Division 3: #1 St. Augustine #2 Crawford #3 University #4 Central Union
Division 4: #1 Horizon #2 Francis Parker #3 Bishop’s #4 La Jolla Country Day
Division 5: #1 Santa Fe Christian #2 H-Town #3 Calvin Christian #4 San Pasqual Academy
Pre-Season All-County Selections
Player of the Year: Chase Budinger Jr La Costa Canyon
1st Team, All-County: Antwon Hollingsworth Sr San Diego
JayDee Luster So Hoover
Quincy Robinson Sr Horizon
Tyrone Shelley So Crawford
Richie Williams Sr Steele Canyon
2nd Team, All-County: Andre Hardy Sr St. Augustine
Lance Hurdle Sr Helix
Michael Laughlin Sr Torrey Pines
Todd Lowenthal Jr Poway
Marquis Navarre Jr El Camino
3rd Team, All-County: Matt Adams Sr Escondido
George Cunningham Sr Steele Canyon
Stanley Hoenig Sr University
James Pinkney Sr St. Augustine
Raymond Williams Jr Steele Canyon
Newcomer of the Year: Jamelle Horne So Hoover
WHERE ARE THEY HEADED? Current San Diegans committed to play at 4-year colleges in coming years
PlayerHigh SchoolCollege next yearClass next yearDivision
Lance Hurdle Helix UC, Santa Barbara Freshman D-1
Mikel Watson El Camino Utah State University Junior D-1
Players to Watch:
Matt Adams 6’00” Sr Escondido Strong guard who must now carry the load.
J.J. Anderson 6’04” Jr Torrey Pines Athletic wing with good size.
Chase Budinger 6’07” Jr La Costa Canyon One of top juniors in country and last year’s POY.
John Cottey 6’01” Sr Orange Glen Undersized post who enjoyed big year (18.2 ppg)
George Cunningham 6’07” Sr Steele Canyon Tough, bruising forward who can score at times.
Tommas Golia 5’11” Sr La Jolla Country Day Looking to bounce back from injury riddled season.
James Haley 6’05” Sr Brawley Athletic post is best player in Imperial Valley.
Andre Hardy 6’05” Sr St. Augustine Athletic slasher who is looking to lead the Saints.
Stanley Hoenig 5’10” Sr University Solid shooter and playmaker must now take the reins.
Antwon Hollingsworth 6’03” Sr San Diego Athletic scorer who was 1st Team, All-County (17.9 ppg)
Jamelle Horne 6’07” So Hoover Talented wing who had breakout summer.
Pierce Hunter 6’06” Jr Bonita Vista Strong post will be best big man in South Bay.
Lance Hurdle 6’00” Sr Helix Solid point who plays tough defense.
Tim Island 6’05” Sr University City Inside-outside player who is looking for breakthrough year.
Christian Jeter 6’08” Sr Horizon Athletic transfer should boost the Panthers.
Marlon King 5’10” Jr Eastlake Savvy point who can knock down the “3”.
Matt LaGrone 6’08” Jr H-Town Athletic post who brings talents to a new school.
Michael Laughlin 6’08” Sr Torrey Pines Solid post leads the Falcons.
Todd Lowenthal 6’01” Jr Poway Strong guard is a good shooter and scorer (17.6 ppg)
JayDee Luster 5’09” So Hoover Exciting point is among country’s best Sophomores (18.7 ppg).
Andre Martin 6’04” Jr Mount Miguel Big guard who must lead the Matadors.
Jamil McGuire 6’03” Sr Crawford Quick wing who will help the Colts.
James Melton 6’01” Sr Francis Parker Strong guard leads solid squad.
Zach Miller 6’08” Sr Rancho Bernardo Strong post who battles every night.
Garrett Muagututia 6’05” Jr Francis Parker Savvy post who can also hurt you on perimeter.
Marquise Navarre 5’10” Jr El Camino Heady point leads the Wildcats.
James Pinkney 6’06” Sr St. Augustine Long, athletic forward can play both ends of court.
Quincy Robinson 6’03” Sr Horizon Strong, tough wing just makes plays.
Tyrone Shelley 6’05” So Crawford Volume scorer takes his show to a new venue.
Andrew Singleton 5’11” Sr Chula Vista Quick guard leads the Spartans.
Raymond Williams 5’07” Jr Steele Canyon Tiny guard is a defensive pest.
Richie Williams 5’10” Sr Steele Canyon 1st Teamer last year leads top team.
Top Newcomers:
Marquise Carter 6’02” So Horizon
Kevin Condon 6’04” Fr Francis Parker
Kevin Dale 6’03” So Morse
A.J. Flournoy 6’02” So Scripps Ranch
Jamelle Horne 6’07” So Hoover
Josh LaGrone 6’02” So H-Town
Adam Robinson 5’07” Fr H-Town
Kenton Walker 6’07” So Scripps Ranch
Jeffree Withey 6’09” Fr Horizon
New Addresses:
Lionel Ball 6’03” Jr New Jersey to Steele Canyon
Ellis Barros 6’06” Sr Mira Mesa to Horizon
Sven Claessen 6’03” Sr Mira Mesa to Iceland
Terrence Cooks 6’05” Sr Rancho Bernardo to Escondido
Kris Corso 5’08” So Santa Fe Christian to La Costa Canyon
Brandon Feliczak 6’03” Sr Oregon to University
Jordan Fish 6’02” Jr Torrey Pines to Nebraska
Jason Forcier 6’02” Sr Mater Dei to St. Augustine
Darren Green 5’11” Jr Bishop’s to La Jolla
Jamelle Horne 6’07” So University to Hoover
Michael Keeler 6’00” Jr Escondido to Florida
Christian Jeter 6’08” Sr Las Vegas to Horizon
Josh LaGrone 6’02” So Horizon to H-Town
Matthew LaGrone 6’08” Jr Horizon to H-Town
Jamal Landrum 6’04” Jr Serra to Las Vegas
Jamil McGuire 6’03” Sr Steele Canyon to Crawford
Marquis Moore 6’06” Sr Mira Mesa to Pennsylvania
Jose Orona 5’10” Sr San Marcos to Escondido
Andre Phillip 6’01” Sr Castle Park to Temecula
Aaron Robinson 5’10” Jr Hemet to Oceanside
Tyrone Shelley 6’05” So Christian to Crawford
Aaron Simpson 5’08” So Madison to Marian Catholic
Lamar Taylor 6’05” Sr Rancho Bernardo to Poway
T.J. Topercer 6’06” Sr St. Augustine to Arizona
Tyler Tucker 5’09” So Christian to Crawford
Kenton Walker 6’07” So Indiana to Scripps Ranch
League & Team Previews
Avocado League
1) El Camino (Division 1, Oceanside)
Head Coach: Ray Johnson (25th Year)
Last year’s record: 31 – 3 (10 – 0, 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Won CIF D-1 Championship; Lost in State 2nd Round.
Key players: Marquis Navarre (Jr, 5’10”), D’Andre James (Sr, 6’02”), Danny Warnemunde (Sr, 6’03”),
Losses to overcome: Justin Armstrong (Columbia University), Gyno Pomare (University of San Diego),
James Daniels (Brown University), Brad Alkazin (Mira Costa CC), Craig Austin (Arizona State)
Summary: 4 Division 1 college players will be impossible to replace, but Wildcats should surprise with quick, scrappy group. Is looking to return to CIF Championship for 4th consecutive year.
2) Vista (Division 1, Vista)
Head Coach: Ryan Wooten (3rd Year)
Last year’s record: 12 – 16 (3 – 7, 5th in Palomar)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Kenny Lawson (Jr, 6’09”), Darin Brown (Sr, 5’11”), Michael Wright (Sr, 5’10”)
Losses to overcome: Brian Reeves (graduation), David Flores (graduation), Frank Klopp (graduation)
Summary: Lawson has some potential in the paint, but Brown and Wright must produce on the perimeter for the Panthers to challenge for the league crown.
3) Carlsbad (Division 1, Carlsbad)
Head Coach: Scott Ogden (5th year)
Last year’s record: 16 – 11 (6 – 4, 3rd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Thomas Kearns (Sr, 6’02”), Korey Moore (Sr, 6’02”)
Losses to overcome: Matt Alsina (graduation), Ricky Martinez (graduation), Mark Sammons (graduation)
Summary: Kearns and Moore give the Lancers some experience but a lack of size will be hard to overcome.
4) Rancho Buena Vista (Division 1, Vista)
Head Coach: Terry Miller (4th Year)
Last year’s record: 7 – 21 (1 – 9, 6th in Palomar)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Cameron Harris (Sr, 6’05”)
Losses to overcome: Bryon Wesley (Palomar CC)
Summary: The rebuilding continues for the Longhorns. Loss of high scoring Wesley hurts, but Harris gives RBV an inside presence.
5) Fallbrook (Division 1, Fallbrook)
Head Coach: Mike West (6th Year)
Last year’s record: 8 – 19 (2 – 8, 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Mike Tull (Jr, 6’04”), Matt Cecil (Sr, 5’11”), Clay McFerran (Sr, 5’11”)
Losses to overcome: Jake Jorde (graduation)
Summary: Tull gives the Warriors some size inside, but there are question marks on the perimeter.
6) Oceanside (Division 2, Oceanside)
Head Coach: Brad Hollingsworth (5th Year)
Last year’s record: 3 – 23 (0 – 10, 6th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Louis Hall (Sr, 6’03”), Russell Tialavea (Sr, 6’04”)
Losses to overcome: Toki Lewis (graduation)
Summary: Should be improved from a year ago, but the Pirates are still young as 5 sophomores will suit up.
Last year’s record: 21 – 8 (7 – 3, 2nd in Avocado)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: Chase Budinger (Jr, 6’07”), Jeremy Wustman (Sr, 6’03”), Kris Corso (So, 5’10”)
Losses to overcome: Peter Wofford (Mira Costa CC), Kris Jensen (graduation), Doug Konoskie (graduation)
Summary: Graduation hurt the Mavericks, but Budinger is a very talented player who will be a match-up nightmare. If LCC can develop some secondary scoring, then the Mavericks should win the Division 1 CIF title.
2) Torrey Pines (Division 1, Del Mar)
Head Coach: John Olive (8th Year)
Last year’s record: 14 – 14 (7 – 3, 2nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: J.J. Anderson (Jr, 6’04”), Michael Laughlin (Sr, 6’08”)
Losses to overcome: Jordan Fish (transferred to Nebraska)
Summary: The Falcons will be greatly improved from a year ago. Tandem of Anderson and Laughlin is a quality inside-outside combination. Lack of athleticism and playmaking on the perimeter may prevent Torrey Pines from winning it all.
3) Poway (Division 1, Poway)
Head Coach: Kyle Armstrong (3rd Year)
Last year’s record: 17 – 13 (5 – 5, 4th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Todd Lowenthal (Jr, 6’01”), Andy McMillin (Sr, 6’02”), Lamar Taylor (Sr, 6’05”), Gabe Adler (So, 6’03”)
Losses to overcome: Brett Lowenthal (Univ. of California)
Summary: Lowenthal leads a talented group for Poway. The Titans have the potential to be a major factor at the end of the year, but must get production from McMillin and Taylor to be a real force.
4) Rancho Bernardo (Division 1, Rancho Bernardo)
Head Coach: Kevin Keller (4th Year)
Last year’s record: 20 – 9 (8 – 2, 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Zach Miller (Sr, 6’08”)
Losses to overcome: Andrew Olson (Amherst College), Justin Kisner (Linfield College), Terrence Cooks (transferred to Escondido),
Lamar Taylor (transferred to Poway)
Summary: Miller is a solid post player, but guard play overall is questionable. Broncos look to be a little down this year, while the Palomar league in general will be better.
5) Westview (Division 2, Rancho Penasquitos)
Head Coach: David Delaney (3rd Year)
Last year’s record: 6 – 21 (3 – 7, tied for 5th in Valley)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Warren Scott (Sr, 6’03”), Nolan Bauer (Sr, 6’03”), Jason Dodson (Sr, 5’09”), Adam Chaimowitz (Jr, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: Westview should be improved, but move to a very tough Palomar League will be rough experience. Bauer, Scott, and Chaimowitz are experienced, solid players that must overachieve for Wolverines to make their first ever playoff appearance.
6) Mt. Carmel (Division 2, Rancho Penasquitos)
Head Coach: Jake McNeely (1st Year)
Last year’s record: 21 – 9 (5 – 5, 4th in Avocado)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in D-1 Semi-finals.
Key players: C.J. Reed (Sr, 6’03”)
Losses to overcome: Eric Sweeney (graduation), Allan DeGuzman (graduation), Jon Girten (graduation)
Summary: It will be a long year for the Sundevils as a new team and a new coach take over.
Player of the Year: Chase Budinger (La Costa Canyon)
All-Palomar League: J.J. Anderson (Torrey Pines)
Chase Budinger (La Costa Canyon)
Michael Laughlin (Torrey Pines)
Todd Lowenthal (Poway)
Zach Miller (Rancho Bernardo)
Valley League
1) Escondido (Division 1, Escondido)
Head Coach: Paul Baldwin (7th Year)
Last year’s record: 24 – 9 (9 – 1, 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Won CIF D-2 Championship; Lost in State 2nd Round.
Key players: Matt Adams (Sr, 6’00”), Kevin Small (Sr, 6’04”), Terrence Cooks (Sr, 6’05”), Jose Orona (Sr, 5’10”)
Losses to overcome: Lorenzo Keeler (Winchendon Prep School), Chris Williams (graduation), Djordje Jovanic (graduation)
Summary: Graduation losses will be hard to overcome, but transfers of Orona and Cooks will be significant additions. Adams (20.8 ppg) is a solid scorer while Small is an experienced presence inside for the Cougars.
2) Orange Glen (Division 2, Escondido)
Head Coach: Corey Hogue (1st Year)
Last year’s record: 14 – 14 (4 – 6, 4th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: John Cottey (Sr, 6’01”), Ryan Dew (Sr, 5’08”), Geoff Smith (Sr, 6’02”)
Losses to overcome: Casey Hutchinson (graduation)
Summary: Cottey (18.2 ppg) is an underappreciated player that leads an experienced group for the Patriots. They should battle Escondido for the league title.
Losses to overcome: Mike Perram (Grossmont JC), Topher Brazle (graduation)
Summary: Perram is a major loss for the Bulldogs, but Bess-Hight backcourt is solid. Lack of a go-to guy will be hard to overcome.
4) San Marcos (Division 2, San Marcos)
Head Coach: Brady Stout (5th Year)
Last year’s record: 16 – 13 (6 – 4, 3rd in Palomar)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Alex Bemanian (Sr, 6’04”), Tremaine Ford (Sr, 6’05”)
Losses to overcome: Tanner Moore (graduation), Logan Moore (graduation), Jose Orona (transferred to Escondido)
Summary: Graduation left a void for San Marcos. Bemanian and Ford should give the Knights an inside presence, but the lack of quality perimeter play will hurt.
5) San Pasqual (Division 2, Escondido)
Head Coach: Rich Sullivan (2nd Year)
Last year’s record: 8 – 18 (3 – 7, tied for 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Wesley Monnell (Sr, 5’07”), Alex Sanchez (Sr, 6’01”), Devin Wada (Jr, 5’08”), Matt Vitkus (Jr, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: Craig Hardy (graduation), Mickell Harrell (graduation)
Summary: Guard play should be solid, but lack of inside quality will make it an uphill climb for the Eagles.
6) Mission Hills (Division 3, San Marcos)
Head Coach: Curtis Hofmeister (1st Year)
Last year’s record: None
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Erik Casarez (Jr, 5’10”), Dan Tice (Jr, 6’07”), Diarmen Underwood (So, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: The cupboard is not bare as the Grizzlies open up their first year of Varsity play. Lack of experience will be biggest challenge, but talent should improve as the season progresses.
7) Valley Center (Division 3, Valley Center)
Head Coach: Mike Schanze (3rd Year)
Last year’s record: 9 – 18 (5 – 5, 3rd)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Jordan Armstrong (Sr, 6’01”)
Losses to overcome: A.J. Reilly (graduation), Austin Pickering (graduation), Kevin Craft (football at San Diego State)
Summary: Loss of high scoring Reilly (29.5 ppg) will hurt. Armstrong will lead a more balanced effort for the Jaguars.
Player of the Year: Matt Adams (Escondido)
All-Valley League: Matt Adams (Escondido)
Alex Bemanian (San Marcos)
John Cottey (Orange Glen)
Casey Hight (Ramona)
Kevin Small (Escondido)
Western League
1) St. Augustine (Division 3, San Diego)
Head Coach: Mike Haupt (10th Year)
Last year’s record: 16 – 13 (6 – 4, tied for 2nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: Ryan Warnock (Sr, 6’01”), James Pinkney (Sr, 6’06”), Andre Hardy (Sr, 6’05”), Robert Hayes (So, 5’10”)
Losses to overcome: T.J. Topercer (transferred to Arizona), Marcel Kasmer (graduation)
Summary: A lot of internal friction hurt the Saints a year ago, but they should be primed to make a CIF run this year. Hardy and Pinkney are versatile inside-outside players with whom it will be difficult to match up.
2) University (Division 3, Linda Vista)
Head Coach: Demetrius Laffitte (4th Year)
Last year’s record: 25 – 7 (9 – 1, 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in CIF D-3 Championship; Lost in State 1st Round.
Key players: Stanley Hoenig (Sr, 5’10”), Thad Jackson (Jr, 6’06”), Ed Howell (Jr, 6’07”), Demetrius Monroe (Jr, 6’08”),
Demetrius Sumler (Jr, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: Rico Tucker (Univ. of Minnesota), Severin Gates (Odessa JC), Jamelle Horne (transferred to Hoover)
Summary: Loss of Tucker will hurt, but the Dons have enough talent and size to overcome it. Guard play will determine if they can outlast St. Augustine.
3) Scripps Ranch (Division 2, Scripps Ranch)
Head Coach: John King (12th Year)
Last year’s record: 7 – 19 (4 – 6, 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Marcus Wilson (Jr, 6’03”), Gerald McLemore (So, 6’03”), Kenton Walker (So, 6’07”),
A.J. Flournoy (So, 6’02”)
Losses to overcome: Jon Kargas (Holy Names University)
Summary: Walker is a big addition for Scripps Ranch and should complement McLemore and Wilson well. If the Falcons can find a dependable point guard, then they should make some noise in Division 2.
4) University City (Division 2, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Terry Stonebreaker (1st Year)
Last year’s record: 17 – 10 (5 – 5, 4th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: Tim Island (Sr, 6’05”)
Losses to overcome: Austin Fowler (track at Long Beach State)
Summary: Island is a quality scorer. Unfortunately, lack of experience will doom the Centurions.
5) Mission Bay (Division 3, Mission Bay)
Head Coach: Dennis Kane (2nd Year)
Last year’s record: 2 – 17 (0 – 10, 6th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Anthony Houston (Jr, 6’05”), Dion Anderson (So, 6’03”)
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: Buccaneers should be improved from a year ago, but unfortunately it probably won’t be enough to contend with the better teams in league.
6) La Jolla (Division 3, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Kamal Assaf (1st Year)
Last year’s record: 14 – 13 (6 – 4, tied for 2nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: Martin Waldon (Sr, 6’01”), Jack Peterson (So, 5’09”), Darren Green (Jr, 5’11”), Spencer Moyer (Fr, 5’10”)
Losses to overcome: Grayson Moyer (Humboldt State), Michael Stark (graduation), Cooper Waddell (graduation)
Summary: Loss of Moyer is huge and impossible to overcome. Green is a solid player, but Waldon will need to step up if the Vikings hope to return to the playoffs.
Player of the Year: Andre Hardy (St. Augustine)
All-Western League: Andre Hardy (St. Augustine)
Stanley Hoenig (University)
Tim Island (University City)
Gerald McLemore (Scripps Ranch)
James Pinkney (St. Augustine)
Eastern League
1) San Diego (Division 1, San Diego)
Head Coach: Curtis McGlown (2nd Year)
Last year’s record: 27 – 5 (11 – 1, 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in CIF D-1 Championship.
Key players: Anton Hollingsworth (Sr, 6’03”), Jakari Blake (Sr, 6’00”), Isaiah Davis (So, 5’11”), Willie Basey (So, 6’05”)
Losses to overcome: Tito Littleton (San Diego CC), Anthony Palmer (San Diego CC), Chauncey Wiseman (Cochise JC)
Summary: Graduation losses will hurt the Cavers come playoff time, but Hollingsworth is talented enough for San Diego to win their 5th consecutive league crown.
2) Mira Mesa (Division 1, Mira Mesa)
Head Coach: Dan Regas (6th Year)
Last year’s record: 11 – 18 (4 – 8, 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Danny Nguyen (Sr, 5’09”), Tyler Stewart (Sr, 6’03”)
Losses to overcome: Marquis Moore (transferred to Pennsylvania), Yohan Penny (graduation), Jason Yhost (graduation),
Ellis Barros (transferred to Horizon), Sven Claessen (transferred to Iceland)
Summary: The Marauders lost a lot of size, but have the nucleus to be a contender for the league title. Stewart is a solid player who should blossom this year.
3) Morse (Division 1, San Diego)
Head Coach: Jeff Harper (2nd Year)
Last year’s record: 23 – 6 (10 – 2, 2nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Alex Butcher (Sr, 5’11”), Kevin Dale (So, 6’03”), Tim Chisholm (Sr, 6’03”)
Losses to overcome: Garren Cunningham (Biola University), Andre Johnson (graduation), William Williams (graduation)
Summary: Graduation losses will be hard to overcome particularly inside, but Butcher is an experienced guard who will keep the Tigers in most games.
Marcus Shannon (So, 6’03”), Keshaun King (Sr, 6’04”)
Losses to overcome: Mark Hall (Long Beach State), Kenneth Maye (LA Trade Tech)
Summary: Hoover will no longer sneak up on people but a very talented group returns. Luster (18.7 ppg) and Horne form a big-time duo, while White is a very good inside presence. The Cardinals should make another serious run at
Losses to overcome: Jarrod West (graduation), Tethloc Tut (North Park University), Jeremie Haynie (graduation)
Summary: Crawford has a talented nucleus with the transfers of Shelley (28.5 ppg) and McGuire. The Colts should be a contender in Division 3, and give Hoover a run for the league title.
Losses to overcome: Kenny Barker (Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks), Dominic Stafford (graduation)
Summary: Loss of Barker is significant, but the Chieftains do have some talent. If Olson and Welch can step it up, then Clairemont can make the playoffs.
Losses to overcome: Tony Moore (graduation), Brett Milke (graduation), Jimmy Harrison (graduation)
Summary: Significant graduation losses will bring the Islanders back to the pack after a fine season last year.
5) Madison (Division 3, Kearny Mesa)
Head Coach: Mike Jones (1st Year)
Last year’s record: 6 – 17 (1 – 9, tied for 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Terrance Long (Sr, 5’11”), Mychal Creedan (Sr, 6’01”), Sean Douglas (Jr, 6’06”)
Losses to overcome: Nelson Bavongkhoung (graduation), Dante Dunaway (graduation)
Summary: The Warhawks will battle Christian to stay out of the cellar.
6) Christian (Division 4, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Ken Bailey (1st Year)
Last year’s record: 6 – 21 (1 – 9, tied for 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: C.J. Schroeder (Sr, 6’02”)
Losses to overcome: Tyrone Shelley (transferred to Crawford), Tyler Tucker (transferred to Crawford)
Summary: Loss of Shelley will make this another rebuilding year for the Patriots.
Player of the Year: JayDee Luster (Hoover)
All-Harbor League: Jamelle Horne (Hoover)
JayDee Luster (Hoover)
Jamil McGuire (Crawford)
Tyrone Shelley (Crawford)
Kenny Welch (Clairemont)
Mesa League
1) Eastlake (Division 1, Chula Vista)
Head Coach: Alex Estrada (6th Year)
Last year’s record: 22 – 5 (13 – 0, 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Marlon King (Jr, 5’10”), Stephen Carr (Jr, 6’04”), Marlano Batson (Sr, 6’03”)
Losses to overcome: Craig Jackson (Saddleback CC), Jesse Hamilton (graduation), Justin Omalev (University of Redlands)
Summary: The loss of Jackson will hurt, but a solid nucleus returns. King and Carr should lead the Titans to another league title.
2) Chula Vista (Division 1, Chula Vista)
Head Coach: Garrard Galvan (3rd Year)
Last year’s record: 16 – 12 (10 – 3, 2nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Demetrio Brown (Sr, 6’03”), Andrew Singleton (Sr, 5’11”)
Losses to overcome: Nathan Flowers (graduation), Michael Dowell (graduation)
Summary: The Spartans should be improved from a year ago as Brown and Singleton form a solid one-two punch. Should fight Eastlake for the league crown.
3) Bonita Vista (Division 1, Chula Vista)
Head Coach: Bob Bobuk (4th Year)
Last year’s record: 11 – 16 (6 – 7, 3rd)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Sergio Paz (Jr, 6’02”), Pierce Hunter (Jr, 6’06”), Stephen Jackson (Jr, 6’05”), Dave Kieffer (So, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: Andy Castiglione (graduation), Phil Zimmerman (graduation), Austin Dias (graduation)
Summary: The Barons look to challenge the league leaders behind the solid inside play of Hunter and Jackson. May still be a year away from being a serious contender.
4) Southwest (Division 1, Imperial Beach)
Head Coach: Steve Selland (20th Year)
Last year’s record: 19 – 9 (10 – 3, 1st in South Bay)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Daryl Anderson (Sr, 5’09”), Jayson Towns (Sr, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: Lamar Thomas (graduation), Allen Cortez (graduation)
Summary: The Raiders should struggle in their move to the Mesa League as graduation has stripped them of their inside strength. Anderson is a solid point guard but will need help.
5) Sweetwater (Division 1, National City)
Head Coach: David Ybarra (21st Year)
Last year’s record: 4 – 19 (3 – 10, 4th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Andy Silveyra (Sr, 6’03”), Ray Silveyra (Sr, 6’03”), Reggie Sanchez (Sr, 5’09”)
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: The Silveyra’s will help the Red Devils improve over last year’s frustrating season, but it won’t be enough to make the playoffs.
6) Montgomery (Division 1, Chula Vista)
Head Coach: George Anderson (15th Year)
Last year’s record: 2 – 20 (2 – 11, 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Dan Vargas (Sr, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: It looks like another long year for the Aztecs.
Player of the Year: Marlon King (Eastlake)
All-Mesa League: Daryl Anderson (Southwest)
Stephen Carr (Eastlake)
Pierce Hunter (Bonita Vista)
Marlon King (Eastlake)
Andrew Singleton (Chula Vista)
South Bay League
1) Hilltop (Division 1, Chula Vista)
Head Coach: Chuck Vallero (14th Year)
Last year’s record: 16 – 11 (8 – 5, 2nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Gabe Wessel (Jr, 6’01”), Luke Kelley (Sr, 6’02”), David Vallero (Sr, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: Jeremiah Harrington (graduation), Alex Partida (graduation)
Summary: Graduation stripped Hilltop of its size, but the Lancers are the favorites for their first league title in 41 years behind the solid guard play of Wessel and Kelley.
Losses to overcome: Tyler Vickers (graduation), Tyler Cook (graduation), Lyonell Douglas (graduation)
Summary: Loss of Vickers will be felt, but Hajosy and Barbour form a solid backcourt that the Foothillers can build around.
4) El Capitan (Division 2, Lakeside)
Head Coach: Ross Furrow (13th Year)
Last year’s record: 9 – 16 (2 – 6, 4th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Cory Brown (Jr, 6’07”)
Losses to overcome: Justin Galloway (Sr, 6’01”), Jesse Leatherman (Sr, 5’10”), Johnny Curo (Sr, 5’08”)
Summary: Brown is a solid big man, but the Vaqueros will need someone to step up on the perimeter.
5) El Cajon Valley (Division 2, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Nate Reed (2nd Year)
Last year’s record: 1 – 25 (0 – 8, 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: Frank Collins (Sr, 6’01”), Abraham Muheize (Jr, 5’11”)
Losses to overcome: Deron Taylor (graduation)
Summary: The Braves should see some improvement, but it will still be another tough season for them.
Player of the Year: Matt Gilson (West Hills)
All-Grossmont North League: Cory Brown (El Capitan)
Matt Gilson (West Hills)
Tyler Hajosy (Grossmont)
Jon Hernandez (Santana)
Ryan Shumaker (West Hills)
Grossmont South League
1) Steele Canyon (Division 2, Rancho San Diego)
Head Coach: Brad Leaf (3rd Year)
Last year’s record: 25 – 6 (9 – 1, 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Won CIF D-3 Championship; Lost in State 1st Round.
Key players: Richie Williams (Sr, 5’10”), George Cunningham (Sr, 6’07”), Jason Beauchamp (Sr, 6’04”),
Raymond Williams (Jr, 5’07”), Wesley Davis (Jr, 6’02”), Lionel Ball (Jr, 6’03”)
Losses to overcome: Camilo Martinez (graduation), Ricky Bailey (graduation)
Summary: The Cougars return a strong nucleus led by the Williams brothers on the perimeter and Cunningham in the paint. They are the favorite for the D-2 title and should challenge for the top spot in San Diego overall.
2) Helix (Division 1, La Mesa)
Head Coach: John Singer (25th Year)
Last year’s record: 20 – 8 (7 – 3, tied for 2nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Lance Hurdle (Sr, 6’00”), Gregory Harvey (Sr, 6’05”), David Jefferson (So, 6’04”)
Losses to overcome: Marlon Pierce (Cuyamaca CC), Eric Robinson (graduation)
Summary: The Highlanders should be very good again behind the play of Hurdle and Jefferson. If Harvey can step up on the inside, Helix could snatch the league crown away from Steele Canyon.
3) Mt. Miguel (Division 2, Spring Valley)
Head Coach: Michael Golovka (1st Year)
Last year’s record: 19 – 9 (7 – 3, tied for 2nd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Greg Monroe (Sr, 5’10”), Andre Martin (Jr, 6’04”)
Losses to overcome: J.R. Griffin (Saddleback CC), Janssen Barber (graduation), James Roberts (graduation)
Summary: The loss of a strong senior class will hurt, but Martin is a talented guard. A lot of the Matadors’ hopes will be pinned on the health of Monroe who missed all of last year with a knee injury.
4) Monte Vista (Division 2, Spring Valley)
Head Coach: Zach Peck (5th Year)
Last year’s record: 13 – 15 (5 – 5, 4th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Clinton Snyder (Sr, 6’04”)
Losses to overcome: Alex Guinto (graduation), Nick Childs (graduation), D’Andre Overstreet (graduation)
Summary: Graduation hurt the Monarchs, but Snyder’s inside presence will make them a tough team to play on any given
night.
5) Granite Hills (Division 1, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Randy Anderson (1st Year)
Last year’s record: 6 – 21 (1 – 9, tied for 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: None
Key players: James Clark (Sr, 5’08”), Ryan Snyder (Sr, 6’01”), David Baxter (Sr, 5’10”)
Losses to overcome: None
Summary: While a lack of size will be hard to overcome, the Eagles should be improved behind their experienced
perimeter trio.
6) Valhalla (Division 3, El Cajon)
Head Coach: Eric Thomas (4th Year)
Last year’s record: 11 – 18 (1 – 9, tied for 5th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Keith Williams (Jr, 6’03”)
Losses to overcome: Travis Rothlisberger (graduation), Devon Jones (graduation), Rony Nasser (graduation)
Summary: After last year’s up and down season, the Norseman can only hope that the talented Williams is eligible in a very tough league.
Player of the Year: Richie Williams (Steele Canyon)
All-Grossmont South League: George Cunningham (Steele Canyon)
Lance Hurdle (Helix)
Andre Martin (Mt. Miguel)
Clinton Snyder (Monte Vista)
Richie Williams (Steele Canyon)
Coastal South League
1) Horizon Christian (Division 4, Clairemont)
Head Coach: Zack Jones (11th Year)
Last year’s record: 19 – 12 (7 – 2, tied for 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Won CIF D-4 Championship; Lost in State 2nd Round.
Key players: Dominique Jones (Sr, 6’00”), Quincy Robinson (Sr, 6’03”), Christian Jeter (Sr, 6’08”),
Losses to overcome: Quenton Byers (Grossmont CC), Robert Walton (Warner Pacific College),
Matthew LaGrone (transferred to H-Town)
Summary: The Panthers should be better than a year ago, and all that meant was a Division 4 Championship. Robinson is the league’s best player, and combined with Jones will form a very good backcourt. The inside presence of Jeter should propel Horizon to another Section Championship.
2) Francis Parker (Division 4, Linda Vista)
Head Coach: Ryan Meier (3rd Year)
Last year’s record: 22 – 6 (9 – 2, tied for 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Semi-finals.
Key players: Pat Harrigan (Sr, 6’06”), Brian Giometti (Sr, 5’11”), James Melton (Sr, 6’01”), Tyler Bernardini (So, 6’04”),
Summary: Last year, Francis Parker was arguably the best team not to make a CIF Championship. The Lancers hope to erase that memory behind an improved and experienced group. The big question is can they beat Horizon when it counts?
3) Bishop’s (Division 4, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Tom Tarantino (5th Year)
Last year’s record: 19 – 11 (6 – 5, 4th)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in CIF D-4 Championship; Lost in State 1st Round.
Key players: Eric Moore (Sr, 6’03”), Gyan Alexander (Sr, 6’00”)
Losses to overcome: Patrick Flanagan (graduation), Darren Green (transferred to La Jolla)
Summary: The Knights should be better than they were last year behind the backcourt of Moore and Alexander. Could again sneak into the D-4 Championship if anyone slips.
4) La Jolla Country Day (Division 4, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Paul Wilson (9th Year)
Last year’s record: 17 – 10 (7 – 4, 3rd)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in Quarterfinals.
Key players: Tommas Golia (Sr, 5’10”), Max Zousmer (Sr, 6’01”)
Losses to overcome: Josh McWhorter (graduation)
Summary: The loss of McWhorter will hurt, but the strength of their league will have a far greater impact on an improved Torreys team. Golia is a solid playmaker who can beat you on any given night.
5) Preuss (Division 5, La Jolla)
Head Coach: Eric Romer (2nd Year)
Last year’s record: (1 – 10)
Last year’s playoffs: Lost in 1st Round.
Key players: Rex Gonzales (Sr, 5’10”), Tamim Katawazi (Sr, 5’10”)
Losses to overcome: Kevin Harris (graduation)
Summary: It will be a struggle for the Tritons in a tough league.
Player of the Year: Quincy Robinson (Horizon)
All-Coastal South League: Tommas Golia (La Jolla Country Day)
Christian Jeter (Horizon)
James Melton (Francis Parker)
Eric Moore (Bishop’s)
Quincy Robinson (Horizon)
Coastal North League
1) Santa Fe Christian (Division 5, Solana Beach)
Head Coach: Randy Wright (5th Year)
Last year’s record: 24 – 9 (9 – 3, 1st)
Last year’s playoffs: Won CIF D-5 Championship; Lost in State 2nd Round.
Key players: Marcus Sun (Jr, 6’02”), Steven Alexander (Jr, 5’10”)
Losses to overcome: Nick Corso (Cal State, Monterrey Bay), Ryan Alexander (graduation), A.J. Buell (graduation)
Summary: The Eagles should keep rolling along behind the Sun and Alexander backcourt. The fight for the league title this year, however, will be much greater as Calvin Christian has closed the gap.