Girls’ basketball: My SFV/North All-Regional Team
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Now that basketball season is over, it’s time to recognize some of this year’s standout players from the San Fernando Valley/North region. Feel free to let me know what you think about my All-Regional Team. Or, you can see what it’s like to have everyone critique you by posting your own regional team on the comment board.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Chelsea Carlisle (Oaks Christian) Sr. -- Carlisle was the most dominant scorer in the region and she played a huge role in helping the Lions secure a share of the Tri-Valley League championship.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Ann Larson (Ventura) -- The tough, defensive strategy Larson directed was enough to push the Cougars to a Channel League title and a Division I-AA semifinal appearance.
FIRST TEAM
- Megan Ford (Hart), Sr. -- The heart and soul of the Indians’ offense. They’re definitely going to miss her next year.
- Malika Jackson (Knight), Sr. -- Third-year starter led the Golden League champions in points (13.1 pg) and rebounds (8.5 pg).
- Kody Burke (Notre Dame), So. -- The best young player in these parts.
- Erika Ward (Royal), Sr. -- A talented scorer from anywhere on the court.
- Lauren Carter (Moorpark), Sr. -- A three-point ace who also dominated the paint with her 6-foot-1 frame.
SECOND TEAM
- Devin Reizebos (St. Joseph), Sr. -- The biggest reason behind the Knights memorable season.
- Lauren Labat (Saugus), Sr. -- Injuries couldn’t stop her from making the Centurions a winner.
- Kris King (Royal), Sr. -- The other half of the Highlanders’ potent, two-sided attack.
- Doris Park-Sherman (Newbury Park), Jr -- The 6-foot standout who averaged 15.7 ppg and 10.7 rpg will be the Marmonte League‘s best player in 2009.
- Rebeca Herrera (Fillmore), Sr. -- The team leader on offense was the key component to the Flashes’ share of the Tri-Valley League title.
HONORABLE MENTION
- Cheyenne Weekley (Malibu), Nicole Nesbit (Harvard-Westlake), Erin Dautremont (Chaminade), Ane McPike (St. Joseph), Gelenda Loving (Knight).
-- Austin Knoblauch
