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THE TIMES 1991 ALL-COUNTY BASKETBALL TEAMS : GIRLS’ CAPSULES

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JODY ANTON, Brea-Olinda forward Anton is an all-around performer whose statistics often don’t reflect her true value to her team. She averaged 13.7 points and 7.6 rebounds but had 22 points and 13 rebounds Saturday in Brea’s 54-46 victory over Hayward Moreau in the State Division II title game. Anton, a 5-foot-11 junior and three-year starter for the Ladycats, was an all-Orange League selection. “She’s the most complete forward in Orange County,” Magnolia Coach Doug Romeo said.

HEATHER BRANNAN, La Quinta forward The county’s unofficial scoring champion at 27.8 points per game, Brannan had the misfortune of being a superbly talented player on a weak team. Like Amy Jalewalia did in the previous two seasons, Brannan carried the Lady Aztecs’ scoring load this year. In the Southern Section Division III-AA playoffs, she scored 24 points in a 39-35 victory over Santa Fe in the qualifying round of and 18 points in a 62-21 loss to Estancia in the first round. She was an all-Garden Groven League selection for the second consecutive year.

OLIVIA DiCAMILLI, Costa Mesa guard One of only three non-seniors on this year’s first team, DiCamilli is a constant scoring threat. She averaged 23.0 points and 10.2 rebounds in leading the Mustangs to the section Division III-A championship game, where they lost to St. Bernard, 73-71. Her high game was 36 points against Yucca Valley in the playoffs. DiCamilli was an all-Pacific Coast League selection for the second consecutive year. The 5-10 sophomore is also a standout volleyball player who was an honorable mention selection by The Times last season.

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MELODY EARLE, Estancia guard The Pacific Coast League’s most valuable player, Earle was the driving force behind Estancia’s success this season. She led the Eagles to a 25-2 record, their first league title since 1987-88 (Sea View League) and a Southern Section Division III-AA semifinal appearance. Earle, a 5-8 senior who is being recruited by Cal Poly Pomona, averaged 21.4 points. Said Estancia Coach Lisa McNamee: “She’s got no idea how good she is.”

LESLIE FERGUSON, La Habra forward At 6-0, Ferguson is the smallest of La Habra’s fearsome threesome. Playing alongside sisters Zrinka (6-5) and Ana Kristich (6-1), Ferguson contributed 15.8 points and 9.9 rebounds per game for the Freeway League champions. A senior who was the league’s MVP in 1989-90, Ferguson is deceptively quick and has outstanding one-on-one moves. “She scored a little less (than last season), but she started doing other things for us, like being always the first one down on defense,” La Habra Coach John Koehler said.

CHRISTINE GARNER, Tustin center Much of the Tillers’ success this season--including its third consecutive Sea View League title and a trip to the Southern Section Division II-AA semifinals--was because of Garner’s play. She averaged 20.4 points and 12.5 rebounds. Garner, a 6-0 junior who was an unmovable object under the boards, could be the dominant center in the county next season. Said El Toro Coach Deni Christensen: “(She’s) one of the most powerful inside players.” Garner was the Sea View League’s co-MVP, along with teammate Wanda Sequeira.

DEANNA HARRY, Woodbridge center Harry, a 6-2 senior, averaged a team-high 20.1 points and 15.3 rebounds for the Warriors, who won their first section Division II-A championship. Harry shot 64% from the field, establishing a school single-season record. She was never held under double figures in scoring all season. Her presence around the low post presented problems for opponents.

TRACY HEISER, El Toro guard Heiser, a 5-6 senior, was the catalyst on a team that was in disarray only three weeks before the season started. That’s when school officials asked Coach Dick Bradarich to resign and replaced him with Deni Christensen. Heiser used her outstanding baseline shooting to average 14.8 points and her quickness on defense to average 3.1 steals in helping the Chargers to their second consecutive South Coast League title. Heiser, who also averaged 4.2 assists, was chosen the league’s MVP.

TRACY TITUS, Loara center The 6-2 senior enjoyed a tremendous season in which she set the county’s single-game scoring record with 61 points against Los Alamitos, breaking the 60-point mark established in 1990 by former La Quinta star Amy Jalewalia (now at UCLA). She averaged 25.5 points and 16.4 rebounds. This marked the second consecutive year Titus has been selected to the All-Empire League team.

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JINELLE WILLIAMS, Brea-Olinda center A small center (5-9) who will switch to guard at UC Irvine next season, Williams helped Brea win the State Division II title Saturday with 16 points and 11 rebounds. She averaged 17.5 points and 8.2 rebounds. Williams, who doesn’t particularly like to shoot the ball, had the most points for the Ladycats in a game this season with 29 against Western in the Orange League finale.

THE GIRLS’ ROSTER

FIRST TEAM

P Name School Yr. Hgt. Pts. F Jody Anton Brea-Olinda Jr. 5-11 13.7 F Heather Brannan La Quinta Sr. 5-11 27.8 G Olivia DiCamilli Costa Mesa So. 5-10 23.0 G Melody Earle Estancia Sr. 5-8 21.4 F Leslie Ferguson La Habra Sr. 6-0 15.8 C Christine Garner Tustin Jr. 6-0 20.4 C Deanna Harry Woodbridge Sr. 6-2 20.1 G Tracy Heiser El Toro Sr. 5-6 14.8 C Tracy Titus Loara Sr. 6-2 25.5 C Jinelle Williams Brea-Olinda Sr. 5-9 17.5

SECOND TEAM

P Name School Yr. Hgt. Pts. F Gillian Bean Marina Sr. 5-9 11.0 G Alisa Farr Capistrano Valley Jr. 5-8 16.0 G Carrie Frederick Savanna Sr. 5-5 18.0 C Zrinka Kristich La Habra Jr. 6-5 15.9 F Patrice Lumpkin Estancia Sr. 5-9 14.1 F Shari Needham Tustin Jr. 6-0 19.7 G Frances Oda Cypress Sr. 5-6 18.3 F Joyce Pea Magnolia Sr. 5-10 17.1 G Valerie Ruiz Kennedy Sr. 5-1 23.2 F Anita Stecker Rancho Alamitos Jr. 5-9 13.0

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