Baldwin Park baseball coach Jake Barendregt, who led the Braves to the CIF-Southern Section divisional semifinals for the first time since the 1980s, has resigned.
73-57-1 in five seasons after replacing Mark Price prior to the 2009 season.
Baldwin Park, keyed by first team All-Valley selection Bernardo Flores, was 23-6 this season, finishing second in the Valle Vista League before losing to El Rancho in the Division 4 semifinals.
Monthly Archives: June 2013
Bonita softball coach Ken Carlson has resigned
Bonita softball coach Ken Carlson has resigned after five winning seasons and one of the best coaching records in the San Gabriel Valley during his tenure. Carlson was 109-31-2 since taking over in 2009, which included three league titles, two second-places finishes and a CIF-SS semifinal appearance. When Carlson took over the program, the Bearcats were 11-14 the year prior in 2008.
Swimming All-Area: San Dimas’ Austin Garcia and Glendora’s Nicole Gautreau named swimmers of the year
Swimmers of the Year: AUSTIN GARCIA, San Dimas; NICOLE GAUTREAU, Glendora
2013 All-Area Swimming boys/girls photo gallery
ALL-AREA STORY ONLINE: After months of marathon practices and hours and hours of honing their craft in the pool, San Dimas High senior Austin Garcia and Glendora High senior Nicole Gautreau have been selected the San Gabriel Valley Tribune boys and girls swimmers of the year for 2013.
Tribune All-Area Swim Thursday; Baseball Friday; Softball on Saturday
Sources: San Dimas running back Jake Payton has transferred to Upland
San Dimas junior Jake Payton, the Valle Vista league most valuable player, has transferred to Inland Division power Upland and already has competed with the Highlanders in a passing tournament, sources have confirmed. We’ve posted rumors of Payton leaving for more than a month and speculated that he would likely go to Upland. What a surprise? Now comes the big question, will Payton be eligible? This is an obvious transfer for athletic reasons, but will San Dimas challenge it? That’s the key, if San Dimas challenges it the way West Covina challenged Antonio “Noodles” Hull’s transfer to Diamond Bar, where Hull has been declared ineligible by CIF because of an athletically motivated transfer, you would assume that Payton would likely suffer the same fate. If San Dimas does nothing and Payton moves to Upland, then Payton likely will be eligible come Week 1. Just like Noodles, I hope Payton is able to play and that San Dimas will let him leave and wish him well so he can pursue his dreams. But here’s the thing, will Payton be good enough to be a star at Upland the way he was at San Dimas? Will playing a Upland, in what could be a limited role because of a huge step-up in class with many more athletes around him, help his scholarship chances more than being at San Dimas, where he is dominant in the Wing Z? If he’s eligible, that’s the risk he takes going to a power like Upland where he’s just one of many talented players. If he’s not eligible, he can ask Jordan Canada what it’s like to transfer your senior year and not be able to play. That’s the risk he’s taking, and for his sake, I hope it works out.
ALL CIF Baseball and Softball Teams
ALL CIF-SS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TEAMS
BASEBALL
DIVISION 1
Player of the Year: Jack Flaherty, Harvard Westlake
Coach of the Year: Matt Lacour, Harvard Westlake
Team: Tyler Cohen, Agoura; Mario Losi, Canyon Anaheim; Myles Hager, Chaminade; Ryan Kayoda, El Toro; Brock Lundquist, Fountain Valley; Arden Pabst, Harvard Westlake; Ezra Steinberg, Harvard Westlake; J. P. Crawford, Lakewood; Javier Alvarez, Lakewood; Frankie Rios, Long Beach Poly; Frankie Padula, Los Alamitos; Brandon Caruso, Loyola; Quinn Brodey, Loyola; Jake Bauers, Marina; Jack Westermeyer, Marina; Ryan McMahon, Mater Dei; Jeremy Martinez, Mater Dei; Sean Barry, Moorpark; Jason Martin, Orange Lutheran; Cody Palmer, Riverside Poly
DIVISION 2
Player of the Year: David Fletcher, Cypress
Coach of the Year: John Weber, Cypress
Team: Zach Kirtley, Redlands East Valley; Brett Sebade, Alsio Niguel; Kyle Brown, Arroyo Grande; Dylan Stablein, Beckman; Ted Boeke, Crescenta Valley; Trevor Hall, Cypress; Kevin Lillicrop, Cypress; Gabe Speier, Dos Pueblos; Chris Kohler, Los Osos; Kyle Carpenter, Mayfair; Tyler Wade, Murrieta Valley; Jeremy Alvarado, Oxnard; Jacob Nottingham, Redlands; Angel Landazuri, Redlands; Cody Maples, San Clemente; Kyle Plantier, Temecula Valley; Burke Mitchell, Temecula Valley; Cesar Serna Valencia; Tyler Russell, Vista Murrieta; Blake Wilson, La Mirada
DIVISION 3
Player of the Year: Dominic Smith, Serra
Coach of the Year: Wil Aaron, Serra
Team: Eddie Carranza, Garden Grove; David Odle, Palos Verdes Peninsula; Jacob Blunt, Bonita; Parker Merritt, Bonita; Zeph Walters, Diamond Bar; Sammy Fitzgerald, Elsinore; Evan Hartfiel, Elsinore; Kevin Franklin, Gahr; Joseph Cochran Knight; David Sanchez, Loara; Austin Henning, Mira Costa; Chris Alcala, Mira Costa; Brian Serven, Palm Desert; Bryce Macy, Paloma Valley; Ulices Moreno, Paramount; Ty Boyles, Quartz Hill; Trent Hammond, Serra; Denz’l Chapman, Serra; Alan Trejo, Warren; Tyler Mahle, Westminster
DIVISION 4
Player of the Year: Phillip Bickford, Oaks Christian
Coach of the Year: Tim Penprase, Oaks Christian
Team: Marco Briones, Alhambra; Ben Fonseca, Baldwin Park; Bernardo Flores, Baldwin Park; Frank Vargas, El Rancho; Julian Vizcarra, El Rancho; Lars Nootbaar, El Segundo; Chris Mathewson, Kaiser; Clayton Herrman, La Canada; Sean Sparling, La Habra; Mark Abbate, La Serna; Jackson Rees, Laguna Beach; Chris Burkholder, Monrovia; Jack Kruger, Oaks Christian; Nathaniel Palace, Oaks Christian; Jimmy Lambert, San Dimas; Elias Orona, San Dimas; Andrew Piraino, Sonora; Jon Paul Sarro, Sonora; Matt Mogollon, South Torrance; Kollbi Oriti, Northview
DIVISION 5
Player of the Year: Logan Griffin, Oak Hills
Coach of the Year: Jason Story, Oak Hills
Team: Frankie Annunziato, Ontario Christian; Matt Nishanian, Ontario Christian; Ethan Stine, Apple Valley; Vin Haro, Big Bear; Connor McCoy, Citrus Valley; Luke Lamphere, Citrus Valley; Adrian Solchaga, Gladstone; Chris Jasien, Linfield Christian; Daniel Rasmussen, Maranatha; Augie Encinas, Mary Star; Kyle Callahan, Oak Hills; Tommy Anderson, Oak Hills; Travis Booth, Ontario Christian; David Metzgar, Paraclete; Tyler Carvalho, Paraclete; Tyson Miller, Shadow Hills; Ben Moreno, Tahquitz; Michael Frigon, Templeton; Mitch Williams, Village Christian; Brett Prater, Woodcrest Christian
DIVISION 6
Player of the Year: Morgan Earman, Desert Christian Academy
Coach of the Year: Mark Salazar, Desert Christian Academy
Team: Nate Loewen, Desert Christian Academy; Marshall Webb, Desert Christian Academy; Bryan Bell, Calvary Chapel Downey; Frank Manriquez, Calvary Chapel Downey; Aaron Anast, Capistrano Valley Christian; Willie Quiros, Capistrano Valley Christian; Brenden Sale, Crean Lutheran; Robert Camargo, Excelsior Charter; Andrew Penner, Frazier Mountain; Corey Mixon, Kern Valley; Layne Henderson, La Verne Lutheran; Caleb Lee, Pasadena Poly; Luke Asperger, Pasadena Poly; Brock Bell, Sierra Canyon; Harrison White, St Margarets; Caeden Barnes, Upland Christian; Aaron Digiamarino, Webb; Kirav Patel, Windward; Karlsen Termini, Flintridge Prep; Nick Gollin, Webb
DIVISION 7
Player of the Year: Anthony Rios, Firebaugh
Coach of the Year: Scott Hunter, Firebaugh
Team: Cristian Martinez, Avalon; William Perez, Bethel Christian; Zach Ell, Cate; Andy Winslow, Concordia Sylmar; Matt Jardim, Concordia Sylmar; Chandler Hughes, Dunn; Bryce McKibbin, Dunn; Sam Fields, Einstein Academy; Anthony Arreola, Firebaugh; Brian Gonzalez, Firebaugh; Esteban Ojeda, Nuview Bridge; Mark Nardoni, Rolling Hills Prep; James Uribe, Temecula Prep; Davis Muxlow, Santa Clarita Christian; Jordan Santa Cruz, Temecula Prep; Dakota Prochnow, Trinity Classical Academy; Nolan Day, Riverside Christian; Alex Ruiz, Riverside Prep; Quinten Raethke, Coast Union; Fabian Vital, Animo Leadership
SOFTBALL
DIVISION I
Player of the Year: Erica Romero, Santiago/Corona (12) Pitcher
Championship Coach: John Perez, Santiago/Corona
Team: Tera Blanco, Marina; Alexis Osorio, Martin Luther King; Janine Petmecky, Riverside Poly; Selena Ta’amilo, Vista Murrieta; Jade Vecvanags, Orange Lutheran; Paige Von Sprecken, Yorba Linda; Kristina Brackpool, Valencia; Hayley Chamberlain, Camarillo; Nicole De Witt, Pacifica/Garden Grove; Megan Geer, Los Alamitos; Chelsea Gonzales, Rosary; Megan Linn, Corona; Kirsten Mack, Arlington; Mo Mercado, Great Oak; Kylie Reed, Norco; Kylie Sorenson, West Ranch; Delaney Spaulding, Etiwanda; Brynley Steele, Esperanza; Nikki Udri, Mater Dei; Maddy Jelenicki, Saugus; Karly Wester, Edison
DIVISION 2
Player of the Year: Miranda Viramontes, Chino (11) Pitcher
Championship Coach: Mike Smith, Chino
Team: Sahvanna Jaquish, Redlands East Valley; Aleah Laxamana, Long Beach Wilson; Kaylea Snaer, Rowland; Elizabeth Snow, Millikan; Amanda Lorenz, Moorpark; Alyssa Palomino, Mission Viejo; Monica Pasillas, Redlands; Jessica Scroggins, Lakewood; Jessica Torrez, Mayfair; Nicki Sprague, Charter Oak; Corrina Liscano, Bonita; Alyssa Mendez, Chino Hills; Kelly Spear, Oaks Christian; Mercedes Gasbarovic, La Mirada; Kira Griswold, Beckman; Brooke Belinger, Yucaipa; Cassidy Gustafson, Trabuco Hills; Nyah Rodman, Mayfair; Morgan Ettinger, Ayala; Taylor McQuillen, Mission Viejo; Janel Hayes, Lakewood
DIVISION 3
Player of the Year: Katelyn Chenault, Righetti (12) Pitcher/1B
Championship Coach: Scott Nickson, Righetti
Team: Sabrina Anguiano, Bishop Amat; Caitlyn Brooks, Burbank; Trisha Trujillo, California; Marcilena Valenzuela, Colton; Chloe Pendergast, Harvard-Westlake; Rachel Garcia, Highland; Sydni Overly, North Torrance; Jaelene Menchaca, Rialto; Alexis Gonzalez, Bishop Amat; Marissa Harmon, Highland; Rayleen Pallaro, California; Brittany Solis, Chaminade; Brooke Christensen, Peninsula; Gladys Esparza, Righetti; Kamryn Watts, Torrance; Mariah Sandoval, Alemany; Danielle Garcielita, La Serna; Taylor Glover, Mira Costa; Alyssa Hanks, Warren
DIVISION 4
Player of the Year: Cheyenne Gandara, Hemet (12) Pitcher
Championship Coach: Jeff Galloway, Hemet
Team: Alexandra Blevins, Heritage; Michelle Floyd, San Marino; Brittany Hitchcock, Ocean View; Ashley Ramirez, Segerstrom; Jenavee Pares, Garden Grove; Seanna Jiminez, El Monte; Austin Urness, Lakeside; Anjelica AmezQuita, Maranatha; Ashley Diaz, South El Monte; Kaitlyn Eveland, Loara; Sara Garcia, Santa Monica; Melissa Martine, Whittier Christian; Chloe Madill, Dos Pueblos; Emily Morrow, Valley Christian/Cerritos; Hannah McCorkhill, La Sierra; Ane Pahulu, Ramona; Stephanie Pergmann, Oak Hills; Taylor Vanzee, Hemet; Stacy Cavazos, Patriot; Olivia Leyva, La Canada; Anneliese Lopez, Buena
DIVISION 5
Player of the Year: Zoe Casas, Aquinas (10) Outfield
Championship Coach: Chris Ybarra, Aquinas
Team: Natalie Calderas, Jurupa Hills; Melanie Coyne, Calvary Chapel/Santa Ana; Courtney Cuzick, Nipomo; Kirstin Gutierrez, Savanna; Evelyn Hernandez, Montebello; Zoe Meinelschmidt, Marlborough; Larisa Petakoff, Calvary Chapel/Downey; Areana Ramos, Ontario Christian; Taylor Troost, Citrus Valley; Chandler Geary, Citrus Valley; Janell Wheaton, San Dimas; Becca Bell, Burroughs/Ridgecrest; Randi Dominguez, Silverado; Ashley Ruiz, Nipomo; Emily Sanchez, Schurr; Alyssa Soneff, Montebello; Jessica Valenzuela, Aquinas; Kristin Worley, Savanna; Breanna Atkinson, Paraclete; Jordan Grant, Silverado; Jocelyn Marquez, Northview
DIVISION 6
Player of the Year: Monique Landini, Bell-Jeff (12) Infield
Championship Coach: Florencio Galindo, Bell-Jeff
Team: Mackenzie Draper, Rosamond; Amanda Garcia, Cantwell Sacred Heart; Victoria Givens, Pomona Catholic; Miranda Magana, Santa Paula; Marina Vitalich, Mary Star of the Sea; Jessica Yasin, Kern Valley; Samantha Casarez, Bell-Jeff; Amber Nunez, Mary Star of the Sea; Alexis Parker, Rio Hondo Prep; Cailen Rodriguez, Alverno; Abriana Schlickernmayer, Yucca Valley; Caity Seastand, California Lutheran; Kayla Burns, Frazier Mountain; Sarah Guillen, Pomona Catholic; McKenna Hill, St. Bonaventure; Tamaya McQuery, St. Anthony; Jacqueline Mercado, Rosamond; Madisyn Moynihan, Saddleback Valley Chr; Andrea Rodriguez, Santa Paula; Marissa Witten, Kern Valley; Hannah Emery, St. Bonaventure
DIVISION 7
Player of the Year: Jen Deiner, Mesa Grande Academy (11) Infield/Pitcher
Championship Coach: Fred Knight, Mesa Grande Academy
Team: Cassandra Williams, Acad for Academic Excel; Krystin Koller, Riverside Christian; Kayla Limphaibule, Faith Baptist; Ashley Cazares, Firebaugh; Ashley Coleman, Crossroads Christian; Anissa Lopez, University Prep; Anielle Stosuy-Henderson, Bloomington Chr; Darby White, Campbell Hall; Jennifer Bice, Concordia; Sierra Gabriel, Rolling Hills Prep; Alyssa Frederick, Acad For Academic Excel; Andee Zulim, Riverside Christian; Amanda Suard, Faith Baptist; Guadalupe Corrol, Firebaugh; Justice Borden, University Prep; Michaela Garcia, Mesa Grande Academy; Amanda Roberts, Bloomington Christian; Jessica Pasco, Rolling Hills Prep; Jamie Hobson, Windward; Sierra Martinez, Orcutt Academy; Vanessa Sanchez, Avalon
Rosemead girls basketball coach Jay Gauthier resigns
Rosemead girls basketball coach Jay Gauthier, also known for singing the national anthem before games, has resigned after 12 years in charge and 10 Mission Valley League championships. One of the most successful girls basketball coaches over the last decade, Gauthier leaves having won five straight league titles and with a current 46-game league winning streak for the next coach. Gauthier posted an incredible 108-12 mark in the MVL. We will have a story up soon.