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College of the SequoiasGeneral Information

President ......................................Dr. William T. ScrogginsDirector of Athletics ...................................... Lamel HarrisHead Coach (Men’s) .......................................Rusty SmithAssistant Coach (Men’s) ...........................LeRohn Dodson Robert UphoffHead Coach (Women’s) ...................................Luke VidakAssistant Coaches (Women’s) ......................Roger Beavers Andrew Vidak Randy Reeder, Nicole TannerAthletic Trainer ...........................................Dennis GoebelAssistant Trainer ............................................. Lisa LorenziSchool Address ................................. 915 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, Calif. 93277Athletic Dept. Phones .............. (559) 730-3911, 730-3912Fax number .................................................(559) 730-3798Department Secretary .....................................Marcy ParksEnrollment ....................................................12,100 (total)Gym .................................................................. COS GymNickname .................................................................GiantsColors ............................................. Orange and Navy BlueConference ................................Central Valley ConferenceOther Members ....................... Columbia, Fresno, Merced, Porterville, Reedley, Taft, West Hills

This is COS . . .

William T. Scroggins, Ph.D.Superintendent/President

College of the Sequoias is a public, two-year community college that offers educational and enrichment programs residents of Kings and Tulare counties, an area of more than 500,000 people. The district includes the Visalia, Tulare, Hanford, Exeter, Woodlake, Lindsay, Orosi, Farmersville, Alpaugh, Corcoran and Strathmore high school districts. Also attending are many students from outside the district boundaries. The college’s total enrollment for day and evening classes is approximately 12,100, of which about 30 percent are full-time students (12 or more units). An additional 4,100 students attend summer courses.

The college was established in 1925 as Visalia Junior College and was located on the old high school campus. The college moved to its present 56-acre site in 1940, and nine years later its name was changed to College of the Sequoias. To many familiar with the community college system in California, it is known simply as “COS”.

In addition to its primary campus in Visalia, the college offers courses at its Hanford Center, conducts an agriculture program on its college farms in Tulare and Visalia, and offers general education and vocational courses in communities throughout the district.

COS offers undergraduate classes in 10 separate divisions, and also houses several upper division courses in conjunction with California State University, Fresno.

The college is headed by Superintendent/President Dr. William Scroggins, who replaced Don Goodyear in June of 2006. Scroggins had most recently been President of Modesto Junior College.

Staff at the college includes 163 tenure-track faculty, 268 adjunct faculty, 161 classified staff and 28 administrators.

COS is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is one of 109 colleges in the California community college system, the nation’s largest system of higher education.

In athletics, the Giants have a rich and successful tradition. COS competed in the Valley Conference from 1962-80, the Central Valley Conference from 1980-88, and the Coast-Valley Conference from 1988-94.

The swimming teams currently compete in the Bay Valley Conference, the football team in the Northern California Football Association, and all other sports in the revived Central Valley Conference.

The college offers 18 intercollegiate sports. Men’s sports are football, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, track and field, swimming/diving, golf and tennis. Women’s sports are volleyball, cross country, equestrian, soccer, basketball, softball, track and field, swimming/diving, and tennis.

COS teams have won state championships in men’s basketball (1953 and 1982), baseball (1957), golf (1967), football (1970), wrestling (1981 and 1984), women’s basketball (1987) and softball (1994).

In addition to regularly scheduled games, Giant teams host invitational tournaments in men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball (two), and softball (two).

COS hosted the state championship football game in 2000, 2001 and 2004, drawing a crowd of 6,250 the first year. The college also hosted the state softball tournament in 1994 and the women’s basketball championships in 1990.

CINDY DeLAINDean, Nursing/PE/Athletics

ROBYN ROCHEAthletic Counselor

COS Athletic DirectorsPolly Wilhelmsen ............................................1939-1965Roy Taylor .......................................................1965-1969Vic Krumdick ..................................................1969-1973Tom Gilcrest....................................................1973-1982Dave Adams ....................................................1982-1990Al Branco ........................................................1990-2001Mike Vogt ........................................................2001-2002Brent Calvin ....................................................2002-2007Lamel Harris ...........................................................2007-

COS Athletic Department

Cindy DeLain, a member of the COS staff for the past 15 years, is now in her sec-ond year as Dean of the Nursing, Allied Health, Physical Education and Athletics divisions.

DeLain is a native of Pittsburgh, Penn-sylvania but moved to Southern California at an early age. She and her family moved to Visalia in 1991.

Cindy joined the college staff as an ad-

junct instructor in 1993 and became a full-time nursing instructor in 1996. She was promoted to Director of Nurs-ing/Allied Health in 2000, and assumed her present post in July of last year.

DeLain attended Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut for two years, and earned a BS degree in Nursing from Mt. St. Mary’s College (Los Angeles). At Azusa Pacific University, she received an MS degree in Nursing with an emphasis in Administration.

DeLain, who has been a Registered Nurse for 29 years, previously worked in Acute Care at Children’s Hopsital Los Angeles before going into education.

Her hobbies include outdoor activities such as hiking, snow skiing, boating and water skiing.

DeLain and her husband Bill, the regional manager for Southern California Edison, live in Visalia. They have daughters Megan, a student at Hastings Law School, and Kayla, a student at Sonoma State University.

Now in her sec-ond year as the COS Athletic Counselor is Robyn Roche.

Her duties include counseling all Giant athletes and setting up their educational plans; assisting them in scheduling courses; and articulating courses to make sure they meet the requirements of other schools athletes may transfer to.

Robyn is a native of Paso Robles and a

graduate of Paso Robles High School. She attended Fresno State, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling.

Prior to coming to COS, Roche spent two years working in the Disabled Student Programs & Services department at Reedley College. She has also taught De-velopmental Services classes through the University of Phoenix, and worked at Vocational Designs in Visalia.

Roche and her husband, Bryan, live in Hanford. They have a daughter, Ayla, and their newest addition, son Bryan.

Ve t e r a n C O S employee Marcy Parks returns for her second year as Senior Secretary to Athletic Director Lamel Harris.

Marcy started her COS career in May 1994 in the college bookstore. She became the textbook manager the following year and moved to her present position in July of 2007.

Parks was born in Sarasota, Florida, but moved to Bakersfield at

an early age. She graduated from South High School and also attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Marcy’s duties at the college include correspondence, keeping track of the department budgets, and doing athletic eligibility.

Her prior work experience includes duty as a physical education assistant, volunteer for Little League, Babe Ruth and Pop Warner youth sports programs, and she also worked on a dairy.

Her hobbies include a love of sports, particularly baseball and football, traveling, and also playing sports.

Parks and her husband Jim live in Visalia. She is the mother of three children and three step children, and also has three grandchildren.

A former basket-ball player and coach with a background in both community col-lege and four-year institution athletics, Lamel Harris returns for his second year as the COS Director of Athletics.

Harris was hired in July of 2007 to replace Brent Calvin, who had been the COS Athletic Director for five years before being promoted to Dean of the Business

and Social Sciences division. Lamel was selected from an original field of 22 applicants.

At the college, Harris is responsible for overseeing the 18 sports Sequoias offers, including supervision of coaches and athletic staff. He also is in charge of facilities, athletic budgets, promotion and fund-raising.

The 37-year-old Harris spent the last 10 years at Cal State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, prior to coming to COS. Lamel came to CSUDH as an assistant men’s basketball coach and spent three years in that posi-tion, helping lead the Toros to a second place conference finish in 1997-98.

Since 2000, Harris had been the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities. He was responsible for all athletic facilities, served as the campus liaison for the Home Depot Center, chaired the annual department golf fund raiser, and was advisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Prior to his arrival at Dominguez Hills, Harris worked for various non-profit Social Service agencies in both Las Vegas, Nevada, and Southern California.

Harris was born in San Francisco but spent most of his youth in San Jose, graduating from Pioneer High School. He went on to play basketball at West Valley College in Saratoga, and transferred to Carroll College (Helena, Montana) to complete his career and was regarded as a top defensive player. He spent one year at Carroll as a graduate assistant coach.

Lamel earned his BA degree in Social Work from Car-roll in 1994, and earned his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from CSUDH in 1999.

He is the father of children Jalyn and Miles. Harris will also teach a Human Development course this year at COS.

LAMEL D. HARRISDirector of Athletics

MARCY PARKSSenior Secretary


DENNIS GOEBELAthletic Trainer

One of the college’s most valuable and outstanding employees is Athletic Trainer Dennis Goebel, now in his 24th year at COS.

Dennis, hired in May, 1986 as the college’s first certified athletic trainer, is in charge of the sports medicine program at COS. He also supervises a student training staff of approximately 25.

Goebel became a mem-ber of the college’s certifi-

cated staff in 1990 and teaches health, first aid and sports medicine courses in addition to his training duties.

Dennis had previously been the head trainer at Santa Barbara City College before coming to COS. Prior to that, he spent one year at Oxnard College as its trainer.

Dennis attended Santa Barbara CC and earned a BA degree in physical education at Fresno State. He also has a master’s degree in PE from Azusa Pacific University, and is certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association.

In 1991, Goebel traveled with the U.S. under-23 Olympic soccer team and also worked the Pan-Am games in Cuba. He was the trainer for Olympic Games rowing and canoeing events in 1984 at Los Angeles.

Goebel has been selected by Rotary International to lecture on sports medicine in New South Wales, Australia, and twice in Germany.

For 2000-2001, Goebel was honored as Athletic Trainer of the Year, awarded by the Community College League of California’s Commission on Athletics.

Under Goebel, COS offers the only community college sports medicine program that has been approved by the state chancellor’s office for transfer to four-year schools.

Dennis’ wife Anja is the Athletic Trainer at Porterville College. They reside in Visalia.

LISA LORENZIAsst. Athletic Trainer

Back for her eighth year at the college is native Visalian Lisa Lorenzi, the Assistant Athletic Trainer.

Lorenzi worked in the program as a graduate assistant four years ago and in 2003 took on additional responsibilities as the second in command. She is involved in all aspects of sports medicine in as-sisting head trainer Dennis Goebel,

including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and supervi-sion of student trainers.

Lisa graduated from Mt. Whitney High School in 1998 and earned a BA degree in Athletic Training at Point Loma Nazarene University (San Diego). In 2005, she received a Master’s Degree in kinesiology from Fresno State University.

Lorenzi was active in athletics at both the high school and college level. She competed in swimming, volleyball and soccer at Mt. Whitney and played one year of soccer at PLNU.

Lorenzi was certified (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification in May of 2003.

Lisa’s hobbies include a love of the outdoors and mountains, backpacking, and hiking.


Head Coach Rusty Smith returns for his ninth season as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program after four successful seasons.

Hired just days before the school year started in 2001, Rusty guided the team to an overall record of 24-11 finishing third in the rugged Central Valley Conference with a record of 10-4. Year two saw

similar success as the team went 19-12 overall and 11-3 in conference, good enough for second behind eventual state runner-up, Fresno City. In the state playoffs that year, the Giants defeated Shasta College 84-64 at home before losing in the second round to Santa Rosa.

During the 2003 season it all came together in what would be a record-breaking year in COS’ illustrious basketball history. The team finished with an overall record of 28-3, advancing to the state’s Final Four in San Diego where the team lost a heartbeaker to eventual state champion Compton College. Along the way the team won all four pre-season tournaments in which they were entered, entered conference play at a perfect 13-0, and finished conference play at 12-2.

Coach Smith directed his 07-08 team to a impressive 22- 10 overall record, while finishing 8-4 in the Central Valley Conference. The team peaked at the right time resulting in an appearance in the California College’s Elite 8 before being eliminated to the ultimate State Champs, Citrus College.

The 6’7” Smith is no stranger to big-time college athletics. As a collegiate at El Camino College, he was a two-time all-conference player averaging 24 points a game as a sophomore. From there, he accepted a scholarship to attend Montana State where he led the conference in rebounding, was named team MVP, and selected to the all-conference team.

After college, he embarked on a seven-year professional basketball career in West Germany-five years in Aschaffenburg and two more seasons in Hamburg.

Upon his return to the states in 1983, Rusty began the first of seven years as an assistant at Northridge, helping guide the Matadors to a CCAA championship in 1985. It was there that he met and married his wife,

RUSTY SMITHHead Coach

Susan. He also finished his BA degree in Physical Education and earned his Master’s degree in Sports Psychology while at CSUN.

In 1990, Smith moved on to Eastern Washington, a Division I school, where he spent 5 seasons. While there, he had two articles published in The Basketball Bulletin, a publication of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

In 1995, he moved on to the University of California, Riverside as the top assistant to long-time coach John Masi.

In addition to his coaching duties, Smith is a full-time instructor in the Physical Education and Health division. Rusty and Susan live in Visalia and have four children, Jade, Perry, Allison and Kimberle Rose.

LeRohn Dodson returns for his fourth season with the Giants. He began his basketball playing career just down the highway at Tulare Western High School in 1988. As a four year Varsity starter, he was a 3-time all league selection, was named all-state his senior season,

and set 8 school records. He ranks among California’s All-Time 3 point leaders.

LeRohn moved on to Cal State Fullerton to team with Bruce Bowen (San Antonio Spurs) from 1991-1992 before returning home to play for Coach John Boragno from 1992-1994. He captained the Giants in his second season while averaging double digits per game. LeRohn went on to play at Eastern Washington University for then assistant coach Rusty Smith. With his BA in Sociology, emphasizing Juvenile Delinquency, he moved back home to work for the Tulare County Probation Department for four years.

LeRohn has since moved on and is no longer employed with the Probation Department. He is now employed by Gunther’s Sports of Visalia where he oversees Adidas teams sales among other responsibilities.

Coach Dodson resides here in Visalia with his beauti-ful wife, Nani.

LeROHN DODSONMen’s Assistant Coach


Coach Robert returns back to the Giant’s bench for his third stint, his first being the 2006-07 season. Uphoff ’s year away was spent as the head coach for Barstow College where he oversaw all aspects of the BC basketball program. In addition to his coaching duties Uphoff was also an adjunct faculty member.

Uphoff also spent three years with the Fresno

State Men’s basketball program under Ray Lopes. The last two of those years he served as the team’s operations coordinator. Uphoff began his career with the Bulldogs as team manager during the 2002-2003 WAC championship season.

The Porterville native, played in college at Fresno Pacific during the 1999-2000 season, and previously played at Missouri Valley College from 1997-98 and at Porterville College from 1995-1997. He has one year of high school coaching experience, coming at Bullard High School in Fresno during the 2001-02 season. He helped lead the Knights to a league title in his lone season.

Uphoff graduated from Fresno Pacific with a degree in kinesiology in 2001. He completed his master’s degree in physical education from Ball State University in 2005. Coach Uphoff and his wife Shelyn reside in Tulare and recently added twins to go along with their sons Justice, 11, and Jaden, 9.

Werner, a graduate of Adams State University, is a familiar face to COS basketball fans. His duties include travel coordination and assisting with day-to-day operations.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?COS students must meet eligibility requirements of the Community College League of California (CCLC) and its Commission on Athletics (COA) to compete in athletics. In effect, the rules state:

• Athletes must be enrolled in at least 12 units at all times;• Once an athlete has participated, he/she must pass 24 units between seasons of the same sport;• Once an athlete has participated, he/she must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 for all college

units attempted, to retain eligibility;• Athletes transferring from one California community college to another, must pass 12 units in residence at the

new college before becoming eligible.

ROBERT UPHOFAssistant Coach

BUD WERNERBasketball Operations


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College of the Sequoias2009-2010

Men’s Basketball Schedule

Day Date Opponent Location Time

Sun Nov. 1 Nor-Cal Jamboree (Scrimmage) American River All DayFri - Sun Nov. 6-8 Cuesta Tournament Cuesta TBAFri - Sun Nov. 13-15 Cosumnes Tourney Sacramento TBAFri - Sun Nov. 20-22 Fresno City Tourney Fresno TBAWed-Sat Dec. 9-12 Riverside Tourney Riverside TBAFri. Sun Dec. 18-20 Pepsi/Holiday Inn Tourney COS TBAWed Dec. 30 Antelope Valley JC COS 7pmWed Jan 6 Merced* AWAY 7pmSat Jan. 9 Columbia* AWAY 7pmWed Jan. 13 Reedley* COS 7pmSat Jan. 16 Fresno* AWAY 7pmWed Jan. 20 BYE Sat Jan. 23 West Hills* AWAY 7pmWed Jan. 27 Porterville* COS 7pmSat Jan. 30 Merced* COS 7pmWed Feb. 3 Columbia* COS 7pmSat Feb. 6 Reedley* AWAY 7pmWed Feb. 10 Fresno* COS 7pmSat Feb. 13 BYEWed Feb. 17 West Hills* COS 7pmSat Feb. 20 Porterville* AWAY 7pm

* League Games

3Conrad WilliamsEssentialsName – Conrad WilliamsHeight – 6-3Year – SophomorePosition – Forward CenterMajor – UndecidedHigh School – Sunnyside HSHometown – Fresno, CA

Basketball Career Conrad began his playing career for Coach Mark Beebe, lettering two years for the Wildcats of Sunnyside HS. Conrad averaged 17 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assist, all justification for Conrad’s all conference honors his senior year. Conrad noted his most memorable basketball experience being a 31 point 12 assist performance his senior year.

Conrad is one of four returners from a Giant squad that just missed a playoff birth last season. Conrad hopes he and the other three returning players can find their stride, and peak at that the right time.

PersonalConrad is the son of Leo and Melodee Williams, and is one of three kids; brother Jason, and sister Talisha. Conrad noted his role model as being Michael Jordan, saying, “Michael J is the best player ever”. Conrad is a fan of the NBA and his favorite player is Houston Rocket Tracy McGrady; his favorite entertainer is Drake, his favorite movie is “Friday”, and his favorite food is “Mac and Cheese”.

Carol Demmers — Conrad Williams

5Cedric von DueringEssentialsName - Cedic von DueringHeight – 6-3Year-FreshmanPosition – GuardMajor- Business ManagementHigh School – Schloss HagerhofHometown – Luzern, Switzerland

Basketball CareerCedric began his career playing for coach Pete Miller of the German leagues NBBL. Cedric averaged 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assist his last season under coach Miller. Cedric noted his highlight as being his teams back to back final four appearance in the German league finals.

Since his arrival to COS Cedric has adjusted just fine to the American style of play. Cedric has displayed a gift for making his presence felt anytime he’s on the court, and has plans of imposing his will on the Central Valley Conference for the Giants this season.

PersonalCedric is the son of Bodo and Gabi von Duering, and is one of two children; sister Aline. Although he enjoys very much the lifestyle and pace of Visalia, Cedric looks forward to visiting home any chance he gets. He looks forward to continuing his playing career at a four year institution here in the states once his eligibility at COS is complete. When asked what his favorite food was, Cedric emphatically answered, “homemade Swiss food”.

Cedric von Duering — Lamel Harris

10Chris CrowderEssentialsName - Chris CrowderHeight – 5-11Year – FreshmanPosition – Forward / CenterMajor – undecided High School – Sequoia High SchoolHometown – Redwood City, Ca

Basketball CareerChris began his playing career at Sequoias HS where he lettered for two years, competing for coach Fenay Lance. Crowder averaged 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 8 assist his senior year, with his most memorable basketball performance being a 30 point night against South City HS his senior year.

PersonalChris is the son of William Crowder and Martha Perez. He is one of five children; three sister and one brother. Chris noted his parents as his role models saying, “they have always been very supportive and me”. Mexican is Chris’ favorite food, Jamie Foxx is his favorite entertainer, “Wedding Crashers” his favorite movie, and Chris Paul is his favorite NBA player.

Chris Crowder — Cindy DeLain

11Kenneth McGowenEssentialsName - Kenneth McGowenHeight – 5-11Year- SophomorePosition – GuardMajor – CommunicationHigh School – McKinney NorthHometown – McKinney, TX

Basketball CareerKenny began is career at McKinney North HS where he lettered four years for coach Darrel Craft. McGowan averaged 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assist on a team that advanced to the Texas state Region 5 semi-finals game. Kenney, the all-around athlete at McKinney North, still holds the record for the longest kick-off return, (99 yards), and a record 10 interceptions in a season.

No stranger to California Community college action, McGowan spent a year at San Jose City College where he was the starting point guard for coach Percy Carr before arriving here to Visalia. Kenny will be expected to log big minutes at the point guard spot for the Giant’s this year, and is excited about the challenge of leading the team.

PersonalKenny is the son of Deborah McGowen, and is one of seven children; brother Brandon, Calvin, Todd, and Elton, sisters; Masondra and Camille. McGowen’s role models include his mother, and long time friend and travel ball coach Rick Witmer. McGowan’s favorite food is BBQ, his favorite entertainer is Mike Epps, favorite movie – all Tyler Perry movies, and favorite NBA players include Chauncey Billups, Chris Paul, Josh and Dwight Howard.

Kenneth McGowen — Dennis Goebel

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12Kevin RussellEssentialsName – Kevin RussellHeight – 6-2Year – FreshmanPosition – Forward / CenterMajor – Automotive Design High School – Clovis East High SchoolHometown – Fresno, CA

Basketball CareerKevin began his career at Clovis East HS playing for coach Tim Amundsen. He was quite the consistent performer for coach Amundsen averaging 15 points his senior year, and 8 rebounds and 9 assist in each of the other three years he lettered. Kevin explained that his most memorable basketball moment up to this point was the Timberwolves winning the Valley championship his senior year. Russells’ standout performance throughout the season drew him recruiting interest form such schools the University of Washington, UNLV, and UC Riverside.

PersonalRussel is the son to Jean and Sovan Russel. Kevin is one of four kids; twin brother Kenneth, and two other brothers Josh and Chuck. Kevin explained that his mother was his role model for being, “the strongest woman he knows”. Kevin’s favorite food is shrimp, his favorite entertainer is Jamie Foxx, his favorite movie is “Superbad”, and his favorite NBA player is Kobe Bryant.

Marcy Parks — Kevin Russell

13Lance ReevesEssentialsName- Lance ReevesHeight – 6-2Year- FreshmanPosition – Forward / CenterMajor – Exercise ScienceHigh School – Central Valley ChristianHometown – Visalia, CA

Basketball CareerLance began his playing career at Central Valley Christian HS where he lettered for two years playing for coach Blake Vander Schaaf. Reeves averaged 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assist his senior year, stats which helped him earn a spot as a 1st Team All-Valley team member. Reeves’ most memorable basketball moment was competing in the Valley title game his senior year.

PersonalLance is the son to Kent and Lori Reeves, and is one of two children; brother Matthew. Reeves explained that his role model is his current coach Rusty Smith, saying, “because he is solid as ever”. Reeves’ favorite food is cheeseburgers, his favorite entertainers are group Daft Punk, his favorite movie is “Dumb and Dumber” and his favorite NBA player is Steve Nash.

Linda Amaral — Lance Reeves

22Diontea WrightEssentialsName - Diontea WrightHeight – 6-4Year – SophomorePosition – Forward / CenterMajor – KinesiologyHigh School – Faith Lutheran HSHometown – Las Vegas, CA

Basketball CareerDiontea began his basketball career at Las Vegas’ Faith Lutheran High School where he lettered three years for coach Brett Walters. During that time was named League MVP two times, and Player of the Year one of those years. Diontea wrapped up his senior campaign averaging 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assist. Wright notes his most memorable basketball experience as his teams state Championship victory his junior year.

Diontea was a strong contributor for the Giant’s last year, and will step in as one of this years captains. Diontea looks forward to the challenge, and has plans of leading this years Giant squad on a successful regular season run, and into the playoffs.

PersonalDiontea is the son of Sherron Hardin and Keith Wright. Diontea has a strong fan base which begins, but surely does not end with his nine brothers and sisters. Diontea has indicated his role model to be his mom, saying, “she’s a strong woman who never backs down from anything”. Diontea’s favorite food is Corn, his favorite entertainer is Will Smith, and his favorite movie is “The Wood”. He follows closely, All-Star Paul Pierce of the NBA’s Boston Celtics.

Diontea Wright — Marcy Parks

25William DaubinsEssentialsName - William DaubinHeight – 5-10Year-FreshmanPosition – Forward / CenterMajor – UndecidedHigh School – Manual Arts HighHometown – Baie-Mahault, France

Basketball CareerWill began his playing career for coach Greg Bewernick at Manual Arts HS in Los Angeles. Will contributed 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assist to a team that ultimately advanced to the LA City League playoffs before being eliminated.

PersonalWilliam is the son of Georges and Loretta Daubin, and is one of two kids; brother Jerrold. William lists his parents as his role model saying, “they guided me and raised me right”. Will is a fan of entertainer Dave Chappelle, and his favorite NBA player is Derek Fisher.

William Daubins — Bud Werner

30Robert Walters IIEssentialsName- Robert Walters IIHeight – 6-6Year – FreshmanPosition – Forward / CenterMajor – Computer TechnologyHigh School – Valley View High SchoolHometown – Riverside, CA

Basketball CareerRobert began his career playing for coach Jim Long at Valley View HS in Riverside. In his senior campaign Walters averaged 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assist per game, and was ultimately voted the Inland Valley Conference Most Valuable Player. Walters’ most memorable performance was 39 point 23 rebound outing against conference rival Moreno Valley.

PersonalRobert is the son of Tammy Johnson and Robert Walters Sr. Robert’s cheering section includes brothers; Chris, Jonathan, and Marcus, and his sisters; Shanique and Char’nea. Walters says his role model is his brother Chris for always being there and supporting him throughout his life. Robert prefers Mexican food, his favorite entertainer was the late Michael Jackson, his favorite movies are “all action movies”, and his favorite NBA players are Kobe Bryant and OJ Mayo.

Elisa Cadena — Robert Walters II

32Beau SmithEssentialsName- Beau SmithHeight – 6-4Year – FreshmanPosition – Forward / CenterMajor – Business AdministrationHigh School – McKinney HighHometown – McKinney, TX

Basketball CareerBeau began his playing career at McKinney HS where he lettered three years for coach Wes Watson. In his senior campaign Beau averaged 12 points and 8 rebounds a game, and earned 3rd Team All Conference honors, as well as his third straight All Academic team honor. Beau played an instrumental role in his teams first playoff win in three years. Beau’s most memorable performance was a 26 point, 17 rebound game against Frisco HS.

Beau joins his fellow McKinney Texan and his former travel ball teammate Kenny McGowan on this years team.

PersonalBeau is the son of Kim and Anthony Smith, and is one of two children; sister Bayley. Beau identified his parents as his role model, saying, “ they do anything and everything to keep the family happy”. Beaus’ favorite food is donuts, his favorite entertainer is Will Smith, and his favorite NBA players are “Shaq” and Grant Hill.

Beau Smith — Cheryl Thomas

42Cliff EderaineEssentialsName- Cliff Ederaine Height – 6-6Year – SophomorePosition – Forward / CenterMajor – Pre-MedHigh School – Canyon Springs HSHometown – Moreno Valley, CA

Basketball CareerCliff began his basketball career at Canyon Spring High School where he played for Coach Jeff Stoval. Cliff averaged 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 assists per game his senior campaign, garnering Cliff All League honors and the team MVP award. Cliff was also an all league performer for the Cougars Track and Field team.

Cliff is one of four returning members from a team last year that came up just short of making a playoff bid. Cliff worked hard in the off season adding various skills to his already efficient offensive arsenal. Cliff has already received attention from four-year schools and is optimistic he will have a successful sophomore season to catapult his team into the playoffs and give himself even more options to continue his playing career after his time here at COS.

PersonalityCliff is the son of Alfred and Patience Ederaine, and is one of three children; sisters Sophia and Sophie. Cliff indicated his role models to be one of the hardest working players in the NBA, Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics, and his parents for their support and guidance. Ederaine’s favorite food is, “anything free”, but says his favorite is lentil soup. Cliff likes to do imitations of his favorite entertainer Dave Chappelle, and says his favorite NBA player is Kobe Bryant.

Gail DeLuce — Cliff Ederaine

50Bernard KamwaEssentialsName- Bernard KamwaHeight – 6-9Year – SophomorePosition – Forward / CenterMajor – Business High School – Genesis One High School, MississippiHometown – The Camaroon

Basketball CareerBernard began his playing career at Genesis One HS, lettering three years for coach Audie Norris. Kamwa provided a strong presence for the Tigers in the middle, anchoring their front line with his relentless rebounding, and defense.

PersonalKamwa comes to us from the Camaroon, by way of Cowley Community College in Kansas. Bernard is the son of Njoukam and Raphael Kamwa, and is one of six children; brother Stephane, Sisters; Irene, Carmen, Eliane, and Christelle. Bernard noted his father as his role model saying, “he’s a great person”. Entering this Fall semester Bernard had earned a gpa of 4.0 over his three previous semesters in school, and is equally adept in linguistics speaking four languages fluently. Bernard says he looks forward to learning more about the Central Valley. Bernard’s favorite food is chicken, his favorite entertainer is Adam Sandler, and his favorite NBA player is Kobe Bryant.

Bernard Kamwa — Jerry Calvin

Sitting Out This Year

Moncy Nagra

Brakim McClain

Adrian Pasqua

Jesamien “JJ” Hightower

Ross Rivera

Dara Russell

Year Season Conference Place Coach

1926-27 0-1 none — George Righter

1927-28 4-5 4-5 4th Ben Carpenter

1928-29 2-2 2-2 2nd Ben Carpenter

1929-30 1-5 1-5 5th Billy Smith

1930-31 4-4 3-4 3rd Oakley Morris

1931-32 7-5 6-2 2nd Oakley Morris


1933-34 4-8 4-6 4th Oakley Morris


1935-36 9-3 8-2 2nd Ray McCart

1936-37 8-6 8-3 2nd Ray McCart

1937-38 5-5 5-5 3rd Al Bauermeister

1938-39 2-9 2-8 5th Al Bauermeister

1939-40 6-6 6-6 4th Al Bauermeister

1940-41 10-7 10-4 2nd Polly Wilhelmsen


1942-43 10-6 none — Polly Wilhelmsen

1943-44 no team

1944-45 no team

1945-46 12-4 8-0 1st Polly Wilhelmsen









1954-55 12-12 9-3 3rd Polly Wilhelmsen


1956-57 12-14 6-6 4th Polly Wilhelmsen

1957-58 23-5 10-2 1stT Polly Wilhelmsen


1959-60 13-13 6-6 3rd Polly Wilhlemsen




1963-64 11-13 3-7 5thT Polly Wilhelmsen

1964-65 16-9 6-4 3rd Tom Gilcrest

1965-66 13-16 4-6 3rdT Tom Gilcrest

1966-67 14-12 2-8 5th Tom Gilcrest

1967-68 14-13 6-4 3rd Tom Gilcrest

1968-69 19-10 11-4 1stT Tom Gilcrest

1969-70 18-11 8-7 3rd Tom Gilcrest

1970-71 18-13 6-6 4th Tom Gilcrest

1971-72 15-12 6-6 4th Tom Gilcrest

1972-73 18-14 10-4 1st Tom Gilcrest

1973-74 7-22 3-11 8th Kirby Mannon

1974-75 18-13 9-5 3rdT Kirby Mannon

1975-76 20-9 6-8 4th Kirby Mannon

1976-77 17-12 9-5 3rd Kirby Mannon

1977-78 15-16 9-5 3rd Kirby Mannon

1978-79 17-15 8-6 4th Kirby Mannon

1979-80 13-16 6-8 6th Kirby Mannon

1980-81 22-9 10-4 3rdT Keith Hughes

1981-82 30-6 12-2 1stT Keith Hughes

1982-83 22-11 8-6 4th Keith Hughes

1983-84 29-6 13-1 1st Tom Gilcrest

1984-85 13-17 8-4 3rdT Jim Larson

1985-86 18-11 8-4 3rdT Jim Larson

1986-87 16-12 6-4 3rd Jim Larson

1987-88 21-10 6-4 3rd John Boragno

1988-89 16-15 6-4 3rd John Boragno

1989-90 26-5 11-1 1st John Boragno

1990-91 22-12 9-3 2nd John Boragno

1991-92 17-13 6-6 3rdT John Boragno

1992-93 23-9 10-2 2nd John Boragno

1993-94 19-11 8-4 3rd John Boragno

1994-95 27-8 11-3 2nd John Boragno

1995-96 17-15 7-7 4thT John Boragno

1996-97 12-20 4-10 7th Kirby Mannon

1997-98 26-9 10-4 2nd John Boragno

1998-99 29-8 11-3 3rd George Tarkanian

1999-00 26-11 10-4 4th George Tarkanian

2000-01 29-5 12-2 2nd George Tarkanian

2001-02 24-11 10-4 3rd Rusty Smith

2002-03 19-12 11-3 2nd Rusty Smith

2003-04 28-3 12-2 2nd Rusty Smith

2004-05 14-14 8-6 3rd Rusty Smith

2005-06 24-11 12-2 2nd Rusty Smith

2006-07 18-17 5-9 5th Rusty Smith

2007-08 22-10 8-4 2nd Rusty Smith

2008-09 16-16 6-6 3rd Rusty Smith

COS Men’s Basketball Record by Years

2009-10COS Men’s Basketball Roster

# Name Year Position Height Hometown

10 Chris Crowder Frosh G 6’0” Redwood City

3 Conrad Williams Soph G 6’3” Sunnyside

25 William Daubins Frosh G 6’0” Los Angeles

50 Bernard Kamwa Soph C 6’8” Gennis, KS

11 Kenny McGowen Soph G 6’0” McKinney, TX

13 Lance Reeves Frosh G 6’2” Visalia

22 Diontea Wright Soph G/F 6’5” Las Vegas

12 Kevin Russel Frosh G 6’0” Clovis

32 Beau Smith Frosh G/F 6’5” McKinney, TX

5 Cedric von Duering Frosh G 6’2” Germany

42 Clifford Ederaine Soph F/C 6’6” Moreno Valley

30 Rob Walters Frosh C 6’7” Moreno Valley

2009-10COS Women’s Basketball Roster

# Player Year Pos Ht Hometown/High School

3 Nicole Simoni Frosh G 5’6” Visalia/ El Diamante

5 Latrice Jiles Soph F 5’9” Fresno/Sunnyside

10 Daina Martin Soph G 5’4” Hanford/Hanford West

11 Celeste Rollins Soph F 5’10” Fresno/Hoover

12 Nathalie Svensson Frosh G/F 5’9” Sweden/Fryshuset

14 Paege Knox Soph G 5’8” Chandler, AZ./Porterville JC

15 Milena Samson Frosh F 6’0” Sweden/Fryshuset

20 Taylor Serna Frosh G 5’5” Hanford/Hanford West

21 Cassie Manning Frosh G 5’5” Lindsay/Lindsay

22 Alley Reeves Soph F 5’10” Three Rivers/Woodlake

23 Bianca Gama Frosh G/F 5’8” Tulare/Tulare Western

24 Vanessa Corona Frosh F 5’10” Las Vegas/Valley

30 Shelby Crippen Frosh C 5’10” Lemoore/Lemoore

Women’s Basketball

College of the Sequoias2009-2010

Women’s Basketball Schedule

Day Date Opponent Location Time

Sat Nov. 7 Santa Monica COS 2:00Tue Nov. 10 Moorpark MOORPARK 6:00Tue Nov. 17 Allan Hancock COS 5:00Saturday Nov. 21 Mission COS 5:00Fri-Sun Nov. 27-29 Ventura Tourney VENTURA TBAThu-Sun Dec. 3-6 Gilcrest Invitational COS TBAThu-Sat Dec. 10-12 Fresno Tourney FRESNO TBAWed Dec. 16 Bakersfield COS 5:00Fri Dec. 18 Cosumnes River COSUMNES RIVER 5:00Mon-Wed Dec. 28-30 Foothill Tourney FOOTHILL TBAWed Jan. 13 Porterville COS 5:00 Sat Jan. 16 Reedley REEDLEY 5:00Wed Jan. 20 Merced COS 5:00Sat Jan. 23 BYE 5:00Wed Jan. 27 Fresno FRESNO 5:00Sat Jan. 30 Taft COS 5:00Wed Feb. 3 Porteville PORTERVILLE 5:00Sat Feb. 6 Reedley COS 5:00Wed Feb. 10 BYESat Feb. 13 Merced MERCED 5:00Wed Feb. 17 Fresno COS 5:00Sat Feb. 20 Taft TAFT 5:00

LUKE VIDAKWomen’sHead Coach Luke Vidak is only the sixth head coach in the 28-year history of Lady Giant Basketball.He replaced Mark Avedian three years ago who retired after spending eight years at the helm.

A 1987 graduate of Redwood High School, Vidak started his coaching career as a girls basketball coach at Colstrip High School in Colstrip, Montana after earning his degree in Education from the University of Wyoming. After assisting with the boys’ team at Billings West in Billings, Montana for a year, Vidak moved back to Visalia where he served as an assistant football coach at the College of the Sequoias and an assistant boys’ basketball coach to Randy Reeder at Redwood High School from 2000 through 2002. In the spring of 2002, Luke was selected by El Diamante Principal Drew Sorensen and Athletic Director Greg Flenory as the Miner’s first basketball coach, a position he resigned from to take the COS post. Luke is recently completed his Master’s degree in Education Administration through Fresno State University. Luke is single and resides in Visalia. He has two beautiful kids: son Henry and daughter Marea.

ROGER BEAVERSWomen’sAssistant Coach Roger Beavers comes to the College of the Sequoias by way of El Diamante High School where he was an assistant to Luke Vidak for three seasons. While there, he also served as the Head Freshman

Basketball Coach for a season. Beavers attended Delano High School where he was three-sport athlete. He subsequently attended Porterville College and played football and basketball. In football, he was an all-conference defensive back, leading the league with eight interceptions and garnering All-American first team honors as a sophomore. From Porterville, Roger accepted a scholarship to attend Long Beach State University where he made all-PCAA both years. Both years he led the 49ers in tackles and interceptions and was the team Defensive MVP. After college, Beavers played eight seasons of semi-pro football with the Ontario Crunch before moving back to the Valley. Beavers is now in his sixth year sharing the bench with coach Vidak and will spend time this year working with the Giant post players. Roger is single, lives in Tulare, and works for the Tulare County Office of Education.



ANDREWVIDAKAssistant Coach A resident of Hanford, CA, Andrew is a cherry grower. Andrew is Luke’s oldest brother, and like Luke, attended Redwood High School and played three years of varsity basketball. He is a graduate of Texas

Tech University, in Lubbock. Andrew coached and refereed several years of basketball for the city youth program and coached one year at Golden West High School. Andrew was active through the summer and fall of this year, coaching, recruiting and fund raising. He also works for Warmerdam Packing, LLC as a grower relations representative. In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his brothers and sisters and their families.

NICOLE TANNERAssistant Coach Coach Tanner, a native of Amite, LA, joins coach Vidak on the bench after wrapping up her community college eligibility for our Lady Giants last season. Before joining the Giants team last season Tanner

spent a year on the bench as the junior varsity head coach at Laton HS. Coach Tanner brings a wealth of knowledge and will assist with the on court instruction, conditioning, and recruiting. We welcome coach Tanner back in her new role.

RANDYREEDERAssistant Coach We welcome back Coach Reeder, who begins his 1st season assisting with the Lady Giants, but he is a familiar face on campus. He was also a player for the Giants men’s basketball program, 1969-1971. Prior to that the Visalia

native attended and played for Mt. Whitney HS. Coach Reeder began coaching high school basketball in 1984 at Exeter HS directing the JV squad, and got his first head coaching experience at Central Valley Christian five years later. At CVC Reeder led his team to 5 league championships and a Division 5 Valley Championship in 1995. Reeder stepped away from the high school level for two years assisting coach John Borogno with the COS men’s basketball program, but returned back to the high school ranks, this time for Redwood HS. At Redwood his teams won 4 league titles in a span of seven seasons. Central Valley Christian still in his veins, Reeder returned back to their campus where he put together teams that went on to claim two more league titles, and a Valley Section Championship in 2005. “The Coach” went on to wrap up his high school coaching on the bench two more seasons with Exeter HS. In 19 years of coaching on the high school level Reeder amassed a very impressive record of 314 wins and 165 losses. Coach Reeder’s family includes his two daughters; Rina and Jana. His son; Cory. And six grandchildren; Cole, Ashton, Payton, Samantha, and Matthew

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3Nicole SimoniEssentialsName- Nicole SimoniYear- FreshmanPosition – GuardMajor – NursingHigh School – El Diamante High SchoolHometown – Visalia, CA

Basketball CareerNicloe began her basketball career at El Diamate HS where she played for coach Donovan McJunkin. Simoni lettered two years, noting the highlight for both seasons was making the playoffs. Simoni added that her most memorable performance was making a 3 point shot at the buzzer against Redwood HS to send the game into overtime.

PersonalNicole, the daughter of Dino and Patti Simoni, is one of two children; brother – DJ. Nicole’s father Dino is the head coach of the El Diamante men’s varsity basketball program. Nicole noted her parents as her role models, saying, “they are phenomenal people”. When asked about her favorites, Simoni explained, “I love food in general”.

5Latrice MurphyEssentialsName – Latrice MurphyYear – SophomorePosition – Forward / CenterMajor – Administration of JusticeHigh School – Sunnyside High SchoolHometown – Fresno, CA

Basketball Career Latrice began her basketball at Sunnyside High School in Fresno where she played for Coach Michelle Anderson. The Wildcats went undefeated Latrice’s last year, and were ultimately North Yosemite League champs her last two years and she was honored with her team’s coach’s award during their 22-9 season.

As a returning COS player, Latrice’s expectations are high. She was starter on last year’s Giant Squad. She contributed with 8.6 points per game, 6 rebounds and almost 2 assists per game. Coach Luke is optimistic Latrice will step up the challenge of being a leader and go to person the squad this year.

Personal Latrice is the daughter of Shay Jiles and Randy Murphy. She has four brothers and seven sisters. Her role model is Sacramento Monarchs’ Nicole Powell because “she never gives up”. Latrice enjoys eating Mexican food and watching Kobe Bryant. Like some of her teammates, she also enjoys laughing at Katt Williams, her favorite comedian.

10Daina MartinEssentialsName- Daina MartinYear – FreshmanPosition – GuardMajor – Criminal JusticeHigh School –Hanford West High SchoolHometown – Hanford, CA

Basketball Career Daina began her basketball career at Hanford West High School where she played for coach Jason Black. She Averaged 12 point per game, 3 rebounds, and 5 assist. Daina was garnered with 2nd team all conference honors on a team that successfully reached post season play before being eliminated.

Personal Daina is the daughter of Renee and Darryl Martin, and is one of 7 children: Devanique, D’Yonni, Dariyel, Dimitri, Dorriane, and Danica. Daina, when asked, indicated her mother to be her role model. Daina is a NBA fan with her favorite player being Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat. Daina indicated that her favorite entertainer is Alicia keys; her favorite movie is “Thirteen” and her favorite food is tacos. Daina keeps herself in good shape in many ways including boxing which she really enjoys.

12Nathalie SvenssonEssentialsName- Natalie SvenssonYear- FreshmanPosition – Guard/ForwardMajor – UndecidedHigh School – FryshusetHometown – Stockholm, Sweden

Basketball CareerNathalie began her playing career under coach Walter Smith for the Swedish Division I team, Blackeberg. Nathalie averaged 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assist her last year under coach Smith, on a team that participated in the Swedish Division I National Championship in 2007, and won the Championship in 2008; an experience she notes as her most memorable basketball moment.

PersonalNathalie is the daughter of Shayama and Roger Svennson, and is one of two children; older brother Chris. Nathalie says her father is her role model, saying, “he’s always supported me unconditionally.” Among Nathlaie’s favorites are entertainer Katt Williams, and former NBA player and Sweden native Jonas Jerebko.

14Paege KnoxEssentialsName- Paege KnoxYear- FreshmanPosition – GuardMajor – American Sign LanguageHigh School – Chandler High SchoolHometown – Phoenix, AZ

Basketball CareerPaege began her career at Chandler HS in Phoenix AZ where she played for coach Zon Thompson. Knox averaged 15 pts and 4 rebounds her senior campaign for the Lady Wolves, adding her most memorable basketball moment was getting a steal, followed by the game winning shot in a big game her senior year.

PersonalPaege was born on February 2, 1988 to parents Diane Knox and Steven Dean. Paege is the parent of a 12 month old boy, Wali Shadeed Jr., Paege enjoys most, spending time with he and her fiancé Wali Shadeed Sr. Paege added that her strongest role model is mother Diane who was also a standout athlete. Diane displayed some her athleticism as a member of the Phoenix Caliente of the Arizona Women’s Football League. Paege added that her favorite food is Pizza and Chinese food; her favorite entertainer is Bernie Mac; and Steve Nash of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns is her favorite NBA player.

15Milena SamsonEssentialsName- Milena SamsonYear- FreshmanPosition – Guard / ForwardMajor – BusinessHometown – Stockholm, Fryshuset

Basketball CareerMilena began her playing career at in the Swedish division 2 League for coach Mbuyi Ilungating for Soderbasket, where she averaged 10 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds per game. Milena notes her fondest basketball memory being her team qualifying and playing in the U18 Swedish Championship in 2008.

PersonalMilena joins the Lady Giants from her home country of Sweden, joining the Giants with her best friend and current Giant Nathalie Svennson, also from Sweden. Milena is the daughter of Hadas Haile (mother); and is one of three children; sister Luwam; brother Esrom. Samson’s role model is King Karl Gustaf XVI, saying she respects how he leads the country and the leadership he provides. Among Samson’s favorites are the movie“Stokholm Boogie”, and the NBA’s Sweden native Jonas Jerebko.

20Taylor SernaEssentialsName- Taylor SernaYear- FreshmanPosition – Forward / CenterMajor – Child DevelopmentHigh School – Hanford West High SchoolHometown – Hanford, CA

Basketball CareerTaylor began her playing career at Hanford West HS where she played for coach Jason Black. Taylor lettered four years averaging14 pts her senior campaign. Taylor was voted the West Yosemite League’s MVP for both the (07-08) and (08-09) seasons, but noted her most memorable moment as being honored as the Hanford West women’s basketball all time leading scorer, with a total of 1,298 points.

PersonalTaylor, and Hanford native is one of 5 kids, brothers; Clay Guzman and Sloan Serna; sisters; Karsyn and Kalvyn Guzman. Mexican food is Taylor’s favorite; Love and Basktball her favorite movie; and Allen Iverson is her favorite NBA player to follow. Taylor list the WNBA’s Sue Bird as her role model, saying, “I love how humble she is when she plays the game”.

21Cassandra ManningEssentialsName- Cassandra ManningYear – FreshmanPosition – GuardMajor – Sports MedicineHigh School – Lindsay HSHometown – Lindsay, CA

Basketball Career“Cassie” began her playing career at Lindsay HS where she played two years for coach Bruce Watts and one year for coach Troy Manning, averaging 7 pts and 3 assist a game her senior campaign. She noted one of her basketball highlights as making the playoffs her senior year, but added “stay tuned, there’s more to come.”

PersonalCassandra is the daughter of Troy and Esther Manning, and is one of two children; brother Joseph.Cassie noted her family as her role model, saying, “they’ve always been there when I needed them”. Cassie enjoys hanging out with friends in her spare time when she’s not doing homework. She loves all Mexican food and says her favorite actor is George Lopez.

22Alexandria ReevesEssentialsName – Alexandria ReevesYear – SophomorePosition – Guard /ForwardMajor – UndecidedHigh School –Woodlake High SchoolHometown – Three Rivers, CA

Basketball CareerAlex began her career at Woodlake High School competing for coaches Ed Lafferty and Kris Schlossin. Reeves averaged 19 points and 15 rebounds in her senior season while also earning Co-MVP Honors. Alex also lettered three years in both swimming and volleyball, earning MVP honors her senior year in volleyball. Alex said her most memorable plying experience will be guiding COS to playoff birth, and conference championship.

Reeves, an all-league performer for the Giants last year, is also a standout in the classroom. Just before the start of this season, she was acknowledged as one of five members of the 2008-09 academic all-state women’s basketball team.

PersonalAlex is the daughter of Michael and Michelle Reeves and is one of six children; brothers Brandon and Nate; sisters; Ashley, Kristin, and Kaylin. Alex noted her parents as her role model, saying, “They taught me about life, love, and faith. They are the main people that helped me grow into the person I am today”. Alex indicated “Sex and the City” is her favorite movie and her favorite food is Italian. She added that she loves Kobe Bryant and the San Diego Charges.

30Shelby CrippenEssentialsName- Shelby CrippenYear- FreshmanPosition – Forward / CenterMajor – SociologyHigh School – Lemoore High SchoolHometown – Hanford, CA

Basketball CareerShelby began her basketball career playing for coach Devree Clark. Crippen averaged 11 points and 8 rebounds her senior campaign, and earned 2nd Team All Conference accolades as a result. Crippen noted her season highlight being the advancement of the team into the playoffs her senior year. Crippen was also recruited by Reedley College, and Umpqua Community College in Oregon.

PersonalShelby is the daughter of Clay and Kathy Crippen, and is one of three kids; brother Zack; sister Brooke. Shelby noted her grandmother as being her role model, saying, “she was the strongest, kindest woman I have ever known”. Among Crippen’s favorites are Mac and Cheese, music by Beyonce, a watching the NBA’s LeBron James.

Sitting Out This Year

Bianca Gama Celeste Rollins

Year Season Conf. Place Coach

1977-78 16-7 8-6 4th Tom Gilcrest

1978-79 22-6 11-1 1st Tom Gilcrest

1979-80 24-7 9-3 2nd Tom Gilcrest

1980-81 21-9 9-3 2nd Tom Gilcrest

1981-82 23-7 12-0 1st Tom Gilcrest

1982-83 24-9 11-1 1st Tom Gilcrest

1983-84 23-7 14-2 1st Tom Gilcrest

1984-85 24-10 10-2 1st Tom Gilcrest

1985-86 29-4 13-0 1st Tom Gilcrest

1986-87 35-0 12-0 1st Tom Gilcrest

1987-88 23-10 7-5 2nd Tom Gilcrest

1988-89 34-4 9-0 1st Tom Gilcrest

1989-90 34-4 9-0 1st Tom Gilcrest

1990-91 30-6 9-0 1st Tom Gilcrest

1991-92 32-7 7-2 1st Tom Gilcrest

1992-93 18-15 5-3 2nd Wil Smith

COS Women’s Basketball Record by Years

Year Season Conf. Place Coach

1993-94 23-10 14-2 1st Kirk Weintz

1994-95 28-5 10-0 1st Kirk Weintz

1995-96 20-10 8-2 2nd Kirk Weintz

1996-97 12-15 5-5 4th Staci Mosher

1997-98 6-20 4-8 5th Mark Avedian

1998-99 18-14 7-5 3rd Mark Avedian

1999-00 11-16 5-7 5th Mark Avedian

2000-01 14-18 4-8 5th Mark Avedian

2001-02 21-14 7-5 3rd Mark Avedian

2002-03 14-17 6-6 4th Mark Avedian

2003-04 14-14 7-5 3rd Mark Avedian

2004-05 18-13 7-5 3rd Mark Avedian

2005-06 4-25 1-11 7th Luke Vidak

2006-07 9-21 4-8 5th Luke Vidak

2007-08 10-19 3-7 4th Luke Vidak

2008-09 17-13 5-5 3rd Luke Vidak

Athletic Training Students

Athletic Training Students

Israel BarriosMt. Whitney H.S.

Lennon CervantesRedwood H.S.

Jordan CossinMt. Whitney H.S.

Brianna DiazDelano H.S.

Heather DominguezEl Diamante H.S.

David FariasGolden West H.S.

Steven FloresGolden West H.S.

Gretchen FordClovis H.S.

George GhattasGolden West H.S.

Linda HerreraDick Dowling H.S.,

Houston, Tex.

Tiffany JepsonEl Diamante H.S.

Kevin LemosTulare Union H.S.

Olivia LittleEl Diamante H.S.

Lauren LopesLompoc H.S.

Desarae LopezLemoore H.S.

Cassie ManningLindsay H.S.

Jessica MarquezEl Diamante H.S.

Antonio MartinezHanford West H.S.

Immanuel MendozaDeep Creek Academy,

Farmersville

Marquee MillerKaweah H.S.

Robby MorenoRedwood H.S.

Tamara OldziewskiLindsay H.S.

Samantha PerryTulare Western H.S.

Alex PicassoLa Sierra Military Academy, Visalia

Cherie Smith Natalie SymanskiGolden West H.S.

Daniel TerryNorth H.S.(Bakersfield)

Nick ToldeoRedwood H.S.

Lyndsie WynnLemoore H.S.

Amanda ZayasMonache H.S.

Cheer Squad

COS Cheer Squad

Vanessa CastilloTulare Western H.S.

Yadira CardenasLindsay H.S.

Anessia CalvoRedwood H.S.

Dominique FlenoryEl Diamante H.S.

Amber FrisbyPorterville H.S.

Astrid MartinezTulare Union H.S.

Pauline MolanoCorcoran H.S.

Rochelle PerryTulare Western H.S.

Diveny RendonMt. Whitney H.S.

Aubree RivasLindsay H.S.

Ashley RowlettPorterville H.S.

E Nang SeeMt. Whitney H.S.

Diana SotoFarmersville H.S.

Michael AvilaMt. Whitney H.S.

Linda AmaralHead Coach

Athletic DirectorLamel Harris

Athletic TrainersDennis Goebel, ATCLisa Lorenzi, ATC

Cheer SquadLinda Amaral, head coach

Department SecretaryMarcy Parks

BaseballJody Allen, head coachJake Kiser, assistantDana Gomez, assistantRance Mulliniks, assistantDonnie Wilson, assistantDave Ridgway, assistant

Basketball (men)Rusty Smith, head coachRobert Uphoff, assistantLeRohn Dodson, assistantBud Werner, assistant

Basketball (women)Luke Vidak, head coachRoger Beavers, assistantAndrew Vidak, assistantRandy Reeder, assistantNicole Tanner, assistant

Cross Country (men & women)Dave Bronzan, head coach

EquestrianKim Pitigliano, head coach

FootballCurtis Allen, head coachLance Brooks, assistantRobert Dougherty, assistantIrv Pankey, assistantJeff King, assistantTom Phillips, assistantIsmael Ruvalcaba, assistantJason Tejada, assistantJosh Lopez, assistantTony Perry, assistantAaron Ueland, assistantAnthony Chavez, assistantKenny Jackson, assistantBernard Hicks, assistant

Golf (women’s)Steve Maaske, head coach

Soccer (men’s)Ryan Rowland-Smith, head coach Soccer (women’s)Osama Hamid, head coachKema Cordina, assistant

SoftballMichelle Bolt, head coachMegan Steege, assistantDeAnn Lancaster, assistantJody Williamson, assistantAllison Leak, assistantDavid DeLashmutt, assistant

Swimming (men’s & women’s)Tracy Myers, head coachHeidi Condont, assistantDiedra Alves, diving coach

Tennis (men’s)Ryan Rowland-Smith, head coach

Tennis (women’s)Jay Johnson, head coachStacey Chavez, assistant

Track & Field (men’s & women’s)Brandon Craven, head coachDave Bronzan, assistantKirby Mannon, assistant

VolleyballPete Rasmussen, head coach

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