Robert Griffith and J.R. Tolver, alums of San Diego State and San Diego high schools that went on to play in the NFL, presented certificates to members of the All-CIF teams and the Coaches of the Year for the fall sports season in 2008.
Nearly 300 athletes, coaches, parents and family friends turned out for the ceremony on Feb. 9 at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Robert Griffith and J.R. Tolver, two San Diego State football alums from San Diego high schools, spoke to the athletes about high school sports and setting goals on and off the field beyond high school.
Griffith, a Mount Miguel High alum, played safety at San Diego State from 1990 to 1992. He played 13 years in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns and Arizona Cardinals. He was named to the 2000 Pro Bowl.
Tolver, a Mira Mesa High alum, played wide receiver at San Diego State and is is the school’s career record holder in pass receptions. He played four years in the NFL as well as in the Canadian Football League and Arena Football League.
Susan Cooper Photography shot the photographs of the teams. Each student-athlete that contacts Susan Cooper Photography can receive one free photo. Additional photos can be purchased. Contact Susan Cooper Photography at susancooperphotography.com or 619-501-7128.
49th annual BREITBARD All-CIF TEAMS
2008 Fall sports
FOOTBALL (Team selected by vote of media panel with input from coaches)
- Offensive Player of the Year: Tyler Gaffney, Cathedral Catholic
- Defensive Player of the Year: Jacob Driver, La Costa Canyon
- Coach of the Year: Sean Doyle, Cathedral Catholic
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
- Offensive line: Brian Schwenke, Oceanside Sr.; Everett Benyard, Cathedral Catholic Sr.; Chad Carlin, Escondido Sr.; Owen Breeden, Eastlake Sr.; Mitch Meyer, Poway Sr.
- Tight end: Levine Toilolo, Helix Sr.
- Running backs: Tyler Gaffney, Cathedral Catholic Sr.; Ricky Seale, Escondido Jr.; Robbie Rouse, Madison Sr.
- Quarterbacks: Jordan Wynn, Oceanside Sr.; Tyler Bernard, Valley Center Sr.; Peter Thomas, Valhalla Jr.
- Wide receivers: James Johnson, Valley Center Sr.; DeMario Coleman, Oceanside So.; Kenny Stills, La Costa Canyon Jr.
- Kicker: Bobby Zalud, La Costa Canyon Sr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
- Wide receivers: Stephen Sousa, Westview Sr.
- Tight end: Blake Malkemus, Coronado Sr.
- Running backs: Nick Ricciardulli, Poway Sr.; Travon Van, Helix Sr.; Charles Thompson, Christian Sr.; Tim Zier, Escondido Jr.
- Quarterbacks: Tate Forcier, Scripps Ranch Sr.; Deon Randle, Parker Jr.; Ronnie Yell, Lincoln Sr.; Tanner Rust, El Capitan Sr.
- Offensive line: Ben Kauffman, Steele Canyon Sr.; Jason Breaux, Madison Sr.; James Fink, Point Loma Sr.; Taylor Phipps, Valhalla Sr.; Brett Germain, Ramona Sr.
- Kicker: Bobby Wenzig, Westview Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
- Defensive line: Anthony Larceval, Helix Sr.; Joel Sisler, Escondido Sr.; Taimi Tutogi, Chula Vista Sr.; Mustafa Jalil, Cathedral Catholic So.; Anthony Anderson, Helix Sr.
- Linebackers: Jacob Driver, La Costa Canyon Sr.; Justin Vaeena, Oceanside Sr.; Jake Fely, Oceanside Jr.; Tracy Shields, Monte Vista Sr.; Tony Casillas, Madison Sr.
- Defensive backs: Tony Jefferson, Eastlake Jr.; Brett Thomas, Poway Sr.; Trelan Taylor, Helix Sr.; Connor Garrett, La Costa Canyon Sr.; Jerry Whittaker, Oceanside Jr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
- Defensive line: Josiah Smith, Steele Canyon Sr.; Eilert Meyers, Vista Sr.; Thomas Molesi, Oceanside Jr.; Bashiri Washington, Oceanside Sr.
- Linebackers: Evan Langston, Escondido Sr.; Tanner Hitt, Valhalla Sr.; Eddie Faamaile, Helix Sr.; Ofisa Kosa, Vista Jr.; Pat Jarin, Eastlake Sr.; Mike Jensen, Bishop’s Sr.; Jordan Garcia, Carlsbad Sr.
- Defensive backs: Gavino Pinal, El Cajon Sr.; Mike Head, Ramona Sr.; Zach McMaster, Mission Hills Sr.
Keith Englehart, Coronado Sr.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL (Team picked by media panel with input from coaches)
- Player of the Year — Lexi Williamson, Cathedral Catholic
- Coach of the year – Pat McDougall, La Costa Canyon
FIRST TEAM
- Katie Fuller, La Costa Canyon Sr.
- Kendall Polan, La Costa Canyon Jr.
- Lydia Rudnick, La Costa Canyon Sr.
- Lauren Plum, Poway Jr.
- Lexi Williamson, Cathedral Catholic Sr
- Kelly Reeves, Cathedral Catholic Jr.
- Alissa Alker, Scripps Ranch Sr.
- Ina Kamenova, Bishop’s So.
- Kristin Miller, Santa Fe Christian Sr.
- Boo Schroeder, Torrey Pines Sr.
SECOND TEAM
- Victoria Adelhelm, Santa Fe Christian Sr.
- Sha’Dare McNeal, Fallbrook Sr.
- Maddie Dahms, Poway Sr.
- Summer Ross, Carlsbad So.
- Robin Rostratter, Carlsbad Sr.
- Jenny Woolway, Torrey Pines Jr.
- Amanda Gordon, La Jolla Sr.
- Carly Bollert, Bishop’s Sr.
- Krystal Robinson, Grossmont Sr.
- Mira Ramirez, Tri-City Christian Jr.
BOYS WATER POLO (Team picked by media panel with input from coaches)
- Player of the Year – Tommy Friedrich, Carlsbad
- Coach of the Year – Jim Fales, Bishop’s
FIRST TEAM
- Justin Parsons, Coronado Sr.
- Tommy Friedrich, Carlsbad Sr.
- Scott Siegel, Bishop’s Sr.
- Wes Lacroix, Vista Sr.
- Hunter Gettelfinger, La Jolla Sr.
- Travis Duncan, Vista Sr.
- Alex Johnson, Coronado Jr.
- Robert Robinson, Carlsbad Jr.
- Justin Wolfe, Bishop’s Sr.
- Colin Smith, Carlsbad Jr.
SECOND TEAM
- Demian Tschirn, Bishop’s Sr.
- Robbie Mills, Granite Hills Sr.
- Tyler Ormsby, Valhalla Sr.
- Andrew Lighterink, Torrey Pines Sr.
- Drew Hoffenberg, Bishop’s So.
- Chris Schmuckel, Eastlake Sr.
- Bernie Rogers, Cathedral Catholic Sr.
- Eric Carnohan, Vista Sr.
- Taylor McWey, Vista Sr.
- Alex Bowen, Santana So.
FIELD HOCKEY (Team picked by media panel with input from coaches)
- Player of the Year — Deanna Kennedy, Scripps Ranch
- Coach of the Year — Jane Morrill, Scripps Ranch
FIRST TEAM
- Deanna Kennedy, Scripps Ranch Sr.
- Ashley Kyle, Scripps Ranch Sr.
- Andrea Earle, Scripps Ranch Jr.
- Kendra Bills, Torrey Pines Sr.
- Paige Simmons, Torrey Pines Sr.
- Amanda Marinac, Rancho Buena Vista Sr.
- Emily McGlaughlin, Serra Sr.
- Molly Cassidy, La Costa Canyon Sr.
- Claire Mittermiller, La Jolla Sr.
- Mallory Albini, San Pasqual Jr.
- Chelsea Burton, Serra Sr.
SECOND TEAM
- Taylor Wright Helix Sr.
- Melissa Ramon Hilltop Sr.
- Lauren Livingston San Dieguito Sr.
- Jessica Olafsen Serra Jr.
- Chelsee Brown Vista Jr.
- Catherine Villa Poway Jr.
- Marissa Hughes Rancho Buena Vista Sr.
- Lydia Brambila Fallbrook Sr.
- Kelly Dudek Scripps Ranch Sr.
- Lia Sagerman Bishop’s Sr.
- Ashlee Schlesier Torrey Pines Sr.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY (Team determined by top times in All-CIF finals)
- Athlete of the Year: Mac Fleet, University City
- Coach of the Year: Andrew Myette, Patrick Henry
- Adrian Rafiee, Sr. Patrick Henry
- Ryan Urie, So., Patrick Henry
- Dillon Jack, Sr., Torrey Pines
- Uriel Aguirre, Sr., Fallbrook
- Kellen Blumberg, Jr. Patrick Henry
- Colling Jarvis, Sr., Rancho Buena Vista
- Chris Brewer, So. Rancho Buena Vista
- Paul Achee, Sr. Morse
- Graham Hettinger, Jr. Vista
- Jacob Roach, Jr., Otay Ranch
- Cameron Barela, So., Mission Hills
- Adrew Ward, So., Torrey Pines
- Kenneth Raedel, Sr. San Pasqual
- Dahir Mohamed, Sr., Hoover
- Marcus Nelson, Sr. West Hills
- Diego Vega, Sr., Oragne Glen
- Nick Bedrosian, Sr. El Capitan
- Jacob Wood, Jr., Mt. Carmel
- Mac Fleet, Sr., University City
- Guadalupe Gonzalez, Sr., University City
- David Macfarlane, Jr., Valley Center/
GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY (Teams determined by top times in All-CIF finals)
Athlete of the Year: Molly Grabill, Rancho Bernardo
Coach of the Year: Brent Thorne, Torrey Pines
Molly Grabil, So., Rancho Bernardo; Megan Morgan, Jr., Torrey Pines; Erin Gillingham, Sr., Torrey Pines; Shanna St. Laurent, So., Rancho Buena Vista; Caroline Draper, Sr., Rancho Bernardo; Noelle Garcia, Sr., Fallbrook; Harper Cleves, So. Rancho Buena vista; Emily Birch, So. Escondido; Heather Zytkewicz, Sr., Rancho Buena Vista; Ashlyn Dadkhah, Fr., Torrey Pines; Michelle Cruz, Jr., Vista; Tiffany Duffy. Jr., Escondido; Alli Billmeyer, So., Torrey Pines; ; Elizabeth Apgar, Sr., Lincoln; Erin Meneffe, Jr., Mt. Carmel; Julia Yang, Fr., Westview; Sheree Shea, Sr., University City; Caitlin Krol, Fr., Cathedral Catholic; Jessy Hansen, Fr., University City.
GIRLS GOLF (Team determined by low scores in CIF finals)
Athlete of the Year: Rachel Morris, Carlsbad
Coach of the Year: Karren Brannon, Poway
Brittany Mai, Poway; Rachel Morris, Carlsbad; Joyce Kim, Cathedral Catholic; Marissa Borja, Steele Canyon; Danielle Frasier, La Costa Canyon; Georgiana Salant, La Costa Canyon; Katie Sylvan, Francis Parker; Kathleen Crossley, Helix; Sarah Baek, Torrey Pines; Julie Thread, Francis Parker; Courtney Hooton, Bishop’s; Devon Brown, Cathedral Catholic; Rae Chung, Torrey Pines; Spenser Krut, Bishop’s Madilena Mendiola, Rancho Bernardo; Annie McSorley, Poway; Sorelle Sedej, Poway.
GIRLS TENNIS (Team determined by quarterfinalists in singles and finalists in doubles)
Athlete of the Year: Gaby DeSimone, Cathedral Catholic
Coach of the Year: Jim Valenzuela, Mt. Carmel
Gaby DeSimone, Cathedral Catholic; Lacy Smyth, San Marcos, Danielle Flores, Cathedral Catholic, Sarah Weng, Rancho Bernardo; Kristina Vovtseldavid, Grossmont; Hailey Johnson, Fallbrook; Tory Parravi, Torrey Pines; Constance Alexander, Bonita Vista; Elena Najera-Salas, LJCD: Sophia Najera-Salas, LJCD: Mimi Hamling; Torrey Pines; Jessica Kwan, Torrey Pines.
Contact Tom Shanahan at toms@sdhoc.com.
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