Kiley-Boynton Needs Body Double : High school soccer: She’s trying to be in two places at once as Miss Inside and Outside for Grant.

Perhaps during the frantic car ride from the Grant High soccer field to the Birmingham gym next month, Kristin Kiley-Boynton will entertain second thoughts about trying to play two sports during one season.

While the Grant junior hurriedly changes from her soccer uniform into her basketball togs in the back seat as her mother speeds through traffic in a desperate effort to arrive at the Grant-Birmingham basketball game in time for the fourth quarter, perhaps then it will all seem a little much.

But probably not.

“It’s not really a task for me,” Kiley-Boynton said of being the key member of Grant’s soccer and basketball teams. “It’s probably more frustrating for my coaches than for me.”

Coaches John Robb (soccer) and Steve Brumwell (basketball) have reservations about sharing a player on teams whose seasons run concurrently. But they willingly put up with this unusual arrangement.

Kiley-Boynton, a soccer goalie and a 5-foot-10 basketball forward, splits her practice time between the two teams. On days before one team has a game, she practices with that team.

The coaches have divvied up her time like two kids dividing their candy the day after Halloween--right down the middle. There are six days when both teams are scheduled to play, so Kiley-Boynton will play three games with the basketball team, three with the soccer squad.

And on the three conflicting dates that she plays soccer, she will do her best to show for the end of the basketball game.

Robb and Brumwell agreed to this setup because either this is high school sports, where industrious student-athletes should be allowed to pursue their dreams, or Kiley-Boynton is very, very good.

“The way I see it, these kids are high school athletes once in their life,” said Robb, in his first year at Grant. “All the coaches here seem real positive to let the athletes be as involved as they can.

“But for all that, I have to admit it would be annoying if we lost her for the rest of season due to a basketball injury. And I’m sure (Brumwell) feels the same way.”

Doing without Kiley-Boynton’s services would be a major setback for both teams. She was second-team All-Mid-Valley League in basketball last season and averaged 10 points and 11 rebounds per game. And she was a primary reason the Lancer soccer team advanced to the City championship game last season.

Grant lost only four seniors from last season’s soccer squad. Among the key returnees are forwards Nicole Bucciarelli, Jamie Jacobs and Jamie Mond and sweeper Maricca Pichaikul.

“We have a lot of quality talent,” Robb said.

None more so than the versatile goalkeeper. “She is just a great athlete,” Robb said. “When we get in tight games, we know we’ll count on her to make the tight stops.”

She responded well last season, when she also played both sports, but Kiley-Boynton’s double-dip is tougher now. City Section schools were in session year-round last year, so there was little conflict between the two sports’ schedules. But with the City schools’ return to a traditional school calendar this year, the two sports’ schedules overlap much more.

Kiley-Boynton also felt pressure before this season to concentrate on one sport. “I was thinking about which sport I’d have the better chance to get into college for, if it came down to that,” she said. “But I’m only a junior. And it’s just something I like doing.”

If not for the special arrangement, she would have dropped soccer, she said, because she still plays club soccer after the high school season ends.

“I love both sports,” she said. “Thank God we were able to work it out.”

Here is a look at some teams to watch in high school girls’ soccer:

BURROUGHS

* COACH: Rob Kodama

* ‘92-93: 11-6-4

The Indians have 10 players back who started at various times last season, led by defender Diana Nunez, an All-Southern Section Division III second-team selection. But Nunez is recovering from a knee injury and her availability is in question. The defense is solid, with Amy Rennie, Catherine Rang and Carrie Mackey returning to run interference for All-Foothill League goalie Sinead O’Rourke. Leading scorer Sonia Medina (10 goals) and striker Christina Palmer lead the offense.

CHAMINADE

* COACH: Jeff Blumkin

* ‘92-93: 13-5-5

The Eagles lost their first two matches this season, but Blumkin has plenty of talent--14 of the 17 players have played club soccer. Shelbi Thiele (10 goals, 8 assists) was co-offensive most valuable player in the Mission League last season. Sophomore midfielder Tami Pivnick scored 14 goals and had 10 assists as a freshman. Vanessa Thiele (Shelbi’s sister), Rebecca Latta and Holly Neglio all return, as does sophomore goalie Amanda Horn, who was switched to goalie midway through last season and responded with five shutouts in 10 matches.

CHATSWORTH

* COACHES: Jack Sidwell, John Sayer

* ‘92-93: 11-0

The Chancellors have won all five City championships since the girls’ program began in 1988, and have never lost a regular-season match. This year’s team could win title No. 6. Though Chatsworth lost six starters, including Mary Oades, the City player of the year, their new players are “phenomenal,” said Sidwell. Newcomers Michele and Pam George join their sister, returning striker Melinda. Heidi Strauss, Sabrina Sorenson, Meredith Marcus and Krista Ogasawara also are returning starters. Chatsworth is set for the future: Only two of their players are seniors.

CRESCENTA VALLEY

* COACH: Judd Bogust

* ‘92-93: 10-6-5

The Falcons served notice that they intend to be birds of prey this season by trouncing Chaminade, 4-0, last week. “I probably have the most talented bunch around,” Bogust said. “It’s too bad I can only play 11 players at a time.” However, his best player, defender Danielle Robertshaw, is out for the season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her knee. Her younger sister, Hope, has eased the blow by starting at defender as a freshman. Sophomore midfielders Michelle Cena and Heidi Greco both scored 12 goals last season. Junior Jamie Detanna and Kacy Rountree bolster the offense.

LA REINA

* COACH: Joe Laraneta

* ‘92-93: 18-4-1

The Regents have won 22 consecutive Tri-Valley League matches, and advanced to the Division V championship match last season, losing to Pasadena Poly, 2-1, in double overtime. Six players return, including All-Southern Section selections Jenny LaFemina and Michelle Nuesca. La Femina is a junior goalie and Nuesca a senior midfielder. Sophomore striker Sammi Conroy is a prolific scorer. Sara Heiler, Jenny Valle and Tammi Cutter also return. “This is a very cohesive team,” Laraneta said. “I hope I can keep it that way and not screw it up.”

ROYAL

* COACH: Monte Berna

* ‘92-93: 13-5-2

Kelly Adamson is a member of the under-20 national team, but don’t tell Berna she is the Highlanders’ star. “I absolutely don’t try to build my team around a superstar,” he said. “The day the superstar doesn’t show up, I don’t have a team.” Adamson is recovering from a sprained knee, but when she returns, her ball-control ability and speed will be key factors for Royal’s attack. She will work with Bonny Borup, Amanda Love and Laura Julian on offense. The defense will be anchored by Kristi Hufford and Laurilee Seimeares.

SIMI VALLEY

* COACH: Mark Johnson

* ‘92-93: 13-4-1

The Pioneers have one of the most gifted teams in the Southern Section. “I’m picking them to win (Division I),” Crescenta Valley Coach Judd Bogust said. “They’re unreal.” Simi Valley possesses under-20 national team member Monica Gerardo, an All-Southern Section midfielder last season, and talented forward April Harrity. Unfortunately, four key starters--Harrity, goalie Jennifer Hahn, Amy Hardwick and Kristine Neilson--are sidelined because of injuries. “We’ll be fine when we get everyone healthy,” Johnson said. The Pioneers have won four consecutive Marmonte League titles.

WESTLAKE

* COACH: Tahn Hyun

* ‘92-93: 7-3-3

“When people come watch Westlake play, they see real soccer,” Hyun brags. “They don’t just see kick and run. We string three or four passes together before we go to goal. That’s just beautiful.” Westlake could be a surprise Marmonte League challenger. Among Westlake’s most skilled players are striker Sara Averle, midfielders Lindsay Driscol and Stacia Spangler and defenders Shana Spangler and Danica Liberman.