Girls Soccer: Browne Delivers the Goods
GIRLS SOCCER ALL-AREA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Lynsey Browne, St. Lucy's, Defender, Senior
School: St. Lucy's
Grade: Senior
Position: Defender
Notable: The Sierra League player of the year had an outstanding season in leading the Regents to the Sierra League title and a 15-4-4 overall mark, and 9-1 in league. With so many dangerous forwards to deal with, Browne was the big force on defense, helping the Regents record 12 shutouts, and five straight blank sheets during an impressive run through league against Chino Hills, Chino, Ayala, Diamond Bar and Glendora. Even more impressive was her versatility. Browne was able to get forward on counter attacks and was dangerous on set-pieces with her 5-foot-8 frame, especially on crosses, which helped her net seven goals and six assists. Also a CIF-Southern Section Division II honoree, Browne will continue her career at UC Riverside next fall.
COACH OF THE YEAR: Chris Reeder, Los Altos
FIRST TEAM
Forwards
Natalie Maxey, South Hills, Junior
Aissa Sanchez, Glendora, Senior
Arielle Shore, San Dimas, Senior
Midfielders
Victoria Camaj, St. Lucy's, Freshman
Dana Catone, Walnut, Senior
Lauren Stupin, Los Altos, Sophomore
Krissy Slusser, Walnut, Senior
Emily Wood, Glendora, Senior
Defenders
Jasmine Roth, Bishop Amat, Defender, Junior
Giselle Sigala, Diamond Ranch, Defender, Senior
Goalkeeper
Justine Padilla, Los Altos, Goalkeeper, Junior
SECOND TEAM
Forward
Lissa Pina, Bonita, Junior
Kristen Enriquez, St. Lucy's, Senior
McKenna Gooden, Charter Oak, Junior
Midfielders
April Juarez, Bishop Amat, Freshman
Estella Diaz, Sierra Vista, Junior
Jeannette Jimenez, San Dimas, Freshman
Denni Jo Burger, St. Lucy's, Senior
Defenders
Amber Ortiz, Diamond Bar, Junior
Marissa Woods, Walnut, Senior
Lauren Velasquez, Los Altos, Junior
Goalkeeper
Jesse Garcia, Baldwin Park, So, Goalkeeper
Coach of the year
Name: Chris Reeder
School: Los Altos
Year: 7th
This season: For a team with so many sophomores and juniors, even Reeder was surprised how quickly everything came together for the Conquerors. The Conquerors finished 16-7-4 and beat out three others in the final week to claim the Miramonte League title over talented teams like Bonita, Diamond Ranch and Charter Oak. After starting the season by advancing to the finals of the La Mirada tournament, the Conquerors continued to shine in tournament play, winning the Garey tournament with a 2-0 decision over Magnolia, the same team it defeated in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division IV playoffs before losing to Cathedral City in the second round in penalty kicks.
Comments
Thanks SGV Dad.
I am a little surprised no Walnut girls made CIF, does anyone know if their coach forget to submit paperwork ?!? I hope that wasn't the case.
Posted by: Just wondering | April 2, 2009 1:56 PM
Here are the local girls from the SGV area. The selection processes used for both lists are entirely different.
Division II
1st team:
Lynsey Browne 12 Midfield St. Lucy’s Priory
Natalie Maxey 11 Forward South Hills
2nd Team:
Victoria Camaj 9 Midfield St. Lucy’s Priory
Crystal Virgen 12 Defense South Hills
3rd Team:
Denni Jo Berger 12 Midfield St. Lucy’s Priory
Division IV
1st team:
April Juarez 9 Midfield Bishop Amat
2nd team:
Victoria Florez 12 Forward Bishop Amat
3rd team:
Jasmine Roth 11 Defense Bishop Amat
Division VI
2nd team:
Ariel Shore 12 Forward San Dimas
3rd team:
Jeanette Jimenez 9 Midfield San Dimas
Website: http://www.cifss.org/admin/images/otherupload/GIRLS%20ALL%20CIF%202009.doc
PS. SL fans, there are couple of sisters over at Diamond Ranch that will give your goalie a run for first team honors next year.
Walnut fans, Maxey was man marked by most teams that knew of her abilities, she was shut down on more than one occasion.
Posted by: SGV Dad | April 2, 2009 11:45 AM
Hi Fred,
Will you be posting the CIF teams for soccer too?
Posted by: Just wondering | April 2, 2009 10:04 AM
The list was pretty well rounded and I thought you did a good job Fred. I think the goalie picks will be a little different next year, though. Without a doubt, Carly Pennington (So) will be 1st team all area. It looks like she was not looked at seriously since she had to share time with an undeserving senior goalie. Looking forward to see how SL does next year. Congratulations Lynsey Brown.
Posted by: SL Fan | April 2, 2009 7:23 AM
Marissa Woods was the defender out there. Ask Natalie Maxey she stop her both games Walnut played South Hills
Posted by: Nut | April 1, 2009 9:44 PM
Fred, 4 goals each game does sound pretty close . . . not! Did you see the second game against San Dimas? No one even remembers who the BP goalie was, including BP - which failed to post goalie stats.
Posted by: saintsfan2 | April 1, 2009 7:14 PM
You have no idea what makes a good gefender,MARISSA WOODS SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIRST TEAM.Aand it should have not been close.
Posted by: southhillsmom | April 1, 2009 5:33 PM
I disagree, her defense didn't help, but she made some fantastic saves. Do you remember the first time Bpark played San Dimas. I'm not sure if the Braves got a shot on goal, but the BP goalkeeper kept the game close as long as she could. It was firing practice that day.
Posted by: FredJ | April 1, 2009 2:22 PM
First Valle Vista and now you. Hope you didn't base your vote for second team goalie on the Max Preps stats. Baldwin Park didn't even list a goalie on several games. Everyone knows the best goalie in Valle Vista League is Rachel Jones. Take a look next year Fred!
Posted by: Saintsfan2 | April 1, 2009 1:38 PM