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Posted Dec. 20, 2002
By the Herald staff
There was one more award left for Kiona-Benton senior McKenzie Burgess.
Burgess was the unanimous choice as Most Valuable Player on the inaugural Class 2A all-state volleyball team, one of eight all-state teams announced Wednesday.
The teams were selected by a panel of sportswriters from around the state and coordinated by Tri-City Herald preps editor René Ferrán.
"That's awesome," said Burgess, who signed with Washington State shortly after leading the Bears to the state title. "This just adds to everything that's gone on this season."
Sharon Brandon, who retired as Ki-Be's coach after the season, was selected as coach of the year, while junior middle blocker Nichole Boyer was a second-team honoree.
Richland junior midfielder Brittney Dugger was named co-MVP of 4A girls soccer, sharing the honor with Kentlake midfielder Shuree Hyatt.
Unlike Kentlake, which was eliminated in the first round of the state playoffs by eventual runner-up Cascade (Everett), Richland finished third at state led by Dugger, the Big Nine Player of the Year who scored a conference-leading 22 goals.
"All the recognition that's rolled in for her, from conference player of the year to All-Area MVP to this, really reflects her total commitment to the team," said Bombers coach Chris Smith. "Individual honors weren't her priority; her focus is on contributing to the team. It's just a bonus that all the individual recognition came along."
Joining Dugger on the first team was teammate April Wickersham, a senior defender, while Bombers juniors Tai Swallow (midfielder) and Morgan Ingersoll (forward) joined Pasco senior defender Michelle Elliott on the second team.
Other first-team soccer selections from the Mid-Columbia were Hanford seniors Kari Pierce (forward) and Karla Meeks (defender) on the 3A squad and Connell sophomore Lauryn Koelzer (forward) on the 2A team. Second-teamers were Prosser's Cassy Smith (forward), the Mid-Valley Player of the Year, and Hanford's Holly Krzan (midfielder) and Laura Higby (goalkeeper) in 3A and Connell's Kaci Eppich (defender) in 2A.
Walla Walla senior Jamie Eggers, the Big Nine Player of the Year, was named to the 4A first team. Columbia-Burbank senior Lindsay Idler, the SCAC East Player of the Year, was a second-team selection in 1A.
4A GIRLS SOCCER
Co-MVPs: Brittney Dugger, MF, Richland, and Shuree Hyatt, MF, Kentlake.
Coach of the Year: Debbie Goodeve, Eastlake.
First team
Defenders: Sarah Brogden, Lewis & Clark; Jessica Martinez, Eastlake; Amy Weberg, Skyview; April Wickersham, Richland.
Midfielders: Brittney Dugger, Richland; Samantha Hufford, Eastlake; Shuree Hyatt, Kentlake; Emily Tracy, Olympic.
Forwards: Roxy Davis, Bellarmine; Kerstyn Dolack, Skyview; Chelsea Hunt, Jefferson; Leah Wymer, Bothell.
Goalkeeper: Jaime Souza, Gig Harbor.
Second team
Defenders: Laura Asbell, Bellarmine; Juli Edwards, Roosevelt; Michelle Elliott, Pasco; Lisa Unruh, Cascade (Everett).
Midfielders: Dani Bridges, Tahoma; Christy Crudo, Bellarmine; Kate Green, Kentwood; Tai Swallow, Richland.
Forwards: Shannon Dillon, Tahoma; Jael Hagerott, Mead; Jessica Hughes, Cascade (Everett); Morgan Ingersoll, Richland.
Goalkeepers: Amanda DuRocher, Bethel; Kelsey Rasmussen, Bellarmine.
Honorable mention
Defenders: Ana Gutierrez, Inglemoor; Molly McDonald, Tahoma; Jamie Salmon, Jefferson; Monica Savory, Bothell.
Midfielders: Kara Hamby, Mead; Ashley Porter, Inglemoor; Randee Robinson, South Kitsap.
Goalkeepers: Kylie Broadbent, Lewis & Clark; Carol Butler, Juanita; Danielle Jones, Olympia; J.J. Stewart, Kentridge; Maisie Todd, Lake Stevens; Jen Wehr, Kamiakin.
3A GIRLS SOCCER
MVP: Lisa Sari, MF, Mark Morris.
Coach of the Year: Doug Stamnes, Kennedy.
First team
Forwards: Kaylee Gardner, Bellingham; Jenny Martini, Mount Rainier; Kari Pierce, Hanford; Vicky Rodriguez, Kennedy.
Defenders: Morgan Bunday, West Valley (Yakima); Laura Fine, Lakeside; Darcy Gardner, Bellingham; Karla Meeks, Hanford.
Midfielders: Lia Barros, Skyline; Mary Francis Buri, Peninsula; Krystle Jalalian, Kennedy; Lisa Sari, Mark Morris.
Goalkeeper: Kaitlyn Jackson, Kennedy.
Second team
Forwards: Rebecca Conte, Mercer Island; Mary Kuder, Lakeside; Mika Matsui, Lindbergh; Cassy Smith, Prosser.
Defenders: Megan Bergman, Seattle Prep; Tessa Besagno, Kennedy; Sasha Brown, Mount Rainier; Jenine Drew, Cedarcrest; Brett Lither, Seattle Prep.
Midfielders: Holly Krzan, Hanford; Beth Richards, Mercer Island; Megan Shannon, Bellingham; Megan Trammell, West Valley (Yakima).
Goalkeeper: Laura Higby, Hanford.
Honorable mention
Forwards: Meredith Dean, Lindbergh; Sarah Robinson, West Valley (Spokane); Megan Waunch, Black Hills.
Defenders: Meghan Judd, Highline; Robyn Leonard, Black Hills; Caryn Oyolokor, Cheney; Caitlin Parker, Lakeside; Meghan Shannon, Bellingham.
Midfielders: Caitlin Curry, Hanford; Heather Dean, Lindbergh; Tricia Loomis, Mount Rainier; Ashlie Pruitt, Mount Rainier; Raeven Prgomet, Highline.
Goalkeepers: Stephanie Bowers, West Valley (Yakima); Olivia Brown, Highline; Leah Koshiyama, Newport; Mary Kuder, Lakeside; Jasmine Yeldon, Washington.
2A GIRLS SOCCER
MVP: Beth Drollinger, MF, Naches.
Coach of the Year: Harvey Robicheau, Naches.
First team
Goalkeeper: Amaris Tronson, Cashmere.
Midfielders: Katie Brown, Sultan; Beth Drollinger, Naches; Kira Harrison, Meridian; Sara Massey, Medical Lake.
Forwards: Kelly Heald, Ridgefield; Heather Howard, Sultan; Katie Johnson, Meridian; Lauryn Koelzer, Connell.
Defenders: Chelci Clark, Elma; Lacey Holman, Naches; Caitlyn Hutchinson, Ridgefield; Erin Roesler, Sultan.
Second team
Goalkeeper: Danielle Bernhardt, Naches.
Midfielders: Jennifer Caples, Cashmere; Kristina Francis, Blaine; Brittany Jackson, Vashon; Lindsey Payne, Ridgefield.
Forwards: Jenny Baker, Eatonville; Jenna Bellamy, Montesano; Katie Drollinger, Naches; Mara Hagen, Mount Baker; Traci Mickle, Ephrata.
Defenders: Kaci Eppich, Connell; Jennifer Johnson, Meridian; AJ LaBarr, Naches; Linsey Taylor, Blaine.
Honorable mention
Goalkeeper: Jenny Olson, Deer Park.
Defender: Tara Foust, Eatonville.
1A/B GIRLS SOCCER
Co-MVPs: Sarah Martinez, F, Cedar Park Christian, and Theresa Morelli, MF, Bellevue Christian.
Coach of the Year: Ben Waggoner, Cedar Park Christian.
First team
Forwards: Stephanie Kansky, Bellevue Christian; Sarah Martinez, Cedar Park Christian; Mariya Porten, Friday Harbor; Kat Taylor, Archbishop Murphy.
Defenders: Kaylan Crane, Brewster; Angela James, Bellevue Christian; Karli Johnson, Bellevue Christian; Tarianne Merrill, Cedar Park Christian.
Midfielders: Rachel Crane, Brewster; Jessica Gerstman, Cascade Christian; Theresa Morelli, Bellevue Christian; Laura Uhlmansiek, Overlake.
Goalkeeper: Miranda Santee, Cedar Park Christian.
Second team
Forwards: Hannah Jensen, Tonasket; Lisa Ness, Seattle Christian; Annie Omata, University Prep; Tyana Pillow, Okanogan.
Defenders: Becky Gullberg, Seattle Christian; Brenna Rice, Archbishop Murphy; Jackie Spencer, Forest Ridge; Daphne White, Okanogan.
Midfielders: Adrienne Folsom, Charles Wright; Krista Merhar, Cedar Park Christian; Melinda Teague, Bellevue Christian; Caitlin Warnock, Archbishop Murphy.
Goalkeeper: Anne Edwards, Bellevue Christian.
Honorable mention
Defenders: Amy Eliason, Overlake; Kristina Gorham, Tonasket.
Goalkeeper: Anna de Regt, Overlake.
4A VOLLEYBALL
MVP: Courtney Thompson, S, Kentlake.
Coach of the Year: Drew Terry, Kentlake.
First team
Jamie Eggers, OH, Walla Walla; Lauren Kreiger, MB, Olympia; Christal Morrison, MB, Puyallup; Stevie Mussie, OH, Puyallup; Courtney Thompson, S, Kentlake; Austin Zimmerman, MB, Lewis & Clark.
Second team
Brittany Cahoon, MB, Shelton; Cameron Flunder, MB, Kentlake; Kristen Lutes, OH, Kentlake; Kali Richards, S, Lewis & Clark; Laura Washington, MB, Garfield; Ashley White, OH, Mead.
Honorable mention
Cai Barber, DS, Richland; Ashli Bever, Evergreen; Kristin Blodgette, Heritage; Jessica Brodie, OH, Emerald Ridge; Mariko Coverdale, MB, Marysville-Pilchuck; Lisa Hall, S, Olympia; Stephanie Olsen, S, Puyallup; Micaela Parker, OH, Marysville-Pilchuck; Natanya Parsons, DS, Marysville-Pilchuck; Kristen Pasley, OH, Kentlake; Melanie Querimit, DS, Bothell; Jennifer Wilson, University.
3A VOLLEYBALL
MVP: Jenica Leonard, OH, Seattle Prep.
Coach of the Year: Gaylene Page, Seattle Prep.
First team
Jamie Anderson, OH, Mount Rainier; Jane Demme, MB, Columbia River; Breanna Eshghi, S, Newport; Lindsay Johnston, MB, Selah; Kamber Kraft, OH, Black Hills; Jenica Leonard, OH, Seattle Prep.
Second team
Stephanie Agustavo, OH, Bishop Blanchet; Kaycee Krebs, S, Columbia River; Katrina Perez, S, Seattle Prep; Megan Thompson, MH, Sequim; Michelle Weydert, OH, Washington; Kyla Wytko, MH, White River.
Honorable mention
Danielle Alexander, OH, Columbia River; Shealun Campisi, OH, White River; Breanna Jenkins, OH, Mark Morris; Laura Krieger, S, Burlington-Edison; Sarah Lawson, S, Sehome; Cristina Payne, MB, Seattle Prep; Roxy Ross, S, White River; Laura Wright, MB, Mark Morris.
2A VOLLEYBALL
MVP: McKenzie Burgess, MB, Kiona-Benton.
Coach of the Year: Sharon Brandon, Kiona-Benton.
First team
Ashley Baker, MB, Omak; McKenzie Burgess, MB, Kiona-Benton; Emily Castro, OH, Meridian; Brittany Driver, S, Woodland; Kara Pein, S, Colville; Coco Poirier, OH, Chelan.
Second team
Nichole Boyer, MB, Kiona-Benton; Sarah Potter, MB, Forks; Jessi Reome, S, Lakeside; Katie Robinson, S, Nooksack Valley; Jenny Stanfill, MB, LaCenter; Laura Vandenhoek, MH, Lynden Christian.
Honorable mention
Jessica Barbour, OH, Lakeside; Chelsea Belles, OH, Omak; Michelle Boomgaard, OH, Colville; Danielle Brown, S, Steilacoom; Lindsay Coke, OH, Kiona-Benton; Mollie Hornfelt, MH, Pullman; Alison Marlin, S, Kiona-Benton; Sarah Schramm, MB, Chelan.
1A VOLLEYBALL
MVP: Remy Keel, S, LaConner
Coach of the Year: Suzanne Marble, LaConner
First team
Alicia Boss, MB, Life Christian; Libby Gosselin, MH, Toutle Lake; Sheena Hinkle, OH/S, Liberty Bell; Remy Keel, S, LaConner; Lindsey Robertson, S, Zillah; Jenna Thomas, S, Freeman.
Second team
Holly DeGroot, S, LaConner; Heather Gordon, S, Onalaska; Tiffany Hornbeck, DS, Freeman; Lindsay Idler, S, Columbia-Burbank; Mikka Margolis, S, University Prep; Allie Swan, MB, Colfax.
Honorable mention
Jesseka Bethke, OH, Life Christian; Ashley Bruya, OH, Colfax; Mattie Blevens, MB, LaConner; Valerie Higgins, OH, LaConner; Jenna Vuletich, S, Colfax; Lisa Walker, MB, Kalama.
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