
# 5 Kinsey Erickson – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: S Coach: Ashley Robinson College: Undecided
# 9 Kelly Schwenger – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: RS Coach: Ashley Robinson College: Undecided
#25 Josefine Meerjanssen – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: RS Coach: Devin Elmore College: Undecided
#12 Grace Wang – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: L Coach: Devin Elmore College: Undecided
#28 Jewel Turner – Sacramento Country Day Cavaliers
Position: M Coach: Jason Kreps College: Undecided
# 9 Ripley Hanson – Sacramento Waldorf Waves
Position: S Coach: Kenny Hanson College: Undecided
#42 Erin Eschleman – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: M Coach: Jacqueline Markley College: Undecided
#11 Allison McDonald – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: M Coach: Jacqueline Markley College: Undecided
# 5 Victoria Espinoza – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: L Coach: Paris Kidd College: Undecided
Coach: Devin Elmore – Mira Loma High School
Kalani Pananganan – El Dorado High School
Girls' North Team
Large Schools
# 4 Kaity Barr – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: M Coach: Tricia Vidlund College: Undecided
#26 Sofia Favero - Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: S Coach: Kristine Spencer College: Completing school in Italy
#12 Summer Rios - Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: DS/L Coach: Kristine Spencer College: University of Hawaii
# 6 Lindsey Walter - Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: OH Coach: Kristine Spencer College: Undecided
#14 Regan Hoppe – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: S Coach: Trevin Morgan College: Undecided
#19 Claire Kuykendall – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position:OPP Coach: Trevin Morgan College: Undecided
# 2 Kealani Kuykendall – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: M Coach: Trevin Morgan College: Undecided
# 4 Mackenzie Schafer – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: RH Coach: Theresa Dark College: New York University
#14 Macey Cooper – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: DS/L Coach: Mike Yates College: Undecided
# 5 Gracie Adams – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: S Coach: Dave Muscarella College: Undecided
# 7 Ivana Erlandsen - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: OH Coach: Dave Muscarella College: Undecided
# 1 ShaLynn Lesniewski – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: DS/L Coach: Kelly Hart College: Folsom Lake College
#16 Kate Slack – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: M Coach: Kelly Hart College: Cal Poly - SLO
# 2 Aubrey Miller - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: DS/L Coach: Kami Kazel College: American River College
#12 Makena Zajec - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: M Coach: Kami Kazel College: Orange Coast College
# 5 Kaylie Beck - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OPP Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
# 6 Gianna Nielsen - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OH Coach: Brian Jew College: American River College
#12 Arlie Trevino - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: S Coach: Brian Jew College: Undecided
Coach: Kristine Spencer – Inderkum High School Tigers
Girls' South Team
Large Schools
# 1 Julianna Lopez – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: L Coach: Cory Houle College: Undecided
# 5 Haley Burdo – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: S Coach: Lisa Fowkes College: CSU Stanislaus
# 9 Ramonni Cook – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: OH Coach: Lisa Fowkes College: Undecided
#24 Ella Nerli – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: RS Coach: Lisa Fowkes College: Undecided # 15 Allie Hakes – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: M Coach: Michella Bogener College: Brigham Young University
#15 Sisilia Vainuku – John F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: OH Coach: Aaron Pollock/Rebecca Rauh College: Sacramento City College # 8 Mimi Vang – John F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: L Coach: Aaron Pollock/Rebecca Rauh College: Undecided
#12 Marie Amituanai – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: M Coach: Dave Amituanai College: Undecided # 8 Zharia Cato – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: RS/M Coach: Melinda Doss College: Undecided
# 4 Caleigh Cookson – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: L Coach: Natalie Wells College: University of Providence
#10 Sophie Snobar – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Natalie Wells College: Undecided
#10 Paige Gwaltney – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: OH Coach: John Grix College: Colorado Mesa University
#15 Lara Chappuie – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: M Coach: Alynn Wright College: Undecided
# 4 Alexa Edwards – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: OH Coach: Alynn Wright College: University of the Pacific
# 7 Jesiree Moral – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: S Coach: Alynn Wright College: Fresno Pacific University
# 9 Camille Rivers – Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: S Coach: Jordyn Adcock College: Holy Names University
Coaches: Lisa Fowkes – Cosumnes Oaks High School
Nicole Burdo – Cosumnes Oaks High School
Dave Amituanai – Laguna Creek High School
Alynn Wright – St. Francis High School
June 8, 2019
The 48th Annual Optimist High School Baseball All Star games were played on June 8, 2019 at Capital Christian High School on their meticulously manicured infield. Game 1 (Small Schools Teams) was won by the North Team 6 - 2. The Outstanding Player for the North team was Josh Miller from Casa Roble High School. The Outstanding Player for the South team was Kevin Haverson from El Dorado High School.
Game 2 (Large Schools Teams) was won by South Team 11 - 3. The Outstanding Player for the South Team was Grant Stevens from Franklin High School. The Outstanding Player for the North Team was William Ditler from Pioneer High School. .
The North Small Schools Team was coached by Chris Millsback from Sacramento Country Day School, and assisted by Gary Jakobs from Sacramento Country Day School, Brad Gunter, Jr. from Valley Christian High School, and Ed Tupper from Casa Roble High School. The South Small Schools Team was coached by Kenny Munguia from Sacramento High School, and assisted by Kirk Crump from Sacramento High School.
The North Large Schools Team was coached by Vincent Luevano from Antelope High School, and assisted by Ben Cornfield from Antelope High School, Kevin Dawidczik from Del Campo High School, and Craig Taylor from Del Campo High School. The South Large Schools Team was coached by Ben Petersen from Ponderosa High School, and assisted by Maury Casteneda from Ponderosa High School, Derek Mayer and Larry Gregory from Laguna Creek High School.
North Team
Small Schools
#22 Nate Van Patten – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: SS Coach: Eric Van Patten College: Ohlone College
# 8 Hunter Hayes – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Ed Tupper College: Folsom Lake College
#28 Tyler Jarman – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: RF Coach: Ed Tupper College: Sierra College
#25 Josh Miller – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: RF/C/P Coach: Ed Tupper College: Butte College
# 1 Isaiah Terrazas – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: LF/INF Coach: Ed Tupper College: Undecided
# 1 Jacob Desgrange - Center High School Cougars
Position: 2B Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
# 1 Evan Patrick - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Chris Nave College: Sierra College
#20 Dominic Crabtree – Marysville High School Indians
Position: SS Coach: Billy Rollins College: Undecided
#12 Pryce Bramer – Marysville High School Indians
Position: LF Coach: Billy Rollins College: San Diego State University
#11 Adrian Torres – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: 1B Coach: Ben Glidewell College: CSU Sacramento
#11 Chandler Dakin - Placer High School Hillmen
Position: 3B Coach: Dave Thompson College: CSU Chico
#27 Marc Sassarini - Placer High School Hillmen
Position: P Coach: Dave Thompson College: CSU Chico
# 3 Nate Jakobs – Sacramento Country Day School Cavaliers
Position: CF Coach: Chris Millsback College: Pitzer College
#27 Jack Surratt – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: 3B Coach: Paul Weaver College: American River College
#44 Hogan Weaver – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: P/1B Coach: Paul Weaver College: Sonoma State University
#23 John Hibbs – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: C/OF/INF Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: Undecided
# 6 Michael Newsom – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: 2B Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: Concordia University, Texas
# 1 Gabe Whitecotton – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Position: P Coach: Todd Conroy College: Undecided
Head Coach: Chris Millsback – Sacramento Country Day School
Assistant Coach: Gary Jakobs – Sacramento Country Day School
Brad Gunter, Jr. – Valley Christian High School
Ed Tupper – Casa Roble High School
South Team
Small Schools
#15 Kole Carter – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: 3B/1B Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Cosumnes River College
#15 Xavier Carter – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Nelson Randolph College: San Diego State University
#22 Gabriel Ramirez – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: INF/P Coach: Nelson Randolph College: Cosumnes River College
#22 Anthony Galindo – Dixon High School Rams (Honorary)
Position: P/OF Coach: Scott Winslow College: Cosumnes River College
#20 Joey Holecek – Dixon High School Rams (Honorary)
Position: C/SS Coach: Scott Winslow College: CSU Sacramento
# 7 Tyler Roupp – Dixon High School Rams (Honorary)
Position: 2B Coach: Scott Winslow College: UC Santa Barbara
#11 Kevin Haverson – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Dana Mann College: Undecided
# 9 Brady Bowers – Rio Vista High School Rams
Position: OF Coach: Corey Farrell College: Sonoma State University
# 2 Jaden Lira – Rio Vista High School Rams
Position: 3B/SS Coach: Corey Farrell College: Santa Barbara Community College
# 3 Nathan Roach – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: P/OF Coach: Jamy Habeger College: Folsom Lake College
#14 John Walker – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: P Coach: Jamy Habeger College: UC Davis
#12 DJ Berkeley – Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: OF Coach: Kenny Munguia College: Sacramento City College
# 2 Niko Bishop – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks (Honorary)
Position: OF Coach: Bill Bishop College: Undecided
# 5 Ian Oliver – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: OF/P Coach: Bill Bishop College: Cal Poly SLO
#14 Sammy Meadows – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: P/SS Coach: Clint Motta College: University of Pacific
# 5 Quinlan Sweany – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: P/SS Coach: Clint Motta College: Diablo Valley College
# 7 Angelo Da-Veiga – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: P/OF/3B Coach: Gilbert Carmona College: CSU Sacramento
# 2 Dante Leach – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: SS/2B/P Coach: Gilbert Carmona College: Glendale Community College
#15 Daniel Carrion - Winters High School Warriors
Position: INF/P Coach: Jeff Ingles College: Undecided
#18 Atlas Martinez - Winters High School Warriors
Position: OF Coach: Jeff Ingles College: Undecided
Head Coach: Kenny Munguia - Sacramento High School
Assistant Coach: Kirk Crump – Sacramento High School
North Team
Large Schools
#11 Marcellas Flenory – Antelope High School Titans
Position: 2B/SS Coach: Vincent Luevano College: American River College
# 1 Alejandro Torres – Antelope High School Titans
Position: OF Coach: Vincent Luevano College: Undecided
#21 Drew Aguiar– Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: P Coach: Greg Olsen College: Sacramento City College
#11 Sam Hayden – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: 3B Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: Sonoma State University
#44 Mason Poisson – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: OF Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: Sacramento City College
# 5 Owen Cuffe – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: P Coach: Matt French College: Abilene Christian University
#11 Kristoff Swanson – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: C Coach: Matt French College: Undecided
#2/11 Nick Kasparian – El Camino High School Eagles (Honorary)
Position: OF Coach: Sal Rivera College: William Jessup University
#10 Mattie Thomas – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: 1B Coach: Pat Esposito College: CSU Northridge
# 6 Josiah Mathews – Inderkum High School Tigers (Honorary)
Position: P Coach: Kevin Brown College: Undecided
#31 Carter Benbrook – Jesuit High School Marauders (Honorary)
Position: P/OF/1B Coach: Joe Potulny College: UC Santa Barbara
#33 Sam Daly – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: OF Coach: Joe Potulny College: Willamette University
#56 Jared Kelty – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: P Coach: Mike Ratliff College: Sierra College
#20 Nick Noll – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: OF/P/1B Coach: Ted White College: California Lutheran University
#18 Luke Davies – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: 3B/OF Coach: Paul Martinez College: Sacramento City College
# 9 Greg Nichols – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: SS/2B Coach: Paul Martinez College: Sacramento City College
# 5 William Ditler – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: P Coach: Craig Marquez College: CSU Sacramento
# 4 Brandon Shaldone – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: SS Coach: Ron Hall College: Sacramento City College
# 5 Niko Tejada – River Valley High School Falcons
Position: C Coach: Bryan Fernandez College: Sonoma State University
#12 Ethan Remmers - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: 1B Coach: Steven Moller College: Folsom Lake College
#17 Brandon Renstrom – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: P Coach: Greg Zanolli College: Cal Poly SLO
# 5 Chad Leonard – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: SS Coach: Jackson Watt College: Folsom Lake College
# 9 Ryan Harvey - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OF/P Coach: Eric Valencia College: UC Santa Barbara
#14 Jack Hansen – Woodland High School Wolves (Honorary)
Position: 3B Coach: Joe Whitehead College: Undecided
#26 Brad Madison – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: 3B Coach: Dave Rodriguez College: Feather River College
Head Coach: Vincent Luevano – Antelope High School
Assistant Coaches: Ben Cornfield – Antelope High School
Kevin Dawidczik – Del Campo High School
Craig Taylor – Del Campo High School
South Team
Large Schools
#11 Theo Dopkins – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: P/1B Coach: Michael DeNecochea College: San Francisco State University
#34 Jojo Fong – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: C Coach: Michael DeNecochea College: Cosumnes River College
#20 Stephen Sedleniek – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Shane Spence College: Santa Barbara City College
#24 Justin Johnson – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: 3B/Util Coach: Shane Spence College: San Joaquin Delta College
# 14 Cole Bendle – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: OF/3B Coach: Mark Gwerder College: Undecided
#16 Jonah Henrickson – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: INF Coach: Dan Ariola College: UC Davis
# 5 Nick Vogt – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: OF Coach: Dan Ariola College: UC Santa Barbara
# 2 Jacob Lynch – Folsom High School Bulldogs (Honorary)
Position: P Coach: Aaron Agnew College: U.S. Army
#14 Zach Meddings– Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: INF/P Coach: Bryan Kilby College: University of Nevada, Reno
#44 Nico Regino – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: INF/OF Coach: Bryan Kilby College: San Joaquin Delta College
#10 Carson Stevens – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: C Coach: Bryan Kilby College: San Joaquin Delta College
# 2 Grant Stevens – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: P/OF Coach: Bryan Kilby College: University of Pacific
#22 Luke Crawford - J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: 1B/P Coach: Tim Fitzgerald College: Sacramento City College
# 4 Blake Yuyama - J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: INF/P Coach: Tim Fitzgerald College: American River College
#15 Dylan Garrett – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: INF/P Coach: Derek Mayer College: U.S. Naval Academy
# 2 Braden Tester – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: CF Coach: Todd Melton College: San Joaquin Delta College
#35 Michael Grijalva - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: OF Coach: Ben Petersen College: American River College
# 1 DJ Schrock - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: C Coach: Ben Petersen College: Undecided
#27 Hunter Slatten - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: P Coach: Ben Petersen College: Pacific University
#17 Devon Suske - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: P/OF Coach: Ben Petersen College: Occidental College
#15 Andrew Gully – River City High School Raiders
Position: SS/P Coach: Robert Martinez College: Folsom Lake College
Head Coach: Ben Petersen - Ponderosa High School
Assistant Coaches: Maury Casteneda - Ponderosa High School
Derek Mayer – Laguna Creek High School
Larry Gregory – Laguna Creek High School
June 2, 2019
The 22nd Annual Optimist High School Boys’ Volleyball All Star games were held on June 2, 2019 at Capital Christian High School, 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95827.
The Small Schools North team won after playing four (4) sets; 25 – 21; 14 – 25; 25 – 19; and 25 – 17. The North Team Outstanding Player was Matthew Yovzhiy from Mira Loma High School. The South Team Outstanding Player was Jordan Tobey from Vacaville Christian High School.
The Large Schools North Team won the 2nd match after playing five (5) sets, 25 – 20; 20 – 25; 25 – 21; 25 – 21; and 12 – 11.The North Team Outstanding Player was Griffin Walters from El Camino High School. The South Outstanding Player was Miles Judd from Roseville High School.
The Small Schools North Team team was coached by Kay Tindelll
from Mira Loma High School and Bill Evans from Wheatland High School. They were assisted by Marissa Tindell from Mira Loma High School. The Small Schools South Team was coached by Bryson Grant and Greg Grant from Capital Christian High School, and Carla Borges from Vacaville Christian High School. They were assisted by Alicia Borges from Vacaville Christian High School. The Large Schools North Team was coached by Winston Prather from Granite Bay High School, and assisted by Brian Jew from Woodcreek High School and Jamie Mathias from Del Oro High School. The Large Schools South Team was coached Dave Amituanai from Laguna Creek High School, and assisted by Theresa Dark from Oakmont High School, and Jill Smith from Elk Grove High School.
North Team
Small Schools
#34 Noah Skowronski – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: OH Coach: Jonathan Good College: University of Texas, Austin
# 1 Kyryl Stolyarchuk – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: OH Coach: David Pucilowski College: CSU Sacramento
# 9 Mark Zhuravel – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: OH Coach: David Pucilowski College: American River College
#23 Muntadher Almusawi – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: OPP Coach: Kay Tindell College: Folsom Lake College
# 4 Philip Cloeter – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: MB Coach: Kay Tindell College: University of Hawaii
# 5 Turner LaBrash – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: MB/OH Coach: Kay Tindell College: Arizona State University
# 7 Daniel Lin – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: MB Coach: Kay Tindell College: Chapman University
#11 Matthew Yovzhiy – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: OH Coach: Kay Tindell College: American River College
#13 Peyton Harbour – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: OH Coach: Andrew Klem College: Sierra College
# 7 Sage Meyer – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: OH Coach: Andrew Klem College: CSU Long Beach
# 3 Jarod Robles – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: OH Coach: Andrew Klem College: Sierra College
#11 Zac Rohde – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: MB/OH Coach: Andrew Klem College: Brigham Young University
# 2 Carson Zeigler – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: S Coach: Andrew Klem College: Montana State University
#17 Evan Santiago – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Wolves
Position: S Coach: Rod Santiago College: CSU Sacramento
#10 Armando Mendoza – Weston Ranch High School Cougars
Position: MB Coach: Debi Chavez College: CSU Sacramento
# 7 Zhen Tabelin – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: S/DS Coach: Bill Evans College: Undecided
Head Coaches: Kay Tindell – Mira Loma High School & Bill Evans - Wheatland High School
Assistant Coach: Marissa Tindell – Mira Loma High School
South Team
Small Schools
# 3 Caleb DePello – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: OH/DS Coach: Bryson Grant College: American River College
#17 Aaron Lyons – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: S Coach: Bryson Grant College: Grand Canyon University
# 9 Pierce Barbato – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: DS/L Coach: Emma Miles College: U.S. Navy
# 7 Josh Bird – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: OPP/DS Coach: Emma Miles College: Folsom Lake College
#11 Wyatt Bucher – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: S/OPP Coach: Emma Miles College: N/A
#13 Lucas Larson – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: S Coach: Angie Brust College: Menlo College
#16 Lucas Murray – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: MH Coach: Angie Brust College: Cal Poly SLO
#31 Dre Rosas – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: DS Coach: Angie Brust College: Modesto Junior College
# 3 Dylan Spencer – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: OPP Coach: Angie Brust College: University of Nevada, Reno
# 2 Cristian Chavez – Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: MH Coach: Matt Taylor College: UC Santa Cruz
#24 Aman Aujla – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: OH/DH Coach: Carla Borges College: UC Santa Cruz
# 7 Shane DeGrace – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: S/OPP Coach: Carla Borges College: UCLA
#10 Joshua Ewing – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: DS/OPP Coach: Carla Borges College: Grand Canyon University
#13 Jordan Tobey – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: MH Coach: Carla Borges College: West Cliff University
Head Coach: Bryson Grant – Capital Christian High School
Greg Grant – Capital Christian High School
Carla Borges – Vacaville Christian High School
North Team
Large Schools
#13 Derek Childers – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: OPP Coach: Doug Meyer College: American River College
#14 Todd Evans – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: OPP/MH Coach: Gregory Byers College: Undecided
# 5 Sydney Mathias – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Jamie Mathias College: Marysville University
#23 Freddy Batiratu – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: OPP Coach: Trevor Meyer College: Undecided
#17 Griffin Walters – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: OPP/S Coach: Trevor Meyer College: CSU Northridge
#16/3 Josh White – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: L Coach: Trevor Meyer College: N/A
# 2 Kevin Daria – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: S/L Coach: Winston Prather College: Cal Poly Pomona
# 7 Jt DeMure – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: OH Coach: Winston Prather College: Concordia University, Irvine
# 1 Noah Hart – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: MB Coach: Winston Prather College: UC Santa Cruz
# 6 Carter DePue – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: MB Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: Orange Coast College
#23 Jordon Mills – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: OH Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: Sierra College
# 5 Jackson Cable – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: MB Coach: Brian Ball College: CSU Monterey Bay
#20 Ryan Jew – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: OH Coach: Brian Jew College: Vanguard University
Head Coach: Winston Prather – Granite Bay High School
Assistant Coaches: Brian Jew – Woodcreek High School
Jamie Mathias – Del Oro High School
South Team
Large Schools
# 3 Tate Catudioc – Cesar Chavez High School Titan
Position: OH Coach: George Conklin College: Undecided
# 5 Aiden Fonnoso – Cesar Chavez High School Titan
Position: M Coach: George Conklin College: Dominican University, Arizona
#15 JP James – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: M Coach: Hugo Cornejo College: Ottawa University
# 4 JJ James – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: MD Coach: Jill Smith College: Ottawa University
# 1 Ian Smith – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: OH Coach: Jill Smith College: Endicott College, Boston
#51 Manning Lemoine – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: OH Coach: Robert Raffaelli College: Folsom Lake College
#13 Lucas Larsen – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: S Coach: Angie Brust College: Menlo College
#12 Braiden Bedal – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: MB/MH Coach: Dave Amituanai College: Arizona State University
# 8 Luke McLaren – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: OH Coach: Dave Amituanai College: University of Hawaii, Manoa
#15 Benson Chang – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: MB Coach: Marcian Evans College: Undecided
#16 Jordan Cooper – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: OH Coach: Theresa Dark College: Orange Coast College
#13 Shane Atkins – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: OH Coach: Anthony Mertz College: Pepperdine University
# 9 Miles Judd - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: M Coach: Cole Williams College: Sierra College
# 5 Bryce Casey – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: MB/OPP/OH Coach: Laurie Nash College: U.S. Navy
#15 Tristen Pierce – Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: M Coach: Robert Rhodes College: Royal Electric Trade School
#12 Kyle Herbers – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: OH/S Coach: Jen Silva College: Florida Southern University
#18 Noah Silva – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: MH Coach: Jen Silva College: Sierra College
#10 Adam Soriano – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: OH/DS Coach: Jen Silva College: University of Hawaii, Manoa
Head Coach: Dave Amituanai – Laguna Creek High School
Assistant Coaches: Theresa Dark – Oakmont High School
Jill Smith – Elk Grove High School
May 29, 2019
The 42nd Annual Optimist High School Softball All Star games were held at Capital Christian High School. In the Small Schools game, the North beat the South 2-0. The North’s Outstanding Player was Hallie Stewart from Casa Roble High School. The South’s Outstanding Player was Audrey Brookins from Liberty Ranch High School.
In the Large Schools game, the South beat the North 5 - 2. South’s Outstanding Player was Reagan Hunt from Oak Ridge High School. The North’s Outstanding Player was Mazie Macfarlane from Whitney High School.
The Small Schools North Team was coached by Derek Evans from Center High School with assistance from Bobby Fletcher from Center High School, Carly Evans from Center High School, Nick Mejia from Foothill High School, and Stacey Hernandez from Mesa Verde High School. The Small Schools South Team was coached by Mike Pontius from Elliot Christian High School with assistance from Johnny Martin from Capital Christian High School, and John Pate from Galt High School. The Large Schools North Team was coached by Sean Erickson from Del Oro High School with assistance from Johnny Williams from Del Oro High School, Mike Mello from Whitney High School, and Michele Granger from Granite Bay High School. The Large Schools South Team was coached by Robert Reed from Vista del Lago High School with assistance from Robert Ramirez from Vista del Lago High School, Darcy Fujimoto from Vista del Lago High School, Julie Lazar from Vista del Lago High School, Troy Biehl from Vista del Lago High School, Dave Peralta from Vista del Lago High School, Chad Clay from Christian Brothers High School, and Mike Nivens from Christian Brothers High School.
North Team
Small Schools
# 4 Shelbi Beghetti – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: 2B Coach: Vince Nawrocki College: Brigham Young University, Idaho
#24 Massiel Chavez – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: DH Coach: Vince Nawrocki College: U.S. Navy
# 8 Julia Vaughn – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: SS Coach: Vince Nawrocki College: UC Santa Barbara
#55 Waverly Moore – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Brian Allen College: Folsom Lake College
#32 Vanessa Richie – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Brian Allen College: Saint Mary’s College
# 1 Hailie Stewart – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: RF Coach: Brian Allen College: Thomas University
#17 Jenna Tardiff – Center High School Cougars
Position: CF Coach: Derek Evans College: Doane University
#99 Savannah Troyer – Center High School Cougars
Position: LF Coach: Derek Evans College: CSU Sacramento
#11 Rylee Bautista – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: SS Coach: Trish Chavez College: Williamette University
#16 Savhanna Angland – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: P Coach: Neil Stinson College: CSU Stanislaus
#00 Emma Gayton – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: 3B Coach: Neil Stinson College: Folsom Lake College
# 1 Preslie Hewitt – East Nicolaus High School Spartans
Position: CF Coach: Neil Stinson College: University of Nevada, Reno
#17 Karissa Mejia – Foothill High School Mustangs
Position: P Coach: Eric Marfull College: Norte Dame de Namur University
#10 Amber MacKay – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: 2B Coach: Stacy Stroup College: Sierra College
# 5 Cassie Ralston – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: P Coach: Stacy Stroup College: American River College
#21 Raina Hudson – Marysville High School Indians
Position: C Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: Undecided
#34 Josie Rapp – Marysville High School Indians
Position: CF Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: Butte College
#23 Veda Smith – Marysville High School Indians
Position: 1B Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: Sacramento City College
#16 Grace John – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: 1B Coach: Shawnda Bowen College: CSU Sacramento
#17 Haley Shilling – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: C Coach: Shawnda Bowen College: CSU Sacramento
#20 Tori Allison – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: RF Coach: Jim Vossler College: CSU Chico
#17 Jessica Lawrence – Woodland High School Wolves
Position: 3B Coach: Paul Vietti College: Boise State University
Head Coach: Derek Evans – Center High School
Assistant Coaches: Bobby Fletcher – Center High School
Carly Evans – Center High School
Nick Mejia – Foothill High School
Stacey Hernandez - Mesa Verde High School
South Team
Small Schools
#88 Ashley Bline – Buckingham Charter Magnet High School Knights
Position: C/INF Coach: Mel Page College: Western Oregon University
#77 Adreanna Killingsworth – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: P/3B Coach: Johnny Martin College: Thomas University
# 7 Vivi Luque – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: 2B Coach: Kimberly Little College: Folsom Lake College
# 2 Cassie Rucker – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: SS Coach: Kimberly Little College: American River College
#50 Gracie Ballance – Dixon High School Rams
Position: C Coach: Matt Boykin College: San Diego Christian College
#31 Maddie Boykin – Dixon High School Rams
Position: 3B/INF/P Coach: Matt Boykin College: Austin Peay State University
# 7 Kylee Haight – Dixon High School Rams
Position: OF Coach: Matt Boykin College: Butte College
#11 Hailey Jaime – Galt High School Warriors
Position: P/OF Coach: Carli Walden College: Cosumnes River College
# 7 Sophia Pate – Galt High School Warriors
Position: C/Util Coach: Carli Walden College: Grand Canyon University
# 2 Rachel Vermeltfoort – Galt High School Warriors
Position: INF/OF/Util Coach: Carli Walden College: University of Utah
#17 Alyssa Pelligrini – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: 1B/OF Coach: Sonny Stephens College: Folsom Lake College
# 4 Bailey Correia – Jim Elliott Christian High School Eagles
Position: SS/P Coach: Mike Pontius College: Holy Names University
#32 Audrey Brookins – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: P/OF Coach: Shauna DalBianco College: Cosumnes River College
# 7 Emilee Mort – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: OF Coach: Shauna DalBianco College: Cosumnes River College
#28 Amanda Yebra – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: P Coach: Shauna DalBianco College: Sonoma State University
#11 Desiree Hardy – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: 2B/CF Coach: Jeremy Arsich College: Sierra College
# 1 Monica Barrick – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: OF/2B/Util Coach: Todd Mills College: Grand Canyon University
#24 Katie Lamar – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: 1B/2B/SS Coach: Todd Mills College: Cuesta College
#33 Samantha Netherton – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: C/1B/3B Coach: Todd Mills College: Folsom Lake College
#10 Miranda Cielo Morin - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: C/INF/OF Coach: Howard Smith College: University of Texas, Arlington
# 3 Makynsie Tuttle – Winters High School Warriors
Position: SS/2B Coach: Rick Carner College: CSU Fullerton
Head Coach: Mike Pontius – Jim Elliot Christian High School
Assistant Coaches: Johnny Martin – Capital Christian High School
John Pate - Galt High School
North Team
Large Schools
# 8 Kelsey Hall – Bella Vista High School Broncos (Honorary)
Position: CF/P Coach: Renea Hering College: Fresno State University
#65 Maddy Braz – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: 1B Coach: Sharon Props College: Oklahoma Wesleyan University
#67 Sammie Luckie – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: DH Coach: Sharon Props College: San Francisco State University
#68 Skylar Mitchell – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: RF Coach: Sharon Props College: Sierra College
# 3 Amanda DuPriest – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: P Coach: Sean Erickson College: University of Texas, El Paso
#12 Taylor Urrutia – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: C Coach: Sean Erickson College: Corban University
#99 Tajanae Davis – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: DH/C/3B Coach: Kristie Barlow College: Midland College
#14 Ashley Bartels– Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: C Coach: Michele Granger College: Whitworth University
#17 Lindsey Poulos – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: P Coach: Michele Granger College: Harvard University
# 3 Sophia Agundes - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: 2B Coach: Donna Tofft College: University of Arizona
# 9 Hanna Sheiring - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: LF Coach: Donna Tofft College: Vavapai College
# 1 Jordyn Oliver – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: CF Coach: Hailey Stockman College: Saint Mary’s College
# 2 Lenora Watson – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: SS Coach: Hailey Stockman College: Minot College
#16 Lauren Weinberg – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: 3B Coach: Hailey Stockman College: Southern Oregon University
#15 Taylor Warner-Kemis – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: 3B Coach: Aaron Rubio College: Montana State University
# 3 Zoey Lykins – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: RF Coach: Aaron Rubio College: CSU Sacramento
#10 Rhianna Lavelle – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: SS Coach: Steve Burton College: Fort Lewis College, Colorado
#10 Taylor Fitzgerald – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: P Coach: Mallory Asaro College: UC Davis
# 7 Jordan Tressler – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: 1B Coach: Mallory Asaro College: Seton Hall University
#14 Sadie Langlet - Roseville High School Tigers (Honorary)
Position: C Coach: Art Banks College: San Diego State University
#12 Makenzie Macfarlane – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: C Coach: Mike Mello College: Utah State University
#15 Mazie Macfarlane – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: LF Coach: Mike Mello College: Utah State University
#11 Ashley Williams – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: SS Coach: Mike Mello College: Undecided
# 5 Shayla Castillon – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: 2B Coach: Jeff Fischer College: American River College
# 2 Maddy Ybarra – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: CF Coach: Jeff Fischer College: Dominguez Hills University
#24 Blake Craft – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: P Coach: Trish Lucich College: University of Nevada, Reno
Head Coach: Sean Erickson – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Assistant Coaches: Johnny Williams – Del Oro High School
Mike Mello – Whitney High School
Michele Granger – Granite Bay High School
South Team
Large Schools
#19 Jessica Hennelly – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: OF Coach: Chad Clay College: University of Rhode Island
# 1 Giana Hays – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: SS Coach: Chad Clay College: Sonoma State University
# 7 Marissa Mauroschadt – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack (Honorary)
Position: OF Coach: Lynda Bettencourt College: Tennessee State University
#17 Drew Rodriguez – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: 3B/DP Coach: Lynda Bettencourt College: CSU Chico
# 9 Kennedy Thomas – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: C Coach: Lynda Bettencourt College: UC Berkeley
# 1 Brittany Steenbergen – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: P Coach: Lyn Christopulos College: Concordia University
#10 Angelica Cano- Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: 2B Coach: Amanda Fitzgerald-Buck College: Idaho State University
# 8 Ariyanna Miranda - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: SS Coach: Amanda Fitzgerald-Buck College: UC Santa Barbara
# 1 Daisy Angeles - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: OF Coach: Amanda Fitzgerald-Buck College: Cosumnes River College
# 7 Bailey Pfeiler – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: OF Coach: Paige Braithwaite College: Marymount California University
# 4 Kimberly Evans – J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: OF Coach: Caitlyn Seymour College: Sacramento City College
#00 Naomi Drake – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: 1B Coach: Rick Elkins College: Mississippi Valley State University
# 2 McKinley Stoller – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: DP/C/OF Coach: Rick Elkins College: Oregon University
#33 Reagan Hunt – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: OF Coach: Sean Schnar College: Sonoma State University
# 6 Leah Polson – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: SS Coach: Sean Schnar College: UC Davis
#11 Maddy Larson – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles (Honorary)
Position: P Coach: Brian Cherry College: Folsom Lake College
# 7 Angelica Blackmer – River City High School Raiders
Position: P Coach: Javier Martinez College: San Francisco State University
# 8 AnnaMaria Corona – River City High School Raiders
Position: 3B Coach: Javier Martinez College: Notre Dame de Namur University
#16 Reyna Cota – River City High School Raiders
Position: C Coach: Javier Martinez College: CSU Chico
#14 Sydney Littles – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: OF Coach: Kevin Warren College: CSU East Bay
#12 Chloe Smith – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: 2B Coach: Kevin Warren College: Villanova University
#16 Bella Valentine – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: 1B Coach: Kevin Warren College: Azusa Pacific University
# 9 Kennedi Brown - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: P Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: UC Davis
#16 Vianna Barron - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: 3B Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: Eastern Kentucky University
# 2 Grace Owen - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: P Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: Southern Utah University
Head Coaches: Robert Reed – Vista del Lago High School
Assistant Coaches: Robert Ramirez – Vista del Lago High School
Darcy Fujimoto – Vista del Lago High School
Julie Lazar – Vista del Lago High School
Troy Biehl – Vista del Lago High School
Dave Peralta – Vista del Lago High School
Chad Clay – Christian Brothers High School
Mike Nivens – Christian Brother High School
April 6, 2019
The 42nd Annual Optimist High School Basketball All Star games were well attended by the Sacramento and Greater Sacramento fans. In the first game, the North Girls’ Small Schools Team, coached by Jeff Wise from Center High School took command of the 4th quarter and won 80 - 62. The Outstanding Player for the North Team was Bernada Rreshpja from Valley Christian High School. The Outstanding Player for the South Team, coached by Mike Ruble from Bradshaw Christian High School, was Rachel Loya from Golden Sierra High School. In the second game, the South Boys’ Small Schools Team won 124 - 108. The North’s Outstanding Player, as coached by Dean Stark from Sacramento Waldorf School, was William Goebel from Foothill High School. The South’s Outstanding Player, as coached by Michael Lawrence from West Campus High School, was Demetrius Marshall from West Campus High School.
In the third game, the South Girls’ Large Schools Team, coached by Patrick Roth from Cosumnes Oaks High School, finally edged the North Team in overtime and won 96 - 93. The South Team’s Outstanding Player was RyAnne Walters from Sacramento High School. The Outstanding Player for the North Team, coached by Sydney Gatson from Whitney High School, was Jada Lewis from Whitney High School. In the final game, the score went back and forth through the 4th quarter when the North Boys’ Large Schools Team upped their play and won 119 - 112. Bryce Johnson from St. Mary’s High School was the Outstanding Player for the South, and Evan Terry from Rocklin High School, as coached by Rob Richards from Antelope High School, was the Outstanding Player for the North.
March 26, 2019
The Evening Optimist Club of Sacramento Foundation is sponsoring the 42nd Annual Optimist High School Basketball All Star Games on April 6, 2019 at Sacramento High School, 2315 34th Street, Sacramento, Ca 95817. This is our 2nd year of having eight (8) Large and Small Schools Teams since there were too many talented and deserving players that were overlooked with our prior format.
The Optimist Coaches are as follows:
Large Schools South Girls’ Team: Head Coach Patrick Roth from Cosumnes Oaks High School; Assistant Coaches John DePonte and Josh Green from Cosumnes Oaks High School, and Trisha Campbell from Elk Grove High School.
Large Schools North Girls’ Team: Head Coach Sydney Gatson from Whitney High School; Assistant Coaches Doug Brustman and Kylee Keroher from Whitney High School.
Small Schools South Girls’ Team: Head Coach Mike Ruble from Bradshaw Christian High School; Assistant Coaches Alex Williams and Marissa Wimbley from Bradshaw Christian School.
Small Schools North Girls’ Team: Head Coach Jeff Wise from Center High School; Assistant Coaches Kei Quinley, Terry Howell, Dave Oil from Center High School, and Don Moser from Natomas High School.
Large Schools South Boys’ Team: Head Coach Robert Fields from Monterey Trail High School; Assistant Coaches Rollend Fields, Jr., Christopher Cantino, LaMarr Ross, and Kyle Providence from Monterey Trail High School.
Large Schools North Boys’ Team: Head Coach Rob Richards from Antelope High School; Assistant Coaches Al DaCruz, Mike Dresser, and Dustin Thompson from Antelope High School.
Small Schools South Boys’ Team: Head Coach Michael Lawrence from West Campus High School; Assistant Coaches Anthony Bell, Percy Johnson, and Demario Belk from West Campus High School.
Small Schools North Boys’ Team: Head Coach Dean Stark from Sacramento Waldorf School; Assistant Coaches Clifton Baker from Sacramento Waldorf School, Freddie Bryant from San Juan High School, and James Kuykendall from Foresthill High School.
The Girls’ Small Schools game will start at 10:00a.m.; the Boys’ Small Schools game at 12:00p.m.; the Girls’ Large Schools game at 2:00p.m.; and the Boys’ Large Schools game at 4:00p.m. The admission is $10.00 – general admission; $8.00 - Seniors; $5.00 - Students; and $3.00 - children under 12; under 5 are free.
Girls’ Large Schools North Team
Players:
#32 Arianna Spann - Antelope High School Titans
Position: C Coach: Sean Chambers College: Undecided
#13 Jenna Duley – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: G Coach: Shawn Huckaby College: Sierra College
# 1 Devry Millett – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: G Coach: Lynn Wolking College: BYU
#34 Peyton Mitcheom – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: F Coach: Paul Shafto College: Undecided
#23 Nailah Dillard – Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: PG Coach: Phillip Hampton College: Texas Tech University
#13 Kalyna Kim – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: G Coach: Amy Avila College: Undecided
#10 Keegan Linke – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: C/F Coach: Amy Avila College: Sierra College
# 5 Meadow Aragon – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: F Coach: Jennifer Krill College: Undecided
# 3 Delaney Keddie – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: F Coach: Tony Camillucci College: Folsom Lake College
#55 Tyra Al Mujadiddi – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: PG Coach: Tony Camillucci College: Folsom Lake College
#11 Jessie Ruffner – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: G Coach: Jenna Herford College: Smith College
#21 Madi Law - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: PG Coach: Allan Darte College: Undecided
#32 Emily Brustman - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: G Coach: Sydney Gatson College: Undecided
#23 Jada Lewis - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: G Coach: Sydney Gatson College: Portland State
#21 Makenzie Macfarlane - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: G Coach: Sydney Gatson College: Utah State
Head Coach: Sydney Gatson - Whitney High School
Assistant Coaches: Doug Brustman – Whitney High School
Kylee Keroher – Whitney High School
Girls’ Large Schools South Team
Players:
#33 Deyliana Lewis– Bear Creek High School Bruins
Position: F Coach: Anthony Matthews College: Sonoma State University
# 4 Sarah Ruiz – Bear Creek High School Bruins
Position: G Coach: Anthony Matthews College: Undecided
#20 Chance Sims – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: G Coach: Shandyn Foster College: Undecided
# 4 Jasmine Hess – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: G Coach: Patrick Roth College: Undecided
#20 Jordyn Rosette – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: F Coach: Patrick Roth College: Menlo College
# 2 Cristina Oliva - Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: G Coach: Heather Highshoe College: Undecided
#21 Michelle Ogunsuyi – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: F Coach: Jesse Formaker College: Undecided
#45 Tayla Thompson – Monterey Trail High School
Position: F/C Coach: David Whitsett College: Undecided
# 3 Andriana Avent – Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: G/F Coach: Michele Massari College: University of New Mexico
#15 Muirae Gomez – Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: F Coach: Michele Massari College: San Francisco State University
#23 RyAnne Walters – Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: G Coach: Michele Massari College: UC Santa Barbara
# 3 Jenessa Souza – Vanden High School Vikings
Position: G Coach: Allison Johnson College: Undecided
#30 Lindsey Moody – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: C Coach: Marty Benjamin College: Fresno Pacific University
#13 Devon Lewis – Will C. Wood High School Wildcats
Position: G Coach: Brittany Flores College: Undecided
Head Coach: Patrick Roth – Cosumnes Oaks High School
Assistant Coaches: John DePonte – Cosumnes Oaks High School
Josh Green – Cosumnes Oaks High School
Trisha Campbell – Elk Grove High School
Girls’ Small Schools North Team
Players:
# 1 Maylene Hughes – Center High School Cougars
Position: G Coach: Jeff Wise College: Occidental College
# 3 Selah Kitchiner – Center High School Cougars
Position: G Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
#23 Hannah Boone – Center High School Cougars
Position: F Coach: Jeff Wise College: Undecided
#14 Lily Sween – Forest Lake Christian School Falcons
Position: G/F Coach: John McDaniel College: Undecided
#12 Taiyion Davis – Highlands High School Scots
Position: F Coach: Michael Tenette College: Undecided
#25 Ateca Williams – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: F Coach: Darius Liggett College: Undecided
#15 Akeeya Powell – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: G/F Coach: Don Moser College: Undecided
#35 Heidi Johnson – Sacramento Country Day School Cavaliers
Position: G Coach: Latonia Pitts College: Undecided
#10 Lizzie Whitehead – Sacramento Waldorf School Waves
Position: F Coach: Brian Wolfe College: Undecided
#11 Sydne Long – Sacramento Waldorf School Waves
Position: F Coach: Brian Wolfe College: Undecided
#13 Bernada Rreshpja – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: G Coach: Kim Contreras College: Undecided
# 2 Brenna Mellish – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Wolves
Position: PG Coach: Jason Treanor College: Duquesne University
Head Coach: Jeff Wise - Center High School
Assistant Coaches: Kei Quinley - Center High School
Terry Howell - Center High School
Dave Oil – Center High School
Don Moser – Natomas High School
Girls’ Small Schools South Team
Players:
# 3 Nevaeh Galindo – Aspire Langston Hughes Academy Titans
Position: SG/SF Coach: Candace Collins College: Undecided
#22 Jasalyn Brown – Bradshaw Christian School The Pride
Position: G Coach: Mike Ruble College: Undecided
#23 Cookie Marques – Bradshaw Christian School The Pride (Honorary)
Position: G Coach: Mike Ruble College: Undecided
#12 Sarah Hinton – Delta High School Saints
Position: G Coach: Joe Soto College: Cosumnes River College
#25 Maisy McCollister – Dixon High School Rams
Position: G/F Coach: Mike Gilliard College: University of Redlands
#23 Taylor Sexton – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: G/F Coach: Larry Gray College: Undecided
# 3 Rachel Loya – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: PG Coach: Meghan Wright College: Sierra College
#12 Pati Hernandez – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: G Coach: Sean Goldston College: CSU Sacramento
#24 Lillianna Hammons – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: G Coach: Sean Goldston College: Undecided
#33 Carley Zaragoza – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: F/C Coach: Scott Gilliland College: Western Washington University
# 4 Rachel Everett – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: F Coach: Tony Jones College: Undecided
# 4 Nekia Penn – Valley High School Vikings
Position: F/C Coach: Nicole Swift College: Undecided
#11 Rashida Myers – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: John Langston College: Undecided
#20 Alissa Pascoe – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: C Coach: Shiloh Sorbello College: Biola University
Head Coach: Mike Ruble – Bradshaw Christian School
Assistant Coaches: Alex Williams – Bradshaw Christian School
Marissa Wimbley – Bradshaw Christian School
Boys’ Large Schools North Team
Players:
#20 Tyjean Burrell - Antelope High School Titans
Position: G Coach: Rob Richards College: Undecided
# 42 Krei Kyncy – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: C Coach: David Gonzalez College: Undecided
#13 Jordan Bryant – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: G Coach: Dave Nobis College: Undecided
# 3 Jack Welty – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: G Coach: Luke Vaughn College: Undecided
#11 Yaadvir Dhaliwal– Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: G Coach: Fred Wilson College: Undecided
# 5 Jack Jones - Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: G Coach: Tim Kelly College: Undecided
# 5 David O’Looney – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: F Coach: Mark Casey College: Undecided
#11 Grahm Spitzer – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: G Coach: John Hunter College: Undecided
#23 Konner Baroni – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: F Coach: Mark Lee College: Undecided
#10 Jake Paxton – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: G Coach: Chris Jones College: Undecided
#15 Jonah Roth – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: F Coach: Chris Jones College: Undecided
# 3 Evan Terry - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: G Coach: Steve Taylor College: Undecided
# 2 Cory Gohl - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: G Coach: Steve Taylor College: Undecided
# 2 Jaylen Solich – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: G Coach: Greg Granucci College: Undecided
Head Coach: Rob Richards - Antelope High School
Assistant Coaches: Al DaCruz – Antelope High School
Mike Dresser – Antelope High School
Dustin Thompson – Antelope High School
Boys’ Large Schools South Team
Players:
# 0 Preston Hall – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: PG/SG Coach: McCall Wollman College: Undecided
# 4 Trey Jones – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: PG Coach: McCall Wollman College: Undecided
#21 Aidan Doms – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: C Coach: Dan Gonzalez College: Undecided
#21 Jalen Scott – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: F Coach: Mike Wall College: Undecided
# 1 Leland Estacio - Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: G Coach: Ken Manfredi College: Undecided
#10 Khalil Stewart – Luther Burbank High School Titans
Position: G Coach: Lindsey Ferrell College: San Jose State University
#13 Andre Crump – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: G Coach: Robert Fields College: Undecided
#24 Bryce Fitzgerald – Monterey Trail High School Mustangs
Position: F Coach: Robert Fields College: Undecided
#14 Drake Middleton – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: F Coach: Rich Sondhi College: Undecided
#32 Seve Noncon – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: G Coach: Dwayne Smith College: Undecided
# 2 Izayah Talmadge - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: SF/SG Coach: Earl Allen III College: Undecided
#21 Bryce Johnson – St. Mary’s High School Rams
Position: F Coach: Kenneth Green College: Undecided
#22 Josh Morgan - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: C Coach: Joey Rollings College: Long Beach State University
#11 Justin Nguyen - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: PG Coach: Joey Rollings College: Undecided
# 4 Kaito Williams - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: G Coach: Joey Rollings College: CSU East Bay
Head Coach: Robert Fields – Monterey Trail High School
Assistant Coaches: Rollend Fields, Jr. – Monterey Trail High School
Christopher Cantino – Monterey Trail High School
LaMarr Ross – Monterey Trail High School
Kyle Providence – Monterey Trail High School
Boys’ Small Schools North Team
Players:
#23 Elias Bonds – Center High School Cougars
Position: F Coach: Ray Gagnon College: American River College
#13 Jalen McGlothen – Encina High School Bulldogs
Position: PG Coach: Kevin Parker College: Mira Costa College
#23 William Goebel – Foothill High School Mustangs
Position: G Coach: Kelvin Brown College: Undecided
#22 Skyler Tuttle – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: G Coach: James Kukendall College: Undecided
#10 Philip Polezhako – Futures High School Knights
Position: G Coach: Janai Davis College: Folsom Lake College
# 4 Blake Clavelle – Marysville High School Indians
Position: G Coach: Stan Easter College: Undecided
# 3 Illyaas Rafiq – Marysville High School Indians
Position: G Coach: Stan Easter College: Undecided
#11 Daniel Radu – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: F Coach: Patrick Pavelchik College: Sierra College
# 8 Maxim Iurco – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: F Coach: Patrick Pavelchik College: Sierra College
#29 Cameron Anthony – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: F Coach: Mark Telles College: Sacramento City College
#24 Jan Guardamano – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: G Coach: Mark Telles College: Undecided
# 1 Tyson Duncan – Sacramento Waldorf School Waves
Position: F Coach: Dean Stark College: Undecided
#10 Christopher Olson – Sacramento Waldorf School Waves
Position: F/C Coach: Dean Stark College: Undecided
#10 Eric Chayka – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: SG Coach: Freddie Bryant College: Folsom Lake College
# 3 Dupree Taylor – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: G Coach: Freddie Bryant College: Folsom Lake College
Head Coach: Dean Stark – Sacramento Waldorf School
Assistant Coaches: Clifton Baker – Sacramento Waldorf School
Freddie Bryant – San Juan High School
James Kuykendall – Foresthill High School
Boys’ Small Schools South Team
Players:
#24 Johnele Sanders- Cordova High School Lancers
Position: G Coach: Fletcher Johnson College: Undecided
#33 Christopher Folk – Delta High School Saints
Position: C Coach: Zakiya Dinbar College: Swarthmore College
# 4 Nate Gotgotao-Washington – Elliot Christian High School
Position: G Coach: Phil Williams College: Undecided
# 5 Jayden Baroni – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: G Coach: Josh Williams College: Undecided
# 4 Jaime Gonzalez – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: G Coach: Josh Williams College: Undecided
# 2 James Eagan – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: G Coach: Barry Reese College: Sierra College
#32 Joseph Wood - Rosemont High School Wolverines
Position: F Coach: Marcus Bray College: Undecided
#22 Maurice Simms – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: F Coach: Michael Lawrence College: CSU Sacramento
# 3 Jair Lang – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: G Coach: Michael Lawrence College: Undecided
#25 Demetrius Marshall – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: F Coach: Michael Lawrence College: Undecided
#34 David Corona – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: G Coach: Jerry Miller College: Undecided
Head Coach: Michael Lawrence – West Campus High School
Assistant Coaches: Anthony Bell – West Campus High School
Percy Johnson – West Campus High School
Demario Belk – West Campus High School
December 8, 2018
The 35th Annual Optimist High School Girls’ Volleyball All Star games were held on December 8, 2018 at El Camino High School. The Small Schools match was won by the North Team. The scores were 25 (South) – 23 (North), 25 (North) – 21 (South), 30 (North) - 28 (South), and 25 (North) – 17 (South). All of these sets were so exciting that they brought the fans to their feet and yelling for more. The Outstanding Player for the North was Amy Hiatt from Placer High School and for the South Team was Jillian Petnicki from Vacaville Christian High School. The Large Schools match was swept by the South Team 25 – 21, 25 – 18, and 25 – 16, and as like the Small Schools match, the fans were super excited. The Outstanding Player for the South Team was Sam Chavez from St. Francis High School and for the North Team was Kaylie Honberger from Whitney High School.
During the intermission, Mike Yates from Ponderosa High School was inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame for his tremendous dedication and commitment to encourage and train our youth to take their volleyball to the next level.
Girls' North Team
Small Schools
# 3 Callie Bickmore – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: OH Coach: Matt MacDonald College: Undecided
# 2 Nicole Sutton - Center High School Cougars
Position: MB Coach: Paul Gaspar College: Undecided
# 5 Jacy Dean - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: OH Coach: Haley Biles College: Undecided
# 2 Sara Detwiler - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: DS/L Coach: Haley Biles College: Undecided
#12 Halle Neumann – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: S Coach: Haley Biles College: Undecided
# 3 Abby Huskey - Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: DS/L Coach: Tina Lyons College: Undecided
# 7 Sarah Abegglen – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: S Coach:Martin Soyama College: Undecided
#18 Emily Wade – El Camino High School Eagles
Position: MB Coach: Martin Soyama College: Undecided
# 6 Jenna Campbell – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: OH Coach: Justin Cox College: Undecided
# 7 Hannah Enabnit – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: MB Coach: Kay Tindell College: Undecided
# 7 Bekah McGill – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: S Coach: Chrys Dudek College: Undecided
# 6 Aly Gallego – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: MB Coach: Devon Quok College: Undecided
# 2 Amy Hiatt - Placer High School Hillmen
Position: OH Coach: Jennifer Wright College: Undecided
# 9 Emily Wright - Placer High School Hillmen
Position: OPP Coach: Jennifer Wright College: Undecided
# 5 Charissa Pham - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: DS/L Coach: Marcian Evans College: San Jose State University
#11 Brenna Mellish – Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Wolves
Position: S Coach: Morghan Pomeroy College: Undecided
Coach: Matt MacDonald – Bear River High School Bruins
Girls' South Team
Small Schools
#19 Julia Norville - Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: L Coach: Becky Contreras College: Washington State University
#10 Catherine Cordano – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: L Coach: James Todd College: CSU-Sacramento
# 9 Shea Harrington – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: M Coach: James Todd College: Undecided
#12 Hailey Naldoza – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: OH/RS Coach: James Todd College: Undecided
#13 Ashley Ford – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: OH/RS Coach: Kalani Pananganan College: Sacramento City College
#14 Sierra Wohlford – J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: OH/RS Coach: Aaron Pollock College: Undecided
#44 Sakuraku Yamamoto – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: L Coach: Dave Amituanai College: Undecided
# 7 Trinity Barr - Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: M Coach: Dana Anglin College: San Francisco State University
# 4 Angelina Vinnikova – River City High School Raiders
Position: OH/RS Coach: Richard Thompson College: CSU-Sacramento
#10 Kierstin Parker – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: OH/RS Coach: Jacqueline Markley College: California Baptist University
# 4 Jillian Petnicki – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: S Coach: Carla Borges College: Gordon College
#15 Lauren Petersen – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: M Coach: Dave Faz College: Undecided
#14 Hana Kirkland – West Campus High School Warrior
Position: S Coach: Paris Kidd College: Undecided
#12 Maliah Marshall – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: OH/RS Coach: Paris Kidd College: Undecided
#10 Miah Williamson – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: M Coach: Paris Kidd College: Undecided
#13 Alissa Pascoe – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: M Coach: Karen Gellen College: Undecided
#12 Megan Trottier – Woodland Christian High School Cardinals
Position: OH/RS Coach: Karen Gellen College: Undecided
Coach: Paris Kidd – West Campus High School Warriors
Assistant Coaches: Donald Horan – West Campus High School Warriors
Carla Borges – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Girls' North Team
Large Schools
#11 Tiyanane Kamba-Griffin – Davis High School
Position: MH Coach: Julie Crawford College: Undecided
#13 Maraia Tuqiri – Davis High School
Position: OPP Coach: Julie Crawford College: Undecided
#12 Lauren Wilcox – Davis High School
Position: S Coach: Julie Crawford College: Undecided
# 6 Haley Davis – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: OPP Coach: Tricia Vidlund College: BYU Idaho for Nursing
#20 Melissa Roberson – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: DS Coach: Tricia Vidlund College: Undecided
# 8 Danielle Shumaker – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: MH Coach: Tricia Vidlund College: Undecided
#12 Taylor McGee - Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: OH Coach: Richard Faraimo College: Undecided
# 6 Sophia Alley – River Valley High School Falcons
Position: MH Coach: Grayson Agpawa College: Undecided
# 2 Sarah Hankins – River Valley High School Falcons
Position: S Coach: Grayson Agpawa College: Cosumnes River College (VB)
# 4 Raquel Castro – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: OH Coach: Dave Muscarella College: SDSU (Rowing)
# 7 Taylor Melchiori – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: S Coach: Dave Muscarella College: UNR or SDSU
# 3 Morgan Spears - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: DS/L Coach: Dave Muscarella College: Undecided
# 5 Kaylie Honberger - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: OH Coach: Jeff LaShell College: CSU-Monterey (VB)
#13 Alyssa Lovell - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: MH Coach: Brian Jew College: Sierra College
# 2 Mia Apodaca – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: L Coach: Elayna Clark College: CSU – LA (Beach/Indoor VB)
Coach: Tricia Vidlund – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Assistant Coach: JD Hayes – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Eric Fuchino – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Girls' South Team
Large Schools
# 7 Amaria Kelley – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: R Coach: Lisa Fowkes College: Undecided
# 3 Dalia Mays – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: OH/R Coach: Lisa Fowkes College: Undecided
# 2 Karmin Brown – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: OH/L Coach: Michella Harvey College: Undecided #10 Marissa Plaza – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: L Coach: Michella Harvey College: Undecided
# 7 Sydney Radell - Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: MB Coach: Michella Harvey College: Undecided
#23 Natalia Andrus – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: MB Coach: Trevin Morgan College: Utah Valley University
#31 Gracie Rowland – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: OH Coach: Trevin Morgan College: Concordia University
#12 Ireland Grubbs – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: MB Coach: Natalie Wells College: Undecided
# 8 Riley Tishlarich – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: S Coach: Natalie Wells College: Undecided
#28 Shelby Young – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OH Coach: Natalie Wells College: Southern Oregon University
#17 Julin Kenison – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: OH Coach: Mike Yates College: Undecided
# 8 Kendall Kott – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: S/R Coach: Mike Yates College: Undecided
# 1 Brooke Ono – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: S/R Coach: Mike Yates College: Undecided
# 2 Amanda Yocca – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: MB Coach: Mike Yates College: Undecided
# 5 Zoe Zimmerman - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: OH Coach: Mike Yates College: Undecided
# 6 Sam Chavez – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: L Coach: Alynn Wright College: Undecided
#14 Kathryn Kramer – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: OH Coach: Alynn Wright College: Undecided
Coach: Mike Yates – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Assistant Coaches: Trevin Morgan – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Natalie Wells – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
June 9, 2018
The 47th Annual Optimist High School Baseball All Star games were played on June 9, 2018 at McAuliffe Fields. Game 1 (Small Schools Teams) was won by the South Team 14 – 6. The Outstanding Player for the South team was Brett Graber from Capital Christian High School. The Outstanding Player for the North team was Dakota Redfern from Colfax High School.
Game 2 (Large Schools Teams) was won by South Team 12 – 9. The Outstanding Player for the South Team was Kevin Fitzgerald from Laguna Creek High School. The Outstanding Player for the North Team was Trevor Johnson from Granite Bay High School. .
The North Small Schools Team was coached by Tony Madrigal from Placer High School, and assisted by Eric Van Patten and Dave Kephart from Bear River from High School. The South Small Schools Team was coached by Troy Quirollo from Valley High School and assisted by Frank Valdez and James Millholland from Valley High School.
The North Large Schools Team was coached by Craig Marquez from Pioneer High School, and assisted by Dave Rodriguez from Yuba City High School, Joe Whitehead from Woodland High School, Shea Davis from Yuba City High School, Richard Church from Pioneer High School, and Dane Gallagher from Woodland High School. The South Large Schools Team was coached by Mathew McGrew from Sheldon High School, and assisted by Anthony Bothelo from Sheldon High School, Bryan Kilby from Franklin High School, Stu Clary from Vacaville High School, and Derek Mayer from Laguna Creek High School.
May 26, 2018
The 47th Annual Optimist High School Baseball All Star games are set for June 9, 2018. They will be held at McAuliffe Fields, State University Drive E, Sacramento, Ca 95819. Game 1 (Small Schools Teams) will start at 10:00am. Game 2 (Large Schools Teams) will start at 11:00am. General admission is $10.00; Seniors (65+) $8.00; Students $5.00; and kids under 12 $3.00. Over-flow parking on the California State University Sacramento campus is $6.00. Permits may be purchased at self-serve kiosks throughout the parking lots. Parking rules are enforced 24 hours a day.
The North Small Schools Team is coached by Tony Madrigal from Placer High School, and assisted byEric Van Patten and Dave Kephart from Bear River High School. The South Small Schools Team is coached by Troy Quirollo from Valley High School and assisted by Frank Valdez and James Millholland from Valley High School.
The North Large Schools Team is coached by Craig Marquez from Pioneer High School, and assisted by Dave Rodriguez from Yuba City High School, Joe Whitehead from Woodland High School, Shea Davis from Yuba City High School, Richard Church from Pioneer High School, and Dane Gallagher from Woodland High School. The South Large Schools Team is coached by Mathew McGrew from Sheldon High School, and assisted by Anthony Bothelo from Sheldon High School, Bryan Kilby from Franklin High School, Stu Clary from Vacaville High School, and Derek Mayer from Laguna Creek High School.
These Optimist All Star games provide the top Senior athletes of Sacramento and Greater Sacramento the venue to showcase their skills and prowess. Their selection is to honor them and their schools, and reflects the culmination of their hard work, diligence, and excellence in this sport and school, as well as their coach’s commitment towards their player’s endeavors. The proceeds from this event will solely be used for youth programs and projects in the Sacramento and Greater Sacramento Areas.
North Team
Large Schools
#10 Reece Stant – Antelope High School Titans
Position: P Coach: Vincent Luevano College: Sierra College
#20 Matt Dethlefson – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: C Coach: Greg Olsen College: American River College
# 3 David Newman – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: P Coach: Greg Olsen College: Sonoma State University
# 7 Max Mrizek – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Ed Tupper College: Sierra College
#31 Ryan Gil – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: P Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: Sierra College
# 5 Jeff Jamison – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: SS Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: CSU Fresno
#34 Ettman Noriega – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: C/P Coach: Kevin Dawidczik College: Sacramento City College
#20 Jakob Frederick – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: CF/P Coach: Matt French College: Delta College
# 8 Blake Peterson – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: CF Coach: Pat Esposito College: Undecided
#11 Trevor Johnson – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: P Coach: Pat Esposito College: Folsom Lake College
#12 Kyle Sisco – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: 1B Coach: Pat Esposito College: Delta College
#33 Troy Shields – Jesuit High School Marauders
Position: C Coach: Joe Potulny College: Sonoma State University
#11 Jun Park – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: LF Coach: Craig Marquez College: Undecided
# 7 Deaven Reynolds – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: SS Coach: Craig Marquez College: Undecided
#20 Aiden Taylor - Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: P Coach: Ron Hall College: American River College
#37 Cole Anderson - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: 3B Coach: Steven Moller College: San Diego Christian College
# 4 Nikolas McCaughry - Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: SS Coach: Steven Moller College: Sacramento City College
#10 Lucas Gather – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: RF Coach: Greg Zanolli College: UC Berkeley
#27 Hayden Erickson – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: 2B/INF Coach: Jackson Watt College: Sacramento City College
#24 Dennis Boatman - Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: P Coach: Eric Valencia College: UCLA
# 2 CJ Ponce - Woodland High School Wolves
Position: 2B Coach: Joe Whitehead College: Undecided
#38 Anthony Piegaro – Yuba City High School Honkers
Position: P Coach: Dave Rodriguez College: CSU Sacramento
Head Coach: Craig Marquez – Pioneer High School
Assistant Coaches: Dave Rodriguez – Yuba City High School
Joe Whitehead – Woodland High School
Shea Davis – Yuba City High School
Richard Church – Pioneer High School
Dane Gallagher – Woodland High School
South Team
Large Schools
#20 Kade McKechnie – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: SS/C Coach: Rich Henning College: Sacramento City College
#12 Jacob Tucker – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: RHP/CF Coach: Rich Henning College: CSU Chico
# 1 Kavin Chang – Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: 2B Coach: Mark Gwerder College: CSU Sacramento
# 7 Sean Finerty – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: SS Coach: Dan Ariola College: Delta College
#28 Ryan Holgate – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: LF Coach: Dan Ariola College: University of Arizona
#27 Brian Freitas – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd (Honorary Player)
Position: P Coach: Jeff Carlson College: Undecided
# 6 George Spithorst – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: P/1B Coach: Jeff Carlson College: American River College
#20 Jack Zalasky – Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: P Coach: Jeff Carlson College: Undecided
# 13 Tim Rhyan - Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: P Coach: Aaron Agnew College: Sacramento City College
# 2 Trey Furrey - Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: 3B Coach: Aaron Agnew College: Sacramento City College
# 3 Evan Gibbons – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: SS/P Coach: Bryan Kilby College: CSU Sacramento
# 4 C. J. Long – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: 1B Coach: Byran Kilby College: San Diego Christian College
#10 Kevin Fitzgerald – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: SS Coach: Derek Mayer College: Delta College
#13 Zach Pierce – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: P Coach: Derek Mayer College: Delta College
# 3 Andrew Sanchez – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: C Coach: Derek Mayer College: Delta College
#17 Joe Durket – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: P Coach: Todd Melton College: Undecided
# 7 Austin Brazzle – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: P Coach: Rob Rinaldi College: UC Santa Barbara
# 1 Adam Moncrief – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: 2B Coach: Rob Rinaldi College: San Joaquin Valley College
#30 Cody Moore - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: CF Coach: Ben Petersen College: Folsom Lake College
# 4 Brian Thomas - Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: LF/P Coach: Ben Petersen College: American River College
#18 Marino Bothelo – Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: P Coach: Matt McGrew College: Cosumnes River College
#17 Adrian Carrillo – Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: 1B Coach: Matt McGrew College: Undecided
#13 Aaron Zeidman – Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: C Coach: Matt McGrew College: CSU Sacramento
#17 Cole Elvis - Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: C Coach: Stu Clary College: UC Berkeley
# 9 TJ Smith - Vacaville High School Bulldogs
Position: 3B Coach: Stu Clary College: CSU Sacramento
#33 Titus Groeneweg – Will C. Wood High School Wildcats
Position: P Coach: Nick Voight College: CSU Fullerton
Head Coach: Mathew McGrew – Sheldon High School
Assistant Coaches: Anthony Bothelo – Sheldon High School
Bryan Kilby – Franklin High School
Stu Clary – Vacaville High School
Derek Mayer – Laguna Creek High School
North Team
Small Schools
#21 Justin Kilgore – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: 1B Coach: Eric Van Patten College: Butte College
#11 Clay Corippo – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: RF Coach: Eric Van Patten College: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
# 2 Jake Rogers – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: P Coach: Eric Van Patten College: Butte College
# 9 Jordan Chauvin - Center High School Cougars
Position: P Coach: Jeff Wise College: American River College
# 3 Lorenzo Reyes - Center High School Cougars
Position: SS Coach: Jeff Wise College: CSU Sacramento
#35 Gaige Spencer - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: 2B Coach: Dick Adams College: Sierra College
# 2 Dakota Redfern - Colfax High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Dick Adams College: UC Davis
# 1 Garrett Seamster – Foothill High School Mustangs
Position: P Coach: Darryl Banks College: American River College
#13 Mitchell Bays - Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: CF Coach: Kevin Brown College: Undecided
#21 Mike Hildebrandt - Inderkum High School Tigers
Position: P Coach: Kevin Brown College: American River College
#24 Jared Palmyra - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: CF Coach: Graylon Duncan College: Cosumnes River College
#31 Ty Williams - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: P Coach: Graylon Duncan College: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
# 4 Justin Walsh – Marysville High School Indians
Position: 2B Coach: Billy Rollins College: Yuba College
# 9 Brandon Motheral – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: RF Coach: Travis Miller College: Sierra College
#17 Jacob Running – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: Util Coach: Travis Miller College: American River College
# 8 Damani Richardson – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: LF Coach: Ben Glidewell College: Pacific University
#40 Leland Addison – Placer High School Hillmen
Position: P Coach: Tony Madrigal College: Folsom Lake College
# 3 Matthew Corkery - Placer High School Hillmen
Position: 3B Coach: Tony Madrigal College: University of Nevada, Reno
# 5 Joe Ricci – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: 1B Coach: Paul Weaver College: American River College
#21 David Alway – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: C Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: American River College
#19 Donovan Gonzalez – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: 3B Coach: Brad Gunter, Jr. College: American River College
Head Coach: Tony Madrigal – Placer High School
Assistant Coach: Eric Van Patten - Bear River High School
Dave Kephart - Bear River High School
South Team
Small Schools
#12 Jacob Alsup – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride (Honorary Player)
Position: P Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Cosumnes River College
#22 Matthew Meek – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: P Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: William Jessup University
#11 Charles Williams – Bradshaw Christian High School The Pride
Position: 2B Coach: Kurt Takahashi College: Cosumnes River College
#27 Brett Graber – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: CF Coach: Nelson Randolph College: Cosumnes River College
# 1 Tyler Ramson – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: RF Coach: Nelson Randolph College: William Jessup University
# 5 Troy Rice – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Nelson Randolph College: Cosumnes River College
# 2 Nick Barnett – Delta High School Saints
Position: P Coach: Joseph Soto College: Undecided
#11 Nick Bello – Dixon High School Rams
Position: LF Coach: Scott Winslow College: Sacramento City College
#15 AJ Bernhardt – Dixon High School Rams
Position: RF Coach: Scott Winslow College: College of Idaho
#10 Kyle McMullen – Dixon High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Scott Winslow College: Butte College
#10 Ben Grigsby – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Rusty McDonald College: CSU Monterey Bay
#22 Jackson Grigsby – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: 1B Coach: Rusty McDonald College: College of the Siskiyous
#17 James Pizzuti – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: P Coach: Rusty McDonald College: Folsom Lake College
#20 Jesse Jimenez - Florin High School Panthers
Position: P Coach: Randy Davis College: Sacramento City College
#28 Anjelo Maravilla – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: C Coach: Grant Tonelli College: American River College
#11 Gabe Espinoza – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: SS Coach: Jamie Habeger College: Folsom Lake College
#22 Elijah Wright – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: CF Coach: Jamie Habeger College: Folsom Lake College
# 5 Jacobi Blackwell – Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: 2B/C/P Coach: Kenny Munguia College: Undecided
#16 Colton Peters – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: SS Coach: Bill Bishop College: Folsom Lake College
# 5 Jesus Gonzalez - Valley High School Vikings
Position: 1B Coach: Troy Quirollo College: Sacramento City College
#18 D’Vontai King - Valley High School Vikings
Position: 3B Coach: Troy Quirollo College: Crown College, Mn
#11 Bryce Lopez – West Campus High School Warriors (Honorary Player)
Position: 3B Coach: Gilbert Carmona College: Point Loma University
#22 Chris Rogers – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: 2B Coach: Gilbert Carmona College: Sacramento City College
Head Coach: Troy Quirollo – Valley High School
Assistant Coaches: Frank Valdez – Valley High School
June 3, 2018
The 21st Annual Optimist High School Boys’ Volleyball All Star games were held on June 3, 2018 at Capital Christian High School, 9470 Micron Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95827.
The South Division II team won in three (3) sets , 25 – 22; 25 – 23; and 25 – 22. The South Team Outstanding Player was Tobias Roat from Rio Americano High School. The North Team Outstanding Player was Shaun Young from Placer High School.
The Division I South Team won the 2nd match, 25 (South) – 22 (North); 25 (North) – 13 (South); 25 (South) – 20 (North); and 25 (North) – 20 (South) – 13. The South Outstanding Player was Nico Saboonchi from Whitney High School. The North Outstanding Player was Nick Ashbaugh from Nevada Union High School.
The Division II Sout team was coached by Michelle Bliss from El Dorado High School. The Division II North Team was coached by Bryson Grant from Capital Christian High School, and assisted by Greg Grant and Joey Nance from Capital Christian High School. The Division I North Team was coached by Lance Mansuetti from Nevada Union High School and Devon Quok from Oakmont High School. The Division I South Team was coached by Cole Williams from Roseville High School and assisted by Dave Amituanai from Laguna Creek High School.
North Team
Division II
#22 Sam Nichols – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: OH/MH Coach: Jonathan Good College: Undecided
#13 Nathaniel Gilmore – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: MH Coach: Bryson Grant College: San Diego State University
# 2 Jackson McAtee – Capital Christian High School Cougars
Position: L Coach: Bryson Grant College: Sacramento City College
#15 Cesar Borrego – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: MH Coach: Polo Lopez College: Undecided
# 2 Samuel Vermenchuk – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: MH Coach: Kay Tindell College: American River College
# 1 Dorin Matveev – Mira Loma High School Matadors
Position: OH Coach: Kay Tindell College: Undecided
#14 Tobias Roat – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: OH Coach: Gary Garot College: San Francisco State University
#11 Kaj Olson – Rio Americano High School Raiders
Position: OH Coach: Gary Garot College: University of Oregon
#45 Caden Almer – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: L Coach: Laurie Hudson College: Pacific University
#24 Jared Leu – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: S Coach: Laurie Hudson College: Folsom Lake College
#66 Zack Hudson – Union Mine High School Diamondbacks
Position: OPP Coach: Laurie Hudson College: Clatsup Community College
#23 Arun Antony – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: L Coach: Jen Silva College: Undecided
Head Coach: Bryson Grant – Capital Christian High School
Assistant Coaches: Greg Grant – Capital Christian High School
Joey Nance – Capital Christian High School
South Team
Division II
#10 Eugene Khramtsov – Cordova High School Lancers
Position: S/OH Coach: Mark Reuters College: CSU Sacramento
#10 Dylan Diez – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: L Coach: Michelle Bliss College: Butte College
#49 Matt Ivani – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: OPP Coach: Michelle Bliss College: Sonoma State University
#31 Nick Kull – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: L/M Coach: Michelle Bliss College: UCLA
#12 Paul Paquin – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: M Coach: Michelle Bliss College: CSU Chico
#13 Ryan Russ – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: S Coach: Michelle Bliss College: University of Nevada Reno
# 0 Riley Smith – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: OPP Coach: Angie Brust College: Folsom Lake College
# 9 Tristian Webster – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: M Coach: Angie Brust College: Folsom Lake College
# Aaron Vanderer – Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: OH Coach: Keith Hart College: CSU Sacramento
# 6 Shaun Young - Placer High School Hillmen
Position: L Coach: Andrew Klem College: Sierra College
# 7 Joseph Lee – Rio Linda High School Knights
Position: MH Coach: Madilyn Tanner College: American River College
Head Coach: Michelle Bliss – El Dorado High School
North Team
Division I
# 3 Hunter Mortensen – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: L Coach: Winston Prather College: Sierra College
#24 Nick Ashbaugh – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: OH Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
# 5 Sam Hales – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: S Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: Brigham Young Universsity
#22 Tanner Quiggle – Nevada Union High School Miners
Position: OPP Coach: Lance Mansuetti College: Sierra College
# 7 Addison Frese – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: S Coach: Jeremy Thomas College: Texas A & M
# 3 Pouya Sohrab – Oakmont High School Vikings
Position: OH/S Coach: Devon Quok College: CSU Long Beach
#15 Cameron Williams – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: MB Coach: Brian Jew College: U.S. Navy
#25 Michael Clements – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: S Coach: Brian Jew College: Grand Canyon University
# 6 Aaron Smoot – Woodcreek High School Timberwolves
Position: L Coach: Brian Jew College: Colorado Mesa University
Head Coaches: Lance Mansuetti – Nevada Union High School
Devon Quok – Oakmont High School
South Team
Division I
#10 Dalton Dietz – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: OH Coach: Kent Kitade College: Sacramento City College
# 9 Jack Lyons – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: OH/OPP/MH Coach: Kent Kitade College: UC Santa Barbara
#11 Adam Pacheco – C.K. McClatchy High School Lions
Position: MH Coach: Kent Kitade College: San Diego State University
#15 David Barefield – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: M Coach: Melody McCullough College: Morehouse College
# 7 Samuel Martinez – J.F Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: OPP Coach: Jakira Rand College: CSU Sacramento
#10 Daniel Levan – Laguna Creek High School Cardinals
Position: OH Coach: Dave Amituanai College: UCLA
# 1 Wang Thao – Luther Burbank High School Titans
Position: S/OH Coach: Julie Beal College: CSU Chico
#10 Cooper Baddley - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: OH Coach: Cole Williams College: UCLA
# 7 Jacob Cole – Roseville High School Tigers
Position: OH/L Coach: Cole Williams College: Concordia University, Irvine
#12 Brian Nuevo - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: S Coach: Cole Williams College: University of Nevada, Reno
# 2 Bradley Tran – Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: S Coach: Katie Haley College: San Jose State University
#23 Nico Saboonchi - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: OH/M Coach: Brian Ball College: CSU Long Beach
#10 Daniel Sharrah - Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: S Coach: Brian Ball College: Dominican University, Chicago
Coach: Cole Williams – Roseville High School
Assistant Coach: Dave Amituanai – Laguna Creek High School
May 30. 2018
The 41st Annual Optimist High School Softball All Star games were held at Capital Christian High School. In the Small Schools game, the North beat the South 7-4. The North’s Outstanding Player was Hannah Clavelle from Marysville High School. The South’s Outstanding Player was Mason Pittaro from Rosemont High School.
In the Large Schools game, the North beat the South 3 - 0. North’s Outstanding Player was Karli Dugger from Roseville High School. The South’s Outstanding Player was Taylor Keinath from Franklin High School.
The Small Schools North Team was coached by Shawnda Bowen from Valley Christian Academy. The Small Schools South Team was coached by Gail Ford from El Dorado High School, and assisted by Jeremy Arsich from Natomas High School and Todd Mills from Rosemont High School. The Large Schools North Team was coached by Linda Merrida from Pioneer High School and assisted by Chad Clay from Christian Brothers High School, Sean Erickson from Del Oro High School, Mike Nivens from Christian Brothers High School, Jenny Richards from Christian Brothers High School, Johnny Willard from Del Oro High School, Bryan Merrida from Pioneer High School, and Kelly Johnson from Pioneer High School. The Large Schools South Team was coached by Brian Cherry from Pleasant Grove High School, and assisted by Josh Goard, Jason Larson, Chad Barcia, and Brett Rath from Pleasant Grove High School.
During the awards ceremony after the large schools game, Lincoln High School Coach/Athletic Director, Donna Tofft, was deservedly inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame.
South Team
Large Schools
#48 Katelyn Dendas– C.K McClatchy High School Lions
Position: DH Coach: Chris Abar College: Humbolt State University
#15 Gabriella Jimenez – C.K McClatchy High School Lions
Position: C Coach: Chris Abar College: Utah State University
#13 Kalita Dennis– Cosumnes Oaks High School Wolfpack
Position: OF Coach: Steve Scott College: Howard University
#11 Evelyn Andrews – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: 1B Coach: Lyn Christopulos College: Humbolt State University
#21 Taylor Trinidad – Davis High School Blue Devils
Position: OF Coach: Lyn Christopulos College: San Jose State University
# 6 Alexandria Hale - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: 1B Coach: Amanda Fitzgerald-Buck College: Santa Clara University
# 4 Nina Revoir - Elk Grove High School Thundering Herd
Position: 3B Coach: Amanda Fitzgerald-Buck College: San Francisco State University
# 4 Jessilyn Barrow – Folsom High School Bulldogs
Position: OF Coach: Paige Braithwaite College: CSU Monterey Bay
# 7 Courtney Jack – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: 2B Coach: Jill Sanchez College: Sonoma State University
#12 Taylor Keinath– Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: P Coach: Jill Sanchez College: Loyola Marymount University
# 9 Caylee Moore – Franklin High School Wildcats
Position: OF Coach: Jill Sanchez College: Sacramento City College
#42 Mia Santos-LaPlaca – J.F. Kennedy High School Cougars
Position: SS Coach: Caitlyn Seymour College: Sacramento City College
# 1 Kelly Renner – Oak Ridge High School Trojans
Position: CF Coach: Sean Schnars College: UC San Diego
#18 Kianah Corey – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: DH Coach: Brian Cherry College: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
#15 Elise Madison – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: P Coach: Brian Cherry College: CSU Northridge
#10 Mia Thompson – Pleasant Grove High School Eagles
Position: OF/3B Coach: Brian Cherry College: Menlo College
# 6 Kendra Foster – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: OF Coach: Dwayne Brekke College: CSU Chico
# 4 Karsen O’Rourke – Ponderosa High School Bruins
Position: SS Coach: Dwayne Brekke College: Lehigh University
#12 Maddi Ayers - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: 2B Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: San Diego State University
# 4 Juju Malana - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: OF Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: Union College, New York
#11 Shea Moreno - Sheldon High School Huskies
Position: C Coach: Mary Jo Truesdale College: UCLA
#21 Mary Baccay – St. Francis High School Troubadours
Position: SS Coach: Kevin Warren College: Providence College
#77 Nikki Andelin – Vista del Lago High School Eagles
Position: 3B Coach: Robert Reed College: CSU San Marcos
Head Coaches: Brian Cherry – Pleasant Grove High School
Assistant Coaches: Josh Goard – Pleasant Grove High School
Jason Larson - Pleasant Grove High School
Chad Garcia - Pleasant Grove High School
Brett Rath - Pleasant Grove High School
North Team
Large Schools
# 7 Isabel Hernandez – Antelope High School Titans
Position: 1B Coach: Dale Johnson College: American River College
# 1 Maia Rader – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: SS Coach: Jim Bennett College: Oregon State University
# 7 Katelyn Snow – Bella Vista High School Broncos
Position: C Coach: Jim Bennett College: CSU Sacramento
# 8 Adriana Bridges – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: CF Coach: Rich Reynolds College: Sacramento City College
# 7 Chloe Teese – Casa Roble High School Rams
Position: P Coach: Rich Reynolds College: Humbolt State University
#20 Abby Burkholder – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Chad Clay College: CSU East Bay
#16 Amanda Ledesma – Christian Brothers High School Falcons
Position: 2B Coach: Chad Clay College: CSU Sacramento
#46 Natalie Nash – Del Campo High School Cougars
Position: SS Coach: Sharon Props College: Seattle University
# 2 Kaylee Winn – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: C Coach: Sean Erickson College: Palm Beach Atlantic University
#10 Kelly Barr – Del Oro High School Golden Eagles
Position: 1B Coach: Sean Erickson College: Fort Lewis College
#11 Brittney Baisden – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: LF Coach: Michele Granger College: UC San Diego
#16 Julia Muniz – Granite Bay High School Grizzlies
Position: CF Coach: Michele Granger College: Chapman University
#15 Dallas Atchley - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: C Coach: Donna Tofft College: George Fox University
#13 Deja Ross - Lincoln High School Fighting Zebras
Position: 3B Coach: Donna Tofft College: Sacramento City College
#35 Annie Benfiet – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: 3B Coach: Linda Merrida College: Cosumnes River College
#50 Rachel Gordon – Pioneer High School Patriots
Position: P Coach: Linda Merrida College: Sacramento City College
#11 Bri Alston – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: RF Coach: Jerry Wallace College: Mississippi Valley State University
#13 Kayla Gibson – Rocklin High School Thunder
Position: RF Coach: Jerry Wallace College: Oakland University
# 7 Lily Amos - Roseville High School Tigers
Position CF Coach: Art Banks College: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
#16 Maddie Amos - Roseville High School Tigers
Position SS Coach: Art Banks College: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
#10 Karli Dugger - Roseville High School Tigers
Position: 2B Coach: Art Banks College: CSU Chico
# 5 Rachel Shaberman - Roseville High School Tigers
Position RF Coach: Art Banks College: UC Davis
#16 Ashley Bliss – Whitney High School Wildcats
Position: P Coach: Mike Mello College: Northwest Nazarene University
Head Coach: Linda Merrida – Pioneer High School Patriots
Assistant Coaches: Chad Clay – Christian Brothers High School
Sean Erickson – Del Oro High School
Mike Nivens – Christian Brothers High School
Jenny Richards – Christian Brothers High School
Johnny Willard – Del Oro High School
Bryan Merrida – Pioneer High School
Kelly Johnson – Pioneer High School
South Team
Small Schools
#10 Izabella Avila-Ellington – Capital Christian High School Cougars (Honorary
Player)
Position: CF Coach: Rocky Garza/Bob Wills College: Undecided
# 3 Hannah Harvey – Dixon High School Rams
Position: OF Coach: Matt Boykin College: Sacramento City College
#22 Kallie Sorensen – Dixon High School Rams
Position: OF/INF Coach: Matt Boykin College: La Sierra University
# 9 Veronica Cortes – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: 2B Coach: Gail Ford College: Military Enlistment
# 2 Kaylee Hinds – El Dorado High School Cougars
Position: C Coach: Gail Ford College: University of Nevada, Reno
#14 McKinzie Spriggs – Galt High School Warriors
Position: C/SS Coach: Carli Walden College: Sacramento City College
#12 MacKenzie Hann – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: C Coach: Sonny Stephens College: Folsom Lake College
# 7 Sierra Jansen – Golden Sierra High School Grizzlies
Position: 1B Coach: Sonny Stephens College: Sierra College
# 9 Madi Sepp – Jim Elliott Christian High School Eagles
Position: C Coach: Mike Pontius College: Menlo College
#10 Jordyn Farren – Liberty Ranch High School Hawks
Position: C Coach: Shauna DalBianco College: Sacramento City College
#18 Raquel Tapia – Natomas High School Nighthawks
Position: RF Coach: Jeremy Arsich College: CSU Sacramento
#99 Mason Pittaro – Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: 3B Coach: Todd Mills College: Glenville State College, WV
#18 Allyson Stogner– Rosemont High School Wolverine
Position: P Coach: Todd Mills College: CSU Chico
#12 Juliann Garcia - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: SS Coach: Howard Smith College: Simpson College
# 6 Alex Sarille - Sacramento High School Dragons
Position: 2B Coach: Howard Smith College: UC Santa Barbara
#24 Maxie Harrington – Vacaville Christian High School Falcons
Position: 3B Coach: Alexandra Gomez College: Howard Universsity
#13 Isabella Munoz – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: SS Coach: Wayne Kubo College: Sacramento City College
# 5 Maya McCarley – West Campus High School Warriors
Position: LF Coach: Wayne Kubo College: Sacramento City College
# 4 Alexis Garcia – Winters High School Warriors
Position: P Coach: Rick Carner College: CSU Chico
# 2 Payton Paschoal – Winters High School Warriors
Position: CF Coach: Rick Carner College: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
#20 Veronica Dark – Woodland Christian Cardinals
Position: P Coach: Jerry Miller College: Sacramento City College
#16 Adriana Velasquez – Woodland Christian Cardinals
Position: SS Coach: Jerry Miller College: CSU Sacramento
Head Coach: Gail Ford – El Dorado High School
Assistant Coaches: Jeremy Arsich – Natomas High School
Todd Mills – Rosemont High School
North Team
Small Schools
#16 Taylor Borges – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: OH Coach: Steve Mccullough College: CSU Chico
# 7 Kaitlyn Maddux – Bear River High School Bruins
Position: P Coach: Steve Mccullough College: Sonoma State University
#12 Mariah Lewis – Center High School Cougars
Position: 1B/2B Coach: Derek Evans College: American River College
#14 Rachel Harvell – Center High School Cougars
Position: LF Coach: Derek Evans College: American River College
# 3 Sabrina Smith – Center High School Cougars
Position: P Coach: Derek Evans College: CSU Sacramento
#22 Kylie Molloy – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: CF Coach: Damian Bautista College: Sierra College
#74 Elizabeth Moses – Colfax High School Falcons
Position: P Coach: Damian Bautista College: CSU Long Beach
#55 Josie Garofalo - Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: 3B Coach: Jamie Lay College: University of Nevada, Reno
#15 Sidney Lay - Colusa High School Redhawks
Position: P/INF Coach: Jamie Lay College: CSU Stanislaus
#10 Alyssandra DeContreaus – Esparto High School Spartans
Position: 3B Coach: David Garcia College: Sonoma State University
# 6 Olivia Read – Esparto High School Spartans (Honorary Player)
Position: SS Coach: David Garcia College: San Jose State University
# 6 Bridget Clifford – Foresthill High School Wildfires
Position: C Coach: Stacy Stroup College: Undecided
# 9 Hannah Clavelle – Marysville High School Indians
Position: SS Coach: Maurice Clavelle College: San Jose State University
#18 Alexis Connelly – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: OF/P Coach: Charlee Davis College: Sacramento City College
#27 Destiny Sgheiza – Mesa Verde High School Mavericks
Position: LF Coach: Charlee Davis College: Undecided
#32 Jonie Franklin – Rio Linda High School Knights (Honorary Player)
Position: RF Coach: Steve Burton College: American River College
# 6 Vanessa Ridgeway – Rio Linda High School Knights (Honorary Player)
Position: C Coach: Steve Burton College: Northern Arizona University
#15 Akaisha Lewis – River Valley High School Falcons
Position: SS Coach: Chanell Thurman College: Undecided
#24 Caylee-Mae Williams – River Valley High School Falcons (Honorary Player)
Position: SC Coach: Chanell Thurman College: Wilkes University
# 3 Hailee Arnold – Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: 1B Coach: John Webb College: American River College
#16 Kai Corpuz– Sacramento Adventist Academy Capitals
Position: P/3B/SS Coach: John Webb College: Undecided
# 6 Precious Jackson – San Juan High School Spartans
Position: RF Coach: Kei Tilander College: Monroe Community College
#21 Samantha Anderson – Sutter Union High School Huskies
Position: C Coach: Stefanie Danna College: American River College
#15 - Cloe Gunter – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: 1B Coach: Shawnda Bowen College: Sierra College
# 7 Claudia Gunter – Valley Christian Academy Lions
Position: 2B/3B Coach: Shawnda Bowen College: Sierra College
# 2 Krissy Staas – Wheatland High School Pirates
Position: CF Coach: Jim Vossler College: Undecided
Head Coach: Shawnda Bowen – Valley Christian Academy
April 8, 2018
The 41st Annual Optimist High School Basketball All Star games were well attended by the Sacramento and Greater Sacramento fans. In the first game, the South Girls’ Small Schools Team, coached by John Langston from West Campus High School, pulled away in the thrilling 4th quarter and won 91 - 83. The Outstanding Player for the South Team was Kiara Jefferson from West Campus High School. The Outstanding Player for the North Team, coached by Rich Simpton from Colfax High School, was Makaila Sanders from Foothill High School. In the second game, the North Boys’ Small Schools Team won in another thriller 86 – 83. The North Outstanding Player, as coached by David Ancrum from Sacramento Country Day, was Kai Huntsberry from Placer High School. The South Outstanding Player, as coached by Josh Williams from Liberty Ranch High School, was Landis Spivey from Aspire Langston Hughes Academy.
In the third game, the South Girls’ Large Schools Team, coached by Lynn Wolking from Folsom High School, finally edged the North Team and won 79 - 70. The South Team’s Outstanding Player was Richelle Turney from C. K. McClatchy High School. The Outstanding Player for the North Team, coached by Josh Errecart from Roseville High School, was Lauren Toler from Sacramento High School. In the final game, the score went back and forth through the 3rd quarter, but in the 4th quarter, the South Boys’ Large Schools Team, as coached by J. T. Roberts from Cosumnes Oaks High School upped their play and won 126 – 104. Mason Forbes from Folsom High School was the Outstanding Player for the South, and Elias King from Jesuit High School, as coached by Greg Granucci from Roseville High School, was the Outstanding Player for the North.
December 9, 2017
The 34th Annual Optimist High School Girls’ Volleyball All Star games ended in an exciting 5th set between the Small School teams. The sets were 25-21 North; 26-24 South; 25-19 North; 25-22 South; and 15-13 South. The outstanding player of the South team was Alyssa Orteza from Placer High School. The North team outstanding player was Cassidy Simon from Vacaville High School.
The Large Schools match was swept by the South 25-17; 27-25; and 25-21.The outstanding player from the South team was Liliana Light from Pleasant Grove High School. The outstanding player from the North team was Lenox Loving from Bella Vista School.
During the Small School awards' ceremony, Coach John Grix was inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame for his tremendous commitment to our youth and his great contribution to the volleyball sport.
Girls Small North Team
Girls Small Team South
Boys Small North Team
Boys Large North Team
Girls Large North Team
Girls Large Schools South Team
Boys Large South Team
Boys Small South Team
Isabella Felix - Liberty Ranch
Heaven Lafata - Bear River
Thank you Bayside Midtown Church & Safe Ground for allowing our Optimist Athletes to come and assist you with your continuous efforts of giving back to the Community & allowing them to fellowship with those less fortunate.
