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The Californian's 2007 All-Area basketball selections
| Tuesday, Apr 3 2007 3:20 PM
Last Updated: Tuesday, Apr 3 2007 3:25 PM
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Boys
Player of the Year
Forward
Stephon Carter, Garces, Sophomore
* Averaged 22.4 points and 8.6 rebounds in leading the Rams to the Central Section Division IV championship
* First team all-SEYL
* Scored a career high 42 points in a 69-68 first-round state playoff loss to Ontario Christian
* Second consecutive first team All-Area selection
Coach of the Year
Chris Olofson, Tehachapi
The Tehachapi boys were staggering at the end of the regular season. A loss to Bakersfield Christian helped the Warriors refocus and get back to playing the physical style of basketball that they excelled at.
The rest became Tehachapi history.
The No. 6 Warriors defeated No. 4 Hanford West to earn the Central Section Division III title.
"We had a bit of a chip on our shoulder," Tehachapi coach Chris Olofson said. "We were out to prove that Tehachapi deserves respect."
First team
Guard
Ricky Wofford, Bakersfield, Jr.
* SEYL co-MVP
* Averaged 12 points and 3.8 assists in guiding the Drillers to the Central Section Division I semifinals
* Led team with 56 steals
* Named all-tournament at Morro Bay
Guard
AJ Johnson, Highland, Jr.
* SEYL co-MVP
* Averaged 22.7 points and 5.1 rebounds
* Four games of 30 or more points in league play
Forward
Richie Wagoner, North, Sr.
* Averaged 17.2 points, 2.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds.
* One of the best outside shooters in the section, connected on 85 3-point baskets
* First team all-SWYL
Forward
Mark Henry, South, Sr.
* SWYL MVP
* Averaged 18.2 points and 7.3 rebounds
* 50 steals and 47 assists and 26 blocked shots on the season
Center
Adam Atkins, Centennial, Sr.
* One of the most well-rounded players in the area, averaged 12 points, 11.7 rebounds and four assists
* First team all-SWYL
* Totaled 54 steals and 33 blocks
Second team
Dijon Henry, Bakersfield, G
Robert Thurman, Desert, C
Justin Cheadle, Bakersfield, F
Ralphie Santos, Shafter, G
Paul Evans, South, F
Derek Wallace, Centennial, F
Art Charles, Ridgeview, C
Honorable mention
Arvin: Justin Cavazos
Bakersfield: Alfonso Jackson, Alex Olcott, Jonathan Glover
Bakersfield Christian: Marcus Hall
Burroughs: Robert Wilhite, Chauncey Barnett
Centennial: Taylor Kelly
Delano: Ryan Acosta
Garces: Marquelle Linehan, Chris Dixon, Cooper Thompson
Golden Valley: Rickey Copeland
Highland: Matt Hammons
Liberty: Richie Herrera, Calen Coleman
North: Tito Bean, Danny Granillo
Ridgeview: Marquel Dean, Travon Wesson, Isaiah Dean
Shafter: Phillip Jimenez
South: Anthony Gamble
Stockdale: Tyler Cottrell
Taft: Lyndon Faagau
Tehachapi: Vincent Saavedra, Paul Walker
Wasco: Eddie Velasquez, Deandre Vaughn
History
Player of the Year
2006 Terry Nagy, East
2005 Jonny Machado, North
2004 Robert Swift, Bakersfield
2003 Robert Swift, Garces
2002 Kyle Shiloh, Garces
2001 Matt Robles, Garces
2000 Alfred Williams, Bakersfield
1999 Alfred Williams, Bakersfield
1998 Alfred Williams, Bakersfield
1997 Shawn Daniels, Highland
1996 Jarvis Turner, South
1995 Jarvis Turner, South
1994 J.R. Henderson, East
1993 J.R. Henderson, East
1992 Eliseo Santillano, McFarland
1991 Clayton Madden, South
1990 Mark Minnieweathers, Bakersfield
1989 Mark Minnieweathers, Bakersfield
1988 Arthur Charles, Foothill
1987 Byron Young, East
1986 Byron Young, East
1985 Chris Childs, Foothill
1984 Joe Turner, Foothill
1983 Winston Crite, South
Coach of the Year
2006 Josh Williams, North
2005 Gino Lacava, Garces
2004 James Dominguez, South
2003 Greg Burt, North
2002 Dean Andrea, Stockdale
2001 Gino Lacava, Garces
2000 Tom Adame Jr., Foothill
1999 Harold Heiter, Taft
1998 Steve Walker, Tehachapi
1997 Beau Redstone, Highland
1996 Andrew Hill, South
1995 Gino Lacava, Garces
1994 Joe Dominguez, East
1993 Joe Dominguez, East
1992 David Reese, Foothill
1991 Gary Cheatwood, Wasco
1990 Mark Hutson, Bakersfield
1989 Mark Hutson, Bakersfield
1988 Dan Shannon, Foothill
1987 David Bailey, McFarland
1986 Hank Washington, South
1985 Joe Dominguez, East
1984 Dan Shannon, Foothill
1983 Dan Shannon, Foothill
Girls
Player of the Year
Guard
Britt Peters, Centennial, Sr.
* SWYL MVP
* Centennial's all-time leading scorer also broke Central Section career assist record
* Averaged 22.9 points, 8.6 assists and 5.7 rebounds a game
* Second consecutive first team All-Area selection
* Signed to play at Cal State Fullerton next season
Coach of the Year
Hernan Santiago, Arvin
Arvin's Hernan Santiago has completely turned around the girls basketball program he took over three seasons ago.
This year, the Bears shared the SSL championship, then came to Bakersfield and stunned No. 6 BHS 71-64 for a Central Section Division I first- round victory.
Santiago started working with this group of seniors, led by Olga Velasquez, as the frosh/soph coach three years ago. He's seen them grow and develop to the point of becoming league champs.
"We've been working with these girls since they were freshmen. We wanted to be able to compete by the time they were seniors and we're doing that," Santiago said earlier this season.
First team
Guard
Caty Huntington, Liberty, Jr.
* SEYL MVP
* Averaged 16 points and 5.9 rebounds
* A terrific defender, totaled 138 steals for an eye-opening average of 6 per game
Guard
Tianna Ware, Ridgeview, Jr.
* First team all-SWYL
* Averaged 16.9 points and 7.6 rebounds
* Scored a season-high 34 points against Centennial on Jan. 31
Forward
Melissa Sweat, Stockdale, Fr.
* SWYL co-Rookie of the Year
* Averaged 14.2 points and 5.3 rebounds a game
* Scored career-high 32 points in a win against Centennial on Dec. 29
Forward
Katie Avila, Tehachapi, Sr.
* SSL co-MVP
* Averaged 16.6 points and 10.2 rebounds
* Signed to play at Cal State Fullerton next season
* Three-time first team All-Area selection
Center
Cheyenne Wallace, Stockdale, Sr.
* Averaged 7.7 rebounds, 6.9 points and 3.3 steals a game
* First team all-SWYL
* A veteran on a young team, Wallace's presence on the court anchored Stockdale's pressure defense
Second team
Bianca Castillo, North, G
Ashley Van Zandt, Stockdale, F
Stevi Robinson, Stockdale, G
Jalei Kinder, Stockdale, G
Asia Wofford, Bakersfield, G
Olga Velasquez, Arvin, F
Nicole Henry, North, C
Nikki Villalobos, Centennial, C
Honorable mention
Arvin: Anna Perez, Pita Rosales
Bakersfield: Alexi Smith
Bakersfield Christian: Alex Berkshire, Stacey Butler
Burroughs: Mona Reyes, Jessica Baker
Centennial: Kaileigh Christensen, Jasmine Noldon
Chavez: Andrea Medina, Gabby Luque, Joanne Torres
Delano: Yesenia Gomez
East: Mercedes Lewis
Garces: Sarah Allen, Jessica Hagen, Kirsten Acosta
Golden Valley: Imesha Bell
Liberty: Kristi Kehoe, Lauren Horrisberger, Kristin Alvidrez
McFarland: Alyssa Medina
Ridgeview: Lynece Johnson
Shafter: Anna Jelmini, Adrianna Reyna
South: Tyshieka Burns
Stockdale: Jausecca Cockerel, La'Vera Robertson
Taft: McClain Kramer
Tehachapi: Kasie Muro
West: Kevinesha Gray
History
Player of the Year
2006 Stephanie Madden, West
2005 Britney McGee, West
2004 Ana Onaindia, North
2003 Ana Onaindia, North
2002 Nikki Blue, West
2001 Nikki Blue, West
2000 Nikki Blue, West
1999 Kacie Wheeler, North
1998 Erin Tomlinson, Stockdale and Leah Smith, Centennial
1997 Mo-Nique Langston, North
1996 Mo-Nique Langston, North
1995 Kate Crane, Taft
1994 Kate Crane, Taft
1993 Christie Hollowell, South
1992 Christie Hollowell, South
1991 Lorraine Ash, North
1990 Lorraine Ash, North
1989 Marsheela Harriston, Wasco
1988 Marsheela Harriston, Wasco
1987 Marsheela Harriston, Wasco
1986 Susan Lowry, Delano
1985 Shelly Wallace, Delano
1984 Kellie Murphy, West
1983 Wendy Martell, North
Coach of the Year
2006 Jill Stephens-McCollom, West
2005 Glenn Hager, Stockdale
2004 Jill Stephens-McCollum, West
2003 Susan Torczon, South
2002 Glenn Hager, Stockdale
2001 David Lucas, Wasco
2000 Glenn Hager, Stockdale
1999 David Lucas, Wasco
1998 Glenn Hager, Stockdale
1997 Lonnie and Ed Edgmon, Shafter
1996 Curt DeRossett, North
1995 Curt DeRossett, North
1994 Curt DeRossett, North
1993 Rob Saucedo, South
1992 Rob Saucedo, South
1991 Curt DeRossett, North
1990 Mike Escalante, Rosamond
1989 Curt DeRossett, North
1988 Leonard Ortiz, Wasco
1987 Fred Gonzales, East
1986 Linda Jones, Delano
1985 Linda Jones, Delano
1984 Jim Frunz, West
1983 Dave Bedell, McFarland