They sweated, pushed and succeeded during the cross country, golf, swimming and girls volleyball seasons. In their honor, the Star gives the area’s best a chance to rest and relax during a photo session at Hotel Congress
Girls cross country
Runner of the year
Hanna Henson, Sr., Rio Rico
Coach of the year
Rob Clouse, Ironwood Ridge
First team
Aeoleone Bristow, Fr., Rio Rico
Hanna Henson, Sr., Rio Rico
Zahira Jimenez, Fr., Nogales
Magda Mankel, Jr. Catalina
Sarah Miville, Fr., Ironwood Ridge
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Julia Restin, Jr., Salpointe Catholic
Brittny Vaughn, Jr., Mountain View
Second team
Catie Clarke, Sr., Mountain View
Allison Crawford, So., Ironwood Ridge
Jill Magnuson, Fr., Salpointe Catholic
Melanie McGrath, Jr., Catalina
Susan Melendez, Sr., Nogales
Jodine Steemers, So., Sierra Vista Buena
Konnie Zuniga, Fr., Nogales
Third team
Amanda Beckham, Sr., Catalina
Kristen Bratton, Sr., Catalina Foothills
Sarah Hill, Sr., Catalina Foothills
Kerri Lenihan, Fr., Mountain View
Christina Price, So., Sabino
Kelsey Sheppard, Sr., Salpointe Catholic
Sam Winter, Jr., Ironwood Ridge
Honorable mention
Benson: Amanda Andrade, Katie Clark. Bisbee: Jenna Grimes, Paulette Yates. Sierra Vista Buena: Dakotah Klepinger, Bora Leonard. Canyon del Oro: Nicole Bronniman. Catalina: Sophia Whigham. Catalina Foothills: Megan Carney, Isabel Diamond, Kylie Koepsel. Cienega: Julia Dittiger. Desert View: Anaiz Zamorano. Douglas: Kristi Cormier, Leilani Skinner. Empire: Melissa LaFreniere. Flowing Wells: Ashley Sias. Ironwood Ridge: Kelsey Femling, Tam Nguyen. Mountain View: Emily Bartz, Monet Golding, Marina Peterson. Nogales: Esther Estrada, Adelice Legleu. Palo Verde: Kim Geweke. Pueblo: Danitza Campoy. Pusch Ridge Christian: Naomi Anderson, Brennan Smith. Rincon/University: Erin Jordan, Janeth Vega-Flores. Rio Rico: Jolanne Balderrama, Maryssa Escalante. Sabino: Mary Bowen, Ariel Johnson. Safford: Donika Williams. Sahuaro: Shelby Slocum. Salpointe Catholic: Shea Livingston. San Manuel: Danielle Brownrigg. Sunnyside: Jena Haro, Heidi Lopez. Thatcher: Tara Skinner. Tombstone: Jacqueline Brown. Tucson: Lucia Hernandez. Willcox: Alesha Jones.
Boys cross country
Runner of the year
Marcus Whitt, Sr., Mountain View
Coach of the year
Dennis Hansen, Mountain View
First team
Bobby Evans, Sr., Rio Rico
Steven Gregg, So., Sabino
Steve Magnuson, So., Salpointe Catholic
Jackson Messer, Sr., Salpointe Catholic
Jose Luis Muñoz, So., Rio Rico
Aaron Puerta, Sr., Nogales
Marcus Whitt, Sr., Mountain View
Second team
Jeff Brown, Sr., Catalina Foothills
Alex Evans, Jr., Sabino
Chris Frazier, Sr., Rio Rico
Matt Lundstrom, Sr., Mountain View
Nathan Mesta, Sr., Tucson
Michael Puett, Sr., Sierra Vista Buena
Edgar Sotomayor, Sr., Nogales
Third team
Humberto Bravo, So., Flowing Wells
Paul Gordon, Sr., Sabino
Omar Hernandez, Jr., Rio Rico
Mitch Kessler, Sr., Catalina Foothills
Mario Portillo, Jr., Catalina
Fabian Romero, So., Sunnyside
Michael Whitt, Sr., Mountain View
HONORABLE MENTION
Amphitheater: Nathan Corsi, Ochor Odol. Benson: Forrest Swift. Bisbee: Jeremy Heiss. Sierra Vista Buena: Steven Mayberry, Richey Ward. Canyon del Oro: Kyle Bush, Andrew Palmer. Catalina: Wais Khairandesh, Joe Matz, Alejandro Montaño, Stephen Pierson. Catalina Foothills: Rafael Gomez, Andy Lacy, Tucker Wiedenkeller. Cholla: Keith Cullivan. Cienega: Zach Eshelman, Blake Perrin. Douglas: Alex Pedrego. Empire: Scott Ryan. Flowing Wells: Aren Maxwell, Alan Rubio. Ironwood Ridge: Wade Gyllenhaal, Brandon Pitts. Mountain View: Jade McCaleb. Nogales: Juan Barrionuevo, Jose Valdez. Pusch Ridge Christian: Cory Kirk. Rincon/University: Arturo Vega-Flores. Rio Rico: Matt Diaz. Sabino: Andrew Frame Black, Zach Cohen. Sahuaro: Travis Burkel. St. Augustine Catholic: Matthew Buhl. Salpointe Catholic: Ryan Bequette, David Sheppard. San Manuel: Jacob Bonner. Sunnyside: Angel Camargo, Justin Rodriquez. Tanque Verde: Simon Yoklic. Thatcher: Trenton Smith. Tombstone: Adam Martinez, Cody Rosengarten. Tucson: Dylan Harris.
Girls swimming
Swimmer of the year
Sarah Denninghoff, So., Sabino
Coach of the year
Mary Beth Bleyl, Pusch Ridge Christian
First team
200 free – Karima Chuk, So., Catalina Foothills
200 IM – Lauren Baker, So., Canyon del Oro
50 free – Sarah Denninghoff, So., Sabino*
100 fly – Lauren Baker, So., Canyon del Oro
Diving – Kali Hinderaker, Jr., Salpointe Catholic
100 free – Sarah Denninghoff, So., Sabino*
500 free – Karima Chuk, So., Catalina Foothills*
100 back – Stefanie Wells, Jr., Sahuaro*
100 breast – Courtney Rhodenbaugh, Jr., Salpointe Catholic
Second team
200 free – Erin Bleyl, So., Pusch Ridge Christian*
200 IM – Kiki Hocheder, So., Catalina Foothills
50 free – Abby Corcoran, Sr., Catalina Foothills
100 fly – Madison Hill, Sr., Marana
Diving – Alesia Ash, Jr., Sierra Vista Buena
100 free – Stefanie Wells, Jr., Sahuaro
500 free – Hope Peterson, Jr., Pusch Ridge Christian*
100 back – Erin Bleyl, So., Pusch Ridge Christian*
100 breast – Casey Moore, Jr., Flowing Wells
* state champion in specified event
Honorable mention
Amphitheater: Jacquelyn Brunsting. Sierra Vista Buena: Regina McNair-Larese, Lissi Welton. Canyon del Oro: Rachel Baumann. Catalina: Keri Billings. Catalina Foothills: Isabel Diamond, Alaina Kirkpatrick, Amy Kristensen, Olivia Luko, Christina Pierini, Amy Rogers. Cholla: Briana Wilford. Cienega: Maggie Johnson. Desert Christian: Hannah Johnsen, Maryssa Nied, Makenna Woodworth. Douglas: Alexa Peña. Flowing Wells: Emma McCaslin. Ironwood Ridge: Elizabeth Bolin, Chloe Buser, Courtney Miller, Rachel Svetlik. Marana: Tamara Armstrong, Brindy Bringhurst, Tara Murphy. Mountain View: Rachel Dodge, Linzee Empens. Palo Verde: Kelsi Siegrist, Ariel Toner. Pueblo: Laura Salomon. Pusch Ridge Christian: Shawna Bleyl, Megan Lynn. Rincon/University: Ellie Becklund, Mallory Brown, Lyda Harris, Nancy Unklesbay, Stephanie White. Rio Rico: Ariel Potter. Sabino: Cody Carpenter, Courtney Dangremond, LeighAnne Oliver, Caitlin Wright. Sahuaro: Paige Brevick, Kacie Dunlavey, Christina Garcia. St. Gregory: Sloane Burns, Bryanne Wadington. Salpointe Catholic: Shelby King, Miranda Lyle, Emily Roward, Stephanie Sinn. Santa Rita: Jennifer Banahan, Stacy Beeston, Kelsey Beitel. Tanque Verde: Janessa Grabe. Tucson: Bryce Megdal, Kyla Utegaard.
Boys swimming
Swimmer of the year
Herbie Behm, Jr., Catalina Foothills
Coach of the year
Lisa Sartori, Sabino
First team
200 free – Bobby Koubratoff, Sr., Rincon/University*
200 IM – Nick Hadinger, Sr., Sabino*
50 free – Herbie Behm, Jr., Catalina Foothills*
100 fly – Tyler Kybartas, Sr., Sabino*
Diving – Nico Montaño, Jr., Santa Rita*
100 free – Herbie Behm, Jr., Catalina Foothills*
500 free – Bobby Koubratoff, Sr., Rincon/University*
100 back – Geordon Price, Jr., Palo Verde*
100 breast – T.J. Lundstrom, So., Catalina Foothills*
Second team
200 free – Anthony Chiaro, Jr., Sahuaro
200 IM – David Berens, Jr., Rin-con/University
50 free – Jeff Amlee, Jr., Rincon/University*
100 fly – John Kent, So., Sahuaro
Diving – Jay Irwin, So., Rincon/University
100 free – Isaac Lunsford, Sr., Amphitheater*
500 free – Anthony Chiaro, Jr., Sahuaro *
100 back – Tyler Kybartas, Sr., Sabino*
100 breast – Lee Gundy, Jr., Mountain View
* State champion in specified event
Honorable mention
Amphitheater: Stefan Lindstrom. Sierra Vista Buena: David Bergstrom, Tom Cahir, Ryan Sloss. Canyon del Oro: Wes Baker. Catalina: Corbin Judstra, Josh Stephens. Catalina Foothills: Blake Hoge, Zachary Karon, Derek Knittle, J.J. Lubinski, Barrett Miesfeld, Rhett Wallace. Cienega: C.J. Washburn. Desert Christian: Jordan Bridges, Nathan Jones, Jordan Paradise. Douglas: Sean Ruppert. Flowing Wells: Isaac Hendricks. Ironwood Ridge: Kyle Adams, Austin Alexander, Zach Zorzynski. Marana: Mike Davis, Drew Hill, Shawn Morse. Mountain View: Collin Quenelle, Ian Wishnies. Palo Verde: Aaron Buckley, Zachary Hoffman, Albert Riesgo. Pusch Ridge Christian: Michael Aguilera, Dylan Jones, Joshua Spegman. Rincon/University: Alex Doumas, Aaron Weintraub, Jared Young. Rio Rico: Alex Duke, Paul Mendoza. Sabino: Ryan Gray, Taylor Smyth, Wesley Smyth, Alex Tucker. Sahuaro: Anthony Calenti, Anthony Carrillo. St. Gregory: Juan Forrer, Oliver Kammeyer. Salpointe Catholic: Cole Borg-James, Scott Kolt, Greg Mash, Tom Smith, Scott Thompson. Santa Rita: Steven Beeston, Ethan Manuel. Sunnyside: Joseph Degan. Tanque Verde: Matthew Nanni. Tucson: Nick Derstine, Joe Fisher, Cody Ridge.
Boys golf
Golfer of the year
Robert Perrott, Sr., Salpointe Catholic
Coach of the year
Ryan Bais, Ironwood Ridge
First team
Eric Briggs, Sr., Sahuarita
T.J. Graves, Sr., Canyon del Oro
Derek Laporte, So., Tucson
Ricky Lee, Fr., Salpointe Catholic
Brian Lorenz, Sr., Ironwood Ridge
Robert Perrott, Sr., Salpointe Catholic
Second team
Mason Dominy, Sr., Sierra Vista Buena
Ben Esparza, So., Ironwood Ridge
Anthony Grijalva, Jr., Ironwood Ridge
Erick Jimenez, Sr., Sunnyside
Blake Koty, Jr., Catalina Foothills
Kyle Wilson, Sr., Sabino
Third team
Carter Beck, Jr., Ironwood Ridge
Gabe Croteau, Sr., Tucson
Billy Flower, So., Catalina Foothills
Andy Martinez, Sr., Canyon del Oro
Kevin Parkhurst, Jr., Cienega
George Stahle, Sr., Sahuarita
Honorable mention
Sierra Vista Buena: Logan Canfield, David Chung, Logan Daynes. Canyon del Oro: Ryan Klump, Ryan Retz. Catalina: Zach Cox. Catalina Foothills: Dylan Kornberg, Christian Muscarello. Cholla: Chris Gutierrez. Cienega: Nikko Grau, Chris McKulsky. Douglas: Luis Rodriguez, Kevin Valenzuela. Flowing Wells: Tyler Landrith. Ironwood Ridge: James Demorest. Marana: Colby Robins. Mountain View: Patrick Kile, Austin Loibl. Nogales: Adan Lopez. Palo Verde: Sean Mullen. Pueblo: Andrew Urbina. Rincon/University: Kevin Luke. Sabino: Tom Reed. Sahuarita: T.J. Bjork, Manny Oros. Sahuaro: Sean Bagby, Nick Oliverio. Salpointe Catholic: Trey Terry, Pat Tunnell. Santa Rita: Jessie Fishel. Sunnyside: Reymond Patino, Ryan Rosthenhausler. Tucson: Franklin Parks, Phillip Trujillo.
Girls golf
Golfer of the year
Sun Park, So., Cienega
Coach of the year
Bill Wright, Sierra Vista Buena
First team
Nicole Gentry, Sr., Mountain View
Morgan McClure, Jr., Catalina Foothills
Laura McHugh, Sr., Catalina Foothills
Charlotte Meador, Sr., Sierra Vista Buena
Sun Park, So., Cienega
Nichole Quihuis, Sr., Salpointe Catholic
Second team
Brianne Anderson, Sr., Flowing Wells
Brianna Hickman, Sr., Tucson
Rachel Hosterman, Sr., Sierra Vista Buena
Laura Jabczenski, Fr., Catalina Foothills
Erin McClure, Fr., Catalina Foothills
Brittany McKee, Fr., Catalina Foothills
Third team
Soo Jin An, Sr., Salpointe Catholic
Gillian McClellan, Sr. Sabino
Brittany Rooyakkers, So., Sabino
Hannah Sneyd, Jr., Ironwood Ridge
Stephanie Spahr, So., Sabino
Amanda Wiczynski, Sr., Cienega
Honorable mention
Sierra Vista Buena: Erika Bennett, Teena Mecucci. Catalina Foothills: Anna Jabczenski, Samantha Ruth. Cienega: Lauren Cortese, Amanda Kim. Desert View: Daniela Rojas. Ironwood Ridge: Lauren Laszczak, Sue Lee. Marana: Sam Brady, Caitlin Goldsmith. Mountain View: Kayleigh Kresse, Jade Marmon. Palo Verde: Kim Wojtak. Rincon/University: Leann Olson. Sabino: Sam Fry, Sydney McGovern. Sahuaro: Virginia Dahlstrom. St. Gregory: Bev Bass, Abri Romero. Salpointe Catholic: Sandra Otero, Amanda Rodriguez. Santa Rita: Tera Bolton. Sunnyside: Rosa Burgos, Monique Gamez. Tucson: Rachel Clark, Alexis Gallego.
Girls volleyball
Player of the year
Christina Solverson, Sr., Ironwood Ridge
Coach of the year
Rachel Williams, Amphitheater
First team
Kelsey Groff, Sr., Ironwood Ridge
Ashley Hamilton, Jr., Cienega
Kimi Reid, Sr., Salpointe Catholic
Christina Solverson, Sr., Ironwood Ridge
Jennica Tessendorf, Sr,, Sahuarita
Stephanie Ziegler, Jr., Canyon del Oro
Second team
Nalani Barnes, So., Tucson
Marisa Cornejo, Sr., Salpointe Catholic
Krista Kallish, Sr., Ironwood Ridge
Courtne McIntosh, Jr., Mountain View
Ariana Morales, Sr., Canyon del Oro
Nicole Zamora, Sr., Amphitheater
Third team
Alysa Baumann, Jr., Sabino
Emily Gregg, Sr., Sabino
Elaine Laulusa, Sr., Marana
Samantha Reynolds, Jr., Amphitheater
Kelsee Rupp, Sr., Catalina
Belinda Tellez, Sr., Rincon/University
Honorable mention
Academy of Tucson: Amanda Murphy, Jessica Wilcox. Ajo: Kayla Leon, Nekkei Sanford. Amphitheater: Erin Bradley, Taylor Lane, Jessica Manley, Iyonna Zortman. Sells Baboquivari: Crystal Ramon. Bisbee: Ashley Lopez, Sarah Michalek. Bowie/San Simon: Luz Cuevas, Tiffany Lewis, Brandi Rourke. Sierra Vista Buena: Angie Banks, Brielle Eaton, Emily Filleman. Canyon del Oro: Sarah Batterton, Kelly Engle, Brooke Holmes. Catalina: Rachael DeYoung, Laura Piccoli, Anabela Yescas. Catalina Foothills: Jill Campbell, Rachael Coury, Satori Pyle. Cholla: Sandra Casillas, Crystal Riegert. Cienega: Casey Brown, Zoe Calhoun, Elyse Naylor. Desert Christian: Kelly Barents, Becka Marcelus, Kami Pitney. Desert View: Charitza Santa Maria. Douglas: Linalicia Campbell, Elise Urquijo. Duncan: Amanda Lunt. Empire: Katie Kelly, Alisha Tunney, Samantha Tunney. Flowing Wells: Sabrina O'Reilly, Azya Peoples. Fort Thomas: Garilyn Miller, Lena Moses. Winkelman Hayden: Angelica Bravo, Kristi Rivera. Ironwood Ridge: Briana Hughes, Grace Johnson, Kirsten Linaker. Marana: Brittany Honea, Haley Parsons. Morenci: Rhyanna Carpenter, Brieanna Martinez. Mountain View: Lauren Hall, Vivian Tinsley, Cassidy Watkins. Nogales: Cassandra Alvarez, Catherine Moran. Palo Verde: Jessica Fuentes, Samantha Rogers. Pueblo: Angela Lopez, Maira Zuniga. Pusch Ridge Christian: Michaela Christiaansen, Missy Gifford, Heather Paddock. Kearny Ray: Lerrin Cook. Rincon/University: Rebecca Anzalone, Alyssa Mort. Rio Rico: Gaby Ayon, Erika Meza. Sabino: Maddie Bushman, Jessica Rimsza. Sahuarita: Meghan Finley, Lexi Heimback, Liz Lopez. Sahuaro: Connie Putney, Rachel Saufley. St. Gregory: Emma Finkelstein, Amy Skinner. Salpointe Catholic: Kathryn Amerson, Marja Bystry, Kaitlyn Moushon. San Manuel: Sabrina Gonzalez. Santa Rita: Koral Gilmore, Jessamyne Leon Guerrero. Sunnyside: Amanda Martinez, Alma Ruiz. Thatcher: Shawnee John, Rachel Orr. Topawa Tohono O'odham: Kristy Monte. Tucson: Emily Caljean, Kristin Howlett.
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