By Ronnie Flores, Senior Editor 

While watching a recent NBA playoff game, we noticed the TNT broadcasting crew had mentioned referee Violet Palmer as the first female official to work an NBA playoff game in 2006. Back in 1997, along with Denise Kantner, she became one of the first two females ever to referee in a regular season NBA game.

Thumbing through the pages of the newest edition of the CalHiSports.com State Record Book and Almanac, we were looking at some of the first all-state teams for girls basketball. For the 1981-1982 season, Palmer's name immediately stuck out like a sore thumb. The 5-foot-8 backcourt ace pumped in 19.5 ppg for the Compton High Tarbabes that season and later helped Cal-Poly Pomona win back-to-back Div. II NCAA titles.(Read full post)

Multiple players gain honors from state champs Long Beach Poly (Div. I), Brea Olinda (Div. II), St. Mary's of Stockton (Div. III), Mater Dei of Chula Vista (Div. IV) and Bell-Jeff of Burbank (Div. V).

(Compiled by staff of CalHiSports.com)

Division I (30 players)
Emily Allard (Deer Valley, Antioch) 6-0 Sr. F
Gennifer Brandon (Chatsworth) 6-3 Sr. C
Camille Buckley (Colony, Ontario) 6-1 Sr. F
Darshae Burnside (Cajon, San Bernardino) 6-3 Sr. C
Layshia Clarendon (Cajon, San Bernardino) 5-9 Sr. G
Janae Coffee (Clovis West, Fresno) 6-2 Jr. C
Cheyenne Curley-Payne (Eastlake, Chula Vista) 5-5 Sr. G
Rachel Finnegan (Turlock) 5-10 Sr. G
Amanda Frost (J.W. North, Riverside) 5-10 Sr. F
Morgan Hatten (Clovis West, Fresno) 6-0 Sr. F
Cassie Herberts (San Clemente) 6-2 Jr. C
Monica Jackson (Chatsworth) 5-8 Jr. G
Thea Limberger (Santa Monica) 5-7 Jr. G
Jasmine Lister (Santiago, Corona) 5-5 Jr. G
Ariel Marsh (Ayala, Chino Hills) 5-7 Jr. G
Tre'shonti Nottingham (Canyon Springs, Moreno Valley) 6-0 Sr. F
Monique Oliver (Poly, Long Beach) 6-3 Sr. C
Kaitlyn Peterson (Mission Viejo) 5-9 Sr. G
Niveen Rasheed (Monte Vista, Danville) 6-0 Sr. F
Alex Sanchez (Troy, Fullerton) 5-11 Jr. F
Janae Sharpe (Rialto) 6-0 Soph. F
Lindsey Sherbert (Great Oak, Temecula) 6-1 Jr. F
Kirsten Shimizu (Kennedy, Sacramento) 5-3 Sr. G
Thaddesia Southall (Poly, Long Beach) 6-4 Jr. C
Kiyana Stamps (Perris) 5-10 Sr. G
Melissa Sweat (Stockdale, Bakersfield) 5-10 Jr. G
Cierra Warren (Los Osos, Rancho Cucamonga) 6-3 Sr. C
Jazmyne White (Colony, Ontario) 5-9 Sr. G
Amber Williams (Etiwanda, Rancho Cucamonga) 5-8 Sr. G
Brittany Wilson (Poly, Long Beach) 5-7 Jr. G
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: LAYSHIA CLARENDON
COACH OF THE YEAR: Ron Hirschman (Monte Vista, Danville)

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This year's selection process was so difficult in Division I that we expanded the group out to 30 players. We have 20 for Division II and 15 for Division III, Division IV and Division V.

(Compiled by staff of CalHiSports.com)

Division I (30 players)
Brian Barbour (Monte Vista, Danville) 6-1 Sr. G
James Boyd (Jordan, Los Angeles) 6-5 Sr. F
Joseph Burton (West Valley, Hemet) 6-8 Sr. C
Will Cherry (McClymonds, Oakland) 6-1 Sr. G
Jared Cunningham (San Leandro) 6-4 Sr. G
Luke Evans (El Camino, Oceanside) 6-8 Sr. C
Jordan Finn (Etiwanda, Rancho Cucamonga) 6-4 Sr. G
Gary Franklin Jr. (Mater Dei, Santa Ana) 6-2 Jr. G
Tony Freeland (Fremont, Los Angeles) 6-5 Sr. F
Chris Harriel (M.L. King, Riverside) 6-5 Sr. F
Niyi Harrison (Bellarmine, San Jose) 6-8 Sr. C
Justin Hawkins (Taft, Woodland Hills) 6-1 Sr. G
Solomon Hill (Fairfax, Los Angeles) 6-7 Sr. F
Allen Huddleston (Merced) 6-2 Sr. G
Tyler Honeycutt (Sylmar) 6-8 Sr. F
Tony Johnson (Folsom) 6-1 Sr. G
Keala King (Dominguez, Compton) 6-5 Jr. F
Quincy Lawson (Vista) 6-6 Sr. F
Kahwi Leonard (M.L. King, Riverside) 6-7 Sr. C
Chris Manresa (Tesoro, Las Flores) 6-9 Sr. C
Jordin Mayes (Westchester, Los Angeles) 6-2 Jr. G
Dominique O'Connor (Westchester, Los Angeles) 5-9 Sr. G
Damon Powell (McClymonds, Oakland) 6-7 Sr. F
Renardo Sidney (Fairfax, Los Angeles) 6-10 Sr. C
Brandon Smith (De La Salle, Concord) 6-0 Sr. G
Robert Smith (Perris) 6-0 Sr. G
Mike Snaer (Rancho Verde, Moreno Valley) 6-5 Sr. F-G
Jeremy Tyler (San Diego) 6-11 Jr. C
David Wear (Mater Dei, Santa Ana) 6-10 Sr. F
Travis Wear (Mater Dei, Santa Ana) 6-10 Sr. C
Michael Williams (Taft, Woodland Hills) 6-2 Sr. G
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: KAHWI LEONARD
COACH OF THE YEAR: Bill Powers (Monte Vista, Danville)

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Two from Cajon land spots on the first elite squad of 10 players. Second team overall headlined by Camille Buckley, Niveen Rasheed and Melissa Zorning. Among those on the third team are Gizelle Studevent, Madison Parrish and Shelley Gupilan. All 30 players are written up in this post.

Note: The very first Cal-Hi Sports all-state team for girls basketball was selected after the 1980-81 season by founder Nelson Tennis with assistance from editor Mark Tennis, who was attending college at the time. The CalHiSports.com all-state teams are now recognized as the most comprehensive, most detailed and best researched all-state teams in the nation, according to hobbyist Ron Siegel of Washington, who collects these teams from every state. Nearly all of our all-state teams in football and basketball are included in our recently printed seventh edition of the CalHiSports.com State Record Book & Almanac. If you love the content on our site, you'll love the book, so order your copy today.

By Mark Tennis & Harold Abend
(Contributing: Paul Muyskens, Ronnie Flores, Steve Brand)

First Team Overall

C -- Gennifer Brandon (Chatsworth) 6-2 Sr.
The L.A. Daily News Player of the Year was sensational in leading the Chancellors to a second straight L.A. City Section title. She scored at a 21.2 point per game clip, but was even more effective swiping rebounds. Brandon had 20 to go with 20 points in a regional playoff win over Clovis West and had season bests in rebounds of 28, 26 and 23. She had a high scoring game of 39 points against Dorsey of Los Angeles. Brandon is headed next to the University of California. She could meet up in the Pac-10 against older sister, Kim, who is currently playing at Arizona State.

F -- Darshae Burnside (Cajon, San Bernardino) 6-3 Sr.
While teammate Clarendon dominated the perimeter and the area just outside the key, this 6-3 post was as dominant in the paint as any big girl in California over the past three seasons. After averaging 15.5 points and 16.1 rebounds last year, Burnside turned in another solid season and complimented Clarendon by posting marks of 17.6 points and 16.2 rebounds per game as a senior. She leaves Cajon as the career rebounding and blocked shots leader with 2,228 and 570, respectively. Her 672 rebounds as a sophomore is already in the ESPN RISE CalHiSports.com Record Book and Almanac as the second-highest one-year total of all time, tied with legendary Cheryl Miller and behind another legend, Terri Mann. Both of her career totals in rebounds and blocks will find a place in the next edition. In rebounds she is now No. 3 all-time career behind Courtney Paris and Mann.

G -- Layshia Clarendon (Cajon, San Bernardino) 5-9 Sr.
After being named the CalHiSports.com State Junior of the Year last season, the Cal-bound guard never missed a beat. She dominated over the summer and then picked up right where she left off last season with slightly higher numbers this campaign, except in scoring where she was down a fraction. Rarely coming out of games unless it was a blowout, the linchpin of the 32-3 Cowgirls, dominated every game, including the three losses. Her season scoring totals were 714 points for a 20.4 PPG average. For a combo guard, Clarendon also averaged an incredible 8.2 rebounds per game. In addition she had 8.0 assists and 3.6 steals per contest. This year's Ms. Basketball State Girls Player of the Year finishes her career at Cajon as the all time scoring and assists leader with 2,875 points and 944 assists, both marks that will get her additional spots in the next edition of the ESPN RISE CalHiSports.com State Record Book and Almanac. Her 889 points as a sophomore already is listed in the most recent edition just released.

G -- Jonae Ervin (Brea Olinda, Brea) 5-3 Sr.
Known more as a ball-handler and lockdown defender, this Cal Poly San Luis Obispo-bound mini mite stepped up her game this season in whatever dimension LadyCat Coach Jeff Sink asked of her. Also, Ervin was without question that fastest player in the state up and down the court, and her speed and endurance were determining factors down the stretch of many close games. Her numbers, 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 steals per game, look rather ordinary, however on one of the nation's top teams that has four girls in double-figure scoring, they're very solid. She also drew the toughest defensive assignments, many times against girls eight or more inches taller. Ervin, who also carries a 3.8 GPA, had a high water scoring mark on the road against state-ranked Hanford. She dazzled the crowd with a 38-point, six-rebound, five-steal and four-assist performance in a 78-67 victory. She also defended the perimeter Hanford likes to control, with dominance and authority. Ervin also scored the last 14 points for Brea and had 18 overall when the team beat Mater Dei of Santa Ana to hand the Monarchs their first and only loss of the season.

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Headlining the first elite group of 10 players are Kawhi Leonard, Renardo Sidney, Brendan Lane, Michael Snaer and Jeremy Tyler. Second team overall topped by Will Cherry, Chase Tapley and Gary Franklin. Third unit includes Jordin Mayes, Luke Evans and Jared Cunningham. All 30 players are written up in this post.

Note: The very first Cal-Hi Sports all-state team for boys basketball was selected after the 1978-79 season by founder Nelson Tennis with assistance from editor Mark Tennis, who was attending college at the time. The CalHiSports.com all-state teams are now recognized as the most comprehensive, most detailed and best researched all-state teams in the nation, according to hobbyist Ron Siegel of Washington, who collects these teams from every state. Nearly all of our all-state teams in football and basketball are included in our recently printed seventh edition of the CalHiSports.com State Record Book & Almanac. If you love the content on our site, you'll love the book, so order your copy today.

By Mark Tennis & Ronnie Flores
(Contributing: Paul Muyskens, Harold Abend, Steve Brand)

First Team Overall

G -- Andrew Bock (Eisenhower, Rialto) 6-2 Sr.
While it only made sense to choose Eisenhower's Steve Johnson as the State Coach of the Year after the CIF Division II state title-winning season enjoyed by his program, there had to be some great players around as well. Bock definitely qualifies in that category. He led the Eagles with 21.3 points per game and also was a playmaker with 6.9 assists, 3.2 steals and 6.3 rebounds per game. The Eagles had plenty of interchangeable players, but Bock was the glue and developed a knack for playing big in the clutch. Bock has been named the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin's Player of the Year and is headed to Creighton.

C -- Brendan Lane (Rocklin) 6-9 Sr.
He was one of the many talented players in the Sacramento area this season while being compared to some of the area's all-time best like Elk Grove's Bill Cartwright. Shooting from the outside or attacking the basket, the UCLA-bound senior could do it all, as he averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds and nearly five blocks a game. He had a season-high of 40 points in Rocklin's first game and led the Thunder to league, section and NorCal championships. Lane showed his dominance with 27 points, 19 rebounds and 10 blocks for a triple-double in the state Div. II final loss to Rialto Eisenhower. He was selected for multiple honors once the season came to a close, including Sacramento Bee Player of the Year, our Division II Player of the Year award and Mr. Basketball finalist.

F -- Kawhi Leonard (M.L. King, Riverside) 6-7 Sr.
There were a couple of players in California that were better offensively and perhaps just as good defensively, but no player dominated on both ends of the floor quite like the 2009 Mr. Basketball State Player of the Year. With long arms and huge hands, Leonard could dominate the boards against players much taller and he also had the ability to defend and shoot a high percentage on the wing. "He was an excellent choice for state player of the year," remarked Woodland Hills Taft head coach Derrick Taylor, whose last two seasons were ended by Leonard's Wolves. With a freshman class that includes Leonard, his cousin Eric Lawton of Hemet West Valley, Sacramento's Chase Tapley, Serrano's Jamaal Franklin plus transfers Tyrone Shelley and Malcolm Thomas, San Diego State head coach Steve Fisher has the making of his best recruiting class since the Fab Five he recruited to Michigan in 1991.

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It's time to start the process for the selection of our 2009 All-State Girls Basketball teams. Our first draft list of those placed on our board is ready for additions, corrections and more contributions.

This is the first step in the selection process for the 2009 all-state girls basketball teams, which we've been producing for more than 25 years.

This list is not intended to be final in any way. It is posted so that coaches, parents and users can submit additions, corrections and make comments (anonymously of course) about which players should be selected when everything is added up.

Please don't wait until after all of the teams are announced to complain about a selection. Nominations are always welcome.

You can send a nomination with each athlete's height, position, year in school, significant statistics. Comparing a player not on the board yet to one who already is can be very important toward eventual selection. Limit each nomination to one page please. Send to: mark@studentsports.com or FAX (209) 463-1219 or call (209) 608-1317.

Also, be aware that not all freshmen, sophomores or juniors we are considering for all-state underclass may be on this list. We also normally wind up choosing players who aren't on this list for some of the smaller CIF enrollment divisions as well. These players will come to light when all of the various major newspaper-based honor squads are released.

The format we use is to pick a 10-player overall all-state first team, a 10-player overall all-state second team and a 10-player overall all-state third team. Each of the first 30 players are written up. There also are 10 players each for first team all-state and second team all-state for Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV, Division V plus first team all-state honors for juniors (20), sophomores (15) and freshmen (10).

Each team must include at least two interior players and two guards but other than that the goal is to pick the 10 best players regardless of position.

Don't assume we know all there is to know about a player on the list, either. Send us info to make sure all pertinent information is turned in and placed into our files.

Here are the nominations currently on our board for the various 2009 all-state girls basketball teams:

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Here's our initial list of those who are on our board to be considered for the 2009 All-State Boys Basketball teams. Check out how you can improve, enhance and contribute to finalizing this list over the next week.

This is the first step in the selection process for the 2009 all-state boys basketball teams, which we've been producing for more than 30 years.

This list is not intended to be final in any way. It is posted so that coaches, parents and users can submit additions, corrections and make comments (anonymously of course) about which players should be selected when everything is added up.

Please don't wait until after all of the teams are announced to complain about a selection. Nominations are always welcome.

You can send a nomination with each athlete's height, position, year in school, significant statistics. Comparing a player not on the board yet to one who already is can be very important toward eventual selection. Limit each nomination to one page please. Send to: mark@studentsports.com or FAX (209) 463-1219 or call (209) 608-1317.

Also, be aware that not all freshmen, sophomores or juniors we are considering for all-state underclass may be on this list. We also normally wind up choosing players who aren't on this list for some of the smaller CIF enrollment divisions as well. These players will come to light when all of the various major newspaper-based honor squads are released.

The format we use is to pick a 10-player overall all-state first team, a 10-player overall all-state second team and a 10-player overall all-state third team. Each of the first 30 players are written up. There
also are 10 players each for first team all-state and second team all-state for Division I, Division II, Division III, Division IV, Division V plus first team all-state honors for juniors (20), sophomores (15) and freshmen (10).

Each team must include at least two interior players and two guards but other than that the goal is to pick the 10 best players regardless of position.

Don't assume we know all there is to know about a player on the list, either. Send us info to make sure all pertinent information is turned in and placed into our files.

Here are the nominations currently on our board for the various 2009 all-state boys basketball teams:

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We're later than usual, but still proud to present the 30th annual installment of the CalHiSports.com all-state football selections. Medium school, small school and underclass squads already have been announced. Today, it's the elite 30-player all-state first team with 30 more on second team.

Writeups by Mark Tennis, Steve Brand and Paul Muyskens

Contributing: Ronnie Flores, Greg Biggins

First Team Offense

WR James Johnson (Valley Center) 6-1, 205, Sr.
The versatile Johnson came up just 70 yards shy of collecting 3,000 yards receiving in his career despite double and even triple-coverage. Johnson set the San Diego Section career record with those 2,930 yards, surpassing current UCLA WR Nelson Rosario, who in three years at Oceanside's El Camino High amassed 2,854 yards. Johnson has soft hands, a knack for finding the ball and uncanny leaping ability which has transferred into being the leading scorer on the school's basketball team.

WR Robert Woods (Serra, Gardena) 6-1, 185, Jr.
One of the top juniors in the nation, Woods could have been multi-purpose, but his 81 catches for 1,378 yards and 19 TDs made him a better fit at wide receiver. Woods, the L.A. Times Back of the Year, also had seven interceptions on defense.

TE Morrell Presley (Carson) 6-4, 220, Sr.
A key part of the Colts' passing attack, Presley averaged over 17 yards per reception in his final season at Carson. Stepping up big as the season wound to a finish, he caught seven passes for a season-high 149 yards and two touchdowns as the Colts picked up their final win of the season over Banning. He did all he could two weeks later with an even bigger night, catching nine passes for 179 yards and a touchdown but it wasn't enough to prevent a 25-20 season-ending loss to Venice. Presley finished the season with 44 receptions for 783 yards and six touchdowns and will head to UCLA.

OL Greg Capella (El Diamante, Visalia) 6-4, 320, Sr.
Already committed to UCLA before the season started, Capella wanted to show why he was one of the top linemen in the state as the Miners lit up the scoreboard with an average of over 41 points a game. UCLA was the first to show interest in the talented big man and were rewarded with him heading to join the Bruins next season. Initial talk is that he'll have a chance to play at both tackle and guard, making himself all the more valuable to a rebuilding Bruins' squad.

OL Kevin Danser (Bellarmine, San Jose) 6-4, 290, Sr.
The two-time All-Central Coast Section pick was a dominant straight ahead drive blocker. He played tackle, but pulled and blocked defensive ends on many plays. Danser recently committed to Stanford.

OL Kevin Graf (Agoura, Agoura Hills) 6-6, 315, Sr.
He's got that perfect frame to add even more weight and has outstanding feet to go with that strength and size. Graf played in the recent Under Armor All-American Game on ESPN and is headed to USC.

OL Michael Philipp (Arroyo Valley, San Bernardino) 6-4, 300, Sr.
He'd probably be the state's second highest-ranked lineman recruit this year after Kevin Graf. Philipp played in the U.S. Army All-American Game and has earned a plethora of postseason honors so far. He consistently put opponents on their backs and last week surprised many by committing to Oregon State.

OL Brian Schwenke (Oceanside) 6-3, 270, Sr.
The University of California will be getting a good one. Schwenke was a major part of the Pirates' 2007 Division II state bowl championship team and was even better this season as Oceanside made it two straight years without a loss - suffering just one tie. Schwenke made it his personal goal to protect University of Utah-bound quarterback Jordan Wynn, who was rarely pressured. As a junior, he was better able to display his run-blocking prowess for 1,800-yard rusher Armani Taylor.

QB Cody Vaz (St. Mary's, Stockton) 6-1, 190, Sr.
Without the state bowl games, Vaz probably doesn't make first team. And even though St. Mary's lost in its bowl game to Cathedral Catholic, Vaz was sensational by completing 31 of 46 passes for 336 yards. For the season, he led St. Mary's to the Sac-Joaquin Section Div. I title and threw for 3,908 yards and 32 TDs. It also helped his cause to get on the first team all-state squad that we were able to list QBs Ryan Kasdorf and Taylor Martinez in the multi-purpose category. Vaz, less of a runner than the other two, is headed to Oregon State.

RB Usua Amanam (Bellarmine, San Jose) 5-9, 175, Sr.
The state large school player of the year had more than 700 yards rushing in three Central Coast Section playoff games. He also had 1,828 yards for the season despite missing one game and scored 36 times. Amanam, who is going to Stanford, could have been listed in the multi-purpose category – he ran back two picks for scores and returned three kicks for TDs – but due to the season he had it was more appropriate to list him alongside Tyler Gaffney and simply make the two of them the first team running backs.

	Tyler Gaffney

	Ryan Kasdorf

QB/RB Ryan Kasdorf (Notre Dame, Sherman Oaks) 6-2, 190, Jr.
Already named the CalHiSports.com State Junior Player of the Year, Kasdorf racked up a series of impressive outings that seemed to get better and better until his team was knocked off in the playoffs by Orange Lutheran. Considering the level of competition, it was nonetheless a huge season for him. He passed for 3,291 yards with 36 TDs and just eight interceptions. He also rushed for 628 yards with six more scores. Kasdorf also was chosen the Gatorade State Player of the Year, due as much to his 3.75 GPA as well as his on-the-field exploits.

QB/RB/LB Kipeli Koniseti (Grant, Sacramento) 6-3, 220, Sr.
For being the unquestioned leader of the CIF Open Division state champs, Koniseti just had to be first team all-state. He's projected to be a linebacker in college and when he did play defense it didn't take long for him to deliver a big-time hit. On offense, Koniseti passed for 1,366 yards and 17 TDs and he rushed for 777 more yards and nine scores.

QB/RB Taylor Martinez (Centennial, Corona) 6-2, 190, Sr.
While Vontaze Burfict was the defensive standout for the State Team of the Year Huskies, Martinez was the man on offense. He passed for 2,947 yards and 28 TDs, rushed for 750 more yards and 12 more scores and was a quick learner after taking over from graduated all-state pick Matt Scott. In the CIF Division I state final, Martinez passed for 243 yards and ran for a score as Centennial topped De La Salle of Concord. Martinez already has been chosen as the L.A. Times' Glenn Davis Award winner and was the player of the year by the Riverside Press-Enterprise.

RB/DB Cierre Wood (Santa Clara, Oxnard) 6-1, 210, Sr.
Although he didn't live up to the acclaim by some in the preseason as the nation's No. 1 running back, Wood, who was state sophomore of the year in 2006 and was considered runner-up to Matt Barkley of Mater Dei a year ago for top junior, still had nearly 1,700 yards rushing and averaged 10.7 yards per carry. He also had two interceptions and two fumble recoveries on defense. Wood will play next year at Notre Dame.

Second Team Offense

WR Randall Carroll (Cathedral, Los Angeles) 5-11, 185, Sr.
One of the fastest players in the nation was just as hard to track down with the ball as he is to beat on the track. Carroll, the 2008 CIF state track champ in the 100 and 200, caught 37 passes for 564 yards and rushed for more than 500 yards for the Phantoms. He also scored on a 93-yard kickoff return.  Carroll has committed to USC.

WR Ricky Marvray (Centennial, Corona) 6-1, 180, Sr.
UCLA-bound speedster hauled in 71 passes for 1,256 yards and 13 TDS for the CIF Division I state champs. Marvray also ran back one punt and one kickoff for touchdowns and was dangerous just coming into the vicinity of the ball.

TE Zach Ertz (Monte Vista, Danville) 6-6, 225, Sr.
Ertz put the hertz on opposing defenses with 58 catches for 754 yards and 13 TDs. He's going to Stanford and also has shown what he can do already this winter in basketball as a key starter for team that has been among the best in Northern California.

OL Nik Abele (Irvine) 6-6, 250, Sr.
Longtime Irvine coach Terry Henigan recently called Abele the best he has ever coached at that school. He was first-team All-Orange County and already has been all-state medium schools. Abele, who has committed to UCLA, also had eight tackles for loss on defense.

OL David Born (West, Bakersfield) 6-8, 320, Sr.
He first gained notice as a gigantic sophomore at the Nike combine and has steadily improved his overall game. Born was all-state underclass as a junior and as a senior he has been given top honors by the Bakersfield Californian.

OL Jeff Ferrier (California, San Ramon) 6-4, 280, Sr.
One of the best running teams in Northern California was the Grizzlies and Ferrier's blocking up front was a big reason for that success. He was first team All-East Bay and first team All-S.F. Bay Area.

OL Trevor Fox (Chaparral, Temecula) 6-5, 295, Sr.
An Oregon commit, Fox was the rock up front for a Chaparral team that lost only to Centennial of Corona. Those losses were in the first and last games and in between the Pumas went 12-0. Fox, who was first team All-Area by the Riverside Press-Enterprise, blocked well no matter what assignment he was given.

OL Jacob Gowan (Cardinal Newman, Santa Rosa) 6-4, 275, Sr.
He'll have to go down as one of the best offensive linemen ever from Cardinal Newman. He excelled in all facets of the game from run-blocking and pass-protecting. Two-time All-Redwood Empire and All-Bay Area.

QB Richard Brehaut (Los Osos, Rancho Cucamonga) 6-2, 200, Sr.
After collecting 2,378 yards passing and 528 yards rushing as a junior, Brehaut hit the spring with a frenzy and by the end of the summer was regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in the nation. In his senior year, Brehaut topped his junior totals with more than 2,500 yards passing and nearly 600 rushing for a team that ended 10-3. We were able to slot Brehaut for this second team all-state position because we also selected Rancho Cucamonga junior QB Greg Watson as second team all-state multi-purpose. Brehaut is committed to UCLA.

RB Deontae Cooper (Citrus Hill, Perris) 6-0, 185, Jr.
He looks like he could be one of the top junior running backs in the country and Cooper sure has the numbers to prove it. In leading Citrus Hill to a 14-0 record, the big-time junior racked up a state-leading 2,902 yards and hit the end zone 47 times. In the playoffs alone, Cooper racked up more than 1,000 yards.

RB Melvin Richardson (Poly, Long Beach) 5-11, 185, Sr.
This is one of those backs who doesn't get tired and in fact seems at his best in the fourth quarter. Richardson's game-winning touchdown run down the sidelines against Tesoro in the CIF Southern Section final will be remembered forever on Atlantic Avenue. For the season, he rushed for 1,500 yards and 23 touchdowns. Richardson had three straight 100-yard games and six TDs in the CIFSS Pac-Five Division quarterfinals, semis and final.

PK Bobby Wenzig (Westview, San Diego) 5-11, 180, Sr.
Most years, Wenzig would be the No. 1 kicker in the state. His powerful leg connected on 12-of-15 field goal attempts, including from 50, 49, 48 and 47 yards, and he drilled 44 extra points as well.

Second Team Defense

DL Kevin Greene (Sacred Heart Cathedral, San Francisco) 6-4, 240, Sr.
A bonafide sack machine (one unconfirmed report had him with 28 this season and 23 last year), Greene is only going to get better and better. He's only played football for two years after starting out as a beastly rebounder and shot blocker in basketball. He took a recruiting visit two weeks ago to USC and committed to the Trojans afterward.

	Scott Kurtz
	After leading Sacramento Grant to the open division title, QB Kipeli Koniseti (left) and WR Darvin McCauley were named to our 30th anniversary All-State team

DL Travis Johnson (The King's Academy, Sunnyvale) 6-3, 225, Sr.
A two-time All-Bay Area and All-CCS pick, Johnson had 17 sacks and 101 tackles in his senior year. He also had more than 100 tackles overall and rushed for nearly 600 yards on offense.

DL Nikko Motto (Sanger) 6-3, 275, Sr.
The Apaches may have just been a game over .500 on the year but what success they did have was in large part due to Motto's play along the line. He also dominated as an offensive lineman. He will be headed to Fresno State next season where he may eventually wind up playing alongside fellow All-State selectee Travis Brown of Clovis West.

DL William Sutton (Centennial, Corona) 6-2, 255, Sr.
We thought long and hard about Sutton being second team since he was fourth on the list from his team. But Centennial was indeed the No. 1 team in the state and there was simply too much support for William to leave him off. He had 93 tackles and 13 sacks, including four in the CIFSS title game against Chaparral of Temecula. Sutton has committed to Arizona State.

LB Michael Clay (Bellarmine, San Jose) 6-1, 200, Sr.
He was the leader of Bellarmine's defense, which shut out Valley Christian in the CCS finals and held St. Mary's of Stockton to a single score early in the season. Clay, who just committed to Oregon, had 107 tackles for the season with four sacks plus additional success as a fullback on offense.

LB Jacob Driver (La Costa Canyon, Carlsbad) 6-1, 220, Sr.
When Brady Hoke was hired as the new head football coach at San Diego State, he made sure Driver, the San Diego Section Defensive Player of the Year, remained committed to the Aztecs. The hard-hitting Driver did after leading the Mavericks to the section Division I title with a 45-28 victory over Escondido.

LB Robert Franco (San Pedro) 6-1, 225, Sr.
The All-L.A. City Defensive Player of the Year had 20 tackles in the title game when the Pirates tied Narbonne in the city final. He had 138 tackles with three interceptions and two forced fumbles on the season. Franco, the son of an L.A. Fire Department commander, also scored 13 times on offense.

LB Jaycob Shoemaker (Casa Roble, Orangevale) 6-1, 225, Sr.
The Sacramento Bee's Defensive Player of the Year was a leader of team that was 13-0 and was among top 10 ranked teams in Northern California. Shoemaker ended with 169 tackles, recovered eight fumbles and even scored three times in short yardage on offense.

DB Jabari Carr (Oak Grove, San Jose) 6-2, 180, Sr.
This would be the top player for a team that improved its winning streak to 22 games before suffering a playoff loss to Valley Christian. Carr primarily played free safety, but has shown he can be a lockdown corner as well. He had four interceptions and 50 tackles on defense this year to go with 45 catches for 605 yards on offense.

DB Stanjarivus McKay (Poly, Long Beach) 6-0, 170, Sr.
McKay was the No. 2 rated defender from the Jackrabbits on our all-state board and was one of the top secondary players overall. He had 57 tackles and four interceptions on the season and just committed to UCLA. If Poly had won in its title game and finished No. 1 in the state, we likely would have added the third player, LB George Daily-Lyles, to at least second team.

DB Noah Perio (De La Salle, Concord) 6-2, 175, Sr.
A versatile performer who starred on special teams and in the secondary, Perio had 10 tackles and blocked a field goal in the CIF Division I state final. For the season, he led DLS with six interceptions, returning one of those for a score. Perio is probably even better as a baseball player.

P Yael Jimenez (Arroyo Valley, San Bernardino) 5-10, 215, Sr.
Teammate of all-state lineman Michael Philipp racked up impressive numbers with his strong leg. Jimenez averaged 49.2 yards per punt and did that on 41 attempts. He had a long of 78 and also put down 11 inside the opponent's 20-yard line.

Second Team Multi-Purpose

QB/RB/DB Jonathon Brown (Encinal, Alameda) 6-2, 200, Sr.
A true multi-purpose pick, Brown passed for three TDs, ran for two TDs, had 10 tackles on defense and blocked a punt when Encinal defeated Novato in the CIF North Coast Section Div. III final. He was the Bay Area News Group's East Bay Player of the Year.

RB/LB Cameron Marshall (Valley Christian, San Jose) 5-10, 205, Sr.
A rare four-year varsity performer (his younger brother played this year as a frosh), Marshall rushed for 1,900 yards and 24 scores for the CCS Open Division finalists. He also had three interceptions on defense and was more known as a defender earlier in his career.

WR/DB Darvin McCauley (Grant, Sacramento) 5-11, 175, Sr.
He simply torched Long Beach Poly in the state bowl game and that was something no other player did against that defense all season. McCauley had six catches for 162 yards and two TDs in that game. He had 10 TD catches for the season as well as four interceptions.

QB/RB Keith Price (St. John Bosco, Bellflower) 6-3, 190, Sr.
The Trinity League Player of the Year completed an impressive 71.5 percent of his passes this season for 2,260 yards and 24 touchdowns while also rushing for 579 yards and 10 touchdowns. Like most of the guys here, he has committed to the Pac-10, in his case Washington, after turning down Oregon, Arizona State and Utah.

QB/RB Joe Southwick (San Ramon Valley, Danville) 6-1, 185, Sr.
As a junior, Southwick led SRV to a section title and was ahead of Cody Vaz in the picking order among NorCal QBs. This year, Vaz got the title plus a strong outing in the state bowl game so he was higher. Southwick passed for 3,781 yards and 36 TDs, including 712 yards in two games against arch-rival Monte Vista. He has committed to Boise State.

QB/RB Greg Watson (Rancho Cucamonga) 6-0, 185, Jr.
With all the hoopla surrounding quarterbacks Richard Brehaut of Los Osos and Josh Nunes of Upland, both headed to the Pac-10, it was a QB from the same league who led his team to a CIFSS title. Watson, already named the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Player of the Year, passed for 2,506 yards and 18 touchdowns and also rushed for 859 yards and 11 more scores. He led the Cougars to a 13-0-1 season and get this: he's just 15 years old.

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Another feature of our all-state football package to go deeper than anyone else. It's more of a gamble that a deserving player could get left off, but here is our list of third-team all-staters (both offense and defense).

Note: Players already named all-state medium schools or all-state small schools or all-state underclass (juniors, sophs) are not eligible for this honor. This team was cut down to 75 players.

WR Kevin Chandler (Mission Viejo)
WR Shaquelle Evans (Inglewood)
WR De'Von Flournoy (Birmingham, Lake Balboa)
WR Darryl Jenkins (Los Alamitos)
WR Roman Runner (Deer Valley, Antioch)

TE Levine Toilolo (Helix, La Mesa)

OL Lars Bramer (Buchanan, Clovis)
OL Josh Cabral (Tesoro, Las Flores)
OL Jordan Dombrowsky (Los Gatos)
OL Jordan Enos (Lincoln, Stockton)
OL Evan Finkenberg (Tesoro, Las Flores)
OL Tyler Kennobbie (Casa Roble, Orangevale)
OL Charles Leno (San Leandro)
OL Michael Melonas (Ventura)

QB Matt Barkley (Mater Dei, Santa Ana)
QB Allan Bridgford (Mission Viejo)
QB Clark Evans (Los Alamitos)
QB Tate Forcier (Scripps Ranch, San Diego)
QB David Graves (Folsom)
QB Jamie Jensen (Gilroy)
QB Corey Nielsen (Gahr, Cerritos)
QB Josh Nunes (Upland)
QB Robbie Picazo (Tesoro, Las Flores)
QB John Uribe (Santa Barbara)
QB Jordan Wynn (Oceanside)

RB Kylan Butler (De La Salle, Concord)
RB Walter Kazee (Cajon, San Bernardino)
RB John Lister (Thousand Oaks)
RB Stephon Mathis (Merced)
RB Jontell Reedom (Tulare)
RB Desarte Yarnway (Sacred Heart Cathedral, S.F.)

DL Sean Avila (Esperanza, Anaheim)
DL Josh Banks (St. Mary's, Stockton)
DL Bubba McGill (Modesto)
DL Sean Nill (Laguna Creek, Elk Grove)
DL Chris Robinson (Tustin)
DL Corey Sandoval (Moorpark)

LB Jordan Barrett (Notre Dame, Sherman Oaks)
LB George Daily-Lyles (Poly, Long Beach)
LB Trevor Erno (Lakewood)
LB Todd Golper (Arcadia)
LB Ryan Loder (Granite Bay)
LB Cody Pitts (Paradise)
LB Marquise Simmons (Dominguez, Compton)
LB Pat Su'a (Highland, Bakersfield)
LB Jeremiah Toma (Grant, Sacramento)

DB Bernard Bolden (Merced)
DB Terrance Brown (Lutheran, Orange)
DB Nick Cole (Clayton Valley, Concord)
DB J.B. Dock (St. Bonaventure, Ventura)
DB Nate Fellner (Clovis West, Fresno)
DB Cliff Harris (Edison, Fresno)
DB Justin Lilley (Westlake, Westlake Village)
DB Gabe Lemon (Lutheran, Orange)
DB Alex Mascarenas (Mission Viejo)
DB Avery Patterson (Pittsburg)
DB Marlon Pollard (Cajon, San Bernardino)
DB Sheldon Price (Bishop Amat, La Puente)
DB Trayvon Ralph (A.B. Miller, Fontana)
DB Bijon Samoodi (Servite, Anaheim)
DB Brandon Sermons (Diamond Ranch, Pomona)
DB Dijon Washington (Leuzinger, Lawndale)

RB/LB Jeff Badger (Cardinal Newman, Santa Rosa)
QB/LB James Guerrero (Tulare)
QB/RB Caleb Herring (Citrus Hill, Perris)
FB/LB Trevor Holloway (Atascadero)
QB/RB Cody Jackson (Serra, San Mateo)
QB/LB Joey Levine (Clayton Valley, Concord)
QB/DB Matt O'Brien (Casa Grande, Petaluma)
RB/TE Trevor Peterson (El Dorado, Placerville)
QB/RB Rashaad Reynolds (San Fernando)
QB/RB/DB Desi Rodriguez (Saugus)
QB/RB Blake Wayne (De La Salle, Concord)

PK Vince D'Amato (El Toro)
PK Adric Jope (Rio Americano, Sacramento)

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Our 2008 football season parade of honors continues with 30 more first team and 30 more second team from medium schools. Player of the Year Tyler Gaffney is one of five honored from Cathedral Catholic of San Diego. Oaks Christian also ends up with five honored players.

Selections coordinated by Mark Tennis, Executive Editor

Contributing: Paul Muyskens 

This is the 30th year of the CalHiSports.com all-state football teams and these teams will be published in the all-time state record book. We will have our seventh printed edition coming this spring and thanks to a sponsorship from Power Bar every school in the state will be sent multiple copies without charge.

The medium schools squad is for players from schools that are Division III in our traditional state rankings plus a handful of other bigger schools. These are not the same enrollment-based divisions of the CIF, but do correspond to league strength and section playoff divisions.

Thanks to all members of the media who contributed information and for all coaches and parents who sent in nominations. It's never easy to complete any all-state team and some of the final selections are very difficult.

First Team Offense
WR Diante Jackson (Las Lomas, Walnut Creek) 6-3, 205, Sr.
WR James Johnson (Valley Center) 6-1, 205, Sr.
TE Chris Coyle (Oaks Christian, Westlake Village) 6-3, 230, Sr.
OL Nik Abele (Irvine) 6-5, 265, Sr.
OL Everett Benyard (Cathedral Catholic, San Diego) 6-6, 320, Sr.
OL Thomas Kilgore (San Joaquin Memorial, Fresno) 6-5, 295, Sr.
OL Zack Purdy (Miramonte, Orinda) 6-6, 265, Sr.
OL Jacob Williams (Morro Bay) 6-3, 290, Sr.
QB Tyler Bernard (Valley Center) 6-1, 180, Sr.
RB Tyler Gaffney (Cathedral Catholic, San Diego) 6-0, 215, Sr.
RB Zach Graves (Whitney, Rocklin) 5-9, 170, Sr.
PK Roman Ferreira (Cathedral Catholic, San Diego) 5-7, 145, Sr.

First Team Defense
DL Josh Fields (Rio Linda) 6-3, 235, Sr.
DL Cassius Marsh (Oaks Christian, Westlake Village) 6-6, 270, Jr.
DL John Sua (St. Joseph, Santa Maria) 6-1, 275, Sr.
DL Sione Tuihalamaka (Serra, Gardena) 6-3, 275, Sr.
LB Mike Mulas (Sonoma Valley, Sonoma) 5-11, 210, Sr.
LB Zac Stout (Oaks Christian, Westlake Village) 6-2, 220, Jr.
LB Pat Su'a (Highland, Bakersfield) 6-2, 210, Sr.
DB Andre Allen (Mayfair, Lakewood) 6-1, 180, Sr.
DB Anthony Carpenter (Serra,  Gardena) 6-1, 185, Sr.
DB Robert Refsnyder (Laguna Hills) 6-0, 200, Sr.
DB Cougar Williams (Hanford) 6-1, 175, Sr.
P Josh van de Vrupt (Santana, Santee) 6-0, 185, Sr.

First Team Multi-Purpose
QB/RB Jonathan Brown (Encinal, Alameda) 5-11, 200, Sr.
WR/RB Randall Carroll (Cathedral, Los Angeles) 5-11, 190, Sr.
RB/LB Malcolm Jones (Oaks Christian, Westlake Village) 6-0, 215, Jr.
RB/LB Tra Sumler (Rosemead) 5-11, 205, Sr.
RB/DB Cierre Wood (Santa Clara, Oxnard) 6-1, 210, Sr.
WR/DB Robert Woods (Serra, Gardena) 6-1, 180, Jr.

Second Team Offense
WR Greg Allen (Eureka) 6-2, 180, Sr.
WR Jeff Divine (Colfax) 5-11, 180, Sr.
WR DeAngelo Williams (Central Valley, Ceres) 6-1, 185, Jr.
OL Jordan Austin (Highland, Bakersfield) 6-3, 285, Sr.
OL Fono Founati (Mayfair, Lakewood) 6-5, 280, Sr.
OL Nick Gardner (Manteca) 6-2, 235, Sr.
OL Eric Kohler (Oaks Christian, Westlake Village) 6-5, 280, Jr.
OL Jeff Quigley (Laguna Hills) 6-3, 285, Sr.
QB Nick Montana (Oaks Christian, Westlake Village) 6-2, 185, Jr.
RB Robbie Rouse (Madison, San Diego) 5-6, 170, Sr.
RB Adam Mullen (Tehachapi) 5-8, 190, Sr.
K Matt Lloyd (Miramonte, Orinda) 6-2, 190, Sr.

Second Team Defense
DL Brendan Birdsell (Beckman, Irvine) 6-4, 230, Sr.
DL Morgan Breslin (Las Lomas, Walnut Creek) 6-3, 220, Sr.
DL Anthony Cox (Foothill, Sacramento) 6-1, 255, Sr.
LB Ryan Downing (Cathedral Catholic, San Diego) 6-1, 170, Sr.
LB Andrew Fanucchi (Garces, Bakersfield) 6-0, 195, Sr.
LB Nick Law (Whitney, Rocklin) 6-1, 180, Sr.
LB Emre Titizer (Lynbrook, San Jose) 6-3, 240, Sr.
LB Michael Turner (Sierra, Manteca) 6-1, 205, Sr.
DB Mike Polvere (Novato) 5-10, 175, Sr.
DB Michael Pulley (Golden Valley, Bakersfield) 6-0, 175, Sr.
DB Tyler Rittenour (Campolindo, Moraga) 6-2, 180, Sr.
P Bobby Maldonado (Rosemead) 5-11, 185, Sr.

Second Team Multi-Purpose
RB/WR Nicky Batteate (Oakdale) 5-10, 180, Sr.
QB/RB Parker Hipp (Cathedral Catholic, San Diego) 6-2, 190, Sr.
QB/RB Jesse Lownsbury (Yosemite, Oakhurst) 6-2, 200, Sr.
RB/WR Xavier Milton (Encinal, Alameda) 6-1, 170, Sr.
FB/LB Gage Mortesen (El Segundo) 5-11, 190, Sr.
QB/RB Jeff Stephens (Novato) 5-11, 175, Sr.

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Player of the Year Derek Carr headlines group of 30 on first team with 30 more on second team. Bakersfield Christian and St. Margaret's both have three honored players while several other schools get two.

Selections coordinated by Mark Tennis, Executive Editor

Contributing: Paul Muyskens  

This is the 30th year of the CalHiSports.com all-state football teams and these teams will be published in the all-time state record book. We will have our seventh printed edition coming this spring and thanks to a sponsorship from Power Bar every school in the state will be sent multiple copies without charge.

The small schools squad is for players from schools that are Division IV or Division V in our traditional state rankings. These are not the same enrollment-based divisions of the CIF, but do correspond to league strength and section playoff divisions.

Thanks to all members of the media who contributed information and for all coaches and parents who sent in nominations. It's never easy to complete any all-state team and some of the final selections are very difficult.

First Team Offense
WR Spencer Hagan (Capital Christian, Sacramento) 6-4, 180, Sr.
WR Jake Peterson (Bakersfield Christian) 6-3, 190, Sr.
WR Jerry Rice Jr. (Menlo School, Atherton) 5-10, 175, Sr.
OL Greg Lee (Parker, San Diego) 6-5, 285, Sr.
OL Ben Savaii (Taft) 6-1, 245, Sr.
OL Chasen Smith (St. Margaret's, SJ Capistrano) 6-3, 225, Sr.
OL Giovanni Soni (Central Catholic, Modesto) 6-5, 250, Sr.
OL Mark Weststyn (Central Valley Christian, Visalia) 6-3, 250, Sr.
QB Derek Carr (Bakersfield Christian) 6-4, 200, Sr.
RB Brant Botill (Corcoran) 5-11, 200, Sr.
RB Cameron Loeffler (Exeter) 5-11, 190, Sr.
K Oscar Pineda (Hamilton, Hamilton City) 5-10, 200, Sr.

First Team Defense
DL James Batin (Yucca Valley) 6-4, 295,  Sr.
DL Ryan Boschma (Bakersfield Christian) 6-5, 210, Sr.
DL Justin Clayton (Justin-Siena, Napa) 6-4, 245, Sr.
DL Travis Johnson (The King's Academy, Sunnyvale) 6-3, 225, Sr.
LB Jon Harris (Riverside Christian) 6-1, 230, Sr.
LB Carl Jameson (Hilmar) 6-2, 190, Sr.
LB Christian Prado (Fillmore) 5-10, 190, Sr.
LB Lyle Swenson (Paraclete, Lancaster) 6-0, 200, Sr.
DB Devin Brown (Piedmont) 5-10, 165, Sr.
DB Nico Dumont (Marin Catholic, Kentfield) 6-0, 190, Sr.
DB Fred Gaines (Chowchilla) 5-10, 170, Sr.
P Kyle Tobler (Winters) 6-1, 180, Sr.

First Team Multi-Purpose
RB/WR Montreal Harris (Twentynine Palms) 6-2, 200, Sr.
TE/DE/K Charlie James (Brentwood, Los Angeles) 6-3, 200, Sr.
QB/RB Dylan Morrow (Mission Prep, San Luis Obispo) 6-1, 185, Sr.
QB/P David Mothander (St. Margaret's, SJ Capistrano) 6-2, 175, Sr.
WR/DB James Orth (Central Catholic, Modesto) 6-2, 180, Sr.
QB/DB Deon Randall (Parker, San Diego) 5-9, 170, Jr.

Second Team Offense
WR Jim Jones (Aquinas, San Bernardino) 6-0, 170, Jr.
WR Cody Pastorino (Willows) 5-10, 160, Sr.
TE Blake Malkemus (Coronado) 6-1, 185, Sr.
OL Al Doiron (West Valley, Cottonwood) 6-4, 290, Sr.
OL David Esquivel (Fillmore) 6-2, 225, Sr.
OL Jimmy Kunkel (Central Valley, Shasta Lake) 6-2, 280, Sr.
OL Nick Lycette (Menlo School, Atherton) 6-5, 265, Sr.
OL John Oppenheimer (Sacred Heart Prep, Atherton) 6-0, 230, Sr.
QB Ken Johnston (Carmel) 6-2, 180, Sr.
RB Brandon Buteyn (Paraclete, Lancaster) 5-11, 165, Sr.
RB Charlie McDonald (Escalon) 5-10, 190, Sr.
K Jared Irvine (Central Valley Christian, Visalia) 5-11, 170, Sr.

Second Team Defense
DL Austin Giuliano (Hilmar) 6-1, 180, Sr.
DL Austin Morehead (Sutter) 6-0, 200, Jr.
DL Greg Spivak (Kingsburg) 6-1, 215, Sr.
DL Josh Wood (Modoc, Alturas) 6-2, 230, Sr.
LB Cullen Carroll (St. Vincent, Petaluma) 5-10, 190, Sr.
LB Jourdan Del Biaggio (Ferndale) 6-1, 190, Sr.
LB Ryan Schimke (Hamilton, Hamilton City) 6-1, 220, Sr.
LB Eric Tomko (Middletown) 5-10, 190, Sr.
DB Alex Brolick (St. Margaret's, SJ Capistrano) 5-10, 170, Sr.
DB Mike Jensen (Bishop's, La Jolla) 5-11, 180, Sr.
DB Malcolm Webb (Wheatland) 5-10, 195, Sr.
P Brock Miller (Santa Fe Christian, Solana Beach) 5-10, 170, Sr.

Second Team Multi-Purpose
QB/RB Isaiah Burse (Modesto Christian) 5-11, 180, Jr.
RB/WR Amir Carlisle (The King's Acad., Sunnyvale) 5-9, 165, Soph.
RB/LB Jose Mendez (Fowler) 5-7, 155, Sr.
QB/RB Mason Mills (Coronado) 6-0, 185, Sr.
QB/RB Mike Moreno (Santa Paula) 6-1, 175, Sr.
QB/DB Kevin Ramay (Grace Brethren, Simi Valley) 6-0, 195, Sr.

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Posted By Deputy Editor Mark Tennis 

Congratulations to the following players for being named either first team overall or second team overall for the 2008 All-State Softball Team, released exclusively by CalHiSports.com. Our all-state teams are based on the following criteria: 1. Other honors already received; 2. Representation of championship teams; 3. Geographic representation; 4. Significant statistics; 5. Opinions gathered from others (prep writers, coaches, yes, some parents). Note: This is not a list of the 30 best players because certain positions have to be filled. A mininum of three outfielders must be listed as well as at least two catchers on every all-state softball team that is chosen.

	Perelini Koria hit 45 home runs during state record-breaking career.

Lisa Akamine of Escondido has been picked as the San Diego Section player of the year.

	Scott Kurtz
	Jolene Henderson lifted Sheldon of Sacramento to 32-2 record and state's top ranking.

Trina Harrison hammered out 41 home runs during her career at Oceanside.

Stefanie Barnes was just as strong in class as she was in the circle.

	Alyssa Nakken led Woodland to a Sac-Joaquin Section title.

Posted By Deputy Editor Mark Tennis 

2008 ALL-STATE SOFTBALL
UNDERCLASS FIRST TEAM

C - Taylor Edwards (Vista Murrieta, Murrieta) Soph.

C - Amy Moore (Valencia) Jr.

C - Jessica Shults (Hart, Newhall) Jr.

C - Lindsey Ziegenhirt (Sheldon, Sacramento) Jr.

P - Ensley Gammel (Centennial, Bakersfield) Jr.

P - Teagan Gerhart (Norco) Jr.

P - Jolene Henderson (Sheldon, Sacramento) Jr.

P - Marissa Ibarra (San Benito, Hollister) Jr.

P - Destiny Rodino (Hart, Newhall) Jr.

P - Cheyanne Tarango (Canyon, Anaheim) Fr.

P - Brittany Vacura (Franklin, Elk Grove) Jr.

INF - Barthinia Bates (Victor Valley, Victorville) Jr.

INF - Cassidy Bell (Liberty, Bakersfield) Jr.

INF - Kellie Fox (Mt. Carmel, San Diego) Soph.

INF - Baillie Kirker (Crescenta Valley, La Crescenta) Jr.

INF - Kelly McDonald (Notre Dame, Belmont) Jr.

INF - Madison Shipman (Valencia) Soph.

INF - Brittany Spalding (Los Alamitos) Jr.

INF - Nani St. Germain (Ayala, Chino Hills) Jr.

INF - Jordan Wallace (Fairfield) Sr.

INF - Alia Williams (Crenshaw, Los Angeles) Jr.

INF - Shawna Wright (Lancaster) Jr.

OF - Dani Gilmore (El Camino Real, Woodland Hills) Fr.

OF - Brianna Stephan (Simi Valley) Jr.

OF - Brianna Turang (Santiago, Corona) Sr.

MP - Jenny Lahitte (Granite Hills, El Cajon) Soph.

MP - Kamerin May (Santiago, Corona) Jr.

MP - Diana-Lynn Patterson (Los Altos, Hacienda Heights) Jr.

MP - Keilani Ricketts (Archbishop Mitty, San Jose) Jr.

MP - Hannah Williams (Freedom, Oakley) Jr.

2008 ALL-STATE SOFTBALL
UNDERCLASS SECOND TEAM

C - Rushael Lawley (Buchanan, Clovis) Jr.

	Napa's Alex Robben already has committed to Cal.

	Laura Cannon was key player for Albany's 26-1 season.

	Tory Ferreira from Calvary Chapel of Murrieta throws for her club team.