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From Left; Miquiyah Zamora (Chiawana), Zachary Umemoto, Tyler Holle, Tim White, Joey Jansen (Kamiakin), Jacob Schmidt, and Troy Redmann (TC Prep)

7/14/10 Kennewick, WA–

We are reaching the mid-point of summer (already?) and for many kids across the state their summers have been chockfull of activities.

Most went right from spring sports into summer baseball, football and soccer. There was spring football, then team and individual camps at Boise State, Eastern Washington and Central. The Tri Cities teams held their own team camp and most schools have “voluntary” weight lifting and athletic development “camps”.

Even more have been honing their skills in a variety of ways including individual workouts and “Combines”, basically a skills showcase for bettering ones chances at a college scholarship.

WSN held its first combine and a small, yet talented group of locals turned out to compete. What did we learn? Well Kamiakin for one appears to be LOADED with talent and athleticism (check out our Football preview coming soon). Other schools including Chiawana and Tri-Cities Prep want recruiters to take notice too.

Here is a quick assessment of the participants and the Combine:

Tim White:  The creme of the crop that attended that day.  White led the league in both reception and receiving yards last year as a Junior, with 70 catches and over 1,000 yards.  Tim had attended other combines earlier this summer and was familiar with the drills so this played a huge benefit right from the start.  White has received recruiting interest from several colleges including  EWU, CWU, WSU.  We think he is D1 material, due to his quickness, precise route running and hands.  White performed well in the combine drills with top marks every event except vertical and bench.   Look for Tim to be one of the standout players in the Big Nine.

Zack Koons:  The only lineman that attended that day.  Koons is a 09 transfer from Connell.  Zack showed good mobility and athleticism.  This was his first combine and he settled in as we went through the drills.  Look for Zack to be a key contribute on a Kennewick team that needs to show toughness on the line this year to compete.

Troy Redmann:  Closing in on the top all-time receiving records  in the 8-man state history (already holding records for single game receptions (16), and single season touchdowns (25). Redmann has a “next level” frame and displayed great competitiveness and poise.  Redmann would be a starter on any team in the TriCities and should not be overlooked because he plays 8-man.

Miquiyah Zamora:  The athletic junior-to-be is reported to have participated in our combine with a broken foot.  According to those in the know, he is having his foot evaluated so as to maximize his potential in his junior year.  Despite the foot problems Zamora’s name routinely comes up as one of the top HS athletes in the TriCities, and his coaches absolutely gush over him.  He posted the top strength marks with 16 reps of 185lbs, which means if he gets his foot problems taken care of watch out.

Tyler Holle: Holle posted some impressive numbers overall and looks to be the breakout player in the Big Nine.  Deceptively fast at 6’2″ Holle’s laid-back demeanor belays the competitive fire that burns beneath.  Good vertical marks show his explosiveness.  Also a stand-out basketball player for Kamiakin, Holle should be fun to watch this year.

Joey Jansen: Listed at a generous 5’10 Jansen will compete for the starting QB spot on the Kamiakin Braves team.  A natural leader, Jansen turned heads in the quickness and explosiveness drills.  Most impressive was his day’s best vertical jump of 32in.  A star Baseball player in his own right, Jansen’s elusiveness may spell trouble for opposing defenses this year.  Though he probably leans toward baseball, if  he sticks with football he projects as a WR or DB.

Zach Umemoto:  Zach has a nice combination of power and speed that will serve him well this year as a starting RB for Kamiakin.  Umemoto’s name was called often in games we covered last year, as a sophomore.  Look for Umemoto to increase him combine numbers in the months to come.   His short-shuttle time alludes to his agility and balance, a good combination for a Big Nine back.

Jacob Schmidt:  Schmidt, just a Junior, showed quickness in each of the drills and looks to cause havoc alongside teammate Redmann in the B-8 ranks.  Schmidt did not participate in the bench-press due to a bad wrist.  With 2 years to develop prior to college expect to see Jacob improve his marks while helping Tri Cities Prep to another state run.

The 2010 All-State teams were released yesterday for Baseball, Fastpitch, and Soccer.

Among the names on the top of those lists were Trek Stemp (’12) Kennewick and Garret Anderson (’11) Kamiakin.

Stemp, in just his Sophomore year, in continues to rack up awards as he was also one of 2 Sophomores named to the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association 4A Team. Stemp is undoubtedly one of the top prospects in his class and big things are expected of him in the years to come.

Anderson, who also excels on the hardwood, is a Left-Handed pitcher with plus stuff, and the mettle to go the distance. Heading into his senior year look for Anderson to add additional velocity and control in the off-season.

Click here to see the full list…

BASEBALL

Class 4A
Player of the year: Drew Vettleson, Central Kitsap
Coach of the year: Jon Aarstad, Kentwood
First team
Pitchers: Garrett Anderson, Kamiakin; Kevin Moriarty, Shorewood; Drew Vettleson, Central Kitsap.
Catcher: Jake Schrader, Mead
Infielders: Sal Arena, Puyallup; Trevor Metsui, Shorewood; Stetson Olson, Kentridge; Trek Stemp, Kennewick; Austin Voth, Kentwood
Outfielders: Calvin Campbell, Eastmont; Zach Corpuz, Kentwood; Spencer Manjarrez, Gig Harbor; Spencer Rogers, Issaquah.
Second team
Pitchers: Avery Kain, Kentwood; Tommy Thorpe, Evergreen (Vancouver)
Catchers: Ethan Yeo, Inglemoor
Infielders: Jared Casper, Tahoma; Corey Morris, Richland; Trace Tam Sing, Newport
Outfielders: Bennett Bontemps, Puyallup; Chris Guinn, Kamiak; Spencer O’Neil, Southridge
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Mike Dunford, Richland; Andrew Groves, Kamiak; Jacob Hoffman, Curtis.
Catcher: Seth Kline, Eisenhower.
Infielders: Alex Foulon, Heritage; Nick Tanielu, Federal Way.
Outfielders: Austin Denton, Marysville-Pilchuck; Sean Rehon, Puyallup.

Class 3A
Player of the year: Ryan Brett, Highline.
Coach of the year: Mike Doyle, O’Dea.
First team
Pitchers: Skye Adams, Columbia River; Kellen Camus, Capital; Taylor Williams, Camas.
Catcher: Ryan Wiggins, West Seattle.
Infielders: Ryan Brett, Highline; Michael Lucarelli, Enumclaw; Trevor Martin, West Seattle; Jason Monda, Capital; Willy Reel, Mercer Island.
Outfielders: Keenan Forch, O’Dea; Marcus Manderbach, Hanford; Josh Sale, Blanchet.
Second team
Pitchers: Leko Galusha, Union; Daniel Jewett, North Kitsap; Dan Scheibe, Hanford.
Catcher: Alex Sloan, Sumner.
Infielders: David Anderson, Columbia River; Taylor Brennan, Meadowdale; Logan Grindy, Camas; Riley Shintaffer, Hanford; Shane Smith, O’Dea.
Outfielders: Derek Atkinson, Camas; Alec Beal, Timberline.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Dan Barnet, Mount Vernon; Max Engelbrekt, Blanchet; Jeff Larabee, Mt. Rainier; Brandon Williams, Auburn Mountainview.
Catcher: Austin Barr, Camas.
Outfielders: Peyton Cawley-Lamb, White River; Gabe Lee, O’Dea; Des Santos, Mount Rainier.

Class 2A
Player of the year: Robert Pehl, Chehalis.
Coach of the year: Jason Castro, RA Long.
First team
Pitchers: Brandon Boyle, River Ridge; Tyler Kane, Archbishop Murphy; Robert Pehl, Chehalis.
Catcher: Matt Snider, Selah.
Infielders: Brady Arnone, Clarkston; Erik Forgione, Chehalis; Anthony Pitsch, Sehome; Casey Sawyer, Hockinson; Ethan Sterkel, Ellensburg.
Outfielders: Cam Booser, Fife; Ryan Littlefield, Mark Morris; Tyler McCarty, Chehalis; Andrew Pullin, Centralia.
Second team
Pitchers: Josh Johnson, RA Long; Bo Pearson, Steilacoom; Ryan Smith, Black Hills.
Catcher: Colton Schoelkopf, Chehalis.
Infielders: Chris Brunetti, Othello; Dominick Courcy, Centralia; Braiden Darling, Anacortes; David Erickson, Burlington-Edison; Austin Wegdahl, RA Long.
Outfielders: Kurt Lindemann, Selah; Boston Petersen, RA Long.
Honorable Mention
Pitchers: John Albert, Sehome; Jordan Cameron, East Valley-Yakima.
Catcher: Dylan Boe, Burlington-Edison.
Outfielders: Nick Rimmelspacher, Clarkston.

Class 1A
Player of the year: Landon Cray, Chimacum.
Coach of the year: Jeff Carlson, Cashmere.
First team
Pitchers: Landon Cray, Chimacum; Luke Dilly, Cashmere; Arturo Reyes, Warden.
Catcher: Sean McVicker, Kalama.
Infielders: Jalan Dickerson, Rochester; Brenden Herzer, Lakeside; Neal Schuck, Burbank; JR Weigel, Naches Valley.
Outfielders: Chris Bishop, Rochester; Dustin Hamilton, Castle Rock; Devin  Manix, Chimacum.
Second team
Pitchers: Eli Driessen, Brewster; Kyle Shepard, Onalaska; Ian Smith, Coupeville; Nick Tarver, Cashmere.
Catcher: Aaron Cochran, Goldendale-Klickitat.
Infielders: Ben Circeo, Cedar Park Christian; Peter Martin, Toledo; Dalton Ritchey, Onalaska; Zack Slesk, Meridian.
Outfielders: Dylan Deckert, Rochester; Dillon Dukek, Chimacum; Cody Nutt, Onalaska; Jordan Zepernick, Cascade Christian.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Nick LaRoy, Kalama.
Catcher: Austin McConnel, Chimacum.
Infielders: Cody Johns, Naches Valley; Spencer Lee, Cashmere.
Outfielders: Trevor Fields, Goldendale-Klickitat; Chris Logan, Montesano.

Class 2B
Player of the year: Fred Lisko, Seattle Lutheran.
Coach of the year: Steve Meehan, Seattle Lutheran
First team
Pitchers: Mike Hellem, Napavine; Conner Mullan, Seattle Lutheran; Spencer Slyfield, Kittitas.
Catcher: Matt Wujek, DeSales.
Infielders: Rob Groeschell, Northwest Christian (Lacey); Fred Lisko, Seattle Lutheran; Kyle McKnight, LaConner; Pat Richard, DeSales.
Outfielders: Tanner Gay, Colfax; Tommy Gregg, DeSales; Joe Johnson, Colfax; Jackson Webb, Asotin.
Second team
Pitchers: Alec Boyle, La Salle; Brandon Hoadley, Colfax; Victor Mata, DeSales.
Catcher: Trevor Alexander, Napavine.
Infielders: Kyler Howell, Concrete; Gerhard Muelheims, St. George’s; JJ Robinson, Colfax; Riley Spooner, Asotin.
Outfielders: Matt Small, Asotin.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Evan Clements, Seattle Lutheran; Nick Mailhot, Northwest Christian (Lacey).
Catcher: Bobby Hogle, Seattle Lutheran; Kellen Morgan, Colfax.
Infielders: Tyler Clark, Concrete; Alex Ulmer, Liberty Bell.

Class 1B
Player of the year: Josiah Rhodes, Lake Quinault
Coach of the year: Stuart Gloyn, Almia/Coulee-Hartline
First team
Pitchers: Cameron Daniels, Lake Quinault; Tuff Goble, Touchet; Will Hoppes, Tri-Cities Prep.
Catcher: Marshall Byerley, Touchet.
Infielders: Chad Carlquist, Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Chase Castona, Tri-Cities Prep; Andrew Tietjen, Colton.
Outfielders: Chase Druffel, Colton; Cameron Pumphrey, Lake Quinault; Josiah Rhodes, Lake Quinault.
Second team
Pitchers: Travis Camp, Wilbur-Creston; Kody Dillon, Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Tanner Somday, Curlew.
Catcher: Reid Ashley, Almira/Coulee-Hartline.
Infielders: Taylor Allen, Lake Quinault; David Nichols, Wilbur-Creston; Matt Owings, Northport; Dylan Tipps, Almira/Coulee-Hartline.
Outfielders: Deoin Hoskins, Lummi; Logan Jannot, Wilbur-Creston; Troy Redmann, Tri-Cities Prep.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Mason Van Lith, St. John-Endicott.
Catcher: Jeremy Laws, Mount Rainier Lutheran.
Infielders: Bricyn Abdul, Colton; Ben Harrison, St. John-Endicott; Jacob Hodnefield, Touchet; Tytan Jameson, Lummi; Gustavo Rodriguez, Touchet.

FASTPITCH

Class 4A
Player of the year: Hope Klicker, Walla Walla
Coach of the year: Mike McMahon, Kelso
First team
Pitchers: Jenna DeRosier, Kelso; Dani Jackman, Jackson; Hope Klicker, Walla Walla.
Catcher: Katie Engelbrecht, Woodinville; Vicki Reardon, Walla Walla.
Infielders: Allyx Copeland, Southridge; Alexis Huss, Heritage; Hannah Klyohara, Jefferson; Paige Martin, Mountain View.
Outfielders: Sara Anderson, Woodinville; Sydney Cjeka, Richland; Erin Crowley, Kentlake; Kealy McMullen, Lake Washington.
Second team
Pitchers: Maria Gau, Woodinville; Brittany Jeans, Stanwood; Kelsey Robinson, Puyallup; Britney Sorenson, Heritage.
Catcher: Sam Bingham, Stanwood.
Infielders: Devynne Nelons, Stadium; Jenn Rambo, Gonzaga Prep; Tailor Snow, Kelso.
Outfielders: Andrea Hamada, Walla Walla; Makenzie Martin, Kelso.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Caitlin Klepper, Southridge; Karina Paavola, Kelso; Bobbi Jo Schappveld, Rogers; Kelli Seguro, Kentridge.
Catcher: Katie Lowery, Southridge.
Infielders: Kylie McChesney, Puyallup; Lindsey Robison, Jackson; Bailey Walthers, Richland; Kaylee Winston, Pasco.
Outfielders: Sacha Clow, Marysville-Pilchuck; Kylie Gaspar, Mountain View.

Class 3A
Player of the year: Bailey Brewer, Sedro-Woolley
Coach of the year: Laura Schmidt, Sedro-Woolley
First team
Pitchers: Haylee Baker, Bainbridge; Bailey Brewer, Sedro Woolley; Mariah Dawson, Union.
Catcher: Alexis Cline, Union.
Infielders: Cheyenne Best, Sedro-Woolley; Ashley Davis, Kennedy; Emily Shepard, West Valley-Yakima; Hailey Willman, Bainbridge.
Outfielders: Maddie Lynch-Crumrine, Sedro-Woolley; Grace Middlestadt, Prairie; Taylor Watkins, Bonney Lake.
Second team
Pitchers: Kelli Crawford, Franklin Pierce; Molly Rubidoux, West Valley-Yakima; Taryn Smith, Timberline; Kylie Sparks, Juanita.
Catcher: Julissa Perales, Capital.
Infielders: Brielle Buhner, Mount Si; Kadi Henderson, Union; Riley Hughes, Holy Names.
Outfielders: Chelsea Creech, Prairie; Clara Dunn, Bainbridge; Lexy Faist, Juanita; Miranda Granger, Glacier Peak; Nicole Schultz, West Valley-Yakima.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Jessi Duncan, Prairie.
Catcher: Anna Hudson, Everett.
Infielders: Erin Carson, Camas; Alicia Fine, Mount Vernon; Kristin Herren, Auburn Mountainview.

Class 2A
Player of the year: Emily Holt, Woodland
Coach of the year: Damon Yeo, Woodland
First team
Pitchers: Jessica Harris, Ellensburg; Alison Holst, Colville; Emily Holt, Woodland.
Catcher: Maria Roney, Anacortes.
Infielders: Marki Creger-Zier, Steilacoom; Sarah Hensley, Granite Falls; Meaghan House, Mark Morris; Lauren Liseth, Centralia.
Outfielders: Tara Bellusci, Anacortes; Jenny Milton, Centralia; Kylee Mollotte, Othello; Erin Torgerson, Colville.
Second team
Pitchers: Emily Anderson, North Mason; Lindsey Dawson, Burlington-Edison; Chelsea Felton, Tumwater.
Catcher: Katie Blomgren, Tumwater.
Infielders: Madison Bundy, Anacortes; Jordan Cummings, Hoquiam; Kenzie Koch, Prosser; Caitlin Linehan, Chehalis; Sadie Petersen, RA Long.
Outfielders: Tia Bradley, WF West; Amanda Deck, Tumwater; Abbey Marshall, North Thurston.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Alyssa Arndt, Granite Falls; Haley Graham, Chehalis.
Catcher: Katie Guettinger, Pullman.
Infielders: Dani Braun, Chehalis; Holly Thierolf, East Valley-Yakima; Tasji Urhausen, Colville.

Class 1A
Player of the year: Regan Smith, Castle Rock.
Coach of the year: Jim Van Fleet, Castle Rock.
First team
Pitchers: Hailey Bator, Cle Elum; Hailey Givens, Onalaska; Regan Smith, Castle Rock.
Catcher: Brittany Hope, Toledo; Samantha Moore, Castle Rock.
Infielders: Sarah Barnes, Onalaska; Kate Hawk, Connell; Kayleigh Klingberg,Castle Rock; Kassi Meier, Cle Elum; Tara Peters, Chimacum.
Outfielders: Taviah Jenkins, Castle Rock; Ashley Moore, Castle Rock; Chelsea Rinard, Kalama.
Second team
Pitchers: Devyn Baker, Montesano; Brittany Nelson, Chimacum.
Catcher: Jessica Shagool, Kalama.
Infielders: Michaela Ecklund, Montesano; Kendra Farnsworth, Cascade; Iris Rodriguez, Warden; Dani Wall, Tenino.
Outfielders: Samantha Benner, Chimacum; Lyndsey Fox, Chelan; Amie Working, Onalaska.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Taylor Gilbert, Cascade; Haley Hess, River View; Kiley Monson, LaCenter; Randi Wright, Warden.
Catcher: Regan Givens, Onalaska; Kodi Jones, Cle Elum.
Infielders: Kayla Bjorge, Connell; Clairissa DeLaVergne, Cascade; CeCe Dietz, Chimacum.
Outfielders: Lacey Carter, Chimacum; Brianna Votaw, Toledo.

Class 2B
Player of the year: Jessica Sandrini, Adna
Coach of the year: John Woods, Pe Ell
First team
Pitchers: Angelina Phelps, Pe Ell; Jessika-Jo Sandrini, Adna; Amanda Woods, Pe Ell.
Catcher: Lindsay Anderson, Orcas Island.
Infielders: Taylor Hoke, Adna; Angelina Phelps, Pe Ell; Jordan Sandrini, Adna; Amanda Woods, Pe Ell.
Outfielders: Rodina Jones, Mossyrock; Allison O’Toole, Orcas Island; Jordan Zurfluh, Adna.
Second team
Pitchers: Dallas Maupin, Kittitas; Samie Miller, La Conner.
Catcher: Sareena Calahan, Kittitas.
Infielders: Sarah Crunican, Seattle Lutheran; Hayley Kindell, Adna; Jordan Nelson, Mossyrock; Lanie Padbury, Orcas Island.
Outfielders: Alysha Brantley, Davenport; Janelle Hartford, DeSales; Amanda Warnick, DeSales.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Kenzie Graber, Davenport; Ashlyn Lyons, DeSales; Alexa Peters, Napavine.
Catcher: Mylisah Choate, Davenport; Haley Goad, Springdale.
Infielders: Anna Foy, Seattle Lutheran; Shelby Rainbold, Springdale; Kayvonne Vaver, Kittitas; Lexie Zander, DeSales.
Outfielders: Chantel Dixon, Springdale; Rachel Gasseling, La Salle.

Class 1B
Player of the year: Kelsey Moser, Colton
Coach of the year: Brad Nelson, Colton
First team
Pitchers: Sarah Gloyn, Almira/Coulee-Hartline; Kelsey Moser, Colton; Carly Sansom, Lake Quinault.
Catcher: Mollie Kramer, Colton.
Infielders: Nicole Brown, Touchet; Meghan Cantrel, Touchet; Julie Long, Sunnyside Christian; Mikayla Nygreen, Colton.
Outfielders: Megan Grassi, Colton; Analisa Van Oostrum, Sunnyside Christian; Zoe Weaver, Touchet.
Second team
Pitchers: Makayla Morrow, Sunnyside Christian; Katie Richardson, Pateros.
Catcher: Tillie Grover-McCrory, Taholah.
Infielders: Krista Colvin, Hunters; Carolyn Free, Thorp; Chancy Gill, Pateros; Shireen Kalama, Lake Quinault.
Outfielders: Tierra Kessler, Touchet.
Honorable mention
Pitchers: Jessie Hill, Hunters; Kelsey Hutchinson, Thorp.
Catcher: Makinzie Adamson, Cusick.

BOYS SOCCER

Class 4A
Player of the year: Kelyn Rowe, Federal Way
Coach of the year: John Baretta, Stadium
First team
Forwards: Brady Ballew, Marysville-Pilchuck 11; Dylan Gaydosh, Stadium; Kelyn Rowe, Federal Way; Andrew Weishaar, Puyallup.
Midfielders: Nick Hamer, Mead; Troy Peterson, Beamer; Josh Smith, Decatur; Junpei Tsuji, Issaquah.
Defenders: Lucas Cash, Pasco; John Gleason, Lake Stevens; Taylor Jackson, Auburn; Bailey Martin, Stadium; Kevin Wien, Auburn Riverside.
Keeper: Emmanuel Martinez, Pasco.
Second team
Forwards: Vasily Bogdanoff, Lake Stevens; Jamael Cox, Stadium; Alex Cutter, Ferris; Septi Danciu, Evergreen.
Midfielders: Nick Bylin, Lake Stevens; Quin Grisham, Issaquah; Chase Hanson, Jefferson; Martin Ramirez, Pasco.
Defenders: Adolfo Mora, Davis; David Surdyk, Woodinville.
Keeper: Andrew Glaeser, Walla Walla; Kyle Miller, Heritage.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Renato Bandeira, Eastlake; Richard Renteria, Pasco.
Defenders: Andrew Cunningham, Stadium; Dustin Hill, Stadium; Chris Perkins, Garfield; Reid Shaw, Garfield.
Keeper: Ian Clark, Stadium; Korey Durkee, Gig Harbor.

Class 3A
Player of the year: Nick Palodichuk, Camas
Coach of the year: Shannon Murray, Glacier Peak
First team
Forwards: Miguel Gonzalez, Yelm; Darwin Jones, Mount Rainier; Jackson Miller, Glacier Peak; Nick Palodichuk, Camas.
Midfielders: Rene Caro, Mount Vernon; Michael Harris, Shorecrest; Stuart Jergensen, Camas; Josh Phillips, Capital.
Defenders: Kevin Bodie, Mount Rainier; Rylan Kautz, Glacier Peak; Sean Melby, Camas; Jack Ryan, O’Dea.
Keeper: Ryan Herman, Mount Si.
Second team
Forwards: Derek Johnson, Franklin Pierce; Glenn Paden, Shorecrest; Connor Valenter, Camas; Drew White, Camas.
Midfielders: Nate Boatright, Capital; Christopher Chu, Mount Rainier; Brian Holguin, Glacier Peak; Devin Hughes, Nathan Hale; Steven Hughes, Columbia River.
Defenders: Spenser Beck, Columbia River; Forrest Chapin, West Valley-Yakima; Joe Schober, Shorecrest.
Keeper: Keean Joling, Capital.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Daniel Gonzalez, Yelm.
Midfielders: Christian Gonzalez, West Valley-Yakima; Hiel Rose, Shorecrest; Gabi Zaccagnini, Capital.
Defenders: Carlos Badillo, Mount Vernon; Matt Johnson, Mercer Island; Ivan Ocampo, Mount Vernon; Jordan Steranka, Glacier Peak.
Keeper: Andrew Weakly, Glacier Peak.

Class 2A
Player of the year: Luis Alcala, Toppenish and Matt Sanchez, Bellingham.
Coach of the year: Jared Fields, Bellingham.
First team
Forwards: BG Guzman, Othello; Matt Sanchez, Bellingham; Victor Tardelli, Deer Park; Josh Wright, Tumwater.
Midfielders: Luis Alcala, Toppenish; Drew Grannemann, Hoquiam; Travis Heim, Ridgefield; Dan Igbinoba, Cheney; Andy Mihovilovich, Sehome.
Defenders: Zach Billman, Steilacoom; Matt Leen, Archbishop Murphy; Jack Morgan, Bellingham; Austin Radebaugh, Selah; Dimitriy Topov, Cheney.
Keeper: Doug Ehlebracht, Archbishop Murphy.
Second team
Forwards: Andy Fordyce, Interlake; Eric Schmidt, Archbishop Murphy; Kevin Spangenberg, Pullman; Luis Sorto, Quincy.
Midfielders: Omar Gomez, RA Long; Arie Vanderstaay, Bellingham.
Defenders: Chad Linafelter, Medical Lake; Geordie Marriner, Sehome; Abraham Martinez, Toppenish.
Keeper: Max Torres, Steilacoom.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Clarence Gunderson, Centralia.
Midfielders: Efrain Alvarado, Quincy; Sean Ryan, Archbishop Murphy.
Defenders: Manuel Hernandez, Quincy; Adam Verrell, Pullman.
Keeper: Alex Quintana, Interlake; Hunter Torset, Burlington-Edison.

Class 1A
Player of the year: Salvador Jimenez, Wahluke
Coach of the year: Arthur deVictoria, Wahluke
First team
Forwards: Trevor Bartels, King’s; Salvador Jimenez, Wahluke; Joshua Peters, Tacoma Baptist; Dillon Truscott, Charles Wright.
Midfielders: Pedro Acevedo, Wahluke; Mark Lovrin, White Salmon; Johnathon Rodriguez, Connell; Luis Silva, Highland.
Defenders: Cory Barrett, Charles Wright; Brian Garcia, Connell; Sam Hauck, King’s; Luis Rivera, Wahluke.
Keeper: Hernan Hernandez, Cashmere.
Second team
Forwards: Aaron Cabrera, White Salmon; Pedro Farias, Cashmere; Jason Franks, Montesano; Heriberto Mendoza, Connell.
Midfielders: Miguel Lopez, Manson; Matt Stefanko, Cascade; Sky Tweedie-Yates, LaConner.
Defenders: Finn Anderson, White Salmon; Jesus Ceja, Royal.
Keeper: Dakota Huntley, Meridian.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Jesse Klug, Overlake.
Keeper: Gonzalo Gaona, Montesano.

We have been out at the practice fields all week getting a good look at several area teams.  We will have our camp report to you soon.  This will be an interesting year with the new 3A & 4A split.

In perhaps the premiere Track meet on the west-coast, certainly in Washington will feature great athletes from Washington, Oregon , and Idaho.

The featured competitors in this year’s event are Kayla Steuckle of Emerald Ridge (Puyallup), and Keanon Lowe of Jesuit (Ore).

Other events that will be ultra-competitive are:

Boys/Girls -1600m:

Girls 100m Hurdles

Girls Shot Put

Girls Discuss

Boys/Girls High Jump

Girls Javelin

Boys 800m

Boys/Girls 4×100

Boys/Girls 4×400

Which events/athletes are you looking forward to seeing?

BOYS
State player of the year, all classes — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood.

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CLASS 4A
Player of the year — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood.
First-team — Joshua Smith, sr., Kentwood; Brett Kingma, jr., Jackson; Gary Winston, sr., Walla Walla; Cole Dickerson, sr., Federal Way; Ryan Nicholas, sr., Gonzaga Prep.
Honorable mention — Gary Bell, jr., Kentridge; David Trimble, so., Davis; Isiah Umpig, sr., Federal Way.

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CLASS 3A
Co-Player of the year — Andre Winston Jr., sr., Lakes and Riley Carel, sr., Enumclaw.
First-team — Andre Winston Jr., sr., Lakes; Riley Carel, sr., Enumclaw; Chris Morgan, sr., Union; Aaron Bright, sr., Bellevue; Jarell Flora, sr., Bremerton.
Honorable mention — Connor Hamlett, Meadowdale; Robby Douglas, sr., Shadle Park; Will DiIorio, sr., Bainbridge; Alex Williams, sr., Capital.

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CLASS 2A
Player of the year — Patrick Simon, sr., Ephrata.
First-team — Patrick Simon, sr., Ephrata; Derek Dickerson, sr., Squalicum; Evan Coulter, sr., Burlington-Edison; Nick Longmire, sr., Selah; Michael Greene, sr., Squalicum.
Honorable mention — Sean Atkins, sr., Mark Morris; Patrick Voeut, sr., Squalicum; Garrett Stoney, sr., Elma; Joel King, sr., River Ridge.

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CLASS 1A
Player of the year — Joe Harris, sr., Chelan
First-team — Joe Harris, sr., Chelan; Cody Shackett, jr., Cascade Christian; John Gage, sr., Vashon; Josiah Sebens, sr., Meridian; David Downs, sr., Bellevue Christian.
Honorable mention — Mitchell Zapien, jr., Granger; Jonnie Washburn, sr., Cascade Christian; Daniel Cheledinas, sr., King’s; Eli Driessen, sr., Brewster.

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CLASS 2B
Player of the year — Hank Robinson, sr., Pe Ell.
First-team — Hank Robinson, sr., Pe Ell; Cody Brockman, sr., Liberty Christian; Dylan Crawley, sr., Entiat; Tyler Clark, so., Concrete; Ben Servatius, jr., Asotin.
Honorable mention — Jamie Meyer, sr., Bear Creek; Mike McGree, sr., La Salle; Gavin Burt, sr., Garfield-Palouse; Lawrence Fiander, so., White Swan.

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CLASS 1B
Player of the year — Cody Flett, sr., Wellpinit.
First-team — Cody Flett, sr., Wellpinit; Steven Broersma, jr., Sunnyside Christian; Jim Maley, sr., Rosalia; David James, sr., Lummi; Warren Miller, sr., St. John-Endicott.
Honorable mention — Tyler Edwards, jr., Cusick; Trevor Wagenaar, so., Sunnyside Christian; Robert Moss, sr., Neah Bay; Drexler Doherty, jr., Neah Bay; Kennedy Seyler, jr., Wellpinit; Cameron Daniels, Sr., Lake Quinault.

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State player of the year, all classes — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside

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CLASS 4A
Player of the year — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside.
First-team — Mercedes Wetmore, sr., Auburn Riverside; Danielle Walter, sr., Pasco; Jazmine Redmon, sr., Mead; Kylie Huerta, jr., Kentwood; Kat Cooper, jr., Auburn Riverside.
Honorable mention — Carly Perkins, sr., Kelso; Jamie Weisner, soph., Walla Walla; Deborah Anderson, jr., Mount Tahoma; Jordan Loera, jr., Moses Lake; Betsy Kingma, sr., Newport; Mikaela Rivard, jr., Chiawana.

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CLASS 3A
Player of the year — Cheyenne Wilson, jr., Cleveland.
First-team — Cheyenne Wilson, jr., Cleveland; Tosha Hollingsworth, sr., Capital; Laura Hughes, sr., Hanford; Jessica Madison, jr., Port Angeles; Erika Johnson, jr., Holy Names.
Honorable mention — Kari Luttinen, jr., Seattle Prep; Melissa Williams, jr., Camas; Aleisha Hathaway, soph., Shadle Park; Yaz Fuller, Kennedy.

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CLASS 2A
Player of the year — Tamara Jones, jr., Prosser.
First-team — Tamara Jones, jr., Prosser; Samira McDonald, so., River Ridge; Brandi Thomas, sr., Elma; Kellie McCann-Smith, sr., Clarkston; Shaniqua Nilles, jr., West Valley (Spokane).
Honorable mention — Chelsea Haskey, sr., Black Hills; Deaira Gordon, sr, Ellensburg; Jennifer Cole, jr. River Ridge; Brenna Anderson, sr., Burlington-Edison.

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CLASS 1A
Player of the year — Korina Baker, sr., Freeman.
First-team — Korina Baker, sr., Freeman; Kelli Bowers, sr., Chelan; Janae Klarich, sr., Granger; Tiffany Tornow, sr., Toledo; Jasmine Hommes, so., Lynden Christian.
Honorable mention — Sam Zapien, sr., Granger; Leslie Stillar, sr., Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls); Kristen Schoenherr, jr., Rainier; Megan McIntyre, sr., Freeman.

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CLASS 2B
Player of the year — Kayla Johnson, sr., Colfax.
First-team — Kayla Johnson, sr., Colfax; Savannah Bonny, jr., La Salle; Shelby Barnes, sr., Asotin; Caitlin Duncan, sr., DeSales; Shelby Scott, sr., Liberty Bell.
Honorable mention — Alysha Fox, sr., Northwest Christian; Kelsey Moos, freshman, Reardan; Kayleigh Maltone, sr., Colfax; Breyenne Mosey, jr., Crosspoint.

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CLASS 1B
Player of the year — Kelsey Moser, sr., Colton.
First-team — Kelsey Moser, sr., Colton; Haley Moser, so., Colton; Katelynn Clinton, jr., Bickleton; Melissa Castor, sr., North Sound Christian; Ardis Pullen, sr., Neah Bay.
Honorable mention — Mollie Kramer, jr., Colton; Jessica Angulo, sr., Clallam Bay; Kelly Newhouse, sr., Sunnyside Christian.

Not to be forgotten, we also saw some great girls action across the region. Here is our final 09-10 recap:

Top 5 Players:

1. Danielle Walter: Another big surprise… Silky smooth, handles, range and can get to the hole. Definite D1 talent and will only improve in a system like Gonzaga. That Lady Bulldog team will be fun to watch in the years to come.
2. Mikala Rivard: Can take over a game at will, with a variety of moves. Maybe too unselfish? With a number of talented teammates on the Riverhawk squad that is not a bad thing. Could probably average 30 ppg if she needed to. Riverhawks will contend for a state title next year.
3. Jamie Wiesner: Jr-to-be will be a force to recon with. Showed toughness and competitiveness all season long.
4. Jordan Loera: Class of 2011 standout that plays taller than the 5’8″ she is listed as. Ultra-competitive, with the skills to back it up. Nice 1-2 punch with Bernsen, Chiefs will make another tourney run next year.
5. Heather Worley: Athletic, solid senior showed that volleyball leaping skills and no-fear of diving on the court can transfer very well to the hoops arena.

Top 10 to Watch In 10-11:

1. Mikala Rivard
2. Jamie Wiesner
3. Jordan Loera
4. Kayla Bersen
5. Hayley Hodgins
6. Sadie Sparks
7. Shelby Ellsworth
8. Jaylyn von Oelhoffen
9. Sammi Merry
10 (tie). Sophia Clinton
10. Katie Mahoney

Well, it was truly a fun season following the Big Nine. We covered probably 30+ games this year and got to know the players, coaches and venues quite well. Here is our official recap of the 09-10 season.

Top 5 Players:

We saw some teams more than others, but here are our picks for the top 5 in the Big Nine this year:
1. Gary Winston: Surprise, surprise. “The show” got it done when it counted, carrying his team to a 4th place finish, which is HUGE. Gary has all the tools to succeed at the next level.
2. Malachi Roberts: If I’m a college coach I’m all over this kid. At 6’4″ (and growing?) Malachi runs the floor like a D1 athlete, jumps out the gym, and uses either hand with ease. He projects in college to a 2-guard, but could also play the point.
3. Case Rada: Just a junior, Case is a gamer. One of the best jump shooters in the league, Case has the physical tools to survive a college season. Case can post up smaller opponents, and is also a good rebounder. He is also a clutch player who wants the ball in his hands when the game is on the line.
4. James Lopez: A true point guard, James is more than willing to distribute the ball. In fact, he is probably just as happy making a no-look pass as he is making a circus shot lay-up. He has outside game and is also not afraid to go to the rack.
5. Michael Wiesner: Showed in numerous games that he is a scorer. At 6’6″ this will serve him well at the next level. An excellent shooter who will only gain MORE range in college, look for the Grizzlies to be very happy with this addition to their squad.

Top 10 to Watch In 10-11:

1. Case Rada
2. David Trimble
3. Devonte Luckett
4. Justin Pedley
5. Tyler Holle
6. Calvin Douglas
6. (tie) Garrett Anderson
7. Reggie Clinton
8. Justin Smith
9. Israel Manzo
10. Derek Porter

103: 10-EMILY NORDT{WENATCHEE}

112: 09-MARYELLEN GUTIERREZ{MABTON}, 10-MARIANA ALVAREZ{ROYAL}

119: 11-MELISSA OROZCO{CONNELL}

125: 11-HANNA MOON{KENNEWICK}

130: 11-SAMANTHA WRIGHT{KIONA-BENTON}

135: 11-SHERIDAN MCDONALD {KIONA-BENTON

140: 11-AMY CAMPBELL{KIONA-BENTON}, 12-AMBER RODRIGUEZ{SUNNYSIDE}

145: 11-CATHERINE MARTINEZ{OTHELLO}

152: 12-AMANDA HAMILL{HANFORD}

160: 11-ALYSSA CALHOON{WEST VALLEY (YAKI)

171: 11-MONICA OROZCO{CONNELL}

285: 10-ADELANY PACHECO{SUNNYSIDE}

Area participants in this years State Wrestling tournament:

103 – 11-ALEXIO GARCIA{DAVIS}, 09-BEAU GLEED{MOSES LAKE}

119 – ELY GARZA{SOUTHRIDGE}

125 – DAVID PERALEZ{MOSES LAKE}

130 – 11-NICK GARCIA{CHIAWANA}, 11-DUSTIN UTECHT{RICHLAND}

135 – 12-NICK SAUCEDA{DAVIS}

140 – 12-HILARIO FARIAS{WENATCHEE}

145 – 10-AUSTIN WAGNER{DAVIS}, 12-PEDRO MENDOZA{KAMIAKIN}

152 – 11-CODY RUSH{PASCO}, 12-NICK HUNT{WENATCHEE}

160 – 09-SISTO PINA{KAMIAKIN}

171 – 12-BRIAN NYGARD{WENATCHEE} , 11-ADAM SAUCEDA{CHIAWANA}

189 – 12-ERIC EASTMAN{WALLA WALLA}

215 – 12-LUCAS SEALBY{WENATCHEE}, 11-BRIAN CHAMBERLAIN{MOSES LAKE}

285 – 11-KABE FLUAITT{MOSES LAKE}