Here is the 2008 Star-News All-Area team.

Coaches of the year: Brian DeHaan, Kiko Garcia (Maranatha)
Player of the year: Noe Ramirez (Alhambra)
First team
Pitcher: Bryce Rutherford, Arcadia, Jr.
Pitcher: Richard Kilbury, Monrovia, junior.
Catcher: Mike Nigolian, Arcadia, Jr.
Infielder: Brian Dearth, Temple City, Sr.
Infielder: Nick Wilson, San Marino, Sr.
Infielder: Eric Smith, La Caada, Jr.
Infielder: Ramiro Carreon, St. Francis, Sr.
Outfielder: Curtis Cowell, Monrovia, Sr.,
Outfielder: Dylan Covey, Maranatha, So.
Outfielder: Matt Izumida, Gabrielino, Sr.
Utility: Rob Olivarez, Alhambra, Sr.

Second team
Pitcher: A.J. Talt, Pasadena Poly, Sr.
Pitcher: Angel Cabral, Gabrielino, Sr.
Catcher: Garrett Salzman, St. Francis, Sr
Infielder: Chris Rosario, Alhambra, Jr.
Infielder: Tim Smoley, Jr.
Infielder: Steven Wright, San Marino, Jr.
Infielder: Dusty Sanderson, Temple City, So.
Outfielder: Nick Gentili, St. Francis, Jr.
Outfielder: Patrick Greene, Monrovia, Sr.
Outfielder: Ryan Doeppel, La Salle, Sr.
Utility: Vince Vega, Monrovia, Sr.