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Carter hired former Rialto and Riverside North boys basketball coach Anthony Jones earlier this month for its open boys basketball position. Jones, a health teacher, was an assistant at Eisenhower in 2001-03 before coaching the Knights from 2004-07 and North from 2008-11.

Jones, who led North to an 19-11 record and a berth in the CIF-SS Division 2A quarterfinals this past season, will take over a Lion program that went 4-20 overall last season with a 3-11 record in the San Andreas League. Carter has never made the playoffs in its seven-year history.

Summit boys basketball coach Steve Hickey was officially named the school's athletic director Wednesday night, getting approval from the Fontana Unified School District's school board to replace Ed Kearby. Kearby was promoted to assistant principal at the high school.

"It hasn't really sunk in," Hickey said. "I have some big shoes to fill, because Ed did a great job of getting this thing going and building a lot of success in the five years since this school was opened."

The 41-year-old Hickey was an integral piece of Summit's overall athletic success, as he led the SkyHawks to the CIF-State Division II championship game this year en route to All-Sun Coach of the Year honors. But the new position might prevent Hickey from a return trip, as the veteran coach isn't sure whether he'll be able to coach with his new responsibilites.

"I don't want to shortchange other sports because I'm focusing on my sport," Hickey said. "That wouldn't be fair and I don't want other coaches to perceive that I'm showing favoritism to my sport. I'd like to coach, but I have to do what's best for the athletic department first.

"I'll have a decision by the end of August. Once school starts, I'll see how everything works out and go from there."

Colony athlete Bryan Harper committed to the University of Washington Tuesday according to a Rivals.com article. Harper, a 6-foot, 180-pound athlete who transferred to Colony after playing quarterback at Carter the last two seasons, chose the Huskies after a recent trip to the school with teammate Robert Wagner. The three-star prospect also had offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Colorado State, Montana and New Mexico State.

Harper is the second county player to pledge to the Huskies this month, joining Cajon defensive back Damontae Kazee. Kazee, a first-team all-Sun selection last year, formally introduced his commitment to Washington June 13 after being a silent commitment for a while according to Scout.com.

Summit basketball coach Steve Hickey, the All-Sun boys basketball coach of the year this past season, will be promoted to athletic director Wednesday at the Fontana Unified School District board meeting according to the FUSD agenda. Hickey would replace Ed Kearby, who will be the assistant principal at Summit.

Hickey led the SkyHawk boys basketball team to the CIF-State Division II championship game at Arco Arena in Sacramento this past March, where it fell to San Jose Archbishop Mitty. How the promotion will affect his status as Summit's coach is unclear at this time.

Carter High School has named Dr. Frank Jimenez as its new athletic director according to Rialto Unified School District Director of Communications Syeda Jafri. Jimenez replaces Joe Paluba, who resigned his position after this past school year.

"We are excited to have (Jimenez) as the new athletic director at Carter High School," Jafri said. "We think it will be a good fit and we are excited to see Carter have the same success that Rialto and Eisenhower High Schools have had."

Jimenez, a government teacher at Rialto High School, will be formally approved July 12 according to Jafri. He was the head football coach at RHS in 2004, was the offensive coordinator in 2006. He has also served as the head girls golf coach at Rialto along with being an assistant baseball coach the last five seasons.

"I think working with both boys and girls sports will help me a lot in this job," Jimenez said. "They are complex and different things and having experience with both is something I'm going to use to make this athletic program great. Carter High School is a great school in a great area and I can't wait to get this going."

Interesting tidbit from my interview Saturday with Terrell Thomas, the New York Giants cornerback who is an alum of Rancho Cucamonga High School and USC. Not sure if it will make the print story, but felt it was interesting enough to put on here.

Another thing that Thomas had to deal with in the offseason was the punishment given to his alma mater by the BCS. USC was stripped of its 2004 national championship by the BCS due to its use of Reggie Bush, the focal point of USC's current probation.

"Maybe you could have something where a player gets a percentage of every jersey of theirs that is sold. A guy like Reggie Bush can get a percent of all of his jersey sales given to him with a check. Maybe wait until he leaves school to give him that check, but I think it's a problem when guys make a school millions of dollars and don't get a cent of that. That's why these players go out and do stuff like Terrelle Pryor did."

New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas, a graduate of Rancho Cucamonga High School, will be holding his annual youth football camp Saturday at Ralph Lewis Park in Fontana. Campers ages 7-10 will workout from 9 a.m.-noon while campers ages 11-14 will go from 1-4 p.m. Carolina Panthers safety Gerald Alexander - Thomas' cousin and another RCHS graduate - will be one of several NFL players assisting with the camp, as will Giants DE Justin Tuck, Seattle Seahawks safety Kevin Ellison, Cleveland Browns cornerback Eric Wright, Giants WR Ramses Barden, Giants DB Cary Harris, Giants DB Michael Coe and Dallas Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick.

Eight county players highlight the Southern California All-Star team for the first SoCal vs. Arizona All-Star Game, which will be held Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the Surprise Baseball Complex in Surprise, Ariz. Cajon quarterback Thomas Carter, Colton linebacker Devan Hussey, Redlands offensive lineman Jordan Smith and defensive lineman John Siliga, Redlands East Valley defensive backs Taylor Fernandez and Josh Armstrong and Kaiser linebackers Davonte Manning and Dennis Taylor will be playing Saturday for the SoCal team, which will have an all-star cast of retired coaches at the helm.

Former Fontana and Kaiser coach Dick Bruich will be part of a staff that includes former Claremont coach Bob Baiz and former Damien coach Dick Larson.

Cajon quarterback Thomas Carter, the 2010 All-Sun Most Valuable Player, will sign with Portland State, according to a text I received from Carter Tuesday night. Carter, who passed for 1,853 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for 584 yards and five scores in leading Cajon to a San Andreas League title and a berth in the CIF semifinals, is up at Portland State today to finalize his scholarship before flying down to Arizona for Saturday's SoCal/Arizona all-star game.

Carter heavyweight wrestler Kenny Clark is currently competing with the California Cadet National Team in a national tournament at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. Clark, who recently won the state Greco-Roman championship, will be competing until June 26 according to Carter wrestling coach Kevin Henessey.

Carter will also be hosting a two-day wrestling camp Friday and Saturday at the school, with University of Minnesota wrestlers Tyler Safratowich and Manny Rivera (a Rosemead native) working with prospective campers. The camp runs in the morning and afternoon both days.

Former Chino coach Bob Sheehan is throwing his hat back into the coaching ring, as he has been hired as coach of the Arrowhead Christian baseball team according to an e-mail sent this morning by ACA athletic director Richard Yaross. Sheehan, who took the year off after leaving Chino High School after the 2009 season, has won 510 games in his high school coaching career.

ALL CBL 1st Team
Michelle Solomon, Redlands
Amanda Weis, Redlands
Kendall Apodaca, Redlands
Narissa Garcia, Redlands
Gabby Martinez, Redlands
Courtney Brown, Yucaipa
Justine Burdine, Yucaipa
Ashley Huff, Yucaipa
Melissa Roberts, Yucaipa
Sahvanna Jaquish, Redlands East Valley
Savannah Moore, Redlands East Valley
Ashlyn Bender, Redlands East Valley
Jenna Jaquish, Redlands East Valley
Sonja Garza, Eisenhower
Sarah Pineda, Eisenhower
Julia Gilbert, Miller
Diauna Nelson, Miller
Sarah Yniguez, Fontana

ALL CBL 2nd TEAM
Emilia Martinet, Redlands
Savanah Guzman, Redlands
Tylar Bird, Yucaipa
Lauren Heilman, Yucaipa
Lauren Partnoff, Yucaipa
Olivia Bennett, Redlands East Valley
Amanda Pacheco, Redlands East Valley
Alexie Johnson, Redlands East Valley
Stephanie Sosa, Eisenhower
Sabrina Rosalez, Eisenhower
Leslie Santos, Eisenhower
Saleena Alvarez, Miller
Brittany Dunn, Miller
Lexi Venegas, Miller
Natalie Calderas, Fontana
Brittany Rodriguez, Fontana
Katrina Reyes, Fontana
Ellenie Bernal, Fontana

Most Valuable Player: Kevin Davidson, Sr. Yucaipa

First Team
Leonard Malfavon- Yucaipa
Tyler Sapp- Yucaipa
Jackson McClelland- REV
George Thanopoulos- REV
Angel Landazuri- Redlands
Kavan Pardo- Redlands
Sean Smith- Redlands
Anthony Ayala- Fontana
Justin Lewis- Yucaipa
Alec Mordbito- Yucaipa
Frankie Alvarez- REV
Joseph Molina- REV
Matt Wilson- REV
Jacob Nottingham- Redlands
Brian Ruhm- Redlands
Luis Martinez- Eisenhower
Tyler Campbell- AB Miller

MVP. Krystel Gabbard. Kaiser H.S. Jr
MVP. Stacy Cavazos. Patriot H.S. So

Jesslene Contreras. Kaiser H.S. Jr
Marisa DeAnda. Kaiser H.S. Jr
Crystal Cerpa. Kaiser H.S. Jr
Linda Garcia. Kaiser H.S. Fr
Destiney Henderson. Kaiser H.S. Fr
Nicole Larsen. Bloomington H.S. Jr
Felisha Gomez. Bloomington H.S. Jr
Rhea Benavente. Bloomington H.S. Sr
Alex Reyes. Bloomington H.S. So
Diamond Turner. Patriot H.S. Jr
Danyelle Sturm. Patriot H.S. Jr
Ronni Pettis. Summit H.S. Jr
Lianna Escobar. Summit H.S. Sr
Earnysha Scroggins. Jurupa Valley H.S. Sr
Jozleyn Salazar. Jurupa Valley H.S. Jr
Alex McBride. Notre Vista H.S. Sr

OFFENSIVE MVP - ANDREW RAMONES CITRUS VALLEY JUNIOR SS/3B
DEFENSIVE MVP - RYAN BORDEN CITRUS VALLEY SOPHOMORE P
COACH OF THE YEAR - RON CARMODY CITRUS VALLEY

1ST TEAM -
CONNOR MCCOY CITRUS VALLEY
ISAAC GONZALEZ CITRUS VALLEY
ZACH RODRIGUEZ CITRUS VALLEY
BEN DUNCAN NOTRE DAME
CHRISTIAN BECK NOTRE DAME
JACOB BOUCHER NOTRE DAME
TONY MANZO RUBIDOUX
GLENN GUARDAMONDO RUBIDOUX
TREY BAUDERS RUBIDOUX
CODY ELLS RIM OF THE WORLD
MIGUEL MEDRANO BANNING
TYLER DRAKE JURUPA HILLS

2ND TEAM -
CITRUS VALLEY - ART GOMEZ, FIDEL SANDOVAL
NOTRE DAME - MATT GIFFIN, KEVIN OCONNOR, DALTON WEEKS
RUBIDOUX - ERICK PEREZ, ROMAN ALVAREZ
RIM OF THE WORLD - WYATT MCGILVERY, RYAN LOZOYA, ANDREW THOMAS
BANNING - JUAN GOMEZ, ISAAC LINARES
JURUPA HILLS - BRYAN C. SANCHEZ

HONORABLE MENTION -
CITRUS VALLEY - JORDAN BABBITT
NOTRE DAME - TYLER PEACOCK
RUBIDOUX - HUGO CORNEJO
RIM OF THE WORLD - JUSTIN SOTO
BANNING - RYAN FISH
JURUPA HILLS - NICK MENDEZ

MVP Offensive: Whitney Rodriguez, Yucca Valley
Co-MVP Defensive: Felicia Gonzales, Yucca Valley; Brittney Candelaria, 29 Palms

1st Team:
Cierra Peterson, 29 Palms
Erin Ingram, 29 Palms
Catherine Mount, 29 Palms
Heather Nava, Yucca
Lindsay Sullivan, Yucca
Miranda Huerta, Yucca
Liz Slaughter, Yucca
Miranda Moreno, Shadow Hills
Emily Lopez, Shadow Hills
Kalen Volkmann, Desert Hot Springs
Carly Jo Reeves, Big Bear
Kaisha Romney, Big Bear
Natalie Powell, Big Bear
Berenice Ceja, Desert Mirage
Leticia Garcia, Desert Mirage

2nd Team:
Rebecca Erickson, Yucca
Erin Stanford, 29 Palms
Jaymee Candelaria, 29 Palms
Teana Linares, Shadow Hills
Dalilah Castillo, Shadow Hills
Iris Guzman, Desert Hot Springs
Cara Burks, Big Bear
Cori Burks, Big Bear
Celseste Tarango, Desert Mirage
Stephanie Serrato, Desert Mirage

Honorable Mention:
Teresa Nava, Yucca
Brittny Wellock, 29 Palms
Aileen Pinedo, Shadow Hills
Kirstin Ukkasted, Desert Hot Springs
Kimi Etter, Big Bear
Nayeli Perez, Desert Mirage

Offensive Player of the Year: Taylor Ward, Shadow Hills
Defensive Player of the Year: T.J. Follett, Big Bear

First team
Owen David, Big Bear
Cody Ogg, Big Bear
Zakk Planz, Big Bear
Tyler Westplat, Big Bear
Adam Armijo, Desert Hot Springs
David Cortes, Desert Hot Springs
Nolan Hayes, Desert Hot Springs
David Newland, Desert Mirage
Gabriel Lopez, Shadow Hills
Daniel Mesa, Shadow Hills
Sean Lopez, Twentynine Palms
David Tuttle, Twentynine Palms
Colt Cooper, Yucca Valley

Second Team
Dylan Helme, Big Bear
Andrew Adair, Desert Hot Springs
Mike Miller, Desert Hot Springs
Ivan Alvarado, Desert Mirage
Javier Zazveta, Desert Mirage
Brandon Lemke, Shadow Hills
J.J. Uselton, Shadow Hills
Zach Belisle, Twentynine Palms
Zach Yantes, Twentynine Palms
Ethan Geeson, Yucca Valley

Honorable Mention
Rex Seamen, Big Bear
Josh Ballesteros, Desert Hot Springs
Ruben Magana, Desert Mirage
Tyler Wolfe, Shadow Hills
Jerek Silvas, Twentynine Palms
Jordan Eads, Yucca Valley

Catching up on some all-league teams.

Most Valuable Offensive Player - Elizabeth Caporuscio, Sr., Rim of the World
Most Valuable Defensive Player - Nikki Hoffman, So., Citrus Valley
Coach of the Year - April Finazzo, Citrus Valley

First Team
Jasmine Canez, So, Jurupa Hills
Chandler Geary, So, Citrus Valley
Katie Gyll, Sr, Notre Dame
Hayley Jaquess, So, Citrus Valley
Halle Luna, Sr, Notre Dame
Felicity McCafferty, So, Banning
Ashlyn Morris, So, Citrus Valley
Sarah Tribe, Jr, Rim of the World
Taylor Tribe, Jr, Rim of the World
Melanie Vidaurri, So., Citrus Valley
Haley Young, Fr, Notre Dame

Second Team
Vanessa Aguirre, So, Jurupa Hills
Laura Becerra, So, Banning
Brianna Chairez, So, Citrus Valley
Jamie Garner, So, Rim of the World
Julie Goldsberry, So, Rim of the World
Taylor McCafferty, So, Banning
Nichole Moore, Jr, Rim of the World
Sophia Ortega, Jr, Citrus Valley
Monique Rojas, Fr, Jurupa Hills
Stephanie Sandoval, Fr, Rubidoux
Austin Schmidt, Jr, Notre Dame
Katie Schoenauer, Sr, Notre Dame
Andrea Villegas, So, Banning

Honorable Mention
Jesicah Lara, Jr, Banning
Sonia Lopez, Sr, Rubidoux
Brianna Meza, So, Jurupa Hills
Kalene Needham, Jr, Rim of the World
Bailey Powell, Jr, Notre Dame
Katie Witherby, So, Citrus Valley

Chino outfielder Jacob Anderson didn't have to wait long at all, as he was the second pick of the sandwich round Monday, being selected by the Toronto Blue Jays with the No. 35 pick in the draft.

Along with Anderson, the following players have been selected today:
Matt Andriese, RHP, UC Riverside (Redlands East Valley) - San Diego Padres, third round, No. 112 overall
Ricky Oropesa, 1B, USC (Etiwanda) - San Francisco Giants, third round, No. 116
James Zamarripa, OF, Rancho Cucamonga - Seattle Mariners, sixth round, No. 183
Aaron Brooks, RHP, Cal State San Bernardino (Cajon) - Kansas City Royals, ninth round, No. 276
Kenny Matthews, LHP, Diamond Bar - New York Mets, 12th round, No. 372
Adam McCreery, LHP, Bonita - Minnesota Twins, 14th round, No. 448
Tyler Leslie, RHP, Silverado - San Francisco Giants, 15th round, No. 477

Here's the lineup for Wednesday's game at The Epicenter.

NORTH ROSTER
Catchers
21 Vic Munoz, Claremont
12 Chris Enriquez, Fontana
33 Stephen Medrano, Summit
First Base
38 Matt Fitzgerald, Upland
13 Jacob Villanueva, Upland Christian
Second Base
25 Konner Butler, Upland
8 Kyle Jackson, Claremont
Shortstop
9 Jake Gallaway, Etiwanda
12 Marcos Flores, Alta Loma
Third Base
5 Mathews Silva-Miller, Summit
11 Brett Shewmaker, Rancho Cucamonga
Outfielders
22 Adrian Lopez, Summit
51 Spencer Thornton, Los Osos
10 Griffin Lord, Damien
16 Dorian Granados, Damien
3 James Zamarripa, Rancho Cucamonga
20 Kendall Chambliss, Miller
Pitchers
25 Andrew Vasquez, Los Osos
26 Justin Davis, Etiwanda
19 Gibby Contreras, Rancho Cucamonga
26 Cory Dill, Los Osos
12 Antonio Gonzales, Damien
6 Tylier Campbell, Miller
17 Hector Perez, Rialto
Head coach: Brandon Colbrunn, Fontana High School
Assistants: Louis Sosa, John Enriquez, Chris Sindelar, Reggie Cornish, Fontana; Dennis Duggibns, Summit.

SOUTH ROSTER

Catchers
18 Mark Lindsay, Bonita
12 Keith Cooper, Ayala
5 Eddie Ramirez, Montclair
First Base
22 Cameron Pongs, Chino Hills
20 Jacob Anderson, Chino
24 Matt Jaramillo, Los Osos
Second Base
5 Mark Brun, Colony
21 Juan Marquez, Pomona
Third Base
30 Eduardo Gonzales, Ontario
19 J.J. Franklin, Chino
Shortstop
1 Jared Hovsepion, Diamond Ranch
14 Angel Bojorquez, Chaffey
4 Chance Launier, Don Lugo
Outfielders
33 Clint Hibma, Ontario Christian
6 Nathaniel Acosta, Chino Hills
7 Michael Johnson, Don Lugo
12 Jordan Kloosterman, Ontario Christian
21 Chad Carrasco, Ontario
2 Guadalupe Leon, Garey
Pitchers
21 Kevin Sprague, Chino Hills
13 Kenny Mathews, Diamond Bar
12 Brandon Murfett, Bonita
31 Chance Fuglistahler, Kaiser
12 Andy Perez, Montclair
22 Justin Schnurstein, Don Lugo
13 Alec Cordova, Chino
9 Kevin Lengyel, Diamond Ranch

Head coach: Mike Sweeney, Ontario High School
Assistants: Kevin Crocker, Scott Rivette, Dan Gonzales, Ontario

Here they are for tomorrow's game at Arrowhead Credit Union Park.

INLAND EMPIRE BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ALL-STAR

2011 ROSTER

NAME SCHOOL POSITION

1. George Thanopoulus Redlands East Valley Catcher

2. Chris Enriquez Fontana Catcher

3. Jonathan Ruiz Aquinas 1st Base

4. Matt Jaramillo Los Osos 2nd Base

5. Kadyn Glass Redlands Shortstop

6. Joe Romero Colton 3rd Base

7. Kyle Jackson Claremont Xtra Infield

8. Andy Crowley San Gorgonio Outfield/Pitcher

9. James Zamarripa Rancho Cucamonga Outfield

10. Danny Diaz Cajon Outfield

11. Spencer Thorton Los Osos Outfield

12. Sean Egan ACA Xtra Outfield

13. Chance Fuglistahler Kaiser Pitcher

14. Ruben Rios Cajon Pitcher

15. Kevin Davidson Yucaipa Pitcher/Infield

16. Hector Perez Rialto Pitcher

17. Jason Broussard Etiwanda Pitcher

18. Francisco Orejel Bloomington Pitcher

19. Juan Rocha San Gorgonio Pitcher

20. Cole Volkers Alta Loma Pitcher

21. Jake Gallaway Etiwanda Utility

22. Brett Shewmaker Rancho Cucamonga Utility

23. Robert Rivera Arroyo Valley Utility

24. Oscar Munoz Pacific Utility

Coaches

Mike Spinuzzi - Manager - Kaiser

Jon Austin - Asst. Coach - Cajon

James Cordes - Asst. Coach - Redlands East Valley

Estevan Valencia - Asst. Coach - Redlands

INLAND EMPIRE BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION

RIVERSIDE COUNTY ALL-STAR

2011 ROSTER

NAME SCHOOL POSITION

1. Matt Valenzuela Roosevelt Catcher

2. Ryan Miller Tahquitz Catcher

3. Daniel Arellano Centennial 1st Base

4. Nick Bruno Hemet 2nd Base

5. Chris Rabago Riverside Poly Shortstop

6. Hogar Robalino Vista Murrieta 3rd Base

7. Ricardo Rodriguez Canyon Springs Xtra Infield

8. Steven Pena JW North Outfield

9. Devyn Bolansky Vista Del Lago Outfield

10. Kyle Nielson Murrieta Valley Outfield

11. Joe Ortuno Vista Murrieta Outfield

12. Michael Williams Norte Vista Xtra Outfield

13. John Kappmeyer Cathedral City Pitcher

14. Joey Gallardo Hemet Pitcher

15. Andrew Morovick Tahquitz Pitcher

16. Trent Hedlund Vista Del Lago Pitcher

17. Deven Ralston Centennial Pitcher

18. Taylor Rappaport Riverside Poly Pitcher

19. Kyle Davis Great Oak Pitcher

20. Mario Morales JW North Pitcher

21. Sean Lopez 29 Palms Pitcher

22. Evan Perez JW North Utility

23. Blake Bullard Canyon Springs Utility

24. Andrew Bailey Great Oak Utility

Coaches

Steve Madril - Manager - JW North

Justin Solis - Asst. Coach - Norte Vista

Tim Klevano - Asst. Coach - Centennial

Eric Morton - Asst. Coach - Great Oak

The high school baseball season may be over, capped off by Oak Hills' first team CIF championship in any sport in the school's history, but local prep baseball fans will get a chance to see some more action this week.

The Inland Empire Coaches Association San Bernardino vs. Riverside All-Star Game comes first, taking place Tuesday at Arrowhead Credit Union Park in San Bernardino at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the stadium or on Ticketmaster.

The Daily Bulletin All-Star Game, featuring the best of the Inland Valley region, will be played Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Epicenter in Rancho Cucamonga. Tickets to the Bulletin All-Star Game are also $5 and can be purchased at the stadium or at the Bulletin offices at 2041 E. 4th Street in Ontario Monday and Tuesday.