San Diego Boys High School Basketball Preview, pt5
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LEAGUE & TEAM PREVIEWS
Grossmont South League
1) Helix (Division 1, La Mesa)
Head Coach: John Singer (27th Year)
Last year's record: 21 – 7 (7 – 3, 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: David Jefferson (Sr, 6'04"), Lawrence Hurdle (Sr, 5'10"), Kareem Abukar (Jr, 6'02"),
Brandon Fountain (Sr, 6'00")
Losses to overcome: Aaron Tinsley (graduation)
Summary: A talented and experienced group returns as the Highlanders are runaway league favorites and should make a
run at the CIF D-1 crown.
2) Monte Vista (Division 2, Spring Valley)
Head Coach: Kevin Mahady (1st Year)
Last year's record: 15 – 14 (4 – 6, tied for 4th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Roshun Wynne (Sr, 5'10"), Jamar Ransome (Sr, 6'03"), Adam Robinson (Jr, 5'09")
Losses to overcome: Trevor Peck (graduation)
Summary: A solid backcourt returns, but the Monarchs need someone to step up in order to compete for the league title.
3) Mt. Miguel (Division 3, Spring Valley)
Head Coach: Jay Rowlett (1st Year)
Last year's record: 7 – 20 (0 – 10, 6th)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: LaRon Rush (Sr, 6'04"), Courtney Wrather (Sr, 5'10"), O.C. Basey (Fr, 5'11")
Losses to overcome: Richard Jackson (graduation), Warren Thodile (graduation)
Summary: The Matadors should be improved behind a talented nucleus.
4) Steele Canyon (Division 2, Rancho San Diego)
Head Coach: Bernie Balikian (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 12 – 16 (4 – 6, tied for 4th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Tony Minnifield (Sr, 6'01"), Jebari Robinson (So, 5'09"), Andrew Timm (Sr, 6'05"), Jake Ransom (Jr, 6'01")
Losses to overcome: Emory Mitchell (graduation), Lionel Ball (graduation)
Summary: The Cougars return some talent, but still must make some strides to compete for the league crown.
5) Granite Hills (Division 1, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Randy Anderson (3rd Year)
Last year's record: 21 – 8 (9 – 1, 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Brian Humphries (Jr, 6'04"), Wayne Martin (Jr, 5'10"), Dean Miller (So, 6'02")
Losses to overcome: Nick Taylor (Univ. Colorado @ CS), Clark Gordon (Occidental), Brandon Pride (Cuyamaca CC)
Summary: The Eagles should come back to the middle of the league as they suffered major graduation losses.
6) Valhalla (Division 2, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Keith Jackson (1st Year)
Last year's record: 15 – 13 (6 – 4, 3rd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Kevin Kriebel (Sr, 6'00"), Michael Espinoza (Sr, 6'02")
Losses to overcome: Paul Martins (graduation), Keith Williams (graduation), Brett Hansen (graduation)
Summary: Should be an uphill battle for the Norsemen.
Player of the Year: Lawrence Hurdle (Helix)
All-Grossmont South League:
Lawrence Hurdle (Helix)
David Jefferson (Helix)
Tony Minnifield (Steele Canyon)
Courtney Wrather (Mt. Miguel)
Roshun Wynne (Monte Vista)
Coastal South League
1) Horizon Christian (Division 4, Clairemont)
Head Coach: Waheed Mitchell (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 26 – 3 (5 – 1, 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Won D-4 CIF Championship; Won D-4 State Championship.
Key players: Jeff Withey (Jr, 6'11"), Marquise Carter (Sr, 6'03"), Jesy McKinney (Sr, 6'01"), Daniel Mead (Sr, 6'00")
Losses to overcome: Raymond Williams (San Diego Christian), Steve Winnick (graduation), Zach Fleishman (Cal State East Bay),
Chris Carter (graduation)
Summary: The Panthers are poised to make another run at the CIF and State D-4 titles.
2) Bishop's (Division 4, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Tom Tarantino (7th Year)
Last year's record: 18 – 12 (3 – 3, 3rd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: Sterling Jones (Sr, 6'02"), Jywrell Wilson (Jr, 6'03"), Andrei Lucas (Sr, 6'05")
Losses to overcome: Nick Lake (graduation), Ivan Regalado (graduation), Ryan Thomas (graduation)
Summary: A solid returning cast should keep the Knights in contention for both the league and CIF D-4 title races.
3) Francis Parker (Division 4, Linda Vista)
Head Coach: Jim Tomey (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 24 – 7 (4 – 2, 2nd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in D-4 CIF Championship; Lost in State Quarterfinals.
Key players: Tyler Bernardini (Sr, 6'06"), Kevin Condon (Jr, 6'05"), Shawn Lasalita (Sr, 5'09")
Losses to overcome: Garrett Muagututia (Volleyball @ UCLA), Jerome Bacho (graduation)
Summary: The Lancers should once again challenge for the league and CIF D-4 crowns.
4) La Jolla Country Day (Division 4, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Ryan Meier (1st Year)
Last year's record: 17 – 11 (0 – 6, 4th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Mark Schu (Sr, 6'03"), Travis Golia (Jr, 6'01"), Jvante Brooks (Fr, 6'05")
Losses to overcome: Alex Watrous (graduation)
Summary: The Torres should be improved but face long odds in a tough league.
5) Canyon Crest (Division 4, San Diego)
Head Coach: Brian Baum (1st Year)
Last year's record: None
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Travis Steinberg (Jr, 6'00"), Jake Rucker (Jr, 6'03"), Connor Wilcox (Jr, 6'02")
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: The Ravens face a very tough challenge in their first year of varsity basketball.
Player of the Year: Marquise Carter (Horizon)
All-Coastal South League:
Tyler Bernardini (Francis Parker)
Marquise Carter (Horizon)
Andrei Lucas (Bishop's)
Jywrell Wilson (Bishop's)
Jeff Withey (Horizon)
Coastal North League
1) Army-Navy Academy (Division 4, Carlsbad)
Head Coach: Bobby Huggins (10th Year)
Last year's record: 18 – 9 (7 – 1, tied for 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: David Howard (Jr, 6'07"), Derrick Buchanan (So, 6'04"), Shariff Attia (Jr, 6'09"), Orlan Jackman (Sr, 6'07"),
Eddie Fernandez (Jr, 6'07")
Losses to overcome: Jacob Peek (graduation), J.J. Dorsch (graduation)
Summary: Howard leads the Warriors as they are poised to win the league and surprise some teams in the CIF D-4 race.
2) Tri-City Christian (Division 5, Vista)
Head Coach: Stan Bickley (1st Year)
Last year's record: 14 – 13 (4 – 4, 3rd)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Mark Boerneke (Sr, 6'02")
Losses to overcome: Josh Harris (graduation), Steven Schleicher (graduation)
Summary: The Eagles should be in the thick of the league race as the season progresses.
3) Santa Fe Christian (Division 4, Solana Beach)
Head Coach: Chad Bickley (1st Year)
Last year's record: 25 – 8 (7 – 1, tied for 1st)
Last year's playoffs: Won D-5 CIF Championship; Lost in D-5 State Championship.
Key players: Eric Holmlund (Jr, 6'03"), Levi Hyams (Jr, 6'01")
Losses to overcome: Marcus Sun (Wheaton College), Steven Alexander (graduation), Andrew Simmons (graduation),
Brian Kolb (graduation)
Summary: Looks to be a rebuilding year as the Eagles suffered severe losses to graduation.
4) Calvin Christian (Division 5, Escondido)
Head Coach: Dave Bakker (2nd Year)
Last year's record: 9 – 19 (0 – 8, 5th)
Last year's playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: Andrew Brouwer (Sr, 6'00"), Hayden Schrimpf (Sr, 6'02"), Mark Veldkamp (Sr, 6'00")
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: The Crusaders should make some improved strides this year.
5) San Dieguito Academy (Division 3, Encinitas)
Head Coach: Ethan Segovia (1st Year)
Last year's record: 7 – 20 (2 – 6, 4th)
Last year's playoffs: None
Key players: Tolan Shaw (Sr, 6'01"), Sam Friedman (Jr, 6'00"), Jake Friedman (Jr, 5'10")
Losses to overcome: Troy McFarland (graduation), Scott McFarland (graduation)
Summary: It may be a long year for the Mustangs.
Player of the Year: David Howard (Army-Navy)
All-Coastal North League:
Mark Boerneke (Tri-City Christian)
Andrew Brouwer (Calvin Christian)
Eric Holmlund (Santa Fe Christian)
David Howard (Army-Navy)
Orlan Jackman (Army-Navy)
