Selected by a panel of media, coaches and advisers under the auspices of the San Diego Sports Association:
Cathedral Catholic's Shawn Poma (Bill Wechter)
FOOTBALL
Offensive Player of the Year:
Shawn Poma, Cathedral Catholic
The best player on the best team, Poma rushed 138 times for 1,413 yards and 17 TDs with 188 yards on 7 receptions and a pair of scores. With a forfeit and a game called because of lightning, Poma played in just 10 games. He also saw limited action in the second half of four games. He had a season-high 203 yards rushing against Helix, 188 against Carlsbad in the playoffs and 178 against Torrey Pines in the San Diego Section Open Division championship game.
Defensive Player of the Year:
Michael Shawcroft, Helix
A large and agile linebacker, Shawcroft has committed to play next season at San Diego State. He averaged nearly 10 tackles a game over the course of the season and had six solo tackles in the section Division I championship game against St. Augustine. He also played tight end, catching seven passes for 128 yards and a TD.
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Pos. | Name, School | Yr.
QB | Miles Hastings | San Marcos | Sr.
QB | Noah Tumblin | Mira Mesa | Sr.
QB | Kyrin Beachem | Oceanside | Sr.
RB | Jahmon McClendon | Monte Vista | Sr.
RB | Shawn Poma | Cathedral Catholic | Sr
RB | Elelyon Noa | Helix | Jr.
RB | Kenan Christon | Madison | Sr.
RB | Mac Bingham | Torrey Pines | Sr.
WR | Casey Granfors | University City | Sr.
WR | Jamahd Monroe | Lincoln | Sr.
WR | Daniel Stokes | Madison | Sr.
OL | Brian Driscoll | Torrey Pines | Sr.
OL | Edward Hill | Valley Center | Sr.
OL | Ross Maseuli | Cathedral Catholic | So.
OL | Isaiah Jatta | Helix | Sr.
OL | Vincent Santos | Eastlake | Sr.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Pos. | Name | School | Yr.
QB | Deniro Osuna | Central | Jr.
QB | Jonte Stewart | Otay Ranch | Sr.
RB | Dorian Richardson | RBV | Sr.
RB | Isiah Thompson | Morse | Sr.
RB | Cael Patterson | Orange Glen | Jr.
RB | Duce Reynolds | Kearny | Sr.
RB | Sean McDonald | Ramona | Sr.
RB | Josh Butler | Poway | Jr.
WR | Tuupash Turner | Valley Center | Sr.
WR | Sam Sciafe | St. Augustine | Jr.
WR | Javelle Brown | Mira Mesa | Sr.
OL | Christopher Alvarado | Helix | Sr.
OL | Logan Berzins | Cathedral Catholic | Jr.
OL | Rudy Archuleta | San Pasqual | Sr.
OL | Michael Malauulu | Morse | Jr.
OL | Jack Carlson | San Marcos | Sr.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Pos. | Name | School | Yr.
DL | Akili Butler | Lincoln | Sr.
DL | Quinn Roff | San Marcos | Sr.
DL | T’ray Kirkland | Lincoln | Sr.
DL | Isaac Anderson | Mission Hills | Sr.
LB | Michael Shawcroft | Helix | Sr.
LB | Ozzie Nicholas | La Costa Canyon | Jr.
LB | JT Penick | St. Augustine | Sr.
LB | Joshua McCurty | Eastlake | Sr.
LB | Raiden Hunter | San Diego | Sr.
LB | Jordan Allen | Cathedral Catholic | Jr.
DB | Don Chapman | Lincoln | Sr.
DB | Jayden Wickware | San Diego | Sr.
DB | Delshawn Traylor | Helix | Jr.
DB | Shamar Martin | Morse | Sr.
DB | JL Skinner | Point Loma | Sr.
DB | Jonny Tanner | Rancho Bernardo | Sr.
SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Pos. | Name | School | Yr.
DL | Carson Drake | Santa Fe Christian | Sr.
DL | Miles McCormick | Cathedral Catholic | Sr.
DL | Blake Schmidt | Monte Vista | Sr.
DL | Damon Thomas | Mar Vista | Sr.
LB | Luke Manos | Rancho Bernardo | Sr.
LB | Connor Heffler | St. Augustine | Jr.
LB | Ethan Simley | Cathedral Catholic | Sr.
LB | Michael Stearns | Torrey Pines | Sr.
DB | Xavier Hamlett | Helix | Jr.
DB | McKinley Egland-Young | Eastlake | Sr.
DB | Ke’ontae Springs | Madison | Jr.
DB | Chrishawn Gordon | Valley Center | Sr.
DB | Devon Jones | Kearny | Sr.
DB | Marcus Dean | Mira Mesa | Sr.
DB | Thaddeo Campbell | Central | Sr.
DB | Michael Linguadoca | SF Christian | Sr.
Kicker of the Year: Ryan Sanborn | Francis Parker
Coach of the Year: Tracy McNair | Morse
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Player of the Year:
Emily Fitzner, Torrey Pines
Committed to Indiana, the 6-foot senior setter/opposite led Torrey Pines to the San Diego Section Open Division championship. The Falcons finished the year 33-4, ranked No. 3 in California and No. 10 in the nation. Fitzner had 623 assists, 255 kills and 150 digs.
FIRST TEAM
Name | School | Yr.
Brooke Buchner | Bishop’s | Jr.
Madison Endsley | Cathedral Catholic | Jr.
Emily Fitzner | Torrey Pines | Sr.
Samantha Francis | La Jolla Country Day | So.
Sara Jones | Santa Fe Christian | Sr.
Hanna Karl | Sage Creek | Jr.
Morgan Lewis | La Costa Canyon | Sr.
Delaynie Maple | Torrey Pines | Jr.
Olivia Schewe | Canyon Crest | Sr.
Karenna Wurl | Cathedral Catholic | Sr.
SECOND TEAM
Name | School | Yr.
Stephanie Adams | El Capitan | Jr.
Leyla Blackwell | La Jolla | Jr.
Karen Cordero | Otay Ranch | Sr.
Evie Gonzalez | Canyon Crest | Sr.
Kendra Ham | Torrey Pines | Sr.
Sabrina Hardisty | Scripps Ranch | Sr.
Delaney Karl | Sage Creek | Fr.
Athena Leota | Bishop’s | Sr.
Macall Peed | Torrey Pines | Sr.
Peyton Wilhite | Cathedral Catholic | Sr.
Libero of the Year: Karenna Wurl, Cathedral Catholic
Coach of the Year: Amanda Savage, Sage Creek