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Fall all-league selections announced for leagues in the Central Section in Fresno area

Sanger’s Bryson Baker takes the ball around the end as Clovis North’s reaches for him in hot pursuit during their Division I-AA quarterfinal playoff game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.
Sanger’s Bryson Baker takes the ball around the end as Clovis North’s reaches for him in hot pursuit during their Division I-AA quarterfinal playoff game at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Clovis on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. ckohlruss@fresnobee.com

The Fresno Bee ran its Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and The Bee All-Stars that is now Live online.

The Bee contacted athletic directors to get the all-league selections for various awards and first-team selections.

Here are the list The Bee compiled.

Football

Tri-River Athletic Conference

Player of the Year: Tyus Miller, Clovis East. Offensive Player of the Year: Brandon Smith, Central. Defensive Player of the Year: McKay Madsen, Clovis North. Lineman of the Year: Jack Nelson, Clovis East. Specialist of the Year: Harold Duvall, Clovis East. Coach of the Year: Kyle Biggs, Central.

First team

Clovis East: Blake Mathieu, Trayce Simes, Josh Wilson, Jax Koontz, O’Shea Webb, Caleb Solis. Clovis: Jaydon Mendiola, Bryce McCave, Maddox Merrill, Carlos Young. Buchanan: Jonathan Runnels, Donovan Dunmore. Clovis North: Jackson Cinfel, Ross Cinfel, Brody Cardenas, Jackson Reilly, Tyree Sams, Cannon Parks. Central: Aidan Chavez, Daylon Scott, Bayon Harris, Marcus Nolen, Jesse Wright. Clovis West: Tytus Dimmer.

County/Metro Athletic Conference

Most Valuable Player: Bryson Baker, Sanger. Offensive Player of the Year: Tyler Franklin, Bullard. Defensive Player of the Year: Josue Madrigales, Madera. Lineman of the Year: Jon Ybarra, Sanger. Specialist of the Year: Lawrence Flores, Madera. Coach of the Year: Matt Logue, Sanger.

First team

Offense - QB: Joel Arrellano, Madera. RB: David Bell, San Joaquin Memorial; Devon Laney, Bullard; Kendale McGrew, Sanger. WR: Tyrin Pree, Bullard; Davien Potts, Bullard; Kenji Tiscareno, Madera. OL: Isaiah Beas, Madera; Cade Branch, Bullard; Devynn Armenta, Madera; Jordan Rivera, Sanger; Gabin Garcia, Garza.

Defense - DL: Jackson Burden, San Joaquin Memorial; Kaden Owens, Garza; Fernando Avila, Bullard; Cody Coles, Sanger. LB: Mateo Peracchi, San Joaquin Memorial; Leo Quiroz, Sanger; Asher Armstrong, Bullard; Lee Williams, Garza. DB: Tyler Bishop, Garza; Austin Ladd, Bullard; Donald Turner, Bullard;Kayden McGrew, Sanger.

North Yosemite League

Most Valuable Player: Tanner Wilson, Sunnyside. Offensive Player of the Year: Julyen Scott, McLane. Defensive Player of the Year: Juan Raygoza Jr., McLane. Lineman of the Year: Tre Mobley, Hoover. Specialist of the Year: Demetrius Simon, McLane. Coach of the Year: Andrew Pancotti, McLane.

First team

Offense - QB: Noah Zamora, McLane. RB: Ehis Idoni, Roosevelt; Dimareea Banks, McLane. WRs: CJ Jones, Sunnyside; Malachi Barnes, Sunnyside; Pamir Oliver, Hoover. OL: Adolfo Vasquez, Sunnyside; Michael Hester-Black, Roosevelt; Juelz Madrid, Sunnyside; Manny Torres, Hoover; Johnny Naranjo, McLane.

Defense - DL: Ivan Rubalcaba, Hoover; Eddie Morales, Sunnyside; Greg Ramirez, McLane; Aaron Cox Jr., Sanger West. LB: Michael Rodriguez Jr., Roosevelt; Sergio Jacuinde, McLane; Amani Sua, Torres; Romulan Phetvixay, Sunnyside. DB: Chris Swain, Hoover; Jerin Scott, McLane; Dominick Gonzalez, Roosevelt; Da’Zir Newhouse, McLane.

East Yosemite League

Most Valuable Player: Jayden Najera, Golden West. Offensive Player of the Year: Jimmie Burk, Redwood. Defensive Player of the Year: Cash Rico, Redwood. Defensive Lineman Most Valuable Player: Riley Collins, Golden West. Offensive Lineman Most Valuable Player: Alex Carmona, Golden West. Coaching Staff of the Year: Golden West

First team

Offense - QB: Ethan Enriquez, Porterville. RB: Case Anders, Golden West; DJ Shimer, Monache. WR: Isaac Elias, Golden West; Cadillac Pina, Golden West; Izaya Welsh, Porterville. OL: Eric Meyst, Golden West; Kian Rangel, Porterville; Marcus Medrano, Redwood; Mark Seasee, Redwood; Samuel Ramos, El Diamante. TE: Dillan Williams, Porterville.

Defense - DB: Evan Renteria, Golden West; Alfredo Enriquez, Golden West; Ayden Aguilar, Monache; Adrian Huerta, Mt. Whitney. LB: Rowan Collins, Golden West; Jace Desoto, Porterville; Brody Preisendorf, Redwood; Joseph Pena, El Diamante. DL: Alex Carmona, Golden West; Abram Feldstein, Redwood; Kian Rangel, Porterville; Shaun Franklin, Monache. ST: Matthew Garza, Golden West.

West Yosemite League

Player of the Year: Demaje Riley, Tulare Union. Offensive Player of the Year: Daniel Gomez, Hanford. Defensive Player of the Year: Dominic Wilson, Tulare Union. Lineman of the Year: Emanuel Jackson IV, Hanford. Coaching Staff of the Year: Hanford

First team

Offense - QB: Jordan Crisp, Tulare Union. RB: Kordey Glass, Hanford; Mikey Johnson, Tulare Western. WR: Taveon Patterson, Hanford; JC Turner, Hanford; Amarion Taylor, Tulare Western; Brayden Stevenson, Tulare Union. TE: Keanu Kennedy. OL: Khairee Harris, Hanford; Gabe Kerchner, Tulare Western Aidan Avalos, Tulare Union; Sebastian Guzman, Dinuba; Andrew Robinson, Lemoore.

Defense - DB: Albert Richardson, Hanford; Elijah Felder, Hanford; Malachi Fischer, Tulare Western; Kristian Wood, Tulare Union. LB: Justin Strickland, Hanford; Eli Noyola, Hanford; Zephaniah Sesay, Hanford; Josh Harris, Tulare Western; Kristen Bobenreith, Dinuba. DL: Jeremiah Valdez, Hanford; Max Costa, Mission Oak; Nathan Cordova, Tulare Western; Dorian Davis, Lemoore. ST: Casen Lewis, Hanford.

Tri-County Conference - Kings Canyon

Most Valuable Player: Adrian Torres, Kerman. Offensive Player of the Year: Julien Velez, Kerman. Defensive Player of the Year: Vaughn Blunt, Kerman. Lineman of the Year: Emilio Ayala, Kingsburg. Coach of the Year: Damon Jenkins, Kerman

First team

Offense

QB: Kade Holt, Kingsburg. RB: Micah Paden, Central Valley Christian; Ryan Martinez, Kingsburg. WR: Rashad Perry, Washington Union; Gunnar Piepgrass, Central Valley Christian; Chris Browe, Kingsburg. TE: Jacob Molina, Kerman. OL: Jacobus De Groot, Central Valley Christian; Adam Ortiz, Kerman; Trevor Nelson, Kingsburg; Kristopher Maldonaldo; Ignacio Sanchez, Kerman. K: Caleb Johnson, Kingsburg.

Defense

LB: Ezra Schuyler, Central Valley Christian; Greg Ross, Kingsburg; Raymond Garcia, Reedley; Max Zuniga, Washington Union. DB: Nicholas Grewal, Kerman; Caleb Sikora, Kingsburg; Dalyn Breckenridge, Kingsburg; Paul Holland, Washington Union. DL: Will Salisbury, Central Valley Christian; Christian Villa, Kerman; Sylvester Parra, Kingsburg; Logan Castro, Kerman. P: Austin Reed, Central Valley Christian. All-Purpose: Will Bacon, Reedley. Specail Teams: Joseph Stevenson, Washington Union.

Tri-County Conference - Sequoia

Most Valuable Player: Jacob Molina, Exeter. Offensive Player of the Year: Owen Robertson, Exeter. Defensive Player of the Year: Tyler Romo, Immanuel. Lineman of the Year: Tip Aloua, Immanuel. Coach of the Year: Ruben Ruiz, Exeter.

First team

Offense - QB: Vincent Rosander, Immanuel. RB: Niqo Calderon, Exeter; Jackson Leibee, Immanuel. WR: Cash Morales, Exeter; Kazden Berna, Sierra Pacific; Dallas Luna, Selma. TE: Luke Banks, Immanuel. OL: Austin O’Mara, Exeter; Martin Davis, Exeter; Rimia Numia, Immanuel; Jessie Velazquez, Selma; Marcus Grajo, Sierra Pacific. K: Sergio Pena, Exeter

Defense - LB: Tyler Cree, Exeter; Wyatt Stockton, Exeter; Kaydne Berry, Selma; Braden Francis, Selma. DB: Joseph Ruiz, Exeter; Mason Hernandez, Immanuel; Jacob Hernandez, Selma; Irvin Prieto, Selma. DL: Izaac Ortega, Exeter; Malachi Tagi, Immanuel; Jessie Velazquez, Selma; Dallas Luna, Selma. P: Jacob Cunha, Sierra Pacific. All-Purpose: Julian Ornelas, Immanuel. Special Teams: Steve Sengprachanh, Exeter

Northwest Sequoia Conference

All-Conference

Most Valuable Player: Davian Stephenson, Chowchilla. Offensive Player of the Year: Jerod Smith, Fowler. Defensive Player of the Year: Talan LaMattina, Liberty-Madera Ranchos. Lineman of the Year: Alejandro Molina, Chowchilla. Utility Player of the Year: Travis Selby, Chowchilla. Co-Underclassman of the Year: Jack Latta, Minarets and Michael Garcia, Riverdale

First team

Offense - QB: Davian Stephenson, Chowchilla and Jerod Smith, Fowler. RB: Travis Selby, Chowchilla; Dwayne Hmephill, Chowchilla; Matthew Luna, Fowler; Talan LaMattina, Liberty-Madera Ranchos; Kyle Alesi, Minarets. TE: Khaled Escheik, Chowchilla; Axel Vazquez, Riverdale. WR: Roman Lopez, Fowler; Xadrian Camacho, Riverdale; Tristan Beardsley, Chowchilla; Caden Larsen, Minarets; Jabari Gomez, Minarets. OL: Alejandro Molina, Chowchilla; Layne Turner, Chowchilla; Morgan Gibson, Fowler; Felipe Chavarria, Liberty-Madera Ranchos; Broc Bottcher, Minarets; Robert Ruiz, Fowler; Ismael Zarate, Riverdale; Mason Ishii, Caruthers.

Defense - DL: Rashaun Belaski, Chowchilla; Aaron Rivera, Chowchilla; Jadon Tafolla, Fowler; Brandon Howard, Liberty-Madera Ranchos; Ismael Zarate, Riverdale; Jack Latta, Minarets. LB: Talan LaMattina, Liberty-Madera Ranchos; Alejandro Molina, Chowchilla; Dwayne Hemphill, Chowchilla; Andrew Higuera, Fowler; Carson Wilmer, Minarets; Lucky Raynor, Caruthers. DB: Elijah Douangdara, Fowler; Shane Williams, Liberty-Madera Ranchos; Mister Mitchell, Chowchilla; Jabari Gomez, Minarets; Davian Stephenson, Chowchilla; Emmanuel Bojorquez, Riverdale.

K: Caden Larsen, Minarets. P: Andrew Mellon, Minarets.

East Sequoia League

Offensive Most Valuable Player: Isaiah Colunga, Strathmore. Defensive Most Valuable Player: Dayr Salazar. Offensive Most Valuable Player: Isaiah Colunga, Strathmore. Specialty Player of the Year: Matthew Santizo, Strathmore. Coach of the Year: Manny Martinez, Woodlake.

First team - Woodlake: Aldo Rodriguez, Joseph Avilez, David Flores, Adrian Ortega, Sergio Lopez. Strathmore: Abee Hernandez, Ramon Rodriguez, Sebastian Jimenez, Noah Pavone. Corcoran: Julian Fernandez, Tony Alvarez, Daniel Cardiel, Hector Reynosa. Lindsay: Jose Cortez, Julian Ceballos. Orosi: Rene Aguilar, Anthony Zepeda. Orange Cove: Oscar Alvarez, Isaac Angulo. Granite Hills: Tyson Duckworth, Jonathan Duran. Farmersville: Heleno Saucedo.

East Sierra League

Most Valuable Player: Jaythan Garcia, Laton. Offensive Player of the Year: Andre Zapien, Laton. Defensive Player of the Year: Dhane Olson, Laton. Lineman of the Year: Jesus Bocanergra, Laton. Coach of the Year: Rich Olson, Laton.

First team: Brian Mendoza, Alpaugh; Joshua Banuelos, Alpaugh; Adrian ALfaro, Alpaugh; Noah Nieves, Laton; Jesus Lopez, Laton; Joshua Greer, Laton; Jasiah Zamaripa, Kings Christian; Michael Green II, Kings Christian; Wyatt Tarkington, Kings Christian

West Sierra League

Co-Most Valuable Players: Noah Tasi, Coalinga and Earl Riley, Dos Palos. Offensive Most Valuable Player: Ryan Preciado, Mendota. Co-Defensive Most Valuable Player: Jesus Tapia, Dos Palos and Jayden Pena, Coalinga. Lineman of the Year: Bryan Ruiz, MendotA. Co-Defensive Linemen of the Year: Nicholas Cattuzzo, Coalinga; Justin Hurd, Dos Palos; Ramon Torres, Menota. Offensive Lineman of the Year: Estenban Hernandez, Dos Palos. Utilty Player of the Year: JQ Jones, Dos Palos. Underclassmen of the Year: Billy Scott, Dos Palos; Graclin Redding, Coalinga; Dominic Barrajas, Firebaugh.

First team

Offense - QB: Earl Riley, Dos Palos; Ryan Preciado, Mendota; Noa Tasi, Coalinga. RB: Andre Flores, Dos Palos; David Gonzalez, Mendota. FB/TE: Ace O’Banion, Dos Palos. OL: Bryan Ruiz, Mendota; Ramon Torres, Mendota; Esteban Hernandez, Dos Palos; Anthony Mayo, Firebaugh; Jesse Bautista, Coalinga. WR: Dylan Texiera, Coalinga; JQ Jones, Dos Palos; Julian Silva, Mendota

Defense - DL: Bryan Ruiz, Mendota; Ramon Torres, Mendota; Nicholas Cattuzzo, Coalinga; Justin Hurd, Dos Palos. LB: Jordyn Fuentes, Firebaugh; Jaden Pena, Coalinga; Max Hernandez, Coalinga; Jesus Tapia, Dos Palos. DB: Julian Silva, Mendota; Masai Richard, Coalinga; Luke Wojewoda, Coalinga; JD Reed, Coalinga. K/P: Ernesto Villanueva.

Volleyball

Tri-RIver Athletic Conference

Player of the Year: Kalani Soares, Clovis West. Coach of the Year: Richard Lake, Clovis

First team: Jadyn DeRuiter, Clovis West; Haley Rangel, Clovis West; Lyla Rose, Clovis; Reina Dvorak, Clovis; Malia Baker, Clovis; Ava Rogers, Clovis North; Clara Garcia, Buchanan; Madelyn Feramisco, Clovis East

County/Metro Athletic Conference 1

Most Valuable Player: Sofie Meissner, San Joaquin Memorial. Coach of the Year: Martina Gregusova, San Joaquin Memorial

First team: Ella Rowe, Bullard; Olivia Gleason, San Joaquin Memorial; Olivia LeBeau, Sanger; Jayden Jackson, Bullard; Ai-Lani Hunter, Garza; Juliana Sanchez, Garza; Sophia Figuera, Garza.

County/Metro Athletic Conference 2

Most Valuable Player: Avery Roberson, Hoover; Vanessa Villavicencio, Sanger West; Natalia Nunez, Edison; Hailey Yang, Sanger West; Jania Warren, Madera; Opelia Ly, Hoover; Addison Muehilhaus, Sanger West; Cindy Vue, Hoover; Arinnah Xiong, Hoover.

North Yosemite League

Most Valuable Player: Shareena Willis, Roosevelt. Coach of the Year: Adam Horner, Torres.

First team: Rachel Smith, Sunnyside; Tarin Anderson, Torres; Isabella Zaragos, Madera South; Trinity Anderson, Torres; Kimberly Smith, Sunnyside; Areli Soto, Roosevelt; Faith Cortez, Roosevelt.

West Yosemite League

Most Valuable Player: Jade Lewis, Lemoore.

First team: Emmarie Rico, Dinuba; Claire Welch, Hanford; Noelle Gardner, Lemoore; Natasha Johnson, Lemoore; Aurora Sotelo, Mission Oak; Hailey Farreira, Lemoore; Ashley Orozco, Dinuba

East Yosemite League

Most Valuable Player: Haiden Arbelo, Porterville. Best Libero: Emma Taylor, El Diamante.

First team; Aubrey Huitt, El Diamante; Riley Hendrix, Golden West; Tatiana Quinones, Monache; Natalie Rankin, Porterville; Andee May, Redwood; Katelynn May, Redwood

Tri-County - Kings

Most Valuable Player: Emerson Kroeze, Central Valley Christian. Offensive Player of the Year: Lola Highstreet, Central Valley Christian. Defensive Player of the Year: Spencer Horn, Immanuel. Rookie of the Year: Maddie Ekizian, Kingsburg.

First team: Emma Mihalcin, CVC; Tori Viser, Immanuel; Madison Gonzales, Exeter; Ally Lane, CVC; Cooper Piepgrass, CVC; Keilani Kim, Reedley

Tri-County - Sequoia

Most Valuable Player: Yaslene Barr, Washington Union. Offensive Player of the Year: Trinity Bonilla, Kerman. Defensive Player of the Year: Jade Holland, Washington Union. Coach of the Year: David Wiechmann.

First team: Evie Pasucal, Washington Union; Katy Shubin, Kerman; Rebekah Evsef, Kerman; Anya Bakholdin, Kerman; Natali Rocha, Sierra Pacific; Paulina Stevens, Hanford West; Kayla Silva, Hanford West

West Sierra League

Most Valuable Player: Marissa Merrell, Dos Palos. Underclassmen of the Year: Lilly Gonzalez, Dos Palos. Setter of the Year: Krista Martin, Avenal. Offensive Player of the Year: Brooklyn Davis, Coalinga. Defensive Player of the Year: Valeria Gomez, Mendota. Coach of the Year: Sydney Ruth, Coalinga.

First team: Brooklyn Davis, Coalinga; Samantha Vega, Coalinga; Haylee Vega, Coalinga; Marissa Merrell, Dos Palos; Lilly Gonzalez, Dos Palos; Krista Martin, Avenal; Nataly Olvera, Avenal; Denise Ruvalcaba, Mendota; Valeria Gomez, Mendota

East Sequoia League - Sequoia

Most Valuable Player: Janelle Sanchez, Woodlake. Offensive Player of the Year: Hannah Jones, Strathmore. Defensive Player of the Year: Alina Ibarra, Strathmore. Coach of the Year: Fidelina Camacho, Strathmore and Michelle Archuleta, Woodlake

First team: Pearl Johnson, Strathmore; Alyssa Coelho, Woodlake; Karina Lopez, Lindsay; Priscilla Castillo, Corcoran

East Sequoia League - Redwood

Most Valuable Player: Daniela Macias, Wonderful College. Offensive Player of the Year: Tatianna Gibbs, Summit Charter. Defensive Player of the Year: Leila Juarez, Farmersville

First team: Lucia Cota - Wonderful College; Selena Rico, Wonderful College; Neveah Martinez, Summit Charter; Jasmine Lupian, Orosi; Haylie Tassey, Farmersville; Kassandra Ocejo, Orange Cove

East Sierra League

Most Valuable Player: Jayden Sullivan, Legacy Christian Academy.

First team: Rainey Sneddon, Legacy Christian Academy; Avery Mathis, Kings Christian; Rosalyn Perez, Alpaugh; Gabriella Alvarado, Laton; Estefhanny Martinez, WCPA Lost Hills; Bobbi Bickers, Kings Christian

Boys water polo

Tri-River Athletic Conference

Player of the Year: Carson Crocket, Buchanan. Offensive Player of the Year: Aiden Botterill, Clovis West. Defensive Player of the Year: Casen Farley, Clovis West. Coach of the Year: Nic Maes, Buchanan

First team: Cason Farley, Clovis West; Alexander Minton, Clovis; Aiden Botterill, Clovis West; Nolan Hicks, Clovis North; Jagozar Zwaschka, Clovis East; Carter Clenney, Buchanan; Kannon Klement, Clovis; Carson Crocket, Buchanan; Ryder Stermer, Clovis West; Marco Escatell, Clovis East

County/Metro Athletic Conference 1

Co-Most Valuable Players: Chayce Duerksen, Sierra and Wyatt McNab, Sanger. Goalkeeper of the year: McNab.

First team: Maxx Collin, Bullard; Zerin Sherriff, Edison; Sacha Shreyberman, Bullard; Davin Guerrra, Bullard; Barrett Bron, Sanger; Austin McCaslin, Sanger; Ryan Nasalroad, Sanger

County/Metro Athletic Conference 2

Most Valuable Player: Grant Preciado, Yosemite. Goalkeeper of the Year: Aiden Roberts, Garza.

First team: Trey Davis, Garza; Landon Mauge, San Joaquin Memorial; Arman Bangar, Garza; Tanner Lee, San Joaquin Memorial; Kye Lyster, Yosemite; Anthony Portugal, Mader; Christian Bustos, Garza

North Yosemite League

Most Valuable Player: Marco Mondragon, Hoover. Goalkeeper of the Year: Murphy Leech, Fresno.

First team: Jorge Rodriguez, Sanger West; Enrique Ramirez, Hoover; Aiden Pennycook, Sanger West; Liam Wright, Fresno; Joshua Pasillas, Hoover; Ameer Cobian, Torres; Rocko Portillo, Roosevelt

Girls water polo

Tri-River Athletic Conerence

Most Valuable Player: Reece Helsel, Clovis East. Offensive Player of the Year: Ashley Strickland, Clovis West. Defensive Player of the Year: Lucia Indart, Clovis North. Coach of the Year:\u0009Emily Shapland, Clovis East

First team: Maxeen Harter, Clovis; Addison Engelbert, Buchanan; Bridgette Alexander, Clovis; Claire Daniel, Clovis; Ellie Fitzgerald, Clovis North; Lucia Indart, Clovis North; Reece Helsel, Clovis East; Gianna Debbas, Clovis East; Gabriella Franklin, Clovis West; Ashley Strickland, Clovis West

County/Metro Athletic Conference 2

Most Valuable Player: Jazzlene Garcia, Madera. Goalkeeper of the Year: Alana Resendez, Madera. Coach of the Year: Lola Gill, Madera

First team: Emily Wattenbarger, Madera; Justine Rockey, Yosemite; Arellana Gill, Madera; Alanah Resendez, Madera; Amelie Sanchez, Garza; Tahliah Lopez, Sunnyside; Addi Menefee, Yosemite

This story was originally published January 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM.

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