May 26-28: Reffkin Tennis Center

Rachana Bhat . Andy Morales Photo.

MOTE PHOTOS: Here

Cienega student Jared Aldor (Cienega does not compete in tennis) won the 16 Singles Silver division on Sunday at the USTA Southwest Arizona Junior Championships held at the Reffkin Tennis Center.

Aldor defeated Quinn Gardner (Catalina Foothills).

Local standout Hailey Rochin teamed up with Emily Serrano (Xavier) to defeat Rachana Bhat (Catalina Foothills) and Mariely Hassey (Centennial) in the 18 Doubles final.

Maddie Pothoff is another local standout who does not compete in the high school ranks but will be playing for the 18 Singles championship against Bhat on Monday morning.

Pothoff was paired up with Melissa Pick (Albuquerque) in the 16 Doubles final where they lost to top seeds Allie Sanford and Savannah Slaysman of Phoenix on Sunday.

Gregory Anderson will play for the 16 Singles Gold on Monday and Zaina Sufi (Catalina Foothills) will play in a consolation match in the 18 Singles.

Jackson Lee and Michael Lee will be playing in the 16 Doubles final.

Sunday, May 27

Boys’ 16 Singles Silver – Championship
Jared Aldor, Vail (2) over Quinn Gardner, Tucson (6-2, 7-5)

Girls’ 16 Doubles – Championship
Maddie Pothoff, (Tucson)/ Melissa Pick, (2) lost to Allie Sanford/Savannah Slaysman (1) (8-5)

Girls’ 18 Doubles – Championship
Hailey Rochin (Tucson)/Emily Serrano beat Rachana Bhat (Tucson)/Mariely Hassey (1) (8-4)

Monday, May 28

Boys’ 16 Singles Gold – Championship Match
Gregory Anderson, Tucson (1) vs. Nathan Brown (5) El Paso, TX: 8:30 am

Girls’ 18 Singles – Championship Match
Rachana Bhat (1), Tucson vs. Maddie Pothoff, Tucson: 8:30 am

Girls’ 18 Singles – Quarter Consolation
Zaina Sufi (5), Tucson vs. Scarlet Rush, Phoenix: 9 am

Boys’ 16 Doubles – Championship Match
Jackson Lee/ Michael Lee, Tucson (4) vs. Joshua Hedderig/James Ponwith, (1): 11 am

AZSportsTV Division-III Baseball All-Stars

D-3 1st Team All-State

Honorary All-State: Adam Touhey, Florence HS

Freshman Player of the Year
Donny Sands, Empire

Coach of the Year
Aaron LaCasse, River Valley

Player of the Year:
Josh Advocate, River Valley

P-Cole Plouck, Empire
P-Clay Crookham, SCA
P-Ryan Erazo, EFH
P-Carlos Abrigo, Mingus
P-Zach Miller, EFH
MR-Ryan Baldonado, Holbrook
Closer-Alex Wojtysiak, Ft. Hills
C-Chance Randall, Payson
C-Zach Wallace, Florence
Utility-Jeff Paschke, Valley Christian
Utility-Ben Mauseth, Rio Rico
Utility-Tyler Herndon, Mingus
Utility-Koby Alva, Thatcher
Utility-Jesse Fulbright, Camp Verde
DH-Tanner Maras, River Valley
DH-Dustin Burke, Combs
SS- Kevin Spencer, Blue Ridge
1st- Mike Skiles, Tombstone
2nd-Derek Umphres, Safford
3rd-Tyler Scully, River Valley
OF-Kody Rayburn, Camp Verde
OF-Matthew Smith, Winslow
OF-Vittario Sells, Winslow
OF-Danny Groebner, Blue Ridge

NOTE: Frosh do not qualify for any other teams:

D-3 Freshman Team All-State

Freshman Player of the Year
Donny Sands, Empire

P- Donny Sands, Empire
P- Rashaun Curley, Ganado
C- Marcus Skundrich, SCA
SS- Manuel Picos, Cortez
1st- Garrett Tanner, Benson
2nd- Andres Hackman, Empire
3rd- Eric Sproule, Bisbee
Utility- Chris Romero, Coolidge
Utility- Orlando Machado, Mingus
Team Willcox: 5 Frosh started for Willcox from a team who went 19-7!
Daniel Diaz, Travis Regalado, Chris Granado, Jacob Whitfield, Nolan
DH- Carlos Higuera, Buckeye
OF- Ryan Descheenie. Ganado
OF- Heath Motes, Thatcher
OF- Manny Ramirez, Bisbee
OF- Cody Esquerra, Parker

D-3 2nd Team All-State

P-Conner Everingham, Blue Ridge
P-Zak Hunt, Combs
P-Jordan Cuka, Chino Valley
P-Andrew Bryniarski, Ft. Hills
P-Chris Garrett, Winslow
MR-James Milligan, Tombstone
Closer-R.J. Bell, Chino Valley
C- Trevor Gray, Blue Ridge
C- Dyllan Blossom, River Valley
Utility-Weston Williams, Thatcher
Utility-Josh Kelley, Snowflake
Utility-Zach Winn, Show Low
DH- Evan McFarland, Mingus
SS- Ryan Stewart, Empire
1st- Blake Stine, NPP
2nd-Titan Jones, Wickenburg
3rd- Cade Campbell, Bisbee
OF-Andrew Ornelas, Safford
OF-Josh Custodio, Chino Valley
OF-Derrick Hedges, Willcox
OF-Nick Mullen, Payson

D-3 3rd Team All-State

P-Louis Golding, Parker
P-Trevor Fink, Coolidge
P-Nick Wojtysiak, Fountain Hills
P-Bryant Stine, NPP
P-Javier Quintana, Holbrook
Closer-Curtis Martinez, Ft. Hills
C-Ty Wauneka, Window Rock
C-Andy Minner, Camp Verde
Utility-Alan Garcia, NPP
Utility-Mitchell Goodman, Thatcher
Utility-Cameron McCubbins, EFH
DH-Enrique Silva, Rio Rico
SS-Matt Frank, EFH
1st-Matt Benefiel, SCA
2nd-Adam Lambert, Show Low
3rd-Dustin Worker, Page
OF-Tanner Yellowhair, Snowflake
OF-Jerry Gallegos, SCA
OF-Kelly Spencer, Cortez
OF- Brian Tibbitts, Benson

USTA Southwest Arizona Junior Championships

May 26-28: Reffkin Tennis Center

Zaina Sufi. Andy Morales Photo.

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Local Sunday Qualifiers

Boys’ 16 Singles Gold – Quarterfinals
Anderson, Gregory Tucson (1) vs. Derrick J. Cunningham Anthony, NM: 7:30 am

Boys’ 16 Singles Silver – Finals
Gardner, Quinn Tucson vs. Aldor, Jared Vail (2): 10 am

Boys’ 18 Singles – Quarterfinals
Seby, Robert Oro Valley vs. Christopher J. Krimbill (4) Scottsdale: 9 am

Girls’ 16 Singles – Quarterfinals
Bhat, Kirtana Tucson (1) vs. Delaney Nothaft Tempe: 7:30 am
Brown, Kelsey Tucson (5) vs. Paris J. Corley (3) Grants, NM: 7:30 am

Girls’ 18 Singles – Quarterfinals
Bhat, Rachana Tucson vs. Scarlet Rush Phoenix: 9 am
Rochin, Hailey Tucson vs. Camila Fuentes (5) El Paso, TX: 9 am
Brown, Sara Tucson vs. Pothoff, Maddie Tucson: 9 am
Sufi, Zaina Tucson vs. Mariely Hassey (2) Surprise: 8:30 am

Boys’ 16 Doubles – Quarterfinals
Seby, Robert/Hall, Logan vs. Joshua T. Hedderig/James B. Ponwith (1): 2 pm
Leon, Alvaro/Rasmussen, Nate vs. Lee, Jackson/Lee, Michael (4): 2 pm

Boys’ 18 Doubles – Semifinals
Linscott, Tyler/Young, Christopher vs. Bryan Cunningham/Robert Simon (2): 2pm

Girls’ 16 Doubles – Semifinals
Pothoff, Maddie/Pick, Melissa (2) vs. Paris J. Corley/Delaney Nothaft: 2 pm

Girls’ 18 Doubles – Semifinals
Bhat, Rachana/Hassey, Mariely (1) vs. Camila Fuentes/Natalia Tribaldos: 2 pm
Rochin, Hailey/Serrano, Emily vs. Madison Majerle/McKenzie Majerle: 2 pm

Local Competitors
Aldor, Jared Vail, AZ B16s (2 Seed)
Anderson, Gregory Tucson, AZ B16s (1 Seed)
Baca, Marissa Oro Valley, AZ G18s, G18d (Domingo, Katrina) (4 Seed)
Bhat, Kirtana Tucson, AZ G16s (1 Seed), G16d (Watson, Katie)
Bhat, Rachana Tucson, AZ G18s, G18d (Hassey, Mariely) (1 Seed)
Bose, Alex Oro Valley, AZ B18s, B18d (Petford, Cody)
Bristol, Jarod Tucson, AZ B16s (1Seed), B16d (Miller, Johnathan)
Brown, Kelsey Tucson, AZ G16s (5 Seed),G16d (Byron, Mary Frances)
Brown, Sara Tucson, AZ G18s (5 Seed), G18d (Rochin, Tatum)
Buta, Sadiya Tucson, AZ G18s, G18d (Whinery, Nicole)
Clark, Charles Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Racolta, Bogdan)
Domingo, Katrina Oro Valley, AZ G18s (5 Seed), G18d (Baca, Marissa) (4 Seed)
Gardner, Quinn Tucson, AZ B16s
Gourdine, Genesha Sierra Vista, AZ G16s
Hicks, Michael Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Cunningham, Nickolas)
Lee, Jackson Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Lee, Michael) (4 Seed)
Lee, Michael Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Lee, Jackson) (4 Seed)
Leon, Alvaro Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Rasmussen, Nate)
Linscott, Tyler Tucson, AZ B18s, B18d (Young, Christopher)
Miller, Johnathan Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Bristol, Jarod)
Parikh, Yash Tucson, AZ B16s (4 Seed), B16d (Koester, Stefan)
Petford, Cody Oro Valley, AZ B18s, B18d (Bose, Alex)
Pothoff, Maddie Tucson, AZ G18s (4 Seed), G16d (Pick, Melissa) (2 Seed)
Racolta, Bogdan Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Clark, Charles)
Rasmussen, Nate Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Leon, Alvaro)
Rochin, Hailey Tucson, AZ G18s (3 Seed), G18d (Serrano, Emily)
Rochin, Tatum Tucson, AZ G18s, G18d (Brown, Sara)
Seby, Robert Oro Valley, AZ B18s, B16d (Hall, Logan)
Soper, Jimmy Tucson, AZ B18s
Strong, David Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Goodman, Aaron)
Sufi, Zaina Tucson, AZ G18s (5 Seed), G18d (Daniels, Demi) (3 Seed)
Watson, Katie Tucson, AZG16s, G16d (Bhat, Kirtana)
Whinery, Nicole Tucson, AZG18s, G18d (Buta, Sadiya)
Young, Christopher Huachuca City, AZ B18s, B18d (Linscott, Tyler)

Schedule: Click here and then “Draws” tab in the middle of the page.

AZSportsTV Division IV All-Star lists

All-State 1st Team

Freshman Player of the Year
Zach Malis, Desert Christian

Jim Crawford COY Award
Coach Goodman, St. David

CO-Players of the Year
Tyler Davis & Shane Bradford, St. David

P-Matt Koppinger, Yuma Catholic
P-Martin Granillo, Superior
P-Trevor Beck, Desert Christian
P-Nick Johnson, Phoenix Christian
P-Andrew Dufek, Valley Lutheran
MR-Sterling Rogers, Miami
Closer- Matt Manriquez, Hayden

C-Wade McBride, Yuma Catholic
C-AJ Young, Gila Bend
Utility-David Novak, Tanque Verde
Utility-Matt Munsil, Scottsdale Prep Academy
Utility-Tyler Willis, Mogollon
DH- Nick Martin, Tanque Verde
SS-Chris Grap, Superior
1st-John Ruiz, San Manuel
2nd-Jace Luzania, Valley Union
3rd-Austin Davis, St. Johns
OF-Braden Murray, St. David
OF-James Loveall, Bagdad
OF-Jake Tarver, Phoenix Christian
OF- Daniel Riebe, Desert Christian

All-State Frosh Team

Freshman Player of the Year
Zach Malis, Desert Christian

P-Zach Malis, Desert Christian
P-Jacob Marquez, San Manuel
C-Casey Jeans, Bagdad
C-Max Dallyn, Tempe Prep
SS-Camron White, Desert Christian
1st-Destry Yocum, Ray
2nd-Trae Still, Gilbert Christian
3rd-Ryan Phillips, Desert Christian
Utility-Ben Brittain, Chandler Prep
Utility-Nick Smith, Scottsdale Prep Academy
Utility- Alan Ramirez, PRCA
DH-Justin Pacheco, Bagdad
OF-Rulon Larson, St. David
OF-Joey Miranda, Yuma Catholic
OF-Cashyn Murray, St. David
OF-Shane Kelly, San Manuel

All-State 2nd Team

P-Aaron Koehne, Valley Lutheran
P-Donny Perdue, PRCA
P-Keegan Martinjako, Northland Prep
P-Austin Green, Phoenix Christian
MR- Ivan Ruiz, Williams
Closer-Nic Meyer, PCDS

C-Matt Tate, Phoenix Christian
C-TJ Biciolis, Arizona Lutheran Academy
Utility-Ben Filuk, Phoenix Christian
Utility-Mike Doty, PRCA
Utility-Roman Merino, Hayden
DH-Myka Campbell, St. David
SS-Dyllin Ellington, St. Johns
1st-Nick Macdonald, Valley Lutheran
2nd-Alex Demyan, Yuma Catholic
3rd-Brendon Evans, Yuma Catholic
OF-Tyler Crosby, St. Johns
OF-Ben Grams, Arizona Lutheran Academy
OF-Anthony Garcia, San Manuel

All-State 3rd Team

P-Matthew Zabilski, Veritas Prep
P-Jose Rizo, Joy Christian
P-Forest Redlin, Tempe Prep
MR-Ethan Williams, Phoenix Christian
Closer- Alex Carrera, Ray
C-Peter Palacio, Superior
C-Sam Gabrielson, Valley Lutheran
C-Joey Vinck, Rancho Solano Prep

Utility-Colt Zieler, St. Johns
Utility-Mike Fernandez, Scottsdale Prep Academy
DH- Brady Sorenson, Yuma Catholic
SS-Micah Izquierdo, Gilbert Christian
1st-Adrian Ochoa, Hayden
2nd-Jerry Contreras, Duncan
3rd- Zack Parkman, Bagdad
OF-Zach Boehler, Yuma Catholic
OF-Adrian Solano, Williams
OF-Steven Pack, Rancho Solano

Here are the 2012 Girls Tennis All-Stars. (Boys can be found here)

Courtney Amos is on her way to play for Yale. Andy Morales Photo.

It was a year of winning at the right time.

Salpointe senior Courtney Amos had lost to Xavier’s freshman sensation Madison Clarke way back on April 4 but the tables were turned when Amos defeated Clarke three weeks later in the Division I state championship match.

It was only the second defeat all season for Clarke and Clarke had a chance at revenge during the semifinals of the D-I team competition a few days later but she withdrew due to a reported ankle injury.

The fact that Amos had come back and defeated the top seeded Clarke (7-5, 3-6, 6-0) to take the state championship, combined with her (7-5, 6-4) victory over defending state champion Mariely Hassey of Centennial in the semifinal round, made Amos an easy choice for the state’s top tennis player.

I would have to believe the lack of a rematch in the team competition solidified the choice….such is the life in tennis.

Zaina Sufi. Citizen File Photo.

Likewise, Catalina Foothills had defeated Ironwood Ridge twice in the regular season by the same score of 5-4….but, all that matters was the score tabulated on May 5 when the Nighthawks defeated the Falcons 5-4 to take the D-II state team championship.

Kristie Stevens has built a dynasty at Catalina Foothills with 11 state titles since 2000. Stevens is the “Big School” record holder for championships and only needs nine more titles to be the all-time leader regardless of school size.

Ironwood Ridge coach Bill Little pulled a little magic of his own with Sara Brown to overcome all that history. (In fact, two of Catalina Foothill’s titles came at the expense of Ironwood Ridge (2003 & 2004) but not in 2012.)

Brown had lost to Zaina Sufi twice in the regular season but it was her upset victory over Sufi in the team championship match that ultimately proved to be the difference for Ironwood Ridge.

Brown had taken a year off after combining with Marissa Baca to win a doubles title as a freshmen.

Brown and Sufi did not meet in the state singles tournament but Sufi took her top seed all the way to her state championship, something her older sister Hala Sufi did four times in a row from 2000-2003 before moving on to Purdue.

Baca and her best friend Katrina Domingo went into the state doubles tournament as the top seed but Catalina Foothills sisters Rachana & Kirtana Bhat came out on top with a 7-7, 7-5 victory.

Rachana was the 2010 singles champion and the sisters earned runner-up status last year in doubles.

So, it pays to win at the end.

As with the boy’s list, players cannot be listed for both singles and doubles on the same team.

State Champions

Division I Singles: Courtney Amos, Salpointe
Division II Team: Ironwood Ridge
Division II Singles: Zaina Sufi, Catalina Foothills
Division II Doubles: Rachana Bhat & Kirtana Bhat, Catalina Foothills

Arizona Player of the Year

Courtney Amos, Salpointe

ALL-SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Players of the Year
Courtney Amos, Salpointe
Zaina Sufi, Catalina Foothills

Coach of the Year
Bill Little, Ironwood Ridge

First Team
Courtney Amos, Salpointe
Nicole Whinery, Salpointe
Zaina Sufi, Catalina Foothills
Sara Brown, Ironwood Ridge
Cristina Oropeza, Nogales
Kelsey Brown, Ironwood Ridge
Rachana Bhat & Kirtana Bhat, Catalina Foothills
Lauren Amos & Claire Baxter, Salpointe
Marissa Baca & Katrina Domingo, Ironwood Ridge

Second Team
Caroline Amos, Salpointe
Susanna Studwell, Sabino
Kat Pfordt, Canyon Del Oro
Allie Scott, Pusch Ridge
Brandee Cheung, Catalina Foothills
Alex Prassas, Ironwood Ridge
Lucia Suarez & Helena Meyer, Nogales
Sami Towne & Gabby Courtney, Pusch Ridge
Courtenay Gleason & Jenna Cray, Desert Christian

DIVISION I

Player of the Year
Courtney Amos, Salpointe

Coach of the Year
Perri Touché, Salpointe

Team
Courtney Amos, Salpointe
Caroline Amos, Salpointe
Nicole Whinery, Salpointe
Maeve McGeorge, Salpointe
Samantha Lund, Rincon/UHS
Michelle Lugo, Sunnyside
Lauren Amos & Claire Baxter, Salpointe
Sonia Nazaroff & Paije Van De Car, Buena
Carrie Belle Kent & Catherine Waters, Rincon/UHS

DIVISION II

Players of the Year
Zaina Sufi, Catalina Foothills
Rachana Bhat & Kirtana Bhat, Catalina Foothills

Coach of the Year
Bill Little, Ironwood Ridge

Team
Zaina Sufi, Catalina Foothills
Sara Brown, Ironwood Ridge
Kelsey Brown, Ironwood Ridge
Cristina Oropeza, Nogales
Susanna Studwell, Sabino
Brandee Cheung, Catalina Foothills
Rachana Bhat & Kirtana Bhat, Catalina Foothills
Marissa Baca & Katrina Domingo, Ironwood Ridge
Lucia Suarez & Helena Meyer, Nogales

DIVISION III

Player of the Year
Allie Scott, Pusch Ridge

Coach of the Year
Ken Cormier, Douglas

Team
Allie Scott, Pusch Ridge
Courtenay Gleason, Desert Christian
Jenna Cray, Desert Christian
Jenna Johnson, Pusch Ridge
Mia Batinica, Pusch Ridge
Kim Cormier, Douglas
Sami Towne & Gabby Courtney, Pusch Ridge
Tanya Nunez & Argentina Morales, Douglas
Taylor Rapier & Kylee Jones, Duncan

May 26-28: Reffkin Tennis Center

Local Competitors
Aldor, Jared Vail, AZ B16s (2 Seed)
Anderson, Gregory Tucson, AZ B16s (1 Seed)
Baca, Marissa Oro Valley, AZ G18s, G18d (Domingo, Katrina) (4 Seed)
Bhat, Kirtana Tucson, AZ G16s (1 Seed), G16d (Watson, Katie)
Bhat, Rachana Tucson, AZ G18s, G18d (Hassey, Mariely) (1 Seed)
Bose, Alex Oro Valley, AZ B18s, B18d (Petford, Cody)
Bristol, Jarod Tucson, AZ B16s (1Seed), B16d (Miller, Johnathan)
Brown, Kelsey Tucson, AZ G16s (5 Seed),G16d (Byron, Mary Frances)
Brown, Sara Tucson, AZ G18s (5 Seed), G18d (Rochin, Tatum)
Buta, Sadiya Tucson, AZ G18s, G18d (Whinery, Nicole)
Clark, Charles Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Racolta, Bogdan)
Domingo, Katrina Oro Valley, AZ G18s (5 Seed), G18d (Baca, Marissa) (4 Seed)
Gardner, Quinn Tucson, AZ B16s
Gourdine, Genesha Sierra Vista, AZ G16s
Hicks, Michael Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Cunningham, Nickolas)
Lee, Jackson Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Lee, Michael) (4 Seed)
Lee, Michael Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Lee, Jackson) (4 Seed)
Leon, Alvaro Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Rasmussen, Nate)
Linscott, Tyler Tucson, AZ B18s, B18d (Young, Christopher)
Miller, Johnathan Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Bristol, Jarod)
Parikh, Yash Tucson, AZ B16s (4 Seed), B16d (Koester, Stefan)
Petford, Cody Oro Valley, AZ B18s, B18d (Bose, Alex)
Pothoff, Maddie Tucson, AZ G18s (4 Seed), G16d (Pick, Melissa) (2 Seed)
Racolta, Bogdan Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Clark, Charles)
Rasmussen, Nate Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Leon, Alvaro)
Rochin, Hailey Tucson, AZ G18s (3 Seed), G18d (Serrano, Emily)
Rochin, Tatum Tucson, AZ G18s, G18d (Brown, Sara)
Seby, Robert Oro Valley, AZ B18s, B16d (Hall, Logan)
Soper, Jimmy Tucson, AZ B18s
Strong, David Tucson, AZ B16s, B16d (Goodman, Aaron)
Sufi, Zaina Tucson, AZ G18s (5 Seed), G18d (Daniels, Demi) (3 Seed)
Watson, Katie Tucson, AZG16s, G16d (Bhat, Kirtana)
Whinery, Nicole Tucson, AZG18s, G18d (Buta, Sadiya)
Young, Christopher Huachuca City, AZ B18s, B18d (Linscott, Tyler)

Schedule: Click here and then “Draws” tab in the middle of the page.

Salpointe first baseman and Arizona recruit Michael Hoard. Andy Morales Photo.

Arizona Baseball Coaches Association Junior Sunbelt Roster

June 8-13: McAlester, Oklahoma

Scott Richardson, Head Coach: Tolleson
Tony Gabusi, Assistant Coach; Cienega
Barry Cromer, Assistant Coach: Deer Valley
Matt Denny, Assistant Coach: Greenway

Name Position Jersey Bats/Throws High School
Bailey, Kurt C 22 R/R Ironwood Ridge
Jackson, Dillon B P, OF 30 L/L Chaparral
Bowman, Casey SS, 2B 12 L/R Sunnyslope
Camacho, Christian IF, OF 26 R/R Trevor Browne
Doyle, Luke SS, 2B 11 L/R Deer Valley
Erickson, Cody P, IF, OF 29 R/R Desert Mountain
Hoard, Michael 1B 24 L/R Salpointe Catholic
Knolles, Austin P, OF 21 L/L Chandler
Kucko, Chris P, IF, OF 20 R/R Sahuarita
LeBrun, Calvin P 17 L/L Sunnyslope
Martinez, Seth P 27 R/R Sunrise Mountain
Mata, Gabriel C 23 R/R Nogales
Pashiewtcz, Brick P, OF 28 R/R Sunrise Mountain
Pennington, Ty SS, 2B, P 16 R/R Sabino
Peterson, Dustin SS, 2B 13 R/R Gilbert
Robles, Alex SS, 2B, P 14 R/R Tucson
Valenzuela, Sebastian OF, P 18 L/L Cibola
Winn, Zach P, IF, OF 15 R/R Showlow
Wojtysiak, Nick OF, P 19 L/L Fountain Hills
Woodmanse, Colby IF, OF 25 R/R Desert Vista

Schedule
Friday, June 8
Arizona vs. Missouri, 2 pm
Arizona vs. Mississippi, 5 pm

Saturday, June 9
Arizona vs. Oklahoma Blue, 11:30 am
Arizona vs. Texas, 5 pm

Sunday, June 10
Arizona vs. Tennessee, 5 pm

Monday, June 11
Arizona vs. Oklahoma Gold, 2 pm
Arizona vs. Georgia, 7:30 pm

Tuesday, June 12
Arizona vs. Canada, 11:30 am
Arizona vs. Colorado, 5 pm

Wednesday, June 13
Bracket Games

Matt Dunn. Andy Morales Photo.

Here are the 2012 Boys Tennis All-Stars. It is obvious that most of the doubles teams can be broken up into top-notch singles players but I tried my best to incorporate as many athletes as I could so that is why I kept the doubles teams intact.

In other words, players could not be listed as both a singles and a doubles athlete.

Every effort was made to look at head-to-head competitions but you will be amazed how many times the best players never met on the court this year.

Matt Dunn and his younger brother Andrew won the Division I doubles championship. They were two examples of players who could have easily been standouts as singles players also.

Matt Dunn will be playing for the University of Arizona next year.

Ryan Baisled the Ironwood Ridge boys to their third state championship in school history by beating Cactus

Andrew Dunn. Andy Morales Photo.

Shadows 5-3. Bais also ended the winning streak by Catalina Foothills.

Thatcher won their third state championship (D-III) – the first for head coach Chris Cook.

State Champions

Division I Doubles: Matt Dunn & Andrew Dunn (Salpointe)
Division II Team: Ironwood Ridge
Division III Team: Thatcher

ALL-SOUTHERN ARIZONA

Players of the Year
Matt Dunn & Andrew Dunn, Salpointe

Coach of the Year
Ryan Bais, Ironwood Ridge

First Team
Tyler Linscott, Salpointe
James Soper, Sabino
Alex Bose, Ironwood Ridge
Adam Knox, Ironwood Ridge
Nate Rasmussen, Catalina Foothills
Bogdan Racolta, Catalina Foothills
Matt Dunn & Andrew Dunn, Salpointe
Alec Petford & Cody Petford, Ironwood Ridge
Dan Goldstein & Andrew Good, Catalina Foothills

Second Team
Michael Visbal, Catalina Foothills
Alvaro Leon, Salpointe
DeWitt Evans, Safford
Evan Gazic, Pusch Ridge
David Strong, St. Gregory
Richard Foitik, Santa Rita
Stephen Bonhoff & Jackson Lee, Sabino
Michael Izzard & Ryan Knox, Ironwood Ridge
Brandon McMaster & Ethan Bryce, Thatcher

DIVISION I

Players of the Year
Matt Dunn & Andrew Dunn, Salpointe

Coach of the Year
John Condes, Salpointe

Team
Tyler Linscott, Salpointe
Alvaro Leon, Salpointe
Chris Young, Buena
Michael Choffin, Marana
Beau Streety, Rincon/UHS
Jordan Shapiro, Mountain View
Matt Dunn & Andrew Dunn, Salpointe
Jack Amos & Joe Lucker, Salpointe
Tavo Ruffo & Dallon Haws, Buena

DIVISION II

Players of the Year
Alec Petford & Cody Petford, Ironwood Ridge
James Soper, Sabino

Coach of the Year
Ryan Bais, Ironwood Ridge

Team
James Soper, Sabino
Alex Bose, Ironwood Ridge
Adam Knox, Ironwood Ridge
Nate Rasmussen, Catalina Foothills
Bogdan Racolta, Catalina Foothills
Francisco Ton, Nogales
Alec Petford & Cody Petford, Ironwood Ridge
Dan Goldstein & Andrew Good, Catalina Foothills
Stephen Bonhoff & Jackson Lee, Sabino

DIVISION III

Player of the Year
DeWitt Evans, Safford

Coach of the Year
Chris Cook, Thatcher

Team

DeWitt Evans, Safford
Evan Gazic, Pusch Ridge
David Strong, St. Gregory
Richard Foitik, Santa Rita
Nathan McMaster, Thatcher
Daniel Nanni, Tanque Verde
Connor Roberts, Desert Christian
Brandon McMaster & Ethan Bryce, Thatcher
Michael Houser & Connor Vick, Pusch Ridge
Alex Smallwood & Nick Smallwood, Safford

May 30-31: Randolph Golf Complex

10-Under & 11-12 divisions will be playing 9-holes each day at Del Urich G.C.
15-18 Girls and 13-14 divisions will be playing 18-holes each day at Del Urich G.C.
15-18 Boys will be playing 18-holes each day at Randolph North Golf Course.

2011 Champions
Boys 10 & Under: Dallan Graybill
Boys 11-12: J.J. Gresco
Boys 13-14: Fernando Astiazaran Jr
Boys 15-18: Frankie Wu
Boys Championship: Kale Davidson
Girls 10 & Under: Alexandra Quihuis
Girls 11-12: Ocean Pangan
Girls 13-14: Desiree Hong
Girls 15-18: Abigail Cantwell
Girls Championship: Madison Kerley

2012 Southern Arizona Roster
Matthew Amado, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Connor Anderson, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Spencer Arnaud, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Fernando Astiazaran Jr., Vail, AZ, Boys 15-18
Carlos Astiazaran, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Cooper Barghols, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 13-14
Eric Barna, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 15-18
Justin Behymer, Sierra Vista, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Tristan Behymer, Sierra Vista, AZ, Boys 11-12
Marisol Benavidez, Marana, AZ, Girls Championship
Nate Benjamin, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 11-12
Nick Beringson, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Joel Berkson, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Elise Bernthal, Sahuarita, AZ, Girls 10 and Under
Matthew Bernthal, Sahuarita, AZ, Boys 11-12
Tim Bishop, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Tyler Blohm, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Jacob Blomquist, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Christopher Boles, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Kyle Boon, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Gabriel Borboa, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Ben Bradford, Tuscon, AZ, Boys 15-18
Cooper Bradford, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Jules Bravo, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Tea Bravo, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Victoria Browning, Oro Valley, AZ, Girls 15-18
Mike Bruyn, Marana, AZ, Boys 15-18
Brennen Butler, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Brett Chaffey, Willcox, AZ, Boys 15-18
Ty Charnoki, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Wyatt Charnoki, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Gavin Cohen, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Jacob Coles, Vail, AZ, Boys 15-18
Sydney Colwill, Tucson, AZ, Girls 15-18
Billy Comeaux, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Kathryn Consoer , Tempe, AZ, Girls 15-18
Tyler Cooper, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Lee Costich, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Christopher Cotsones, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Sean Crutcher, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Jeremiah Cunningham, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Chris Doan, Tuscon, AZ, Boys 15-18
Eric Duarte, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Annika Eckert, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Zachary Eckert, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Zach Emerson, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Justin Falk, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Austin France, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Logan France, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Alexandra Friedman, Tucson, AZ, Girls 15-18
Jacob Giacoma, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Kevin Goldstein, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys Championship
Charlie Goode, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Jacob Goode, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Ty Goode, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Dallan Graybill, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Logan Graybill, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Trevor Gregoire, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 13-14
Diego Guerrero, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Serenity Guerrero, Tucson, AZ, Girls 11-12
Andrew Gunn, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Claire Hanson, Tucson, AZ, Girls 13-14
Shane Harvey , Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Trevor Hecht, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 13-14
Daniel Henely, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Nicholas Hernadez, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Ari Hickman, Sahuarita, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Martin Hocheder, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Ben Hogan, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Desiree Hong, Tucson, AZ, Girls Championship
Aaron Honrado, Tuscon, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Halley Hughes, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Taylor Hughes, Tucson, AZ, Girls Championship
Andy Hunter, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Kamden Kautz, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 11-12
Kenyon Kautz, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 15-18
Joseph Kennedy, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Karsten Koenig, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 13-14
Ethan Lee, Vail, AZ, Boys 13-14
Ellie Leitner, Tucson, AZ, Girls 10 and Under
Hannah Leitner, Tucson, AZ, Girls 10 and Under
Nick Leitner, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Weston Lewis, Safford, AZ, Boys 15-18
Jake Livermore, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Dustin Maestas, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Brittney Makar, Vail, AZ, Girls 15-18
Joey Martinez, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 15-18
Mackenzie McRee, Tucson, AZ, Girls 10 and Under
Natassja Meredith, Tucson, AZ, Girls 15-18
Morgan Messick, Tucson, AZ, Girls Championship
Chris Meyers, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 13-14
Jake Miller, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Anthony Moncada, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Marley Moncada, Tucson, AZ, Girls 10 and Under
Kennedie Montoya, Thatcher, AZ, Girls Championship
Sara Moreno, Tucson, AZ, Girls 10 and Under
Sean Moreno, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Mason Myhre, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 13-14
D.J Niichel, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys Championship
Reece Nilsen, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Jake O’Rourke, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Jason Ochs, Marana, AZ, Boys 13-14
Sabino Otero, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Bobby Padilla, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
C.J. Padilla, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Julian Partida, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Marissa Partida, Tucson, AZ, Girls 10 and Under
Eric Patino, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Albert Quihuis, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Alexandra Quihuis, Tucson, AZ, Girls 11-12
Gilbert Quiroz, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Daniel Ramirez, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Eric Ramirez, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Ray Ramirez, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
David Rauer, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Luke Raymond, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Kiko Romero, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Michael Rooyakkers, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Ruben Ruiz, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Martin Ryan, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Martin Ryan, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Jared Sanner, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 13-14
Alex Sawyer, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Sara Sawyer, Tucson, AZ, Girls 13-14
Zach Sawyer, Tucson, AZ, Boys 11-12
Cameron Scharf, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Ethan Seppala, Tucson, AZ, Boys 10 and Under
Sean Seyller, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Ellen Springs, Tucson, AZ, Girls 15-18
Andrew Sverdrup, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 15-18
Austin Sverdrup, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 15-18
Nathan Sverdrup, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 15-18
Ryan Tanner, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Isabella Tapia, Tucson, AZ, Girls Championship
Madyson Tapia, Tucson, AZ, Girls Championship
Andrea Trevino, Tucson, AZ, Girls 13-14
Melissa Trevino, Tucson, AZ, Girls 11-12
George Vlassis, Safford, AZ, Boys 15-18
Steven Vlassis, Safford, AZ, Boys 15-18
Brianna Vogel, Green Valley, AZ, Girls Championship
Jonathan Walters, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Jaime Waltmire, Tucson, AZ, Boys Championship
Trevor Werbylo, Tucson, AZ, Boys 13-14
Elizabeth Werner, Tucson, AZ, Girls 13-14
Jaxon Wilkinson, Oro Valley, AZ, Boys 11-12
Eric Wu, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Frankie Wu, Tucson, AZ, Boys 15-18
Ji Min Yoo, Sierra Vista, AZ, Boys 15-18

I have already posted my D-III Golf All-Stars, now it’s time to put out the baseball, softball, boys volleyball, track & Field and tennis lists.

Now’s the time to email away and make your recommendations. I hate and love this time of the season. Every division is treated equally with my full attention.

I know it’s much more but it needs to be done no matter how much it takes out of me.

Nine teams from Desert Sand Volleyball traveled to Hermosa Beach last week to compete in a California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) tournament.

The teams, or pairs, consisted of players from various high schools from the Tucson area:

Desert Sand Volleyball. Courtesy Photo.

Summer Avery (Tucson High)/ Hannah Gerard (CDO)
Brookie Bradley (Rincon/University) / Taylor Reiter (Rincon/University)
Jazmine Campas (Catalina Foothills) / Maddy Ruehl (Rincon/University)
Nicole Cochrane (CDO) / Holly Hanna (Rincon/University)
Brooke Detwiler (Sahuaro ) / Alexis Roether (Cienega)
Erin Ferber (CDO) / Brynne Hallett (Catalina Foothills)
Cierra Geyer (Marana ) / Carly Miller (Sabino)
Brie Gonzales (Ironwood Ridge)/ Makenna McCabe (Ironwood Ridge)
Emily Singleton (Rincon/University) /Jordan Weatherless (Ironwood Ridge)
Sarah Hickam, Manager – Ironwood Ridge

24 teams took part in the 16U division with five pools competing in the morning and then moving into an elimination bracket in the afternoon.

Avery and Gerard placed third and Singleton and Weatherless advanced to the quarterfinals. One team from the group competed in the 18U division. This was the first travel trip for the group to an area that is known for being very strong in beach volleyball. According to the group, the girls noticed right away how deep and soft the sand was. They felt it was better for diving but much harder for getting to the ball and jumping.

“We had a great time this past weekend and did not want it to end!!! I am very proud of the girls for maintaining their composure and respecting the rules during play,” said Claire D’Amore, Director of Desert Sand Volleyball.

“A few of the rules were much ‘looser’ then I prefer, but the experience is invaluable. Looking ahead, we know what we need to focus on as coaches and players.”

Coaches D’Amore, former professional sand volleyball player, her husband Doug D’Amore and Nancy Avery, former Utah State standout, have been extremely passionate about increasing the involvement of this sport in Tucson. They had been conducting sand volleyball clinics at the Mark Jacobs Sports Park to train the girls in preparation for the tournament.

The next tournaments they have scheduled will be on June 9, 2012 (Girls 18 and Under) and June 16, 2012 (HS Co-Ed) at Mark Jacobs Sports Park in Marana. Please visit desertsandvolleyball.com for more information.

From news release.

DIVISION I

Sunday June 3, 2012
Surprise Stadium at Surprise Baseball Complex – 7:00 pm

South Roster
Coach: Tony Gabusi (Cienega High School)
Coach: Jeff Holland (Mesquite High School)
Anthony Conforti, Basha, Senior, 1B
Jake Luna, Desert Vista, Senior, 1B
Justin McAllister, Gilbert, Senior, 1B
Sam Kingery, Mountain Pointe, Senior, 2B
Xavier Trujillo, Cesar Chavez, Senior, 2B
Tyler Brown, Highland, Senior, 2B
Kyle Jorgenson, Corona del Sol, Senior, 3B
Gerardo Arzaga, Westwood, Senior, 3B
Tyler Adams, Desert Vista, Senior, 3B
Scott Kingery, Mountain Pointe, Senior, SS
Justin Behnke, Dobson, Senior, SS
Trent Goodrich, Hamilton, Senior, SS
Garrett Jeffries, Mesquite, Senior, OF
Braden Easley, Cibola, Senior, OF
Taylor Stapley, Gilbert, Senior, OF
Alex Hennessey, Chandler, Senior, OF
Gary Sheffield, Basha, Senior, OF
Daniel Gonzales, Cienega, Senior, OF
Seth Fretheiim, Mesquite, Senior, OF
Adam Rothenberger, Westwood, Senior, OF
Garret Enwiller, Hamilton, Senior, OF
Keaton Cenatiempo, Desert Ridge, Senior, P
Cody Moffett, Highland, Senior, P
Hunter Rodriguez, Desert Vista, Senior, P
DJ Carr, Dobson, Senior, P
Spencer Applebach, Mesquite, Senior, P
Indelacio Romo, Cienega, Senior, P
Juan Gamez, Cienega, Senior, P
Ryan Downs, Mesa, Senior, C
Colin Braithwhite, Perry, Senior, C

DIVISION II

Sunday June 3, 2012
Surprise Stadium at Surprise Baseball Complex – 4:00 pm

South Roster
Coach: Sam Gerlardi (Sahuarita High School)
Coach: Shawn Dukes (Campo Verde High School)
Zack Gutierrrez, Casa Grande, Senior, 1B
George Maldanado, Nogales, Senior, 1B
Nathan Flores, Queen Creek, Senior, 1B
Nick Joe, Amphitheater, Senior, 2B
Devan Carrillo, Sahuaro, Senior, 2B
Danny Vicari, Casa Grande, Senior, 2B
Jacob Hume, Sabino, Senior, 3B
Jesus Romero, Sahuarita, Senior, 3B
Ariel Murillo, Amphitheater, Senior, 3B
Luis Robles, Flowing Wells, Senior, SS
Ray Eastman, Salpointe Catholic, Senior, SS
Alex Colegrove, Campo Verde, Senior, SS
Adam Borboa, Sahuaro, Senior, OF
Ben Skuro, Sabino, Senior, OF
Brandon Smith, Ironwood Ridge, Senior, OF
Carlos Soto, Nogales, Senior, OF
Gordan Emerson, Sahuarita, Senior, OF
Robert Salazar, Sahuarita, Senior, OF
Teo Rangel, Nogales, Senior, OF
Avery Benesch, Campo Verde, Senior, OF
Luis Barrios, Douglas, Senior, OF
Irving Elizarras, Gila Ridge, Senior, P
Jeremy Timpf, Sabino, Senior, P
Xavier Altimarrio, Douglas, Senior, P
Steven Meyer, Ironwood Ridge, Senior, P
Roy Aguirre, Douglas, Senior, P
Ben Scherer, Salpointe Catholic, Senior, P
Daniel Peters, Sabino, Senior, C
Cooper Smith, Canyon del Oro, Senior, C
Chad Leonard, Queen Creek, Senior, C

DIVISION III

Saturday June 2, 2012
Surprise Stadium at Surprise Baseball Complex – 7:00 pm

South Roster
Coach: Patrick McCubbins (Estrella Foothills High School)
Coach: John Scrogham (Combs High School)
DJ Leal, Coolidge, Senior, 1B
David Contreras, Bisbee, Senior, 1B
Reynoldo Duran, Morenci, Senior, 2B
Alan Garcia, North Pointe, Senior, 2B
Andy Montes, Bourgade Catholic, Senior, 3B
Black Stine, North Pointe, Senior, 3B
Logan Porter, Florence, Senior, 3B
Matt Frank, Estrella Foothills, Senior, SS
Anthony Torres, Willcox, Senior, SS
Curtis Martinez, Fountain Hills, Senior, OF
Garrison Leach, Valley Christian, Senior, OF
Derek Hedges, Willcox, Senior, OF
Anthony Rivera, Bisbee, Senior, OF
Julio Paredes, Combs, Senior, OF
Randy Bryniarski, Fountain Hills, Senior, OF
Cody Swindle, Buckeye, Senior, OF
Cole Plouck, Empire, Senior, P
Trevor Fink, Coolidge, Senior, P
Zak Hunt, Combs, Senior, P
Frazo Ryan, Estrella Foothills, Senior, P
Derrick Umphries, Safford, Senior, P
Zack Wallace, Florence, Senior, C
Robby Craig, Empire, Senior, C
Nick Tallet, Valley Christian, Senior, C

DIVISION IV

South Roster
Coach: Ron Goodman (St. David)
Coach: Tony Luzania (Valley Union)
TBD

Nominated and voted on by coaches. My All-Star list will be out soon.

Division I/Section I

First Team
Tyler Sayne (Canyon Del Oro), Hitter/Middle Blocker
Eric Stark (Sahuaro), Hitter/Middle Blocker
Alec Sonderman (Ironwood Ridge), Hitter/Middle Blocker
Kyle Sherman (Rincon), Hitter/Middle Blocker
Basilio Furest Cataldo (Canyon Del Oro), Setter
Caleb Dalton (Ironwood Ridge), Setter
Adam Shingler (Sahuaro), Libero

Second Team
Nick Valverde (Sahuaro), Hitter/Middle Blocker
Nick Bley (Sahuaro), Hitter/Middle Blocker
Connor McCoy (Ironwood Ridge), Hitter/Middle Blocker
Arthur Gibson (Sahuaro), Hitter/Middle Blocker
Dallis Shingler (Sahuaro), Setter
Rueben Bautista (Rincon), Setter
Michael Bernal (Rincon), Libero

May 18-19: Queen Creek High School

Salpointe junior Alyssa Thompson won the Girls Heptathlon and senior William Wallace won the Boys Decathlon. Benson junior Rheannon Reece came in seventh in the Womens Decathlon.

Girls Heptathlon

1 Thompson, Alyssa Salpointe 4524
3 Haggerstrand, Kilee Marana 3797

Girls 200 Meter Dash Heptathlon
1 Thompson, Alyssa Salpointe 25.37 853
2 Haggerstrand, Kilee Marana 26.08 790

Girls 800 Meter Run Heptathlon
1 Thompson, Alyssa Salpointe 2:30.42 688
6 Haggerstrand, Kilee Marana 2:40.93 562

Girls 100 Meter Hurdles Heptathlon
1 Thompson, Alyssa Salpointe 15.33 799
7 Haggerstrand, Kilee Marana 17.52 539

Girls High Jump Heptathlon
2 Thompson, Alyssa Salpointe 5-00.25 655
10 Haggerstrand, Kilee Marana 4-01.50 369

Girls Long Jump Heptathlon
1 Thompson, Alyssa Salpointe 18-03.00 717
3 Haggerstrand, Kilee Marana 16-03.00 546

Girls Shot Put Heptathlon
2 Haggerstrand, Kilee Marana 28-03.75 440
3 Thompson, Alyssa Salpointe 27-05.25 423

Girls Javelin Throw Heptathlon
1 Haggerstrand, Kilee Marana 111-03 551
3 Thompson, Alyssa Salpointe 83-03 389

Women Decathlon

7 Reece, Rheannon Benson 3679
9 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 3480
10 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 3404

Women 100 Meter Dash Decathlon
7 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 14.60 514
9 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 4.75 492
10 Reece, Rheannon Benson 14.80 485

Women 400 Meter Dash Decathlon
6 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 1:08.79 388
7 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 1:09.77 359
9 Reece, Rheannon Benson 1:11.33 314

Women 1500 Meter Run Decathlon
7 Reece, Rheannon Benson 6:44.99 271
8 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 6:45.40 270
9 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 6:54.71 234

Women 100 Meter Hurdles Decathlon
3 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 18.31 457
5 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 18.72 417
9 Reece, Rheannon Benson 21.18 212

Women High Jump Decathlon
2 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 4-06.00 481
7 Reece, Rheannon Benson 4-02.00 379
7 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 4-02.00 379

Women Pole Vault Decathlon
2 Reece, Rheannon Benson 10-01.50 598
6 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 8-09.75 449
9 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 7-06.00 311

Women Long Jump Decathlon
4 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 14-07.00 413
8 Reece, Rheannon Benson 14-02.25 384
10 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 13-04.00 322

Women Shot Put Decathlon
6 Reece, Rheannon Benson 23-08.00 348
9 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 20-00.25 278
10 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 19-11.50 276

Women Discus Throw Decathlon
5 Reece, Rheannon Benson 62-04 260
7 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 57-06 234
10 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 47-03 179

Women Javelin Throw Decathlon
3 Reece, Rheannon Benson 89-11 428
9 Bell, Katie Rincon UHS 58-00 246
10 Walker, Kelly Rincon UHS 47-02 185

Boys Decathlon

1 Wallace, William  Salpointe  6037 

3 Honea, Ben   Marana  5590

9 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 4526

15 Rowe, Michael Benson  4083

17 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS  3719

18 Lee, Andrew Benson   3579

20 Deeren, Cody  Benson   3519

22 Knop, Ryan Benson  2604

Boys 100 Meter Dash Decathlon
1 Wallace, William Salpointe 11.64 723
3 Honea, Ben Marana 11.79 693
4 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 11.93 665
11 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 12.48 560
15 Deeren, Cody Benson 12.71 518
16 Lee, Andrew Benson 12.73 515
17 Rowe, Michael Benson 12.83 497
18 Knop, Ryan Benson 12.86 492

Boys 400 Meter Dash Decathlon
2 Wallace, William Salpointe 51.31 755
5 Honea, Ben Marana 54.49 619
8 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 55.77 568
9 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 57.04 519
11 Rowe, Michael Benson 58.15 478
17 Deeren, Cody Benson 1:00.39 400
20 Knop, Ryan Benson 1:01.91 350
21 Lee, Andrew Benson 1:02.71 326

Boys 1500 Meter Run Decathlon
3 Wallace, William Salpointe 4:50.07 618
7 Honea, Ben Marana 5:01.31 552
9 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 5:04.36 535
13 Rowe, Michael Benson 5:19.63 452
15 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 5:33.39 383
16 Lee, Andrew Benson 5:40.70 348
20 Knop, Ryan Benson 6:03.66 249
21 Deeren, Cody Benson 6:05.42 242

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles Decathlon
1 Wallace, William Salpointe 15.04 845
7 Honea, Ben Marana 16.90 635
11 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 18.67 462
14 Rowe, Michael Benson 19.93 355
17 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 21.32 252
19 Deeren, Cody Benson 23.18 142
20 Lee, Andrew Benson 23.60 121
21 Knop, Ryan Benson 24.16 96

Boys High Jump Decathlon
8 Wallace, William Salpointe 5-03.75 480
8 Honea, Ben Marana 5-03.75 480
11 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 5-01.75 441
14 Rowe, Michael Benson 4-11.75 404
14 Lee, Andrew Benson 4-11.75 404
17 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 4-09.75 367
19 Knop, Ryan Benson 4-07.75 331
21 Deeren, Cody Benson 4-04.00 263

Boys Pole Vault Decathlon
1 Wallace, William Salpointe 13-09.25 673
6 Lee, Andrew Benson 10-04.00 393
11 Honea, Ben Marana 8-10.25 286
14 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 7-10.50 220
14 Rowe, Michael Benson 7-10.50 220
14 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 7-10.50 220
18 Deeren, Cody Benson 6-10.75 159
– Knop, Ryan Benson NH

Boys Long Jump Decathlon
2 Honea, Ben Marana 20-01.50 615
5 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 19-05.50 571
6 Wallace, William Salpointe 18-09.25 527
11 Rowe, Michael Benson 18-04.25 500
14 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 17-07.50 455
19 Lee, Andrew Benson 16-04.50 380
20 Deeren, Cody Benson 16-00.50 361
21 Knop, Ryan Benson 15-05.50 328

Boys Shot Put Decathlon
3 Deeren, Cody Benson 41-03.75 642
4 Honea, Ben Marana 39-09.75 614
6 Wallace, William Salpointe 36-11.75 562
10 Montano, Marcus Tucson Rincon UHS 34-03.00 512
12 Rowe, Michael Benson 33-08.00 501
17 Lee, Andrew Benson 28-07.50 409
20 Knop, Ryan Benson 24-09.00 339
22 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 23-06.75 318

Boys Discus Throw Decathlon
1 Honea, Ben Marana 125-03 628
5 Wallace, William Salpointe 104-08 502
9 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 94-06 441
11 Deeren, Cody Benson 93-00 432
15 Lee, Andrew Benson 84-07 382
17 Rowe, Michael Benson 81-11 367
21 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 65-03 270
22 Knop, Ryan Benson 54-03 208

Boys Javelin Throw Decathlon
2 Honea, Ben Marana 137-01 468
4 Deeren, Cody Benson 112-07 360
6 Wallace, William Salpointe 110-08 352
13 Rowe, Michael Benson 100-07 309
15 Lee, Andrew Benson 98-09 301
18 Montano, Marcus Rincon UHS 90-00 263
20 Ondiego, Cliff Rincon UHS 80-04 223
21 Knop, Ryan Benson 77-08 211

As you may recall, the AIA published an incomplete and (almost) totally illogical list of the All-Stars for softball and baseball recently. (For instance, Kayla Bonstrom was listed as being on the second team even though the coaches voted her as their Player of the Year).

The coaches of D-II softball from Southern Arizona got together last week and made their own selections.

Here they are:

1ST TEAM

PITCHERS
KAYLA BONSTROM CDO
ALYSSA FLETCHER SABINO
MCKAYLA MCADAMS IR

INFIELDERS

SAMANTHA NOLAND CDO
MORGAN MCKEEVER SAHUARO
KELSEY JENKINS SABINO
SHELBY MENDOZA SABINO
ERIN SATTERFIELD IR

OUTFIELD

TAYOR LAWSON SAHUARO
ALIXIS CLINTON IR
HANNAH SULLIVAN CDO
HALEY SCHEIB SABINO

DESIGNATED PLAYER

MONIQUEZ SALAZAR CHOLLA

UTILITY

ROBIN LANDRITH IR

PLAYER OF YEAR

KAYLA BONSTROM

2ND TEAM

PITCHERS

SILENA GUANA CHOLLA
PATRICIA MALDONADO CHOLLA
BROOKLYN BEARDSHEER SAHUARO

INFIELDERS

MJ RIESGO SABINO
SELINA LARRIBAS CHOLLA
SIGOURNEY SABNCHEZ SAHUARITA
SARAH RIODRIGUEZ IR
KEONA HUNTER SR

OUTFIELD

LYNDSEY COLVIN SR
ANISSA MARTINEZ CHOLLA
AMY BERGESON SAHUARO
SECRET SCHELLENBERGER SAHUARO

DESIGNATED PLAYER

ROBYN PORTER IR

UTILITY

ALEXIS VEIGEL SR

D-I SOFTBALL

Arizona
Nicole Bryan, Mountain View
Karissa Buchanan, Sabino
Kenzie Fowler, Canyon del Oro

Brigham Young
Ashlee Brawley, Cienega

DePaul
Paige Peterson, Salpointe

Harvard
Gabrielle Ruiz, Salpointe

North Carolina
Megan Morrison, Catalina Foothills

Texas Teach
Logan Hall, Sahuaro

D-II SOFTBALL

Fort Lewis
Victoria Cannon, Cholla

Grand Canyon
Janelle Christman, Canyon del Oro
Kayla Henry, Canyon del Oro
Kiley Raica, Canyon del Oro
Vanessa Chavez, Salpointe

SOFTBALL: National
1. Norco Senior Norco, CA 26-2
2. Pacifica Garden Grove, CA 26-2
3. Alexander Central Taylorsville, NC 26-1
5. Mesa Red Mountain 35-3
15. Canyon Del Oro 33-5
18. Peoria Sunrise Mountain 35-5
24. Chandler Basha 33-6
29. Ironwood Ridge 32-6

BASEBALL: Arizona
1. Phoenix Sunnyslope 28-4-1
2 Scottsdale Chaparral 28-7
3 Phoenix Brophy 25-9
8. Salpointe Catholic 25-9
9. Sabino 28-7
10. Saint David 26-4

Luke Stangl. Andy Morales Photo.

News of who was named to each of the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association (AZBCA) All-Star games is slowly being released.

Empire’s Luke Stangl was the latest Southern Arizona athlete to be notified that he will be playing in the Academic All-Star Baseball Classic in early June.

According to his coach Tom Belter, Stangl holds a 4.39 GPA and will be attending the University Arizona Air Force ROTC program while majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

Allee Chavarria. Andy Morales Photo.

Allee Chavarria’s parents informed me of the good news on Saturday night. Chavarria is a constant all-star for Amphitheater and a good student. She will be a great fit for the Cougars.

Rio Vista Elementary Students entertained the crowd. Andy Morales Photos.

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The artists and scientists who make up the Rillito River Project put on quite a show for the thousands of spectators who were gathered under the bridge near Campbell and the Rillito River Saturday night.

Well, actually, it was the 45,000 Mexican free-tail bats who put on the main show as local dignitaries, artists, musicians, scientists and students officially welcomed the migrating bats to Tucson through music, science and dance.

The Rillito River Project’s Creative Director, Ellen Skotheim, began the project in 1997 in order to, “Increase consciousness of the delicate balance of life and river ecosystems in the desert through art performance and installations.”

The event usually draws several thousand visitors over the last four years but this year’s total reached over an estimated 5,000 spectators who lined the banks of the river and enjoyed the show from the sandy river bottom.

Vice Mayor Karin Uhlich welcomed the crowd to one of Tucson’s “coolest events.”

“We are so lucky to be home to over 45,000 Mexican bats,” Uhlich told the crowd. “Not only do they help pollinate our flowers but they also eat a whole lot of bugs and that helps make Tucson a great place to live.”

Uhlich finished her remarks by calling the event, “Ellen’s love letter to Tucson.”

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild addressed the gathering with a brief history of the project and all the benefits we enjoy from the project and from the bats themselves.

Skotheim gave some closing remarks dedicating the event, “To the River and to the children who will be the stewards of the River’s future.”

Barbea Williams and her performing company worked with University of Arizona students, the students of Rio Vista Elementary and the musical group ” Los Foileros” to put on the official artistic welcome.

Williams worked with the students for about two months with constant visits to the river bed, dance routines and costume making to help the performance go off without a hitch.

The students portrayed bats, baby bats or “pinkies” and insects in conjunction with the dance troupe and Los Foileros.

Next, Dr. Yar Petryszyn fulfilled the science portion of the event through a lively discussion on the habits of the bats, what they eat and their importance.

Petryszyn estimated the bats consume 600 lbs of insects a night and will eat a total of 47 tons while in Tucson. Imagine what Tucson would be without the bats?

All bats are protected through Federal and State laws and Petryszyn dispelled the myth that bats are blind. They actually see quite well even thought they use echolocation.

Therefore, it is recommended that spectators do not use flash photography or make loud noises while visiting the bridge.