2017 All-East County, All-CIF, All-League Teams
- Updated: June 9, 2017
In my third year of covering softball in San Diego County the one thing I will have to say is that the competition keeps getting better every year. This was the case in the East County this past season as each team represented very well.
The representation showed itself in the San Diego CIF Playoffs with every team making it in their respective divisions. The majority of the teams made runs in the playoffs including Mount Miguel winning its first CIF Title in twenty years in Division 5, Christian after moving up a division coming back from the challengers bracket to claim the Division III crown after winning in Division IV last year and of course Santana who came from the challengers bracket after losing the semi-finals to league foe Steele Canyon to playing them in the championship game and claiming the Division II crown which was their first since 2013. In Division I, you had West Hills push their way to the semi-finals and in the Open Division, Granite Hills made a run to the semi-finals. The talent and mixture of underclassmen fueled the runs that each team made and showed why East County was a beast to be dealt with.
Turning things to the coaches. It was these two that stood out in such a competitive season and guided their teams to the next level and this is why they are tabbed EastCountySports.com Co-Coaches of the Year.
These three players made their presence known on their respective teams and also throughout the season. It was because these players meant a lot to their teams they are tabbed EastCountySports.com Tri-Players of the Year.
First up is SILENT RAIN ESPINOZA (Christian). The junior shortstop really set the tone for the Patriots at the leadoff spot. On the season offensively she had 63 hits which put her tied for second all-time in a season with LISA DODD and second in CIF History behind ALLI GUNTER who also played at Christian and set the record in 2009. Along with her hits, she also scored 64 runs and drove in 34 RBI. Her 9 home runs on the season put her in the top 10 for a season in CIF History and up there in Grossmont Conference history and also her 19 doubles ties her for fourth in CIF history as well for a season. Batting wise she hit .569 which also will go into the record books.
This year again when it came to pitching there was a lot of talent but these two really stood out as they each had a big role in their teams’ successes. It is because of this they are each named EastCountySports.com Co-Pitchers of the Year.
This year was probably one of the best years when it came to freshman and because of this these three from Granite Hills are selected as EastCountySports.com Tri-Rookies of the Year. To have three really talented freshmen who all contributed the way they did is amazing and because of this things bode well for the Eagles the next couple of years.
The final award goes to a couple of players who contributed the most but was considered stealth during the season contribution wise. The award goes to a player that doesn’t necessarily get all the credit they deserve as they might be part of a bigger picture. Earning the EastCountySports.com Unsung Hero award because these two exemplified these qualities.
2017 ALL-CIF SOFTBALL TEAM
By Adam Paul
© East County Sports.com
SAN DIEGO (6-9-17) — Following is a list of San Diego County high school softball players who were selected to the 2017 All-CIF Breitbard Hall of Fame team.
SOFTBALL
First Team
P-Megan Faraimo, Cathedral Catholic, Jr.
P-Payton Tidd, San Marcos, Jr.
P-Hanah Bowen, Ramona, Sr.
P-Madison James, Patrick Henry, Sr.
P-Madison Mendez, Santana, So.
Inf-Deshea Hill, Carlsbad, Sr.
Inf-Xstaviana Augur, Torrey Pines, Sr.
Inf-Sydney Steele, Poway, So.
Inf-Lexi Orozco, San Marcos, Jr.
Inf-Rachel Warrens, San Diego High Tech, So.
Inf-Seneca Curo, Ramona, So.
C-Sharlize Palacios, Eastlake, So.
C-Cristiona Caccamise, Patrick Henry, Sr.
C-McKenzie Bennett, Santana, Jr.
C-Alyssa Garcia, Mater Dei Catholic, So.
OF-Hannah McEwen, Patrick Henry, Sr.
OF-Livy Schiele, Bishop’s, Sr.
Second Team
P-Lexi Sosa, Mater Dei Catholic, So.
P-Shelby Maier, Bishop’s, So.
P-Mia Marinakis, Bonita Vista, Jr.
P-Staci Chambers, Granite Hills, Fr.
Inf-Makena Macias, Torrey Pines, So.
Inf-Silent Rain Espinoza, Christian, Jr.
Inf-Alexi Neil, Ramona, Jr.
Inf-Hannah Lutz, Carlsbad, Sr.
C-Jacey Bourgeois, Cathedral Catholic, Jr.
C-Haley Johnson, Granite Hills, Fr.
C-Madison Pacini, Bonita Vista, Jr.
OF-Jordyn Fick, Ramona, Sr.
OF-Ari Quinones, Mission Hills, Jr.
OF-Carmina Nicolas, San Diego High Tech, Sr.
OF-Samantha Needham, Poway, Sr.
OF-Taylor Riley, Poway, Jr.
OF-Bailey Wallace, Granite Hills, Fr.
Player of the Year: Hanah Bowen, Ramona
Pitcher of the Year: Megan Faraimo, Cathedral Catholic
Coach of the year: Margaret Mauro, Cathedral Catholic
2017 ALL-EAST COUNTY SOFTBALL TEAM
(As selected by Eastcountysports.com Staff)
FIRST TEAM
Name
Haley Johnson, Granite Hills, Fr.
Hannah McEwen, Patrick Henry, Sr.
Madison Mendez, Santana, So.
Makayla McCarthy, Steele Canyon, Sr.
Alex Guay, West Hills, Sr.
Mackenzie Bennett, Santana, Jr.
Cassie Van Til, Patrick Henry, Sr.
Bailey Wallace, Granite Hills, Fr.
Chloe Camarero, Grossmont, Sr.
Kennedy Labshere, Valhalla, Jr.
Staci Chambers, Granite Hills, Fr.
Madison James, Patrick Henry, Sr.
Silent Rain Espinoza, Christian, Jr.
Halle Kyler, Granite Hills, Sr.
Makayla Stromenger, Steele Canyon, Sr.
Ashley Carter, Christian, Jr.
Audrey Bagge, Steele Canyon, So.
Sierra Schlichting, West Hills, Sr.
Grace Burkett, El Capitan, Sr.
Andrea Wright, Patrick Henry, Jr.
Cristiona Caccamise, Patrick Henry, Sr.
Shannon McMahon, Christian, Jr.
Kayla Mack, Granite Hills, Sr.
Taylor Baez, Grossmont, Sr.
Second Team
Name
Catie Dobbs, Granite Hills, So.
Gentry Hoffman, Steele Canyon, Sr.
Gabriela Olivarria, Helix, Sr.
Rachel Shelstrom, Valhalla, Jr.
Rachel Wilson, Santana, Sr.
Bailey Olaveson, El Capitan, Sr.
Destiny Bacon, Grossmont, Sr.
McKenzie Flores, Helix, Jr.
Alexa Williams, El Capitan, Fr.
Audrey Shebloski, Christian, Fr.
Jessica Venzor, Steele Canyon, So.
Cassidy Matthie, Santana, Sr.
Ryleigh Dobyns, West Hills, Sr.
Lauren Nett, Patrick Henry, Fr.
Nicole Madrigal, Santana, So.
Emily Coale, Helix, Sr.
Ashleigh Hartwig, West Hills, Jr.
Samaria Roope, Grossmont, So.
Amanda Vasquez, El Capitan, Sr.
Karen Creech, Granite Hills, Sr.
Moana Pisia, Grossmont, Jr.
Coaches of the Year
George Gentry, Christian
John Failla, Santana
Players of the Year
Silent Rain Espinoza, Christian
Mackenzie Bennett, Santana
Hannah McEwen, Patrick Henry
Rookies of the Year
Haley Johnson, Granite Hills
Bailey Wallace, Granite Hills
Staci Chambers, Granite Hills
Pitchers of the Year
Madison Mendez, Santana
Ashley Carter, Christian
Unsung Heroes
Audrey Shebloski, Christian
Alexa Williams, El Capitan
2017 ALL-GROSSMONT HILLS LEAGUE SOFTBALL
Team Champion: Granite Hills
(Selected by League Coaches based on Conference Statistics only)
First Team
Name
Mackenzie Bennett, Santana, Jr.
Madison Mendez, Santana, So.
Makayla McCarthy, Steele Canyon, Sr.
Alex Guay, West Hills, Sr.
Rachel Shelstrom, Valhalla, Jr.
Haley Johnson, Granite Hills, Fr.
Chloe Camarero, Grossmont, Sr.
Makayla Stromenger, Steele Canyon, Sr.
Bailey Wallace, Granite Hills, Fr.
Sierra Schlichting, West Hills, Sr.
Second Team
Name
Audrey Bagge, Steele Canyon, So.
Cassidy Matthie, Santana, Sr.
Rachel Wilson, Santana, Sr.
Ryleigh Dobyns, West Hills, Sr.
Kennedy Labshere, Valhalla, Jr.
Taylor Baez, Grossmont, Sr.
Karen Creech, Granite Hills, Sr.
Staci Chambers, Granite Hills, Fr.
Halle Kyler, Granite Hills, Sr.
Kayla Mack, Granite Hills, Sr.
Honorable Mention
Name
Brooke Snyder, West Hills, Sr.
Melissa Castillo, West Hills, Sr.
Carly Bursch, West Hills, Jr.
Ashleigh Hartwig, West Hills, Jr.
Emma Dodson, Steele Canyon, Sr.
Jessica Venzor, Steele Canyon, So.
Mackensie Pearlstein, Steele Canyon, Sr.
Gentry Hoffman, Steele Canyon, Sr.
Catie Dobbs, Granite Hills, So.
Brielle Tyseling, Granite Hills, Sr.
Cassidy Shew, Granite Hills, Sr.
Ashley Madrigal, Santana, So.
Nicole Madrigal, Santana, So.
Sydney Benjamin, Santana, Sr.
Moana Pisia, Grossmont, Jr.
Destiny Bacon, Grossmont, Sr.
Cassidy Davila, Grossmont, Sr.
Samaria Roope, Grossmont, So.
Jade Hill, Valhalla, So.
Victoria Villegas, Valhalla, Jr.
Alexis Ingrassia, Valhalla, Sr.
Player of the Year: Mackenzie Bennett, Santana
Pitcher of the Year: Madison Mendez, Santana
2017 ALL-GROSSMONT VALLEY LEAGUE SOFTBALL
Team Champions: Helix and El Capitan
(Selected by League Coaches based on Conference Statistics only)
First Team
Alexa Wiiliams, El Capitan, Fr.
Zoe Kuhlken, Helix, Fr.
Grace Burkett, El Capitan, Sr.
Amanda Vasquez, El Capitan, Sr.
Geena Henderson, Monte Vista, Sr.
Yvette Andrade, Mount Miguel, Jr.
Gabby Olivarria, Helix, Sr.
Vanessa Mejia, El Cajon Valley, Sr.
Stephanie Herrera, Mount Miguel, Jr.
Emily Coale, Helix, Sr.
Second Team
Maria Lotta, El Capitan, Sr.
Bailey Olaveson, El Capitan, So.
Zanndra Ragole, El Capitan, Sr.
Cyanna Moddy, Monte Vista, Sr.
Ionna Upham, Monte Vista, So.
Jackie Espinoza, Mount Miguel, So.
Alycia Torres, El Cajon Valley, Jr.
McKenzie Flores, Helix, Jr.
Avery Perez, Helix, Fr.
Erin Brown, Helix, Fr.
Honorable Mention
Madisyn Wieher, El Capitan, Jr.
Allyson Von Yokes, El Capitan, So.
Savannah Minshew, El Capitan, Sr.
Hannah Harvey, El Capitan, Sr.
Meeah Matanane, Monte Vista, Fr.
Jayde Goldhagen, Monte Vista, Sr.
Britney Jacobson, Monte Vista, Sr.
Neddy Barrios, Mount Miguel, Sr.
Kasey Castro, Helix, Fr.
Faith King, Helix, So.
Alofa Collins, Helix, Fr.
Nikki Flores, Helix, Jr.
Hannah Davis, El Capitan, Fr.
Dessire Corona, Monte Vista, Fr.
Cierra Ross, Monte Vista, Sr.
Julliet Harris, Mount Miguel, Jr.
Bree Blass-Brennan, El Cajon Valley, Jr.
Player of the Year: Alexa Williams, El Capitan
Pitcher of the Year: Zoe Kuhlken, Helix
2017 ALL-WESTERN LEAGUE SOFTBALL
Team Champion: Cathedral Catholic
(Selected by League Coaches based on Conference Statistics only)
First Team
Megan Faraimo, Cathedral Catholic, Jr.
Hannah McEwen, Patrick Henry, Sr.
Madison James, Patrick Henry, Sr.
Summer Hargett, Point Loma, Sr.
Jacy Bourgeois, Cathedral Catholic, Jr.
Alyssa Vilke, Scripps Ranch, So.
Cassie Van Til, Patrick Henry, Sr.
Natalia Meray, Clairemont, Sr.
Ashley Estes, Clairemont, Sr.
Olivia La Qua, Cathedral Catholic, Sr.
Second Team
Raven LeClair, Cathedral Catholic, Sr.
Lexi Osowski, Scripps Ranch, Jr.
Hannah Matteson, Scripps Ranch, Jr.
Teiya Mauga, Mira Mesa, Sr.
Cristiona Caccamise, Patrick Henry, Sr.
Kaelene Walter, Cathedral Catholic, So.
Andrea Wright, Patrick Henry, Jr.
Jenny LaRocco, Point Loma, Jr.
Riley Taylor, Point Loma, Jr.
Malia Luna, Mira Mesa, So.