CaliforniaPreps.com - San Diego Basketball Preview, part 4

December 9, 2008

Dave Keefer
CaliforniaPreps.com Publisher

SAN DIEGO BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW
2008 ? 2009

Per San Diego Boys' Basketball Coaches Association

League & Team Previews

Coastal South League

1) Bishop's (Division 4, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Tom Tarantino (9th Year)
Last year's record: 21 ? 9 (6 ? 2, 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: David Stotelmyre (Sr, 6'03"), Malik Love (Jr, 6'02"), Corey Malkiewicz (Sr, 6'04")
Losses to overcome: Jywrell Wilson (Univ. of Seattle), Michael Eribez (graduation)
Summary: The Knights are the league and CIF D-4 favorites.

2) Horizon Christian (Division 4, Clairemont)
Head Coach: Tyrone Hopkins (1st Year)
Last year's record: 22 ? 11 (8 ? 0, 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Won D-4 CIF Championship; Lost in State Quarterfinals.
Key players: Devyn Iglehart (Jr, 5'10"), Tim Atkins (Sr, 6'00"), Omar Richards (Jr, 6'07"), Gary Hill (Jr, 6'08")
Losses to overcome: Jeff Withey (Univ. of Arizona), Richard Walker (graduation), Tyler Cross (transferred ? Rock)
Summary: Strong guard play should allow the Panthers to challenge for both league and CIF D-4 crowns.

3) Francis Parker (Division 4, Linda Vista)
Head Coach: Jim Tomey (4th Year)
Last year's record: 18 ? 10 (4 ? 4, 3rd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: Deon Randall (Jr, 5'09"), Eric Norman (So, 6'05"), Delante Hoover (Fr, 5'08")
Losses to overcome: Kevin Condon (graduation), Brian Bacho (graduation)
Summary: A young but talented nucleus returns for the Lancers.

4) La Jolla Country Day (Division 4, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Ryan Meier (3rd Year)
Last year's record: 7 ? 17 (0 ? 8, 5th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Dennis Roth (Jr, 6'03"), Ryan Watt (So, 6'04"), J.T. Kelley (Jr, 5'09")
Losses to overcome: J'Vonte Brooks (transferred ? Foothills Christian)
Summary: The Torreys look to be improved from a year ago.

5) Canyon Crest (Division 3, San Diego)
Head Coach: Brian Baum (3rd Year)
Last year's record: 16 ? 9 (2 ? 6, 4th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Tyler Cassett (Sr, 6'01"), Matt Aoto (Sr, 6'00"), Mike Cherman (Sr, 6'00"), Ahmed Hassan (Sr, 6'07")
Losses to overcome: Travis Steinberg (graduation), Jake Rucker (graduation), Connor Wilcox (graduation)
Summary: Graduation losses will hurt the Ravens.

Player of the Year: Malik Love (Bishop's)

All-Coastal South League: Devyn Iglehart (Horizon)
Malik Love (Bishop's)
Deon Randall (Francis Parker)
David Stotelmyre (Bishop's)
Ryan Watt (La Jolla Country Day)

Desert League

1) Imperial (Division 4, Imperial)
Head Coach: Dave Milan (9th Year)
Last year's record: 19 ? 7 (6 ? 0, 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Caleb Hogue (Sr, 6'00"), Chris Lopez (Sr, 6'02"), Carl Sharpe (Sr, 6'03"), Adam Deen (Sr, 6'05")
Losses to overcome: Joseph Riley (graduation), Tyler Beal (graduation)
Summary: The Tigers should dominate the league again.

2) Palo Verde Valley (Division 4, Blythe)
Head Coach: Rick Copple (8th Year)
Last year's record: 4 ? 16 (3 ? 3, tied for 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Aaron Quintanilla (Sr, 5'10"), Dominic Long (Jr, 6'00")
Losses to overcome: Johnathan Conley (graduation)
Summary: The Yellowjackets should be improved.

3) Calipatria (Division 4, Calipatria)
Head Coach: Robert Romero (11th Year)
Last year's record: 6 ? 17 (3 ? 3, tied for 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Joel Lara (Jr, 5'09"), Daven Arrendondo (Sr, 5'07")
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: A solid nucleus returns for the Hornets.

4) Holtville (Division 4, Holtville)
Head Coach: John Reschert (3rd Year)
Last year's record: 3 ? 16 (0 ? 6, 4th)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Sam Nelson (Jr, 5'11")
Losses to overcome: Jared Ries (graduation)
Summary: Should be another long year for the Vikings.

Player of the Year: Caleb Hogue (Imperial)

All-Desert League: Caleb Hogue (Imperial)
Joel Lara (Calipatria)
Chris Lopez (Imperial)
Aaron Quintanilla (Palo Verde)
Carl Sharpe (Imperial)

Eastern League

1) San Diego (Division 1, San Diego)
Head Coach: Kenny Roy (4th Year)
Last year's record: 23 ? 5 (12 ? 0, 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Won CIF D-1 Championship; Lost in State 2nd Round.
Key players: Jeremy Tyler (Jr, 6'10"), Terrence Boyd (Sr, 6'05"), LaBradford Franklin (Jr, 6'01"), Zech Smith (Jr, 6'11")
Losses to overcome: Patrick McCollom (graduation), Abdi Farras (Kentucky State), James Tyler (graduation)
Summary: A powerful front line makes the Cavers the league and CIF D-1 favorite as well as a state title contender.

2) Hoover (Division 2, San Diego)
Head Coach: Ollie Goulston (6th Year)
Last year's record: 27 ? 7 (10 ? 0, 1st in Central)
Last year's playoffs: Won CIF D-2 Championship; Lost in State Quarterfinals.
Key players: Angelo Chol (So, 6'09"), Idris ibn Idris (Sr, 6'03"), Terrence Ingram (Jr, 6'00"), Reggie Lawson (Sr, 6'03")
Losses to overcome: Corey Trisby (football @ UTEP), Jevon Carmon (Miramar CC), Arsenio Shelley (Mesa CC)
Summary: An athletic and deep team makes the Cardinals a league contender as well as the CIF D-2 favorite.

3) Mira Mesa (Division 1, Mira Mesa)
Head Coach: Dan Regas (10th Year)
Last year's record: 18 ? 11 (9 ? 3, 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Damon Williams (Sr, 6'06"), Kevin Ozier (Sr, 6'03"), Eulo Aquino (Sr, 5'10")
Losses to overcome: Eric Garcia-Bland (graduation), Anthony Bennett (graduation)
Summary: The Marauders return a solid nucleus in a tough league.

4) Morse (Division 1, San Diego)
Head Coach: Bob Sumler (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 5 ? 19 (1 ? 11, 7th)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Taylor Nelson (Jr, 6'00"), James Johnson (Jr, 6'08"), Kris Cook (Jr, 6'00"), Rome Delarosa (Sr, 6'03")
Losses to overcome: Remil Landrum (Imperial Valley CC), Chris Humphries (graduation)
Summary: The Tigers may surprise in a very competitive league race.

5) Serra (Division 2, Tierrasanta)
Head Coach: Ernie Biagioni (1st Year)
Last year's record: 13 ? 14 (8 ? 4, 3rd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Gary Adams (Jr, 5'08"), Seth Ottarson (Sr, 6'04"), Chris Reid (Sr, 6'10"), Bryan Murray (Sr, 6'06")
Losses to overcome: Chris Coleman (graduation), Justin Wells (graduation), Ashton Powell (graduation)
Summary: If the Conquistadors can develop quality guard play to go with a solid front line, they will be in the thick of the
league race.

6) Patrick Henry (Division 1, Allied Gardens)
Head Coach: Jack Morgenstern (4th Year)
Last year's record: 11 ? 14 (4 ? 8, 5th)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Kyle Harring (Sr, 6'02"), Collin Koppang (Jr, 5'10"), Duante Jones (Jr, 6'04")
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: A scrappy, athletic group returns for the Patriots.

Player of the Year: Jeremy Tyler (San Diego)

All-Eastern League: Terrence Boyd (San Diego)
Angelo Chol (Hoover)
James Johnson (Morse)
Jeremy Tyler (San Diego)
Damon Williams (Mira Mesa)

Frontier League

1) Maranatha Christian Academy (Division 5, Poway)
Head Coach: Rle Nichols (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 21 ? 8 (10 ? 0, 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in CIF D-5 Championship; Lost in State 1st Round.
Key players: Chen Cai (So, 6'08"), David Porter (Jr, 5'10"), Santiago Simenthal (Jr, 6'03")
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: The Eagles should dominate league play while also being a serious contender for the CIF D-5 crown.

2) The Rock Academy (Division 5, Pt. Loma)
Head Coach: Waheed Mitchell (1st Year)
Last year's record: 3 ? 11 (3 ? 6, tied for 3rd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Tyler Cross (So, 6'04"), Jerry Cobb (Fr, 6'00"), Eric Morrison-Smith (So, 5'08")
Losses to overcome: Anthony Magdalena (graduation), Lucious Morris (graduation)
Summary: The Warriors may be a year away from contending for the league and CIF D-5 titles.

3) High Tech High (Division 3, San Diego)
Head Coach: Dennis Keane (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 6 ? 13 (3 ? 6, tied for 3rd)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Ivor Clayton (Jr, 5'11"), Terrell Young (Sr, 5'11"), Donald Warner (Sr, 6'01")
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: Talented perimeter play must make up for a lack of size for the Storm.

4) Preuss (Division 4, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Pete Selleck (4th Year)
Last year's record: 9 ? 16 (Independent)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Dereus Muhammad (Sr, 5'10"), Jerome Sanders (Jr, 5'10"), Ruben Munoz (Sr, 5'10")
Losses to overcome: Rajah Fortune (graduation), Jose Cardenas (graduation), Aliou Diallo (graduation)
Summary: The Tritons lack the size to be a serious league contender.

5) Southern California Yeshiva (Division 5, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Ryan Woodard (3rd Year)
Last year's record: 11 ? 9 (8 ? 2, 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Noam Silverman (Sr, 6'02"), Brian Segal (Sr, 5'08")
Losses to overcome: Gilad Silverman (graduation), Jeffrey Mally (graduation)
Summary: It may be a long year for the Hawks.

6) Escondido Charter (Division 4, Escondido)
Head Coach: Gerard Tanksley (6th Year)
Last year's record: 5 ? 16 (2 ? 8, 6th)
Last year's playoffs: None.
Key players: Jordan Finney (Sr, 6'04"), Austin Deloach (Sr, 6'00")
Losses to overcome: Renee Coleman (graduation), Joshua Miller (graduation), Matthew Merrill (graduation)
Summary: The White Tigers look to improve on last year's showing.

7) St. Joseph Academy (Division 5, San Marcos)
Head Coach: Kevin Allen (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 2 ? 14 (2 ? 6, 6th)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Tony Russo (Sr, 5'10"), Paul Delgado (Sr, 6'00")
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: The Crusaders may be in for another long year.

Player of the Year: Chen Cai (Maranatha)

All-Frontier League: Chen Cai (Maranatha)
Tyler Cross (The Rock)
David Porter (Maranatha)
Santiago Simenthal (Maranatha)
Donald Warner (High Tech High)

Grossmont North League

1) West Hills (Division 2, Santee)
Head Coach: Jeff Armstrong (16th Year)
Last year's record: 10 ? 18 (3 ? 5, 4th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Lucas Armstrong (Sr, 6'04"), Garrett Cabral (Sr, 6'00"), Chase Senter (Sr, 5'08")
Losses to overcome: Tim Nowlin (graduation)
Summary: An experienced and balanced group makes the Wolfpack the league favorites.

2) Santana (Division 3, Santee)
Head Coach: Tim Barry (9th Year)
Last year's record: 14 ? 14 (2 ? 6, 5th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Kevin Englke (Sr, 6'03"), Jesse Vargas (Jr, 5'08"), Chris Sodergren (Sr, 6'05")
Losses to overcome: Tyler Blackledge (graduation), Blake Harper (graduation)
Summary: The Sultans should battle West Hills for the league crown.

3) El Cajon Valley (Division 2, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Jim Gleboff (1st Year)
Last year's record: 13 ? 17 (4 ? 4, tied for 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Anthony Ussery (Sr, 6'05"), Raylondo Ford (Sr, 5'09")
Losses to overcome: Lucas Stafford (graduation), Laroy McGee (graduation), Shivan Sulyman (graduation)
Summary: An athletic nucleus should put the Braves in the thick of the league race.

4) El Capitan (Division 2, Lakeside)
Head Coach: Jason Cavazos (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 10 ? 18 (4 ? 4, tied for 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Jon Molzen (Sr, 6'03"), Michael Overson (Jr, 5'11"), Jake Zawlacki (Sr, 6'07")
Losses to overcome: Barrett Braun (graduation)
Summary: The Vaqueros will find it difficult to sneak into league contention.

5) Grossmont (Division 1, Grossmont)
Head Coach: Frank Foggiano (8th Year)
Last year's record: 20 ? 8 (7 ? 1, 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in D-2 Semi-finals.
Key players: Colter Rios (Jr, 5'06"), Billy Gange (Sr, 5'09")
Losses to overcome: Ian Cochran (graduation), Richard Ogunsalu (graduation), Khalid Waters (graduation)
Summary: Graduation left the Foothillers in a rebuilding mode.

Player of the Year: Chase Senter (West Hills)

All-Grossmont North League: Garrett Cabral (West Hills)
Jon Molzen (El Capitan)
Chase Senter (West Hills)
Anthony Ussery (El Cajon Valley
Jesse Vargas (Santana)

Grossmont South League

1) Helix (Division 2, La Mesa)
Head Coach: John Singer (29th Year)
Last year's record: 20 ? 8 (10 ? 0, 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Levine Toilolo (Sr, 6'08"), Joubert Ballard (Sr, 5'10"), Patrick Winston (Sr, 6'05")
Losses to overcome: Kareem Abukar (graduation), Donald McGowan (graduation), Demond Narcisse (graduation)
Summary: Despite graduation losses, the Highlanders are still the league favorites.

2) Steele Canyon (Division 2, Rancho San Diego)
Head Coach: Derek Stephens (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 16 ? 13 (8 ? 2, 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Jebari Robinson (Sr, 5'10"), Josiah Smith (Sr, 6'05"), Zane Keith (Sr, 6'05")
Losses to overcome: Elijah Carter (graduation), Jake Ransom (graduation), Riley Balikian (graduation)
Summary: A solid cast of returners should allow the Cougars to challenge for the league crown.

3) Valhalla (Division 2, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Keith Jackson (3rd Year)
Last year's record: 11 ? 15 (2 ? 8, tied for 4th)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Austen Suhay (Sr, 5'11"), Kyle Kreibel (Jr, 6'06"), Trevor Cahoon (Sr, 6'03")
Losses to overcome: Ruffy Bacong (graduation)
Summary: A solid nucleus should help the improved Norsemen.

4) Mt. Miguel (Division 2, Spring Valley)
Head Coach: Jay Rowlett (3rd Year)
Last year's record: 18 ? 9 (6 ? 4, 3rd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in D-3 Quarterfinals.
Key players: Harry Brazelton (Jr, 6'02"), "), A.J. Stanford (Jr, 6'00"), J.J. Norton (Jr, 5'07")
Losses to overcome: Travon Caples (graduation), Brad Barrett (5th Yr Sr), Devyn Moore (graduation)
Summary: Athletic perimeter play must overcome a lack of size for the Matadors to contend.

5) Granite Hills (Division 1, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Randy Anderson (5th Year)
Last year's record: 13 ? 14 (2 ? 8, tied for 4th)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Dean Miller (Sr, 6'03"), Aaron Harris (Sr, 6'00"), Kyle Snyder (Jr, 6'00")
Losses to overcome: Wayne Martin (graduation), Ian Birmingham (graduation), Landon Turley (graduation)
Summary: The Eagles should be right in the middle of a tight league race.

6) Monte Vista (Division 3, Spring Valley)
Head Coach: James Carroll (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 11 ? 19 (2 ? 8, tied for 4th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in D-2 Quarterfinals.
Key players: Geoff Hartman (Sr, 6'04"), Chris Jones (Sr, 5'10"), Trent Watkins (Sr, 5'11"), Chris Galloway (Jr, 6'02")
Losses to overcome: Ryan Houser (graduation), Mike Watkins (graduation), Anthony Bell (graduation)
Summary: An athletic core returns for the Monarchs.

Player of the Year: Levine Toilolo (Helix)

All-Grossmont South League: Harry Brazelton (Mt. Miguel)
Kyle Kreibel (Valhalla)
Dean Miller (Granite Hills)
Jebari Robinson (Steele Canyon)
Levine Toilolo (Helix)

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