By Coach Colin McBride
Winter Playoffs to Spring Forward to the Court & Mound
We had an exciting basketball championship and playoff season. Central Catholic’s Mike Wilson led his varsity boys’ basketball team to 11-1 season and Co- League VOL title with Mountain House. It’s CC 3rd year in a row winning the league title. They host River Valley in the 1st round of the playoffs. Wednesday February 19th. Beyer’s Kyle McKim led his varsity boys’ basketball program to a 25-3 overall season and 13-1 to a WAC title. They host El Captain ( Merced) in the 1st round of the playoffs. Wednesday February 19th.
Enoch’s Craig Bernadri led his boys varsity basketball team to 8-2 season and Co-CCAL title. Its Enochs first playoff appearance since 2019-20 and league title since 2008-09 season. They travel to Folsom high school in the 1st round of the playoffs on Wednesday February 19th. Enochs Soccer Coaches, Gilbert Ybarra & Jennifer Von Savoye led their team to school overall record 16-3-3 with a 6-1-3 2nd place in the CCAL. They lost to Oak Ridge high school 2-1 in the 1st round of the playoffs.
Enochs Girl’s Basketball: Chris Ramsay along with his varsity asst coach Reese Dehart led their varsity team to an 8-2 in the CCAL 2nd place. They lost to Edison ( Stockton) in the 1st round of the playoffs. It was Enochs first playoff appearance since the 2018-19 season.
Downey Basketball: Dennie Mixon goal was accomplished. Playoffs. His varsity girls’ basketball team finished 3rd place in the CCAL with a 36-28 win over Pitman high in a tiebreaker game. They lost to Tokay high 28-22 in the 1st round of the playoffs.
Oakdale Soccer: Kico Monares varsity girls team finished 2nd place in the VOL. They defeated Buhach Colony in the 1st round of the playoffs. They host Del Campo on February19th in the 2nd round of the playoffs.
Now, on to the Spring Sports Baseball & Softball!
Beyer Baseball’s Michael Brewer returns for his 4th year as the head coach, his top returning players: Matt Correia & Jordan Harlan. Beyer new players: John Capous, Izaiah Ishihara & Jordan Capell. Beyer varsity baseball staff: Jacob Scott & Jeff Capell. Beyer Softball’s Mike Young is on his 12th year head coaching the varsity softball program. His top players: Jordyn Lish, Chelsee Toon & Mackenzie Hough. His varsity staff: Sean Lish, Donnie, Jana Fontana.
Downey Softball’s Renee Downey is returning for her 4th year head coaching the program. Her top players: Sofia Rosemire & Ella Browning. New players: Nichole Aquirre, Chloe Moreno, Alize Roberts & Angelina Camargo. Her varsity staff: Tina Robinson & Ashley Bonham. Downey Baseball’s Justin Schwitters returns for his 9th year head coaching the program. Downey baseball will compete with a heavy schedule this year, they play Salina high, Pineer high (Woodland), West Park & Laguna Creek ( Elk Grove). His top returning players: Daley Holmes, Isaac Doornwood, Ryne Moore, Jayceon Sloan & Aiden Cruz. Top newcomers: Owen Sacuskie, Julian Masani, Gus Monuz, Isaiah Hernandez. His varsity staff: Chuck Hamilton, Kevin Silva & Kevin Moore
Modesto Baseball’s Dennis Mattos is back head coaching the program. Mohi will be hosting the Dicks Windemuth tournament this Spring. Top Player: David Robinson, Brent Krueger’s & Carlos Villanos. Modesto Softball’s new varsity head coach Matthew Farias takes over the program this year after coaching Mohi baseball these past 4 years. Top players: Aaliyah Williams , Breana Arellano. Top newcomers: Melissa Rameriz , Savanah Fuentes & Taylor Luton
Enochs Baseball’s Haig Shahbazian returns for his 7th year head coaching the varsity team, 18 years total in the Enochs baseball program. Enochs is coming off 2nd place in the CCAL last year while also advancing to the 2nd round of the playoffs. Top Players: Jack Thorning, Caden Reeve, Johnny Staggs, Jiven Randhawa & Bryan Delgado & Michael Kila Day. His varsity staff: Darly Galloway (21 years & 6 years with the Enochs varsity program). Curtis Staggs & Sammy Augustine. Enochs Softball’s Adriana Martinez is entering her 7th year as the head coach, was asst varsity coach from 2012-2016 years. During coach Martinez tenure she has won 2 league title and has made the playoffs 4 times. Her top players: Lilliana Camarena, Kaylee Ruiz & Camila Rameriz.
Boys’ Volleyball is ready to go!
Enochs boys’ volleyball’s first-year head coach Lili Leiva, has 6 years of experience. She was the head freshman girls’ volleyball coach this past fall. Her top players: Andre Suico, Nate Hosain, Cyenn Lee, Miles Sieferer & Ethan Vang . The boy’s program is looking forward to defending its CCAL title this spring. Modesto boys’ volleyball news: Traci Mulder is Back! She is on her 3rd year head coaching the program. Coach Mulder has well over 25 years of volleyball experience, 16 years at Mohi. Her top players: Sergio Rodriguez, Jared Mendoza, Bryant Vo & Carlos Medina
Hope to see you out and the games and let’s get outside, support our local sports and let’s get together and cheer.
