Carmen Belser Ivy Jones
Jessica Woods DestineeSinegal
SolanoDEFEND Community College women’s basketball 2 SCC “Solano allowed Marian the Athletics opportunity to Solano Women’s Basketball explore various 8 BVC Championships possibilities at 16 Regional Appearances an extremely 13 20-Plus Win Seasons reasonable cost. 16 Winning Seasons All the professors for her math and Since 2000-01 1 First Team All-State Player science classes 1 Second Team All-State Player have been wonderful 1 Third Team All-State Player - very accessible 4 Kodak All-American HM and helpful to her. 20 BVC Selections Some even came 2 BVC MVPs 29 Players Moved On To to her games. As Four- Year Universities parents, we liked the small class sizes.” What is SCC - Dan and Maryellen Murphy, daughter Marian played from 04-06 Basketball?
“Solano’s basketball program taught my daughter fundamen- Selling Solano to Recruits tals and individual Solano is a great place to be for all student-athletes whether and team basics. they are focused on academics They pushed her to and moving on to a four-year be in the best shape school without basketball or of her life and how have the desire to play at the to be a strong team next level athletically. Accord- ing to the SCC coaching staff, player. We enjoyed here are the reasons a student- the camaraderie that athlete should choose Solano: Arielle had with her • Athletic Department teammates and the Support first-class treatment • College Support • Experience and Dedication the coaches give of the Coaching Staff their athletes.” • Facilities • Success of Players Moving - Ed Salvador, daughter on to the Four-Year Level Arielle played from 04-06 • Winning Tradition
“Solano for me is a long-lasting legacy for success. A legacy of learning, loving and life. After playing for Solano I have become a better player, teammate, student and person. Solano’s legacy has left a positive imprint on my life that has enabled my all of my accomplishments. I am forever grateful.”
- Corina Cornelius, played from 07-09 SCC 3
“We enjoyed the acceptance of everyone and the support of other student-athletes at games. It was a super experience and I highly recommend the program.”
- Marcy Davison, daughter Allie played from 08-10
“Solano holds the key to success and opens the gate to reality. Solano is an environment that surrounds you with loving staff who wants to see you succeed to the best of your ability. Not only is the coaching staff inspiring people, “I could not picture where or what I would be doing if I had not spent two years at but the ladies you Solano. Solano is about becoming a better person as well as a better basketball bond with and form player. Life lessons carry over to the basketball court you carry with you for the rest sisterhoods with of your life. Solano is about family, pride, friendships, overcoming challenges, beat- and create long- ing the odds and enjoying success.” lasting friendships and develop into - Kate Shipp, student-athlete 04-06, assistant coach 2009-10 our extended families. Solano sets the tone for your academic future and encourages good grades and study habits.”
- Leilanie Lewis, played from 07-09 4 SCC About Solano Gym When you arrive at Solano Gym
Upon arriving on campus, park in Lot 5 and purchase a parking pass from one of the red boxes or yellow meters. Proceed to the gymnasium as you have in previous years. You will enter the gym through the new main entrance just past the roundabout. Once inside, take some time to look around at the Solano College Athletic Hall of Fame One word comes to mind upon entering history of Solano athletics on display, including memorabilia and history the renovated Solano Gym: wow! information about the Solano College Athletic of Solano From the Falcon painted on center court, Hall of Fame. to the new bleachers to the renovated training A new concession area as well as a larger athletics. We’re sure you room, Solano Gym has it all. equipment room are also part of the new 1700 will be impressed! Grab a “The gym is beautiful. It looks brand new Building. snack at the new and we love it!” said Coach Matt prior to the Make sure to check out all that our new concession stand before start of the 2008-09 season. “Our renovated building has to offer. facilities offer everything a student-athlete at It’s a great time to be a Solano student- tip-off and then head Solano works so hard for. Our fans will walk athlete! inside to the renovated into the gym and never want to leave - I know gymnasium. To get to I don’t!” your seat, you will walk The renovations to the 1700 Building and surrounding athletic facilities are part of straight along the Measure G, a bond which passed in 2002. baseline to the opposite Other improvements include new faculty side of the court from offices, renovated softball and soccer facilities, the team benches. Enjoy new practice facility for the football program, a renovated training room and much more! your own individual seat The Falcon women’s and men’s basketball and cheer the Falcons on teams and the volleyball team will prepare for to victory! We hope you each practice and game in state-of-the-art enjoy the game and our team rooms that are attached to the gymnasi- um. Guests will enter the gym through a new facilities! foyer which will have memorabilia as well a SCC 5 “I was glad to be part of the first women’s basketball team at Solano to use the gym and be able to prepare for each game in the team rooms. Look at this place - it’s unbelievable!”
- Leilanie Lewis, Two-year team captain 07-09
Why are there two 3-point lines? The NCAA men’s basketball rules committee approved a measure that moved the 3-point line back one foot in 2008-09 — from 19 feet, 9 inches to 20 feet, 9 inches. “Solano is the place to be! Recruits are The ruling marked the first major going to walk into the gym, the training alteration to the 3-point shot since its inception in 1986-87. room, the team room and instantly fall in “I’m excited for the current The move comes after more than love. The facilities speak for themselves.” a decade of debate about whether and future players to be able to move the line. The extended - Kim Nunley, Women’s Basketball Assistant to have access to these line was used on an experimental great facilities. Solano is basis in some early-season tourna- Coach 06-09 and former player from 98-00 ments and NCAA statistics have already a great place to be a not shown a dramatic change in student-athlete and this just shooting percentages from the longer line. But the rules change makes the experience that never previously passed the rules much better!” committee for regular-season and postseason games. - Kate Shipp, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach and former player from 04-06 6 SCC
Solano Facts Location Fairfield, Calif. Founded 1945 Enrollment 12,000 Conference Bay Valley Nickname Falcons Colors Royal Blue, White, Black President Dr. Jowel Laguerre Athletic Director Bob Myers Facility Solano Gym (1,750) 2009-10 overall record 24-6 BVC record (finish) 15-1 (tie first) Starters returning/lost 3-2 Returnees 4 Newcomers 9
Women’s Basketball Office Head Coach Matt Borchert Record at Solano 196-120 (.620) BVC record 107-26 (10 years) Assistant Coach Natalie Cooley Assistant Coach Conni Holloway Office Phone (707) 863-7837 Mailing Address 4000 Suisun Valley Rd. Fairfield, Calif. 94534 Web site www.solano.edu
Athletic Coaching Staff (all numbers have (707) area code) Football Floyd Burnsed (863-7829) Volleyball Darla Williams (863-7830) Women’s Soccer Jeff Cardinal (863-7832) Aquatics Scott Parrish (863-7848) Men’s Basketball John Nagle (863-7831) Baseball Scott Stover (863-7822) Softball Terri Pearson-Bloom (863-7833)
Athletic Staff Administrative Assistant Roxie Morgan (864-7119) Athletic Trainer Alison Aubert (864-7166) SCC 7 Newspapers Directions to Solano
The Daily Republic From Sacramento: Take Suisun Valley Road exit and veer right. Make a left onto Suisun Valley 1250 Texas Street Rd at the stop sign. Solano is about a mile down the road. Turn right into the school and park in Fairfield, Calif. 94533 Lot 5. Parking passes are located in the yellow meters or red boxes for $1. (707) 425-4646 Sports Editor: Paul Farmer From San Francisco: Take Suisun Valley Road exit and go over the freeway. Solano is about a mile down the road. Follow the directions above to the parking lot and gym. Vallejo Times-Herald 440 Curtola Pkwy. Vallejo, Calif. 94590 (707) 644-1141 Table of Contents Sports Contact: Derek Wilson What is SCC basketball?...... 2-3 Vacaville Reporter About Solano Gym...... 4-5 916 Cotting Lane Solano Facts...... 6 Vacaville, Calif. 95688 Table of Contents...... 7 (707) 448-2200 Sports Editor: Tim Roe Athletic Director Bob Myers...... 8 Support Staff...... 9 Notes Solano CC Basketball Camp...... 10 2010-11 Rosters...... 11 n The Solano Community Col- Coach Matt Borchert...... 12-13 lege women’s basketball media guide A Conversation With Coach Matt...... 14 was written and designed by Angela Borchert. Photographs were taken by Assistant Coach Natalie Cooley...... 15 Angela Borchert. The guide is printed Assistant Coach Conni Holloway...... 16 at Commerce Printing Services in 2010-11 Season Preview...... 18-20 Sacramento, Calif. Meet the Falcons...... 21-31 n The Solano athletic department 2009-10 Season in Review...... 33-38 strives to provide fans of the women’s 2010-11 Opponents...... 39 basketball program with updated 2010 Solano Showdown...... 40 information about the team at www. Game-by-Game Results (2000-2009)...... 41-43 solano.edu. The web site offers updated game information, Records/History...... 44-46 historical facts about the program as Solano Community College Athletic Hall of Fame...... 47 well as coaches’ and players’ bios. You Records vs. Opponents/BVC History...... 48 can also follow community college Next Level...... 49 women’s basketball at www.jcscores.com. All-Time Roster...... 50 Adopt-A-Player...... 51 n There are plenty of ways for fans Thanks...... 57 of the SCC women’s basketball team 2010-11 Schedule...... Back Cover to stay in touch all year round with the program. By subscribing to the team’s bimonthly newsletter, The Falcon Flyer, and logging on to the team’s blog, www.solanowbb.wordpress.com, fans can get behind-the-scenes with the players and coaches. Contact Coach Matt to be added to the e-mail list for the e-newsletter! Also, you can now become a fan of the program on Facebook! Check it out by searching for “Solano Com- munity College women’s basketball.” 8 SCC Athletic Director Bob Myers
Dear Basketball Fans:
I take great pleasure in introducing you to our 2010-11 Solano College women’s basketball pro- gram. We are extremely proud of our Solano College women’s basketball team accomplishments, our coaching staff and our players. The recent history of Solano College women’s basketball includes a long list of athletic and aca- demic accomplishments. The program has won nine Bay Valley Conference championships – including the last three. In addition to our team success, our student-athletes have transferred at an extremely high percentage and our four-year scholarship rate for our players is phenomenal. There are also 15 former Solano College women’s basketball players and a former coach in the SCC Hall of Fame. The Solano College women’s basketball program most recently was honored for its academic ac- complishments. The 2008-09 team was ranked in the top 25 academically by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in the JC/CC division. This award, given in NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and Junior College/Community College, awards teams throughout the nation that carry the highest grade point averages (GPA) for the entire season based on the nomination submitted by WBCA-member head coaches. The program is far more than wins and losses. It’s teaching students how to cope with the many problems that surface for them in today’s society. It’s teaching students to communicate with each other and with people from all socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and ages. It’s teaching students that in the priorities of college life, that academics is the first priority, along with developing character, leadership, citizenship, discipline and other life skills which will serve each student the rest of their lives. It’s about promoting inner self-confidence and individual development in all areas. These are the aspects of the program that are our top priorities since playing basketball can only be done for a rela- tive short number of years. I hope you enjoy the game and the 2010-11 Solano College women’s basketball season. GO FALCONS!!!
Sincerely,
Bob Myers, Ed. D. Dean/Athletic Director SCC 9 Support Staff
Alison Aubert Betty Austin Sam McKinney Roxie Morgan Athletic Trainer Physical Education Asst. Physical Education Asst. Athletic Secretary 17 years at Solano 12 years at Solano 23 years at Solano 21 years at Solano
Christina Chiles Chelsea Walters Student Trainer Manager
We couldn’t go without mentioning... Dedicated Fan Jan Jensen Olson, SCC Booster Club President Jesse Branch, Clock Operators Carl Everett and Bobby Campo and Game Announcer John Canova.
Thank you all for your support!
“There is a great history of athletic and academic success that is a reflection of the entire dedication of the college - from the professors, counselors, tutors, administrators, etc. Solano provides our players with top-notch instruction and resources that allows them to reach their full potential if they so choose.” - Coach Matt
SCC 11 Solano By Class Sophomores Jones, Belser, Sinegal, Takeda, Woods
Freshmen Leon, A. Johnson, Collins, D. Johnson, Rehm, Cooley, Rankin, Strong
By Position Guards Leon, A. Johnson, Jones, Sinegal, Cooley, Takeda
Forwards 2010-11 Solano Women’s Basketball Collins, D. Johnson, Belser, Back Row (left to right): Shannon Rankin, Carmen Belser, Desiree Strong, Zuri Col- Rehm, Rankin, Woods, Strong lins, Ashley Rehm, Jessica Woods, Tara Cooley, Dejatnai Johnson. Front Row (left to right): Ashia Johnson, Destiny Nunez, Destinee Sinegal, Madison McDaniel, Ivy Jones, Amber Takeda, Ruby Leon. Pronunciation Guide Ruby Leon Lay-ohn Numerical Roster Ashia Johnson Uh-shee-uh Zuri Collins Zer-ee No. Player Ht. Yr. Position High School Dejatnai Johnson Deja-nay 3 Ruby Leon 5-6 Fr. Guard Fairfield Ashley Rehm Reem 4 Ashia Johnson 5-6 Fr. Guard Armijo Matt Borchert Bor-chert 5 Ivy Jones 5-5 So. Guard Heritage 10 Zuri Collins 6-1 Fr. Forward Rodriguez Alphabetical Roster 12 Dejatnai Johnson 5-8 Fr. Forward Vanden Belser, Carmen 15 15 Carmen Belser 6-0 So. Forward Vanden Collins, Zuri 10 20 Ashley Rehm 6-0 Fr. Forward Vacaville Cooley, Tara 22 21 Destinee Sinegal 5-6 So. Guard Fairfield Johnson, Ashia 4 22 Tara Cooley 5-8 Fr. Guard Dixon Johnson, Dejatnai 12 23 Amber Takeda 5-6 So. Guard Will C. Wood Jones, Ivy 5 24 Shannon Rankin 5-10 Fr. Forward Napa Leon, Ruby 3 Rankin, Shannon 24 32 Jessica Woods 5-8 So. Forward Hogan Rehm, Ashley 20 33 Desiree Strong 5-11 Fr. Forward Rodriguez Sinegal, Destinee 21 Head Coach: Matt Borchert Strong, Desiree 33 Assistant Coaches: Natalie Cooley, Conni Holloway Takeda, Amber 23 Redshirts: Madison McDaniel, Destiny Nunez Woods, Jessica 32 12 SCC Matt Borchert Head coach About Coach Matt Birthday: July 29 Hometown: Salinas, Calif. High School: North Salinas (Salinas) 1986 College: Hartnell (Associates), San Jose State (Bachelors), St. Mary’s College (Masters) Family: Wife, Angela; Daughters, Diana and Amy
Honors 2006, 2008, 2010 Bay Valley Conference Coach of the Year 2006 WBCA Region 8 Coach of the Year Solano record: 196-120, 10 seasons
Coaching Experience Hartnell: Assistant coach 1988-89, 89-90, 90-91; Head coach 91-92 De Anza: Assistant coach 1992-93, 93-94, 94-95, 1999-2000 Gavilan: Head coach 1995-1999 Solano: Head Coach 2000-present
There’s a lot of pride in being associated with the Solano Community College women’s basketball program. And no one knows that more than head coach Matt Borchert. Now in his 11th season at Solano, Coach Matt has continued a long history of suc- cess that defined the program long before he arrived in the spring of 2000. Coach Matt is four wins away from posting 200 victories at Solano and 12 victories shy of becoming the winningest coach in Solano women’s basketball his- tory. The longest-tenured coach in program history hasn’t had a losing season, has posted six 20-win seasons and has won four Bay Valley Conference titles – in- cluding the last three. More important than the wins and losses, he has moved on 31 players to four-year universities on athletic scholarships which is how success is defined at the community college level. ready to play at the next level. tending clinics and watching womens Coach Matt has coached three WBCA and girls basketball games across the state Kodak Honorable Mention All-Ameri- For the Love of the Game as well as on television. Therefore, his cans, two Bay Valley Conference MVPs, Coach Matt’s success is due to the fact practices are always fresh, exciting and 23 BVC all-conference selections and that he’s a student of the game. He strives challenging. four all-state picks. to learn more about the ever-changing Coach Matt is well-known in the com- When a player leaves Solano, they are women’s game by watching videos, at- munity and is a staple at girls basketball SCC 13
games in Solano County and beyond. were the first team in program history to He’s a huge basketball fan and loves go undefeated in conference play. learning new ways to teach the game to Coach Matt won his first conference title the enthusiastic student-athletes who in 2005-06. There were plenty of memo- come to Solano with the hopes of im- ries that year as he also won his 100th proving their game. career game at Solano and posted the On the court, Coach Matt is one of best winning percentage of his career. the most passionate and driven coaches around. His refuse-to-lose attitude rubs Off the Court off on his players and he gets the most Coach Matt is not only an advocate for out of them in practices and games. women’s basketball, but for community Coach Matt has coached California colleges. He’s on the Solano Community community college women’s basketball College Hall of Fame committee and for more than half his life and loves that serves as the CCCWBCA Treasurer and he can teach the ins and outs of the game Past President. He’s on the CCCW- to athletes who desire to play at the next BCA Executive Board and serves as the level. He believes that in order for his District 8 National Coach of the Year players to improve as athletes and people representative for the WBCA. he must challenge them in every facet of Coach Matt has developed several young the game as well as their lives. team was one of the best to take the court athletes through his highly successful By playing one of the toughest schedules in the last ten years. basketball camps and clinics. In fact, in the state year in and year out, Coach Solano won its first seven conference former Solano standout Angela Franklin Matt ensures that his players are going up games of 2009-10 before falling to Laney (07-08) was a frequent camper during against the best teams and the best play- at home on a buzzer-beater. Solano won her high school days at Vanden High in ers in California. It’s the only way they’ll the remainder of its conference games in Fairfield. Several of the area’s top high be ready to move on and contribute right dominating fashion to share the title with school basketball players attended the away to a four-year program. Laney. camp prior to their prep fame. Preparation is key as well. That’s why The 09-10 season continued into the He also volunteers in the community, Solano practices are very intense and postseason as Coach Matt recorded offering advice and coaching clinics to structured – a drill is not complete until his first playoff victory since 2002. The youth, middle school and high school everyone gets it right. Solano runs com- team’s 24 victories was the most in Coach coaches throughout the county year- plex offensive and defensive systems that Matt’s career. round. are implemented throughout the sea- The 2008-09 team won the conference Coach Matt is also a member of the son. Because Coach Matt believes in an title on the final day of the regular season. WBCA and attends the NCAA Women’s uptempo-style offense, lots of players see The Falcons got off to a rocky start, fin- Final Four developing relationships with the court and are expected to contribute ishing the preseason season with a 3-10 four-year coaches across the country. at all times. record, and then dropping its first two Solano’s preseason and offseason condi- conference games. Things turned around Borchert is the middle of three chil- tioning programs are structured as well. quickly though and Coach Matt and dren; his sisters are Bonnie and Debbie. The experienced assistant coaching staff company reeled off 14 straight wins to Coach Matt and his wife, Angela, live in puts together a combination of weights, capture a share of the conference title and Vacaville with their daughters, Diana, 5, pylometrics, running and core fitness earn the final spot in the NorCal playoffs. and Amy, 1. training that keeps the athletes in shape In 2007-08, Coach Matt took his team year-round. up against some of the state’s best teams. The Falcons went the distance in three of At Solano four tournaments they played in, includ- Coach Matt is a three-time Bay Valley ing playing four straight games at the Conference Coach of the Year, having prestigious College of Sequoias tourna- won the award in three of the four years ment in Visalia. The preparation that the he led Solano to the conference title. team faced in the preseason helped the The Falcons have captured three straight team cruise through its Bay Valley Con- conference titles and last year’s Solano ference schedule, going 14-0. The Falcons 14 SCC A Conversation With Coach Matt
What exists at Solano? the line. We communicate well and share the way they run the floor. I will use pieces of a What exists at Solano is a great tradition of ideas with one another. We have a really good team’s motion to fit into our offense. I like the a quality women’s basketball program with a understanding of what everyone does and what UConn women because Geno Auriemma does a primary goal of teaching and moving its players everyone’s main responsibilities are. We also chip great job with half-court sets. on to the four-year level. in on every phase of the program. The players have a good sense of what they are going to get What do you learn from your colleagues at Why is Solano a perfect fit for you? from each coach. Solano? Solano is the perfect fit for me because I really A lot of little things. We do coach’s presentations enjoy the community college level and the What’s the best thing about being a coach at in our division meetings so I pick up things that amount of teaching that I am able to do. I really Solano? someone does a little different than I already love the challenge presented each day that I There are several things, but No. 1 is that do. We have a lot of great coaches with a lot of believe encompasses every level of coaching from community college is a great job – I get to teach energy so something as little as the way they run youth sports to the major college level. and interact with the community and I get study hall might be a better idea than how I do to work with my players year-round. We are it. I also learn how to handle different situations. In addition to talent, what do you look for in a not restricted by specific rules like at the four- We really utilize one another when dealing with recruit? year level – I have a lot more interaction with situations with our players. I really look at how they handle themselves on the my players. We have great talent base in the floor. I like to see how they respond to coaching, community to recruit from. Because of that talent What are your expectations of Solano athletes? officials, pressure situations, etc. Attitude is so base, the program should thrive for a long, long I expect them to represent themselves well all important as well as a solid history of being a time. And with our new facilities, it’s a great place over campus, treat the faculty, staff and other good person and student. to be – from the president on down, it’s solid. athletes with respect. They need to go to class and use their time at community college the way Where do your leadership philosophies come What college and professional basketball it’s supposed to be used. They came here for a from? teams do you watch and learn from? reason and they shouldn’t waste the opportunity I would have to say a combination of all the I watch all the sideline and inbounds plays in that was given to them. coaches I played for and have worked for and the NBA, maybe an isolation play. Those are the have listened to. I’ve taken something from all things that jump out. I learn a lot more from In my spare time, I like to… of them and have reached a comfort level with the college game – it’s just different. I pick up Relax. I love to spend time with my family (my who I am. entries, defensive things, philosophies, coach’s wife, Angela; my awesome daughters, Diana and timeouts, situations and strategies. Amy), watch sports on television and play golf What are your hopes for every player? I look for good offensive sets that I can whenever I have the chance. I hope every player has a meaningful and fun manipulate with my team. There’s some really experience at Solano. I want them to learn how to good stuff out there. I like to watch the North be successful in college, basketball and life. I hope Carolina men because of their transition game, that they all transfer (basketball or not) and receive their bachelors degrees or higher and have happy and successful lives.
How have you improved as a coach in the last ten years? I have become more patient and really settled into my role. I feel like this is my program now. I am comfortable in every phase of coaching. I have improved because I am comfortable with myself and my surroundings. We have done a nice job of continuing the tradition that was built years ago. Everything that goes along with that comfort level has been an improvement.
What should recruits look for when they come to games at Solano? They should pay attention to the pace of play, the fundamentals that we have. They should watch our footwork, our chemistry on the floor and see the attention to detail that we play under. If we are playing well, those are the things that should stand out.
Talk about the chemistry you have with your coaching staff. Coach Matt enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his wife, Angela, Our chemistry is really good- all the way down 5-year-old daughter, Diana, and 1-year-old daughter, Amy. SCC 15 Assistant Coaches Natalie Cooley Assistant Coach
Natalie joins Coach Matt’s staff after playing for Solano from 2006-08. Natalie had many accolades as a Falcon, earning the Falcon Award two years in a row. The Fal- con Award is given to the player who earns the best GPA. She was also named Player of the Year as a sophomore. Natalie earned her AA in childhood development from Solano and continued her athletic and aca- demic careers at William Jessup University in Rockville. She was named team captain as a sophomore. Natalie is attending CSU, Sacramento, where she is pursuing a degree in kinesiology. She hopes to go to physical therapy school to be a therapist. While Natalie loves school, she also enjoys working at her family’s pumpkin patch, Cool Patch Pumpkins, in October, riding her Ducati motorcycle, reading a good book and baking. Natalie is from Dixon and attended Winters High where she played basketball for her dad, Matt, for four years. She also was a standout member of the school’s track and field team. Natalie is very excited to be back at Solano environment and helping Coach Matt on the sidelines and in practice. 16 SCC Assistant Coaches Conni Holloway Assistant Coach
Conni joins the Solano coaching staff for her first season on Coach Matt’s staff. Conni is a former player, having suited up as a Falcon in 2005-06. She was a highly recruited point guard out of Armijo High and had a great freshman season for Solano, helping lead the team to the Bay Valley Conference title and the postseason. Conni played four years varsity basketball at Armijo High, playing under former Solano point guard Ana Gallegos-Adams. She was an all-league selection and named to the Daily Republic all-area girls basketball team. Conni earned her AA from Solano this past summer in social science and is attending CSU, Sacramento, in pursuit of a degree in sociology. She would like to earn her masters in social work and pursue a career as a social worker. She said she truly enjoys juggling school, work, family and coaching because the reward is greater than anyone can imagine. Conni is married to Michael Holloway, a former Solano basketball player, who is also the boys varsity basketball coach at Vanden High in Fairfield. She has three daughters, Calonni, 4, and twins Makenna and Cadence, 2. Good Luck Jessica, Madison Have an outstanding and the season! I wish you the SCC women’s best for you and your basketball team! teammates!
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Destiny, Wishing you the best Have a great as you embark on this year! journey!
Precision Good Luck Desiree! Specialities Orlando Graham 18 SCC Season Preview
Solano’s four returning sophomores (from left to right): Ivy Jones, Carmen Belser, Destinee Sinegal and Jessica Woods. Falcons attempt a four-peat Defend. Matt, who enters his 11th season at the helm. “We will match- It’s a word that Solano teams know well. Whether it refers up well with people.” to what the players do when they don’t have the ball or what While height is nice, it’s always good to have solid guard they do the season after they win a championship, defend is the play and there’s no shortage of that on this year’s team either. theme of this year’s team. Solano will field scoring point guards, great shooters and Behind the leadership of four returning sophomores – two players who can get to the basket quick. of whom will serve as captains this season – the Falcons will The combination of inside and outside play will be instru- attempt to win their fourth straight Bay Valley Conference mental as this team hopes to defend its three straight confer- championship and the program’s tenth overall title. The last ence championships. time a Solano “four-peat” occurred was from 1995-1998 – when In addition to the hard work the team put in on the court, most of this year’s players weren’t even in kindergarten yet. this year’s team has an unbelievable chemistry off the court that But they’re all grown up now and ready to make a run for the coaching staff hopes can translate over to success on the that elusive crown. court. This year’s team is one of the tallest Solano coach Matt Borchert has fielded. With three 6-footers and five players Sophomores 5-foot-8 or taller, there will be very few matchup problems for Ivy Jones was just getting started when the season abruptly the Falcons this season. ended in the Northern California playoffs last season. She was “We are not big and slow, we are athletic,” said Coach a key player in every aspect of the game when Solano needed SCC 19 Season Preview to finish the season strong to claim the mates and was named a captain alongside defense. She has the ability to play a va- conference title. Ivy had at least two as- Jessica Woods. riety of positions because of her size and sists in 21 of 29 games she played in last Amber Takeda used a year of eligi- speed. Zuri is very athletic and makes year. She had an assist in each of Solano’s bility when she suited up for Solano at impressive shots. last 12 games, including the playoffs. The the beginning of last season. She comes Dejatnai Johnson has an incred- stats may be impressive, but what’s more in as a sophomore and her experience and ible knack for remembering things. That impressive is Ivy’s game – she’s flashy, knowledge of the program have already might come from her great basketball poised and fun to watch. Ivy works hard, helped her. Amber has good basketball background. Her stepmom is Allison plays injured and leaves everything on the IQ and Coach Matt says she will provide Johnson (Gill), a former Solano point court. She’s quicker than she looks and solid minutes at a variety of positions for guard (95-97) and current head coach if you haven’t seen her drop an assist to the Falcons. at Vanden High where Dejatnai suited a teammate or steal a ball from her op- up. She’s a solid post player who has the ponent, don’t blink this year! Freshmen ability to hit a 3-point shot. Coach Matt Destinee Sinegal was named all- Ruby Leon will likely play some is looking forward to playing her at the tournament at the Solano Showdown, point guard. She’s a valuable asset to the guard spot as well. which she helped Solano win for the first team because she’s an offensive threat and Ashley Rehm is one of the tall- time since 2005. She was a force at the a strong defensive player. Ruby can be a est players to suit up for Coach Matt guard spot but was also impressive in get- pest for opponents when Solano applies in years. She has a nice shooting touch ting to the basket, getting her teammates full-court defensive pressure. She also has around the basket and good speed. the ball and playing solid defense. In a good perimeter shot, which makes her a Ashley will be able to get up and down addition to her great hustle on the court, scoring threat at the point position. the floor faster than her opponents and she’s an outstanding teammate who can Ashia Johnson goes to the basket hopefully make post moves around be seen cheering for her teammates on strong and provides depth at the guard slower defenders. the sideline. Look for Destinee to play spot. She will play the two guard spots Tara Cooley is able to play a variety a larger role this season and thrill the for Solano and gets after it on defense. of guard spots – including point guard. crowd – and her teammates – along the Zuri Collins is a threat on offense Coach Matt is excited to have a player way. and defense and Coach Matt hopes that of Tara’s size run the show. Tara’s energy Jessica Woods was Solano’s secret she will put a scare into teams with her and enthusiasm for the game is another weapon last season, but it’s likely things long arms when Solano goes to a zone one of her strengths. She’s thrilled to be won’t stay that way in 2010-11. Jessica, named a captain during the fall season, played in the shadows of the Falcons’ two big post players last year but still found the time to make some noise of her own. She is a great offensive player with a lot of quickness, but makes great plays on defense and is a shot blocker as well. Jessica led the team in field goal percent- age (.553) during conference games last season. She has great hands and will snag a lot of rebounds from players bigger than her because of her athleticism. Carmen Belser will fight for more playing time this season. Carmen, who saw a lot of action during conference games last year, has improved during the offseason. She put in a lot time in the gym, improving her shot and her quick- ness in order to be a more effective player for the Falcons this season. The oldest member of the team, Carmen is a great The entire Solano team has developed a close bond already, thanks in part to its five motivator and inspiration to her team- sophomores. 20 SCC Season Preview
playing college basketball and looking Invitational champions and won their The Bay Valley Conference gets a forward to contributing to a winning own Solano Showdown last season. So- new look this year. The conference was program. lano will enter those tournaments, which split into two divisions in the offseason. Shannon Rankin comes from a feature some of the top teams in the Solano will still play every team in the solid Napa High program, where fun- state, hoping to come away with another conference at least once, but face off with damentals and basketball concepts were championship. teams in its division in a home-and-away emphasized on a daily basis. Shannon Unlike in years past when budget situation. will play several positions for Coach cuts forced Solano to eliminate preseason Solano’s fans turned out in force Matt. She has a good shooting touch and single games, the Falcons have added last year – both on the road and at home plays solid defense. She will be key in perennial North powerhouse Fresno – and fans near and far will not want matchups where she’s guarding a smaller City back to the schedule. The last time to miss this season as many milestones player because she will have the size Solano and Fresno faced off was in 2009 could be reached. advantage. – a four-point Fresno victory. Fresno was Desiree Strong took a few years off ranked in the top 3 in the state at the from competitive basketball but stayed time of the game and it’s likely the Rams active by playing pickup games at local will be ranked as high this year. Solano gyms. Coach Matt is looking forward to will also take on San Jose City and Co- getting her back on the court and thinks sumnes River College in the preseason, her competitiveness will come out in full two programs that are historically very force. She’s a strong player, a great athlete successful. and has lots of speed. Desiree makes Cosumnes and Solano have devel- great moves around the basket and can oped quite a rivalry, having played four make a 12-footer to boot. times in the past two years. Solano heads south – but not as far Schedule south as in past years – to play in the Solano has a big target on its back Santa Barbara tournament the weekend this season – and that’s not just for before Thanksgiving. The Falcons will conference foes. The Falcons are the also play in the prestigious Tom Gilcrest defending Mike Gervasoni Memorial tournament at College of Sequoias in Visalia at the beginning of December. Solano Falcons by Height 6’1 Zuri Collins 6’0 Carmen Belser Ashley Rehm 5’11 Desiree Strong 5’10 Shannon Rankin
5’8 Dejatnai Johnson Tara Cooley Jessica Woods 5’6 Ruby Leon Ashia Johnson Destinee Sinegal Amber Takeda 5’5 Ivy Jones Solano’s freshmen class will be asked to contribute right away. They are up for the challenge and look forward to building on Solano’s strong tradition and winning his- tory. Meet the Falcons
Ivy Jones...... 22 Carmen Belser...... 23 Destinee Sinegal...... 24 Amber Takeda...... 25 Jessica Woods...... 26 Ruby Leon...... 27 Ashia Johnson...... 27 Zuri Collins...... 28 Dejatnai Johnson...... 28 Ashley Rehm...... 29 Tara Cooley...... 29 Shannon Rankin...... 30 Desiree Strong...... 30 Madison McDaniel...... 31 Destiny Nunez...... 31 22 SCC Meet the Falcons Ivy Jones #5 Sophomore Guard High School: Heritage (Brentwood) Hometown: Brentwood, Ca.
At Solano: flashy point guard with great speed and court vision...strong and athletic...can play every position on the floor because of her great basketball body.
2009-10: averaged 6.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.3 steals per game…shot 67 percent from the free throw line…averaged nearly 8 points per game during BVC games… scored in double figures in four straight games during a crucial stretch in BVC games… Up Close with Ivy had at least two assists in 21 of 29 games played…had 17 points, 9 assists, 7 rebounds and 6 Favorite Coach Matt steals against Yuba on Feb. 9…also shot 58 percent from the field in that game. quote: “I just wanna cry.” At Freedom High: graduated in 2009…played four years varsity…averaged 9.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.3 steals per game as a senior. What was your most rewarding day play- Personal: Born March 31, 1991 in Akron, Ohio…parents are Ivan Jones and Stacey King… ing basketball? siblings are Ivan Jr., Ivan III and Dejuan Fletcher…majoring in sports medicine and hopes Every day is reward- to be an athletic trainer…has been playing basketball since she was 7 years old. ing because you learn something new about the game every day.
Funniest player on the team: Destinee Sinegal, by far
I own a lot of: basketball shorts
What makes the city where you are from famous? The farmers markets
How do you spend your time between classes? Eating and getting unfin- ished things finished Why Solano? What song gets you I wanted to be in a different on the dance floor? environment where I could stay Miley Cyrus’ Party in the U.S.A. focused on school and basketball.
What’s the most im- portant thing you’ve learned at Solano? Defense SCC 23 Meet the Falcons Carmen Belser #15 Sophomore Forward High School: Vanden Hometown: Vacaville, Ca.
At Solano: outstanding leader...brings good presence in the paint...can step out and make perimeter shots.
2009-10: averaged 2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game as a freshman off the bench… scored 7 points, added 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a blocked shot against Yuba on Feb. 9…shot 41 percent from the field during conference games. Up Close with Carmen Favorite Coach Matt At Vanden High: graduated in 2000…played two years varsity…named defensive quote: player of the year and most improved player…also ran track and field. “I got the swagger wagon.” Personal: Born March 12, 1982 in Martinez…parents are Art and Beverly Belser…sib- lings are Terrance and Cory…majoring in business administration and would like to be a What was your most financial analyst…has been playing basketball since she was 8 years old. rewarding day play- ing basketball? Winning the Solano Showdown last year.
Who motivates you to play basketball? Teammates
What is your personal motto? Work hard, play harder
What is the first thing you do when you get to practice? Speak to everyone
Funniest player on the team: Destinee Sinegal
My best Halloween Why Solano? costume: We go! Care Bear
Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. I’m really nice.
What’s the most im- portant thing you’ve learned at Solano? Mental toughness 24 SCC Meet the Falcons Destinee Sinegal #21 Sophomore Guard High School: Fairfield Hometown: Fairfield, Ca.
At Solano: extremely athletic player who can play multiple positions...scores from all over the floor and uses her body well to get to the basket...solid ball-handler.
2009-10: averaged 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game…named all-tourna- ment at the Solano Showdown…scored 14 points and added 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and a blocked shot against Napa Valley.
Up Close with Destinee At Fairfield High: graduated in 2009…played four years varsity…helped the Falcons win the Monticello Empire League championship...named an all-league selection and Funniest player on the team: Ivy Jones MVP of the team…also played softball.
Three things I would Personal: Born December 7, 1990 in Vallejo…mother is Aldrina Sinegal…has been play- have on a deserted is- ing basketball since she was 5 years old. land: outlet, cell phone, cell phone charger
For a day, I would like to change places with: Walt Disney
Coach Matt is: one of a kind
Which Solano athlete (non-women’s basket- ball) do you respect the most? Jeff Hurd, men’s basketball
What is the best thing about Solano? It’s very close to home.
What do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete at So- Why Solano? lano? I enjoy the hoop Jump start for my career. team
Who are your biggest fans? Mom and uncle
What is your worst habit? I smack my gum
What’s the most important thing you have learned at So- lano? Communication SCC 25 Meet the Falcons Amber Takeda #23 Sophomore Guard High School: Will C. Wood (Vacaville) Hometown: Vacaville, Ca.
At Solano: decent basketball IQ...makes solid post moves and shoots the ball well...an experienced player having played a partial season in 2009-10...familiar with the program and the systems...will provide positive minutes.
At Will C. Wood High: graduated in 2009…played two years varsity…won the coaches award and was named most improved…also earned team MVP honors on the Wildcats JV team…averaged 7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1 assist per game as a senior… Up Close with Amber also played volleyball, softball and badminton. Who motivates you to play basketball? Mom Personal: Born July 20, 1991 in Fairfield…parents are Brenda and Larry Takeda…sib- and sister lings are Brandon, Joshua, Brandy and Skyler…has been playing basketball for 13 years.
Funniest player on the team: Destinee Sinegal
The three things I would have on a deserted island: cell Why Solano? phone, another person, It’s close to home. mall
I own a lot of: hoop shirts
What is the best thing about Solano? I love being at school with my friends
What is the best restaurant in your hometown? Murillos
Who is your hero? Grandma Sheila
What’s the most im- portant thing you’ve learned at Solano? That I need to study harder to pass the CME this time around! 26 SCC Meet the Falcons Jessica Woods #32 Sophomore Forward High School: Hogan (Vallejo) Hometown: Vallejo, Ca.
At Solano: good rebounder...strong inside and outside player...gets up and down the floor well...plays hard every possession...good shot blocker and defender.
2009-10: averaged 5 points, 4 rebounds and shot 47 percent from the field as a fresh- man…recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds against College of Marin on Jan. 20…also added 2 steals…show 55 percent from the field during BVC games. Up Close with Jessica Favorite Coach Matt At Hogan High: graduated in 2008…played three years varsity…also played soccer. quote: “We don’t get sick and we don’t get Personal: Born December 31, 1989 in Oakland…parents are Tony and Alesia Woods… hurt.” sister is Brittany, brother is Michael…has been playing basketball since fifth grade… would like to study abroad after transferring from Solano…was involved in leadership at When no one is look- Hogan…majoring in criminal justice. ing, I like to: pretend that I’m famous
Why my position is the best: It’s very challenging because I’m always guarding some- one twice my size. But it makes me better offen- sively and defensively.
Funniest player on the team: Destinee Sinegal
For a day, I would like to change places with: Los Angeles Laker coach Phil Jackson
I own a lot of: Los Angeles Lakers stuff Why Solano? Which Solano athlete Wonderful athletic program with (non-women’s basket- a good background and just the ball) do you respect nice campus and atmosphere. the most? Tim Tatum, men’s basketball
What do you enjoy most about being a student-athlete at Solano? People tend to give you more respect around campus and rec- ognize who you are. SCC 27 Meet the Falcons Ruby Leon #3 Freshman Guard High School: Fairfield Hometown: Fairfield, Ca.
At Solano: will play some point guard...good defender...good shooting stroke...makes a lot of perimeter shots...will provide great depth on defense when pressing.
At Fairfield High: graduated in 2010…played three years varsity…averaged 12 points per game…also ran track and field.
Up Close with Ruby Personal: Born September 16, 1991 in Los Angeles…parents are Josefina and Jesus…has Who motivates you to six siblings…nickname is Rubix Cubes…majoring in criminal justice…would like to be a play basketball? My police officer…has been playing basketball for seven years. family What is the best thing about Solano? It’s in- expensive, close to home and we win! What’s the most im- portant thing you’ve learned at Solano? Be organized
Ashia Johnson #4 Freshman Guard High School: Armijo (Fairfield) Hometown: Fairfield, Ca.
At Solano: athletic...provides good defensive presence...goes to the basket strong...pro- vides good depth at the guard position.
At Armijo High: graduated in 2010…played four years varsity…was named the most inspirational player and most improved player in her time with the Indians…also played softball.
Up Close with Ashia Personal: Born August 16, 1992 in Vallejo…parents are Simone Adams and Ronondo Who is your biggest fan? My sister Camara Johnson…siblings are Calvin and Camara…majoring in psychology…member of AVID, Tell us something DECA and Fellowship of Christian Athletes in high school…has been playing basketball about yourself that since she was nine. most people don’t know…I met Candace Parker and Lisa Leslie. Why Solano? To learn more about basketball, it’s close to home and inexpensive. 28 SCC Meet the Falcons Zuri Collins #5 Freshman Forward High School: Rodriguez (Fairfield) Hometown: Fairfield, Ca.
At Solano: lots of size and speed...great athlete...long arms...gets up by the rim...effective defensive player...will be able to play a lot of different places.
At Rodriguez High: graduated in 2010…played three years varsity…helped the Mus- tangs capture the SCAC title in her junior year…also ran track and field.
Up Close with Zuri Personal: Born December 29, 1991…parents are Leonard and Marsha Collins…siblings What challenges do are Jason, April, Tyra and Mary…has been playing basketball since she was in fifth grade. you face playing bas- ketball? Everything is a challenge, I just want to be the best at everything I can. I own a lot of…collect- ible coins. What’s the most im- portant thing you’ve learned at Solano? Team first Why Solano? Because of its history.
Dejatnai Johnson #12 Freshman Forward High School: Vanden (Fairfield) Hometown: Fairfield, Ca.
At Solano: comes from a great high school program...has a great knack for remember- ing offenses and defenses...good basketball IQ...is a post player who can play some guard because of her ability to knock down a 3-point shot.
At Vanden High: graduated in 2010…played two years varsity…team won the Solano County Athletic Conference in both years…won the coaches award…also ran track and field, participating in the long jump and triple jump. Up Close with Dejatnai
Who motivates you to Personal: Born December 12, 1991 in Fairfield…parents are Theresa and Alex Hubbard play basketball? My dad and Allison and Jake Johnson…stepmom, Allison, played at Solano from 1995-97…has 10 and stepmom. siblings…was a member of the BSU, Student 2 Student and the yearbook staff at Vanden… Who is your biggest has been playing basketball since second grade. fan? Jake Johnson IV What’s the most im- portant thing you’ve learned at Solano? Fundmentals Why Solano? Why not? SCC 29 Meet the Falcons Ashley Rehm #20 Freshman Forward High School: Vacaville Hometown: Vacaville, Ca.
At Solano: one of the tallest players the program has seen in a while...has a nice shooting touch and good speed...will beat a lot of people down the floor...has the ability to blow by people on offense in the paint...can be a force inside.
At Vacaville High: graduated in 2010…played two years varsity…was named Most Im- proved in her junior and senior seasons. Up Close with Ashley Personal: Born December 18, 1991 in Vallejo…parents are Ann and Dan Rehm…siblings What challenges are Ronnie and Joy…also ran cross country at Vacaville High…major is undecided but do you face playing would like to be an ultrasound or x-ray technician…has been playing basketball since third basketball? Using my grade. left hand For a day, I would like to change places with: a 5-year-old What is best thing about Solano? It’s close to home. What is the greatest risk you have ever taken? Skydiving Why Solano? Because it’s close to home. Tara Cooley #22 Freshman Guard High School: Dixon Hometown: Dixon, Ca.
At Solano: lots of energy...very excited to be playing college basketball...has good size and the ability to play point guard...can get the ball in the basket...great body control and hand- eye coordination...has 3-point shooting range...works hard and has a lot of enthusiasm.
At Dixon High: graduated in 2010…played three years varsity…was a two-time all-con- ference selection as a junior and senior…named MVP of the Ram tournament and named all-tournament at the Colusa tournament as a junior…all-tournament selections at the Up Close with Tara Woodland and Dixon tournaments as a senior…also played soccer. What’s the best res- taurant in your home- Personal: Born June 3, 1992…parents are Polly and Mark Cooley…sisters are Corinne town? Cattleman’s and Kendra…nickname is Miley…has been playing basketball for 13 years…cousin is So- Tell us something lano assistant coach Natalie Cooley. about yourself that most people don’t know…I hate mustard. Why Solano? Why not play for the best! 30 SCC Meet the Falcons Shannon Rankin #24 Freshman Forward High School: Napa Hometown: Napa, Ca.
At Solano: has a great basketball body and provides more size to the team...can play a variety of positions...has a good jump shot and improved 3-point shooting...has good fundamentals, as most players from Napa High tend to have...understands concepts.
At Napa High: graduated in 2010…played three years varsity…team won the MEL three years in a row…was an all-MEL selection as a sophomore and junior…named second Up Close with Shannon team all-county as a sophomore and first team all-county as a junior…also played softball.
What is the best Personal: Born December 5, 1992 in Long Beach…parents are Scott and Linda…broth- restaurant in your ers are Andrew and Kyle…carried a 3.4 GPA in high school. hometown? Rutherford Grill What makes the city where you are from well-known? Napa Valley=wine Why Solano? I’m com- petitive and at Solano, they compete. And they win. You can’t go wrong with that.
Desiree Strong #33 Freshman Forward High School: Rodriguez (Fairfield) Hometown: Vallejo. Ca.
At Solano: good athlete...great speed...can play several positions...brings good moves around the basket and can knock down a 12-footer...very strong player.
At Rodriguez High: played two years varsity…only played basketball her freshman and sophomore years…was named Most Improved as a sophomore.
Personal: Born June 9, 1991 in Vallejo…parents are Antonio and Carol…brother is Up Close with Desiree Rique…major is undecided but would like to coach…has been playing basketball for 11 Why my position is years. the best: I can be a helpful asset to the rest of my team. What is your personal motto? Be coachable Why Solano? Because of the women’s basketball program SCC 31 Meet the Falcons Madison McDaniel RS Redshirt
High School: Leon (FL) Hometown: Vacaville, Ca.
At Leon High (Florida): graduated in 2010…played two years varsity…was named Most Improved Player…also attended Moanalu High in Hawaii.
Personal: Born October 6, 1992 in San Francisco…parents are Candace and Brian Mc- Daniel…siblings are Parker and Noah…nickname is Maddie…has been playing basketball Up Close with Madison for three years…majoring in social work.
Coach Matt is: serious, but funny at the same time Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know…I can play five different instruments. Why Solano? It’s close to home.
Destiny Nunez RS Redshirt
High School: Silver Creek (San Jose) Hometown: San Jose, Ca.
At Silver Creek High: graduated in 2010…played one year varsity…was a scholar athlete, member of the honor roll…earned a government achievement award…also played softball.
Personal: Born December 28, 1991 in San Jose…parents are Pedro Nunez and Veronica Villalobos…siblings are Martin, Cassandra, Genesis, Jacob and Shayra…has been playing Up Close with Destiny basketball since seventh grade. Who are your biggest fans? My family What three words would you use to describe yourself? Hard-working, ambitious and optimistic Why Solano? I saw it as a new opportunity to better myself. Tara, Shannon,
We are so proud of I am you! cheering for Work hard, have fun you all the and do your best every way! day!
Delores Cooley Love, Scott and Linda Rankin
Good Luck Dej Good Luck and the Falcons! this season, Dejatnai! We love you!
Tom and Cyndy Daddy, Allie, Jake IV Gill and Taytum SCC 33 2009-10 Season Review Solano coach Matt Borchert said early on in the 2009-10 season that if ever he had a team that was talented enough to make it to the state tourna- ment, this team was the one. Basketball teams face a lot of ups and downs during a season, but the way its players handle that adversity as a unit defines them more than its wins and losses. The 2009-10 Solano women’s bas- ketball team had a banner year because of its ability to turn a negative into a positive.
Due to budget cuts, Solano had to eliminate all its preseason individual games – electing to play in just four tour- naments before the start of Bay Valley Conference play. That meant a late start to the season. It was the day after Thanksgiving before College of Sequoias in Visalia – one of than on a three-game win streak? the Falcons finally got to put on their the top tournaments in the state. By Sat- Solano traveled to Oakland and game uniforms. urday, the Falcons were playing better, but knocked off a tough Laney squad (one The Falcons hit the road, traveling to again went 1-2 and were headed home. that eventually advanced to the 2010 Southern California to play in the Santa Things were looking up. state tournament) before handing Contra Ana/Orange Coast Classic. Five of Solano’s first six opponents Costa a defeat at home. Though the team opened with a big were teams from the notoriously tough Five straight victories, a tourney title, victory, the rest of the event didn’t go as south. Coach Matt knew that even if they undefeated in conference so far and a ton well. Solano dropped the next two games lost to a south team, his Falcons were of confidence. and there was a lot of work to be done, playing against great competition and Next up was the Mike Gervasoni according to Coach Matt. If the team getting better every game. Classic at De Anza College in Cupertino was going to make any noise this season, The Falcons were gaining momen- – one of the top tournaments in North- changes had to be made – and fast. tum and were determined to show their ern California. The following Thursday, Solano home crowd something special at the Solano easily won its first two games opened the Tom Gilcrest Invitational at Solano Showdown, which tipped off in – over Cypress and host De Anza, setting mid-December. up a big showdown with the north’s top- Solano got ranked team, San Francisco. three straight wins In a game every player on this year’s to capture its first team is still talking about, Solano came Showdown title out on top, 64-57. since 2005. The Falcons won the Gervasoni title Another for the first time in school history. The change in the win was especially sweet for Coach Matt schedule had the and Coach George, who once coached Falcons playing two under the late Mike Gervasoni at De conference games Anza College. before the New It was a great way to end 2009 and Year. the preseason. What better Solano, the two-time defending con- way to open Bay ference champs and winners of three of Valley Conference the last four titles, had a target on its back 34 SCC 2009-10 Season Review as Bay Valley Conference play resumed in the new year. Solano Showdown. Riding an eight-game win streak, Solano won its first six Siskiyous is always a dangerous opponent, with strong games of 2010 by an average of inside players and a deadly three- 36.8 points to improve to 8-0 point shooting arsenal. in the BVC. But this was a motivated The Falcons traveled up Falcons team. the freeway for a rematch with In front of a huge crowd on a Contra Costa. The longtime Saturday night, one that included rivals went toe-to-toe for 40 several fans and students from minutes, but Solano prevailed, Weed, Solano put on an inspired increasing its win streak to 15 performance, holding off Siskiyous and setting up a big game with to advance past the first round for Laney at Solano with first place the first time since 2002. on the line. Fans, school administrators, Solano looked to tie the other athletes and parents didn’t school record for consecutive want to miss out on supporting the wins in a season when they Falcons in their bid to reach the took on Laney. The two teams state tournament. gave the raucous crowd exactly what they came for – great One more win and the team was headed to Southern women’s college basketball. California. The game came down to the final Santa Rosa was standing in Solano’s seconds, and when a Laney player tipped way – another familiar opponent, but an the ball in on a putback at the buzzer, even tougher one than Siskiyous. Solano just stood in shock. Solano’s fans showed up in force to Win streak over. Santa Rosa, cheering the Falcons and The best the Falcons could hope for willing the team at every twist and turn. was to tie for the conference title or for The Falcons took the floor fired up, Laney to lose one of its final six games. stopping Santa Rosa’s forceful interior Solano had to regroup quickly. The game while making great shots of their Falcons were still suffering a hang- own. over from the loss two days later when A Santa Rosa run at the end of the Mendocino came to town. Solano beat first half gave the Bear Cubs the momen- Mendocino by 36 in Ukiah but could tum heading into halftime but Solano only muster a 13-point win this time. had lots of fight left in it. The Falcons still weren’t as crisp in a The Falcons cut the lead to three 22-point road win over Merritt. points midway in the second half before Huge wins over Napa and Yuba got Santa Rosa’s “bigs” put the game away. the team back on track though. Solano The season was over but it was no played near perfect ball in each game time to shed tears. and came close to scoring 100 points in Though we said goodbye to seven each. remarkable sophomores, this team of The Falcons closed out the season 11 players was the best to come through with wins over College of Marin on Sophomore Night and Los Solano in the last 10 years. Medanos on the road to secure the program’s ninth BVC title, Besides winning three straight conference titles, the team third in a row and fourth in the last five years. recorded the most conference wins in school history (15), set The team celebrated by dousing Coach Matt with water in the record for most assists in game (32), had the best free throw the locker room after the final game. percentage in a season (66.9%) and the highest scoring average A home playoff game was almost guaranteed, meaning (71.8). there was more work to do. Solano is 37-2 in BVC road games in the last six years. In Solano drew Siskiyous, a familiar opponent, in the Nor- 2009-10, the Falcons went 22-2 versus the north and 11-1 at Cal quarterfinals. The Falcons and Eagles faced off earlier in home. the year with Solano posting a victory in the semifinals of the Soroya Blunt moved into the top 10 in career rebounding SCC 35 2009-10 Season Review
– finishing her Solano career with 528 boards. Bree Domingo finished her Solano career with 262 assists – good for fourth all-time. For the third straight year, Solano had three players named to the all- conference team – Crystal Lee, Veronica Morris, Ashley Daniels. Coach Matt and his coaching staff were named co-coaches of the year as well. Ashley Daniels, Allie Davison, Bree Domingo and Soroya Blunt were named academic all-conference. It was Solano’s fifth straight winning season and the 24 wins is the most in Coach Matt’s career. Without the support of our fans, families, Solano coaches, athletes, admin- istrators and support staff, we wouldn’t have anything to celebrate. 36 SCC 2009-10 Season Review
Finally - a Showdown title
The Falcons captured their Solano Showdown for the first time since 2005. Veronica Morris was named MVP and Destinee Sinegal earned all-tournament honors. A change will do you good
Due to a change in the schedule, Solano played two Bay Valley Conference games in December – one against Laney Col- lege and the other against Contra Costa. The Falcons knocked off both teams to immediately establish their conference lead and attempt a three-peat of the conference title. for consecutive victories in a season for Dominance against North Now that’s impressive the third straight season. Finishing strong Solano went 22-2 against North teams Solano won the Gervasoni Memorial and posted an 11-1 record at home. Classic – one of the toughest tourna- ments in the state - by defeating some of Solano won its last six games to earn a Queen of the glass the top teams in the state. share of the BVC title- its third straight, It was the first time Solano won the ninth overall and fourth in the last five Gervasoni, previously called the De Anza years. Soroya Blunt moved into the top 10 in Classic, title. Playoffs come to Solano Solano history in career rebounds with Earning respect 528. Teammates come first For the first time since 2005, Solano Solano was ranked as high as No. 3 in earned a home playoff game. With an the north during the season. It was the outstanding crowd behind the Falcons, Bree Domingo finished her Solano career highest a Solano team was ranked since Solano earned its first playoff victory with 262 assists, good for fourth all-time. Coach Matt’s first season at Solano in since 2002 and took one step closer to The two-year point guard came close 2000. the state tournament. to breaking the single game record for The Falcons entered the final game of the assists in a game when she tallied 12 season ranked No. 18 in the state. The best in a decade against Contra Costa. Winning is fun Balanced attack The team recorded the most conference victories in school history (15), set the re- The Falcons won their first six games cord for most assists in a game (32), had Ten of Solano’s 11 players scored at least of the new year by an average margin the best free throw percentage in a season 100 points this season. Five players scored of 36.8 points. Solano extended its win (66.9%) and the highest scoring average at least 200 and sophomore Veronica streak to 15 games with a thrilling victory (71.8 ppg). It was Solano’s fifth straight Morris scored more than 300. over Contra Costa. winning season and the 24 wins was the Every Falcon was balanced in every of- The Falcons threatened the school record most in Coach Matt’s career. fensive category. SCC 37 2009-10 Season Review
Postseason honors
For the third straight year, Solano had three players named to the all-conference team – Crystal Lee, Veronica Morris and Ashley Daniels. Coach Matt and his coaching staff were named co-coaches of the year. Ashley Daniels, Allie Davison, Bree Domingo and Soroya Blunt were named academic all-conference as well. Crystal Lee was named third team all- state, the first such honor for a Falcon since 2008. Headed to the next level
Bree Domingo and Allie Davison earned scholarships to continue playing basket- ball at the next level. 38 SCC 2009-10 Season Review
All Bay Valley Conference Game-by-Game Results Divinity Bradley Laney So. Date Opponent Score W/L Record High Scorer Tatanisha Brown Merritt So. Nov. 27 $Santa Ana 83-72 W 1-0 Lee-17 Antonette Capili Los Medanos So. Nov. 28 $Grossmont 71-43 L 1-1 Morris-12 Shonetta Crain-Williams Laney So. Nov. 29 $Orange Coast 81-50 L 1-2 Morris-13 Ashley Daniels Solano So. Tessa Giammona Mendocino So. Dec. 3 !Mt. San Antonio 66-41 L 1-3 Lee-8 Zenaia Hunt Contra Costa So. Dec. 4 !Foothill 76-74 W 2-3 Morris-17 Danielle Larkin Laney So. Dec. 5 !Santa Barbara 70-61 L 2-4 Blunt-18 Crystal Lee Solano So. Dec. 11 #Diablo Valley 73-57 W 3-4 Sinegal-14 Kenyanna Martin* Contra Costa So. Dec. 12 #Siskiyous 78-63 W 4-4 Sinegal-17 Veronica Morris Solano So. Dec. 13 #Cosumnes River 78-68 W 5-4 Domingo-18 Jordan Price Napa Valley Fr. Lacreasha Sellars Marin So. Dec. 18 *Laney 66-56 W 6-4, 1-0 Morris-18 Angela Strong Merritt So. Dec. 22 *Contra Costa 66-58 W 7-4. 2-0 Lee-17 Co-Coaches of the Year: Matt Borchert, Solano; Dec. 28 ^Cypress 62-50 W 8-4 Daniels-14 Ronald Williams, Laney Dec. 29 ^De Anza 86-56 W 9-4 Domingo-18 * denotes Player of the Year Dec. 30 ^San Francisco 64-57 W 10-4 Lee-22 Jan. 6 *Mendocino 76-40 W 11-4, 3-0 Morris-15 All State Jan. 8 *Merritt 91-51 W 12-4, 4-0 Tavassoli-15 First Team Jan. 11 *Napa Valley 83-40 W 13-4, 5-0 Tavassoli-15 Brittney Allen CCSF So. Jan. 13 *Yuba 71-45 W 14-4, 6-0 Morris-18 Kenyanna Martin CCC So. Jan. 20 *College of Marin 73-25 W 15-4, 7-0 Woods-17 Molly Martin Shasta So. Charlene Popoff Santa Rosa So. Jan. 22 *Los Medanos 76-48 W 16-4, 8-0 Morris-18 Jasmine Rubin Ohlone So. Jan. 25 *Contra Costa 75-70 W 17-4, 9-0 Morris-20 Jan. 27 *Laney 58-56 L 17-5, 9-1 Lee-16 Second Team Jan. 29 *Mendocino 70-57 W 18-5, 10-1 Morris-17 Shonetta Crain-Wms. Laney So. Feb. 3 *Merritt 87-64 W 19-5, 11-1 Daniels, Blunt, Woods-14 Jeannette DeWitt Santa Rosa So. Feb. 5 *Napa Valley 96-34 W 20-5, 12-1 Jones, Daniels, Domingo, Woods-14 Erica Hayes San Mateo So. Jenny Kawakami Diablo Valley So. Feb. 9 *Yuba 97-38 W 21-5, 13-1 Jones-17 Mone Peoples CCSF So. Feb. 17 *College of Marin 78-63 W 22-5, 14-1 Lee-30 Alley Reeves Sequioas So. Feb. 19 *Los Medanos 68-43 W 23-5, 15-1 Morris-17 Feb. 27 %Siskiyous 69-54 W 24-5 Lee-20 Third Team Mar. 6 %Santa Rosa 70-60 L 24-6 Lee-14 Blakely Goldberg Fresno So. $ indicates Santa Ana/Orange Coast Classic Crystal Lee Solano So. Sylvanna Moore Delta So. ! indicates College of Sequioas Tournament Marlee Rice CCSF So. # indicates Solano Showdown Ganeaya Rogers Ohlone So. ^ indicates Gervasoni Memorial Classic Brandi Stephens Sierra So. * indicates Bay Valley Conference game North POY: Sumiya Darden, Fresno % indicates NorCal Playoffs North COY: Lacey Campbell, Santa Rosa Bold indicates home games Statistics fgm fga fg% 3m 3a 3% ftm fta FT% treb avg asts avg blks avg stl avg to avg pts avg Tavassoli 46 126 .365 34 109 .312 26 39 .667 46 1.6 64 2.3 0 0.0 29 1.0 43 1.5 152 5.4 Morris 119 309 .385 38 128 .297 34 49 .694 114 3.9 67 2.3 16 0.6 45 1.6 92 3.2 310 10.7 Jones 71 179 .397 11 43 .256 26 39 .667 87 3.0 92 3.2 3 0.1 68 2.3 66 2.3 179 6.2 Daniels 85 232 .366 15 66 .227 55 71 .775 128 4.3 52 1.7 20 0.7 78 2.6 67 2.2 240 8.0 Domingo 91 231 .394 21 88 .239 25 29 .862 62 2.1 123 4.1 8 0.3 43 1.4 57 1.9 228 7.6 Belser 21 54 .389 2 3 .667 4 8 .500 50 2.2 12 0.6 8 0.3 10 0.4 15 0.7 48 2.1 Sly 0 2 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 0.3 0 0.0 2 0.5 0 0.0 Sinegal 64 154 .416 12 38 .316 19 36 .528 66 2.3 28 1.0 4 0.1 36 1.2 38 1.3 159 5.5 Blunt 104 285 .365 3 24 .125 48 74 .649 199 6.6 29 1.0 13 0.4 39 1.3 87 2.9 259 8.6 Takeda 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 0 0 .000 1 0.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 1 0.5 2 1.0 0 0.0 Davison 43 119 .361 7 26 .269 38 157 .667 96 3.2 19 0.6 9 0.3 21 0.7 51 1.7 131 4.4 Woods 57 122 .467 2 4 .500 35 59 .593 120 4.0 18 0.6 11 0.4 33 1.1 36 1.2 151 5.0 Lee 122 256 .477 1 4 .250 51 79 .646 187 7.5 23 0.9 18 0.7 37 1.5 51 2.0 296 11.8 Totals 823 2069 .398 146 533 .274 361 540 .669 1156 38.5 528 17.6 111 3.7 440 14.7 607 20.2 2153 71.8 SCC 39 2010-11 Opponents Santa Barbara MTXE Tourney Location: Santa Barbara Dates: Nov. 18-20 All-time record (Since 2000): first year in tournament
Tom Gilcrest Invitational Location: College of Sequoias, Visalia Dates: Dec. 2-5 All-time record (Since 2000): 11-19 2009 record: 1-2 Best finish: Second place (1994, 1998) All-time all-tournament (Since 2000): LaStar Brown (2001), Angela Franklin (2007)
Mike Gervasoni Memorial Classic Location: De Anza College, Cupertino Dates: Dec. 28-30 All-time record (Since 2000): 16-15 Whether on the road or at home, the Falcons will look to produce more crowd-pleasing 2008 record: 3-0 moments in 2010-11. Best finish: First place (2009) All-time all-tournament (Since 2000): Mendocino College Laney College Ebonie Williams (2000), LaStar Brown Date: Friday, Jan. 14 Date: Wednesday, Feb. 2 (2000, 2001), Shanna Holmes (2006), Location: Ukiah Location: Oakland Bree Domingo (2009), Crystal Lee Mascot: Eagles Mascot: Eagles (2009), Ashley Daniels (MVP, 2009) All-time series: Solano leads 17-1 All-time series: 2-2 09-10 series: Solano 86-56, Solano 70-57 09-10 series: Solano 66-56, Laney 58-56 Napa Valley College Date: Wednesday, Jan. 5; Friday, Feb. 4 Los Medanos College Location: Napa Date: Wednesday, Jan. 19; Friday, Feb. 11 Mascot: Storm Location: Pittsburg All-time series: Solano leads 17-5 Mascot: Mustangs 09-10 series: Solano 83-40, Solano 96-34 All-time series: Solano leads 34-0 09-10 series: Solano 76-48, Solano 68-43 Yuba College Date: Friday, Jan. 7; Wednesday, Feb. 9 College of Marin Location: Marysville Date: Wednesday, Jan. 26 Mascot: 49ers Location: Kentfield All-time series: Solano leads 14-0 Mascot: Mariners 09-10 series: Solano 71-45, Solano 97-38 All-time series: Solano leads 20-4 09-10 series: Solano 73-25, Solano 78-63 Merritt College Date: Wednesday, Jan. 12 Location: Oakland Contra Costa College Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28 Mascot: Thunderbirds Location: San Pablo All-time series: Solano leads 29-14 Mascot: Comets 09-10 series: Solano 91-51, Solano 87-65 All-time series: Series tied 18-18 09-10 series: Solano 66-58, Solano 75-70 40 SCC 2010 Solano Showdown Showdown History Solano All-Tournament Chabot selections 1995 Angela Good Fri., Dec. 10 1996 Maria Perez-Barris 4 p.m. 1997 Kim Maryman 1998 Sara Gordon Diablo Valley 1999 Michelle Lewis Sat., Dec. 11 Sat., Dec. 11 2000 Athena Santos 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 2001 Jennifer Causey Shasta 2002 Candace Holmes Fri., Dec. 10 2003 Tricia Nickelberry 6 p.m. 2005 Welana Toki 2006 Tamieka Durant Los Medanos 2006 Christine Tucker 2007 Angela Franklin Sun., Dec. 12 BYE Sun., Dec. 12 2007 Brandi Lucas 11 a.m. 3 p.m. 2009 Destinee Sinegal Fri., Dec. 10 BYE 2 p.m. Cosumnes River Solano MVPs Cosumnes River 1995 Zanete Law Sat., Dec. 11 1997 Niesha Whitman Sat., Dec. 11 6 p.m. 1998 Niesha Whitman De Anza 2000 Ebonie Williams 2005 Kate Shipp Fri., Dec. 10 2009 Veronica Morris 8 p.m.
Past Champions Solano Solano 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2009 Sierra 1999, 2001, 2006, 2007 Sun., Dec. 12 Butte 1996 Compton 2002 1 p.m. Porterville 2004 Cosumnes River 2008
Most Points - one game 34 - Maria Perez-Barris, Solano, 1996 33- Catherine Reynolds, Merced, 1995
Most Points- tournament 82- Cara Anderson, Fresno,1995 71- LaConia Hatcher, Compton, 2002
Veronica Morris (left) was named Solano Showdown MVP in 2009 while teammate Solano won the Showdown in 2009. Destinee Sinegal was named to the all-tournament team as a freshman. SCC 41 Game-by-Game Results (Since 2000) 2000-01 D21 at DeAnza 69-65 W NorCal Playoffs Head Coach Matt Borchert D27-D30DeAnza Classic M1 Fresno 51-45 L D27 Canyons 79-55 L 23-11 overall, 7-3 BVC (third place) D28 Taft 76-65 W 2003-04 N10-12 at Chaffey Tournament D29 Reedley 78-66 W Head Coach Matt Borchert N10 Orange Coast 62-44 W D30 COS 47-44 W 13-13 overall, 8-6 BVC (third place) N11 Chaffey 74-61 W J4 at Shasta 82-65 L N7-9 Mt.SAC Tip-Off N12 Mt. SAC 67-62 W J5 at Redwoods 68-55 W N7 Riverside 67-55 W N16 at San Francisco 76-61 W Bay Valley Conference N8 Canyons 80-64 L N18 Siskiyous 85-64 W J8 at Santa Rosa 54-51 L N9 Orange Coast 66-57 L N21 at San Jose 59-57 L J11 Marin 73-61 W N15 at Siskiyous 63-55 W N24 at Fresno 77-69 W J19 DVC 83-71 W N20 at Gavilan 59-44 W Nov. 25 at Modesto 59-57 L J22 Los Medanos 77-63 W D4-5 COS Tourney N30-D2 COS Tournament J25 at Merritt 66-53 W D4 Riverside 68-55 L N30 Ventura 80-53 L J29 at Contra Costa 73-62 L D5 Fresno 76-67 L D1 Fullerton 62-45 W F1 Santa Rosa 57-51 W D11-12 Solano Showdown D2 Fresno 65-57 L F5 at Marin 62-60 L D11 Modesto 70-35 W D8-10 Solano Showdown F12 at DVC 72-63 W D12 Sierra 64-44 L D8 LA Harbor 59-47 W F15 at Los Medanos 68-60 W D27-29 DeAnza Classic D9 Sac City 66-54 W F19 Merritt 60-40 W D27 Porterville 88-80 W D10 Sierra 66-63 W F22 Contra Costa 51-49 L D28 Merced 76-46 L D13 at Hartnell 75-60 W NorCal Playoffs D29 Cypress 73-59 L D19 DeAnza 60-52 L M2 COS 74-69 W Bay Valley Conference D21 at Butte 79-76 W M6 at Foothill 64-62 L J6 Contra Costa 73-52 L D27-30 DeAnza Classic J9 Los Medanos 80-54 W D27 Moorpark 80-66 W 2002-03 J13 Merritt 65-52 L D28 Chabot 56-47 W Head Coach Matt Borchert J16 at Marin 73-70 W D29 Butte 74-66 W 20-13 overall, 10-4 BVC (third place) J20 at Diablo Valley 63-55 W D30 Merced 76-67 L N8-9 Orange Coast Tip-Off J23 Santa Rosa 65-48 L J5 Shasta 68-61 L N8 Moorpark 51-36 L J27 vs Mendocino 72-52 W J6 Feather River 94-41 W N9 Riverside 63-55 L J30 at Contra Costa 80-48 L Bay Valley Conference N/15 Siskiyous 85-48 W F3 at Los Medanos 77-57 W J12 Contra Costa 70-64 W N20 at Modesto 68-64 W F6 at Merritt 70-59 W J16 at Marin 72-52 L N23 at Reedley 60-55 L F10 Marin 71-37 W J19 Santa Rosa 62-40 W N26 DeAnza 55-50 W F13 Diablo Valley 58-53 W J23 Merritt 85-79 W D5-8 COS Tournament F17 at Santa Rosa 73-64 L J26 at Diablo Valley 98-56 W D5 Cerritos 65-56 W F2 at Contra Costa 74-55 L D6 Merced 60-59 W F6 Marin 78-73 W D7 Ventura 61-44 L F9 at Santa Rosa (Forfeit) W D 8 Mt. SAC 58-54 L F13 at Merritt 55-43 L D11 at Hartnell 72-63 W F16 Diablo Valley 88-55 W D13-15 Solano Showdown NorCal Playoffs D13 Compton 64-56 L F27 Butte 61-49 L D14 Modesto 87-68 W 2001-02 D15 Diablo Valley 68-56 W Head Coach Matt Borchert D18 Mission 76-21 W D27-28 DeAnza Classic 22-14 overall, 8-4 BVC (third place) D27 Butte 71-50 L N9-11 Chaffey Tournament D28 Sequoias 47-42 W N9 Allan Hancock 74-70 W D28 LA Southwest 66-46 L N10 Riverside 77-63 W Bay Valley Conference N11 Butte 59-54 L J7 at Contra Costa 81-78 L N17 at Siskiyous 72-49 L J10 at Los Medanos 66-54 W N20 Reedley 74-71 L J14 at Merritt 50-35 W N23 Fresno 63-54 W J17 Marin 75-60 L N24 Modesto 83-63 W J21 Diablo Valley 77-56 W N29-D2 COS Tournament J24 at Santa Rosa 57-48 L N29 Ant. Valley 57-52 W J28 at Mendocino 63-45 W N30 COS 61-53 W J31 Contra Costa 63-50 L D1 Mt. SAC 67-62 L F4 Los Medanos 72-59 W D2 Cerritos 72-46 L F7 Merritt 60-49 W D7-9 Solano Showdown F11 at Marin 59-58 W D7 East L.A. 91-56 W F14 at Diablo Valley 57-52 W D8 Sierra 79-53 L F18 Santa Rosa 51-49 W Alitrinette Scott helped Solano capture the D9 DeAnza 52-50 W F21 vs Mendocino 69-51 W 2006 Bay Valley Conference crown. D12 Hartnell 78-59 W 42 SCC Game-by-Game Results (Since 2000) F20 at Mendocino 66-56 L F23 Fresno 75-68 L 2004-05 2005-06 Head Coach Matt Borchert Head Coach Matt Borchert 14-14 overall, 9-3 BVC (third place) 23-10 overall, 11-1 BVC (first place) N12-14 Mt. SAC Tournament N11-13 Mt. SAC Tournament N12 Orange Coast 60-59 L N11 Canyons 72-64 L N13 Saddleback 68-53 W N12 Palomar 68-61 W OT N14 Canyons 83-69 L N13 Orange Coast 63-58 L N23 Siskiyous 62-35 W N17 DeAnza 77-56 W N30 Reedley 71-49 L N19 at Siskiyous 97-60 W D2-5 COS Tournament N22 at Reedley 89-77 W D2 Ventura 57-44 L N26 at American River 73-59 W D3 Sac City 62-61 W N29 Sierra 64-42 W D4 LA Valley 77-75 L(2OT) D1-2 COS Tournament D10-12 Solano Showdown D1 Mt. SAC 73-64 L D10 DeAnza 78-38 W D2 Fresno 81-76 L OT D11 Porterville 84-48 L D9-11 Solano Showdown D12 Mission 77-62 L D9 Cosumnes River 76-50 W D15 San Francisco 71-54 L D10 Modesto 59-57 W D27-30 DeAnza Classic D11 Sierra 66-60 W D27 Foothill 70-61 L D13 at Hartnell 83-35 W D28 Sequoias 78-67 L D20 Santa Rosa 90-78 L Bay Valley Conference D22 at San Francisco 63-46 L J4 Los Medanos 96-17 W D27-30 Gervasoni Memorial J7 Contra Costa 62-50 L D27 Porterville 70-41 W Alishea Kelly was a member of the Solano J11 Mendocino 50-36 W D28 Imperial Valley 67-65 L team that went undefeated in BVC in 2008. J14 at Merritt 60-53 W D29 Sequoias 83-44 W J18 Diablo Valley 73-56 W D30 Foothill 57-50 L D10 Sierra 77-33 L J21 at Mission 62-47 W Bay Valley Conference D13 Hartnell 71-60 W J25 at Santa Rosa 88-56 L J4 at Merritt College 90-61 W D19 at Santa Rosa 66-47 L J28 Los Medanos 68-18 W J6 at Marin 83-38 W D28-30 Gervasoni Memorial F1 at Contra Costa 87-80 W OT J11 Contra Costa 66-59 L D28 Cypress 72-70 WOT F4 at Mendocino 76-42 W J13 at Los Medanos 92-54 W D29 Ohlone 95-51 L F8 Merritt 66-58 W J8 at Mendocino 86-50 W D30 Merced 47-44 W F11 at Diablo Valley 68-59 W J25 Merritt College 65-51 W Bay Valley Conference F18 Santa Rosa 70-63 L J27 College of Marin 65-39 W J3 Merritt 74-44 W NorCal Playoffs F1 Yuba College 93-90 W OT J10 at Contra Costa 75-45 L F3 at Contra Costa 57-54 W J12 Los Medanos 72-47 W F8 Los Medanos 61-47 W J17 Mendocino 68-47 W F10 at Yuba College 74-57 W J19 at Napa Valley 66-47 W F15 Mendocino 78-31 W J24 at Merritt 81-43 W NorCal Playoffs J31 atYuba College 64-51 W F24 at San Francisco 64-56 L F2 Contra Costa 68-43 L 2006-07 F7 at Los Medanos 80-55 W F9 Yuba College 62-54 W Head Coach Matt Borchert F14 at Mendocino 75-56 W 19-14 overall, 10-2 BVC (second place) F16 Napa Valley 90-37 W N7 San Mateo 78-74 W NorCal Playoffs N10-12 Mt. SAC Tournament F23 at Reedley 61-49 L N10 Orange Coast 79-44 L N11 Southwestern 56-52 W 2007-08 N12 Riverside 67-61 L Head Coach Matt Borchert N18 Siskiyous 73-54 L 21-11 overall, 14-0 BVC (first place) N21 Reedley 70-66 L N9-11 Mt. San Antonio Tip Off Classic N25 at DeAnza 59-53 W N9 Compton 68-50 W N28 at Sierra 55-52 L N10 Orange Coast 90-55 L N30-D2 COS Tournament N11 Palomar 74-54 L N30 Riverside 84-78 W N17 at Siskiyous 77-67 L D1 LA Valley 62-60 L N20 at Fresno City 89-55 L D2 Reedley 68-62 L N24 Santa Rosa 61-58 L D6 San Francisco 62-48 L N29-D2 COS Tournament D8-10 Solano Showdown N29 Cerritos 61-58 W Natalie Cooley was a two-time Falcon D8 Chabot 55-50 W N30 Mt. San Antonio 91-54 L Award winner for Solano (06-08). D9 Cosumnes River 77-61 W D1 Sacramento City 76-59 W SCC 43 Game-by-Game Results (Since 2000)
D2 San Jose 51-49 L D7-D9 Solano Showdown D7 Diablo Valley 67-62 W D8 Modesto 65-59 W D9 Sierra 72-64 L D12 at Hartnell 78-49 W D15 Butte College 65-62 L D28-D29 Gervasoni Memorial D28 CC San Fran. 73-47 L D29 Ohlone 69-59 L J5 De Anza College 70-59 W Bay Valley Conference J9 Los Medanos 85-62 W J11 at Napa Valley 63-49 W J16 Merritt College 80-43 W J18 at College of Marin 84-36 W J23 Mendocino 62-45 W J25 Yuba College 80-51 W J30 Contra Costa 53-36 W F1 at Los Medanos 72-50 W F6 Napa Valley 101-42 W F8 at Merritt 106-55 W F13 College of Marin 83-21 W F15 at Mendocino 60-36 W F20 at Yuba 69-62 W F22 at Contra Costa 79-64 W NorCal Playoffs Solano advanced to the NorCal final against Santa Rosa Junior College in March. M1 at Siskiyous 72-56 L F20 Los Medanos 93-40 W F3 at Merritt 87-65 W NorCal Playoffs F5 Napa Valley 96-34 W 2008-09 F25 Chabot 66-53 L F9 at Yuba 97-38 W Head Coach Matt Borchert F17 Marin 78-63 W 17-13 overall, 14-2 BVC (first place) F19 at Los Medanos 68-43 W 2009-10 NorCal Playoffs N14 De Anza 63-49 L Head Coach Matt Borchert N15 Siskiyous 67-61 W F27 Siskiyous 69-54 W N18 Hartnell 82-63 W 24-6 overall, 15-1 BVC (first place) M3 at Santa Rosa 70-60 L N22 Santa Rosa 75-60 L N28-N29Santa Ana/Orange Coast Classic N25 Fresno 73-69 L N27 Santa Ana 83-72 W N29 Butte 83-64 L N28 Grossmont 71-43 L Tom Gilcrest Invitational N29 Orange Coast 81-50 L D4 Moorpark 72-64 L D3-6 Tom Gilcrest Invitational D5 Delta 81-50 L D3 Mt. SAC 66-41 L Solano Showdown D4 Foothill 76-74 W D12 Cosumnes River 64-63 L D5 Santa Barbara 70-61 L D13 Chabot 74-68 L D-11-D13 Solano Showdown Gervasoni Memorial D11 Diablo Valley 73-57 W D28 Merced 63-52 L D12 Siskiyous 78-63 W D29 Ohlone 67-66 W D13 Cosumnes 78-68 W D30 Cosumnes River 79-52 L Bay Valley Conference Bay Valley Conference D18 at Laney 66-56 W J3 Contra Costa 58-47 L D22 Contra Costa 66-58 W J5 Laney 63-58 L D28-D30Mike Gervasoni Memorial Classic J7 Mendocino 71-54 W D28 Cypress 62-50 W J9 Merritt 79-67 W D29 De Anza 86-56 W J12 Napa Valley 73-66 W D30 San Francisco 64-57 W J14 Yuba 67-64 W OT Bay Valley Conference J21 College of Marin 76-43 W J6 at Mendocino 76-40 W J23 Los Medanos 89-62 W J8 Merritt 91-51 W J28 Contra Costa 66-65 W J11 at Napa Valley 83-40 W J30 Laney 70-69 W J13 Yuba 71-45 W F4 Mendocino 65-48 W J20 at Marin 73-25 W F6 Merritt 77-56 W J22 Los Medanos 76-48 W F9 Napa Valley 89-70 W J25 at Contra Costa 75-70 W Arielle Salvador was an all-BVC selection F11 Yuba 64-61 W OT J27 Laney 58-56 L as a freshman in 2004. F18 College of Marin 77-37 W J29 Mendocino 70-57 W 44 SCC Records/History
Scoring Individual Records Single Season Single Game 1. Marisa von Bromssen 668 94-95 Most Points Marisa von Bromssen 37 94-95 2. Shamone Warren 651 93-94 Most FGs Tamra DeMauro 16 90-91 3. Angela Franklin 621 07-08 Best FG %(min.10 att.) Angela Franklin (13/15) 86.6 07-08 4. Maria Perez-Barris 584 96-97 Most FTs Shamone Warren 13 93-94 5. Niesha Whitman 566 98-99 Best FT %(min.7 att.) Deanna Mayfield 100 06-07 6. Maria Lara 529 95-96 Tamieka Durant 100 06-07 7. Gretchen Seeley 523 91-92 Welana Toki (8/8) 100 04-05 8. Niesha Whitman 506 97-98 Nadine Bacal (9/9) 100 92-93 9. Leah Whatley 496 99-00 Most 3PTs Marisa von Bromssen 7 94-95 10. Erica Morrow 495 99-00 Michelle Lewis 7 99-00 Career Best 3PT%(min.5 att.) Robin Williams (5/7) 71.4 01-02 1. Shamone Warren 1092 92-94 Kecia Holland (5/7) 71.4 07-08 2. Niesha Whitman 1072 97-99 Most Rebounds Shamone Warren 29 93-94 3. Maria Lara 1013 94-96 Most Assists LaStar Brown 13 01-02 4. Maria Perez-Barris 1011 96-98 Most Blocks Robin Williams 7 01-02 5. LaStar Brown 952 00-02 Most Steals Gretchen Seeley 12 91-92 6. Welana Toki 935 04-06 Maria Perez-Barris 12 96-97 7. Jamie Maher 840 95-97 Tricia Nickelberry 12 03-04 8. Erica Morrow 834 99-00 9. Ebonie Williams 819 99-01 10. Gretchen Seeley 800 90-92 Single Season Most Points Marisa von Bromssen 668 94-95 Highest Scoring Avg. Marisa von Bromssen 19.6 94-95 Rebounding Most FGs Shamone Warren 252 93-94 Single Season Best FG %(min.100 att.) Angela Franklin 52.2 07-08 1. Shamone Warren 424 92-93 Most FTs Shamone Warren 146 93-94 2. Zanete Law 387 95-96 Best FT %(min.50 att.) Marisa von Bromssen 80.0 93-94 3. Shamone Warren 386 93-94 Most 3PTs Marisa von Bromssen 98 94-95 4. Ebonie Williams 381 99-00 Best 3PT %(min.50 att.) Kesava Washington 42.7 96-97 5. Maria Perez-Barris 373 96-97 Most Rebounds Shamone Warren 424 92-93 6. Tara Nowling 363 91-92 Most Assists LaStar Brown 188 01-02 7. Ebonie Williams 359 00-01 Most Blocks Erin Gunst 77 94-95 8. Maria Lara 339 94-95 Most Steals Maria Perez-Barris 167 96-97 9. Soroya Blunt 329 08-09 10. Vonetta Miller 319 92-93 10. LaStar Brown 319 00-01 Career Career Most Points Shamone Warren 1092 92-94 1. Shamone Warren 810 92-94 Highest Scoring Avg. Shamone Warren 16.1 92-94 2. Ebonie Williams 740 99-01 Most FGs Shamone Warren 441 92-94 3. Maria Perez-Barris 624 96-98 Best FG %(min.200 att.) Welana Toki 48.2 04-06 4. LaStar Brown 612 00-02 Most FTs Niesha Whitman 216 97-99 5. Vonetta Miller 591 92-94 Best FT %(min.100 att.) Jamie Maher 75.7 95-97 6. Maria Lara 558 94-96 Most 3PTs Michelle Lewis 152 98-00 7. April Allen 539 90-92 Best 3PT%(min.100 att.) Michelle Lewis 38.9 98-00 8. Niesha Whitman 533 97-99 Most Rebounds Shamone Warren 810 92-94 9. Welana Toki 530 04-06 Most Assists Jamie Maher 358 95-97 10. Soroya Blunt 528 08-10 Most Blocks Candace Holmes 109 01-03 Most Steals Maria Perez-Barris 284 96-98
In two seasons at Solano, Kecia Holland hit 5 of 7 3-pointers Soroya Blunt grabbed 528 re- to tie the record for best 3-point bounds to move into the top 10 in percentage in a game during the career rebounding. She was also an 2007-08 season. all-BVC selection as a freshman. SCC 45 Records/History
Postseason Awards All-time All-Conference Players First Team All-State 1992-93 2001-02 1993-94 Shamone Warren Vonetta Miller LaStar Brown 1994-95 Marisa VonBromssen Shamone Warren Robin Williams 1995-96 Maria Lara 1996-97 Maria Perez-Barris 1993-94 2002-03 1997-98 Niesha Whitman Vonetta Miller Candace Holmes 1998-99 Niesha Whitman Shamone Warren Sharonda Watson 1999-00 Leah Whatley 2005-06 Welana Toki 1994-95 2003-04 Second Team All-State Joyce Robinson Tricia Nickelberry 1996-97 Jamie Maher Marisa VonBromssen** 1997-98 Maria Perez-Barris Maria Lara 2004-05 2001-02 LaStar Brown Arielle Salvador Third Team All-State 1995-96 Welana Toki 2007-08 Angela Franklin Maria Lara Kate Shipp 2009-10 Crystal Lee Spring Steed Jamie Maher 2005-06 All-Northern California Welana Toki ** 1992-93 Shamone Warren 1996-97 Kate Shipp 1994-95 Maria Lara Jamie Maher 1995-96 Jamie Maher Kesava Washington 2006-07 1998-99 Sara Gordon Maria Perez-Barris Deanna Mayfield 1999-00 Erica Morrow Tamieka Durant Kodak All-American 1997-98 2001-02 LaStar Brown (HM) Maria Perez-Barris 2007-08 2004-05 Welana Toki (HM Tonya Adams Angela Franklin** 2005-06 Welana Toki (HM) Niesha Whitman** Christine Tucker 2006-07 Deanna Mayfield (HM) Alishea Kelly HM indicates honorable mention 1998-99 Niesha Whitman 2008-09 Sara Gordon Bree Domingo Mayfield Erica Morrow Soroya Blunt Leilanie Lewis 1999-2000 Erica Morrow 2009-10 Leah Whatley Crystal Lee Ebonie Williams Ashley Daniels Veronica Morris 2000-01 Ebonie Williams **Denotes Conference MVP LaStar Brown
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Angela Franklin 07-08 (left) and Welana Toki 04-06 (right) were both Bay Valley Conference MVPs and all-state selec- tions. 46 SCC Records/History Team Records Single Game Most Points Scored vs. Foothill 108 91-92 Least Points Scored vs. Napa 33 90-91 vs. Sierra 33 06-07 Most Points Against vs. Ohlone 95 06-07 Least Points Against vs. Los Medanos 17 04-05 Most FGs vs. Delta 44 94-95 vs. Gavilan 44 98-99 Best FG % vs. Gavilan 58.7 98-99 Most FTs vs. Butte 31 96-97 Best FT % vs. Amer. River 91.7 98-99 Most 3PTs vs. Redwoods 17 99-00 1995-96: 30-7, 13-1 BVC Champs, State Final Four Best 3PT % vs. Redwoods 68.0 99-00 Most Rebounds vs. Delta 80 94-95 Most Assists vs. Mendocino 32 09-10 Most Blocks vs. Sierra 13 95-96 Most Steals vs. Los Medanos 35 05-06
Single Season Most Points 2,640 96-97 Most FGs 1,017 96-97 Best FG % 40.7 98-99 Most FTs 507 93-94 Best FT % 66.9 09-10 Most 3 PTs 235 99-00 Best 3PT % 32.4 94-95 Most Rebounds 1,746 95-96 1996-97: 32-6, 13-1 BVC Champs, State Final Four Best Rebound Avg. 47.3 93-94 Coaching Records Most Assists 698 96-97 Deborah Ayers 37-23 (.617) 1990-92 Most Steals 608 97-98 Kim Gervasoni 207-77 (.729) 1992-2000 Most Blocks 210 95-96 Matt Borchert 196-120 (.620) 2000-present Most Wins 32 96-97 Longest Win Streak 16 96-97 Program Records Highest Scoring Avg. 71.8 09-10 Best Defensive Avg. 51.2 97-98 Year Overall BVC Champions Consecutive 100-point games 2 07-08 1990-91 10-16 5-7 1991-92 24-8 11-3 1992-93 18-14 8-6 1993-94 26-10 12-2 1994-95 23-11 11-4 Delta Division 1995-96 30-7 13-1 Bay Division 1996-97 32-6 13-1 Bay Division 1997-98 28-7 13-2 Bay Division 1998-99 26-9 10-4 1999-2000 24-13 8-2 Bay Division 2000-01 23-11 7-3 2001-02 22-14 8-4 2002-03 20-13 10-4 2003-04 13-13 8-6 2004-05 14-14 9-3 2005-06 23-10 11-1 BVC Champions 2006-07 19-14 10-2 2007-08 21-12 14-0 BVC Champions The 2007-08 team scored more than 100 points in back-to-back games 2008-09 17-13 14-2 BVC Champions during conference play. 2009-10 24-6 15-1 BVC Champions SCC 47 SCC Hall of Fame 1995 in a game, and holds the mark solo for 2009 Michelle Neely (1981-82) steals in a single season and in a career. Robin Williams (1999-2000, 01-02) She is in the top five in scoring and re- An all-Bay Valley Conference selection bounding for a season and a career. a year after sitting out 1997 because of a knee Gretchen Seely (1990-02) 2004 injury, Robin still holds Shares the record for steals in a game Niesha Whitman (1997-99) the record for best with 12, which was set her sophomore Two-time first team all-state player, BVC 3-point percentage year. MVP and all-conference selection. Holds in a single game and Melynee Bass-Hart (1990-91) record for most free throws in a career most blocks in a single and is fifth all-time single season scorer, game. More than 1999 No. 2 career scorer and No. 8 career for her on-the-court rebounder. performance though, Shamone Warren (1992-94) Robin was inducted into the Hall of Fame One of the greatest players to come for her leadership and hard work. through the program. Still tops in single 2005 season rebounds and career rebound- Leah Whatley (1998-2000) 2010 ing and scoring. Two-time all-conference A scoring point guard, she is No. 9 in selection, Bay Valley MVP and first-team scoring in a single season. Also an all- Kim Mitchell-Gervasoni (1992-00) all-state. BVC selection, first team all-state and One of the most well-respected coaches one of the top defenders in California as in the state of California, she won five a sophomore. Bay Valley Conference titles and made 2000 two state final four appearances in her Marisa Von Bromssen (1994-95) 2007 time at Solano. She is in the California Community College Hall of Fame, was Scored the most points in a season and Spring Steed (1994-96) named State Coach of the Year and has the top scoring average for a single One of the top defenders on the team recorded more than 200 wins while at season. One of the greatest scorers in that advanced to the State Final Four. Solano. Solano history. BVC MVP in her only She was an all-Bay Valley Conference season. selection, a Falcon Award winner (top team GPA) and won the Wooden Schol- 2001 arship. Vonetta Miller Huddleston (1992-94) 2008 Two-time all-BVC selection. In the top 10 Erica Morrow (1998-2000) for rebounds in a season and career. One of the top power forwards to play at Solano, Erica is 2002 10th all-time in single Maria Lara (1994-96) season scoring, eighth Two-time all-BVC selection, first team all-time in career all-state and an all-NorCal pick. One of scoring. She was a the most outstanding all-around players two-time all-Bay Valley to play at Solano. Conference selection and was an all-NorCal Jamie Maher (1995-97) pick as a sophomore. One of the top point guards to don a As a sophomore, Falcons uniform. Holds records for most she helped lead the assists in a career and best free throw Falcons to the BVC title and the State percentage in a career. Two-time all- Elite Eight. conference player, second team all-state selection and all-NorCal pick. Sara Gordon (1997-99) One of the most versatile guards in the Former Solano coach Kim (Mitchell) 2003 program’s history, Sara held the single Gervasoni, left, was inducted into the season field goal percentage record Maria Perez-Barris Healy (1996-98) Hall of Fame in 2010. She’s pictured with until 2007-08. She hit on 51 percent of Another outstanding all-around player former point guard Allison (Gill) Johnson, her shots as a sophomore. Sara was an who is still in the record books. Holds who introduced her at the Hall of Fame all-BVC choice that year and was also three records; she is tied for most steals named an all-NorCal honoree. banquet in October. 48 SCC Records vs. Opponents/BVC History Allan Hancock 4-0 East LA 1-0 Napa Valley College 17-5 American River College 8-6 Feather River College 3-0 Ohlone 3-3 Antelope Valley 1-0 Foothill College 9-6 Orange Coast College 1-7 Butte College 8-9 Fresno City College 4-7 Oxnard 1-0 Cabrillo College 2-0 Fullerton Junior College 3-0 Palomar 1-1 College of Canyons 1-6 Gavilan 5-0 Porterville 3-1 College of Marin 20-4 Golden West College 1-0 Reedley College 4-6 College of the Redwoods 6-1 Grossmont College 0-1 Riverside Comm.College 5-5 College of San Mateo 1-6 Hartnell College 9-0 Sacramento City College 16-4 College of the Sequoias 7-4 Imperial Valley 0-1 Saddleback College 1-1 College of Siskiyous 15-7 Kings River 2-0 San Jose City College 4-11 Cerritos College 7-2 Laney 2-2 Santa Ana College 1-0 Chabot 6-2 Lassen College 5-3 Santa Barbara College 0-1 Chaffey 2-0 LA Harbor College 5-0 Santa Rosa 14-15 City College of San Francisco 8-5 LA Valley College 3-2 Shasta College 0-2 Contra Costa College 18-18 Los Medanos College 34-0 Sierra College 14-13 Cosumnes River College 15-2 Mendocino 17-1 Southwestern 1-0 Compton College 1-1 Merced Junior College 8-5 Taft College 2-0 Cuesta College 1-0 Merritt 29-14 Ventura College 1-7 Cypress College 2-1 Mission 2-1 Victor Valley College 1-0 DeAnza College 18-6 Modesto Junior College 9-1 Yuba College 14-0 Delta College 5-3 Moorpark 1-2 Bold indicates 2010-11 opponents Diablo Valley College 14-0 Mt. San Antonio College 2-6
The Bay Valley Conference has long been con- BVC women’s basketball history sidered one of the premier conferences in the state. School W-L Pct. titles The conference formed in 1985 and began Solano 209-59 .780 9 play in the 1985-86 season. Solano joined the Sierra 160-51 .758 8 BVC in the 1990-91 season. Contra Costa 193-100 .659 10 Though Solano didn’t join the BVC until San Joaquin Delta 91-51 .641 5 five seasons after the conference was founded, the Santa Rosa 87-56 .608 4 program stands far and above the rest in the more Sacramento City 83-58 .589 1 than 20 years since the first ball was tipped in the Merritt 170-123 .580 7 air. American River 72-70 .507 2 With 209 victories recorded in 20 seasons of fielding teams, the SCC women’s Laney 22-10 .437 0 basketball program has the most wins of any team in the history of the conference. Cosumnes River 63-134 .320 1 The Falcons also have the best winning percentage of any team in the conference’s Marin 57-123 .317 3 history entering the 2010-11 campaign. Yuba 60-138 .303 0 The Falcons won nine conference titles, three straight from 2007-10 and four Mendocino 41-97 .297 0 of the last five conference crowns. Los Medanos 70-167 .295 1 The nine titles is the second-most in BVC history. Only Contra Costa, with Diablo Valley 20-52 .278 0 10 titles in 23 years competing, has more. Napa Valley 74-193 .277 1 Since that first season in 1985-86, only eight teams have finished the confer- Note: A tie for first place results in both (or all) ence season undefeated with Solano finishing unbeaten in 07-08. teams winning the conference title. With top players from the Sacramento Valley to the Bay Area staying local Some teams in this list no longer compete in the Bay Valley Conference. to play for their local junior college, the Bay Valley Conference will continue to be one of the most competitive and fun-to-watch conferences in California. SCC 49 Next Level 1990-92 Gretchen Seeley San Jose State University D-I April Allen California State University, Hayward NAIA Sabah Mayfield Calfornia State University, Hayward NAIA 1991-92 Tara Nowling Calfornia State University, Fullerton D-I 1992-94 Vonetta Miller California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo D-I Shamone Warren Northern Arizona University D-I 1993-95 Stephanie Adams California State University, San Bernardino D-II Joyce Robinson University of South Florida D-I 1994-95 Marisa vonBromssen Northern Arizona University D-I 1994-96 Sarita Ellison Minot State University NAIA Angela Good Concordia University, Irvine NAIA Maria Lara California State University, Sacramento D-I Zanete Law California State University, Fresno D-I Spring Steed Arizona State University D-I 1995-97 Ana Gallegos St. Joseph’s Univesity, Indiana D-II Michelle Muir IUPUI, Indiana D-I 1996-97 Kesava Washington University of San Francisco D-I 1996-98 Haley Jones California Lutheran University D-III Maria Perez-Barris University of San Diego D-I Deonna Sayles Portland State University D-I 1997-99 Kim Carrion SW Oklahoma State University D-II Sara Gordon Metro State University, Colorado D-II Rachel Passama Metro State University, Colorado D-II Orisha Parris California State University, Stanislaus D-II Niesha Whitman California State University, Chico D-II 1998-00 Michelle Lewis Eastern Illinois University D-I Kim Nunley Chapman University D-III Leah Whatley Cal Poly, Pomona D-II 1999-01 Ebonie Williams California State University, Bakersfield D-II Charmalya Presley Cascade College (OR) NAIA Athena Santos Southwestern College (GA) NAIA 2000-02 Star Brown Oklahoma City University NAIA Robin Williams Mississippi Valley State University D-I 2001-03 Sharonda Watson Morgan State University (MD) D-I Candace Holmes Morgan State University (MD) D-I Tracy Allen Angelo State University (TX) D-II Karen Ott Angelo State University (TX) D-II 2002-04 Tricia Nickelberry Cal State University, Stanislaus D-II Juanita Jurand Warner Southern University (Fla) NAIA April Paraiso Warner Southern University (Fla) NAIA Julia Aguila Cal State East Bay NAIA 2004-06 Welana Toki Texas A&M, Kingsville D-II Alitrinette Scott Texas A&M, Kingsville D-II Hayleigh Thomson William Jessup University NAIA Kia Shaw William Jessup University NAIA Kate Shipp Azusa Pacific University NAIA Marian Murphy Chaminade University (HI) D-II Arielle Salvador Chaminade University (HI) D-II 2005-07 Shanna Holmes Cal State Monterey Bay D-II 2006-08 Angela Franklin Texas A&M Kingsville D-II Natalie Cooley William Jessup University NAIA Corina Cornelius William Jessup University NAIA Alishea Kelly Cal State Monterey Bay D-II Christine Tucker Eastern Nazarene College (Mass.) D-III 2007-09 Theresa Keith William Jessup University NAIA Leilanie Lewis Concordia University, Portland NAIA Jana Jenkins Eastern Nazarene College (Mass.) D-III 2008-10 Bree Domingo Cal State University, Maritime NAIA Allie Davison Waldorf College NAIA 50 SCC All-Time Roster Adams, Stephanie 93-95 Johnson, Ashia 10-11 Sayles, Deonna 97-98 Adams, Tonya 96-98 Johnson, Dejatnai 10-11 Seeley, Gretchen 90-92 Aguila, Julia 01-02,03-04 Johnson, Shawana 92-93 Salvador, Elena 94-96 Allen, April 90-92 Jones, Haley 96-98 Saviaki, Elaine 91-93 Allen, Tracy 01-03 Jones, Ivy 09-11 Scott, Alitrinette 04-06 Bacal, Nadine 92-94 Jurand, Juanita 02-04 Shaw, Kia 04-06 Barnes, Christina 02-03 Keith, Theresa 07-09 Shipp, Kate 04-06 Bass-Hart, Melynee 90-92 Kelly, Alishea 06-08 Sinegal, Destinee 09-11 Belser, Carmen 09-11 Lara, Maria 94-96 Skillman, Ashley 06-07 Benson, DaShara 91-92 Lee, Crystal 09-10 Smith, Jakiya 07-08 Bersola, Candice 04-06 Lett, Ryann 01-03 Smith, Jasmine 07-08 Blunt, Naomi 00-01 Law, Zanete 94-96 Soria, Simone 05-07 Blunt, Soroya 08-10 Lawson, Allyssa 07-08 Steed, Spring 94-96 Bowen, Cherie 03-04 Leon, Ruby 10-11 Steffens, Stephanie 03-05 Brown, LaStar 00-02 Lewis, Leilanie 07-09 Strong, Desiree 10-11 Brown, Tracy 97-98 Lewis, Michelle 98-00 Takeda, Amber 10-11 Burfict, Ramona 94-95 Lewis, Tracy 93-94 Tavassoli. Goli 08-10 Cabillero, Samantha 91-92 Lucas, Brandi 07-08 Terrell, Denisha 00-02 Candi, Christie 90-91 Maher, Jamie 95-97 Terry, Azure 00-01 Carrion, Kim 98-99 Maryman, Kim 97-98 Terry, Chandra 96-97 Carter, Brendale 00-01 Masters, Michelle 91-92 Thomas, Kayla 00-01 Causey, Jennifer 01-03 Mayeux, Victoria 03-04 Thomson, Hayleigh 03-04,05-06 Clark, Deonna 97-99 Mayfield, Deanna 05-07 Toki, Welana 04-06 Collins, Zuri 10-11 Mayfield, Sabah 90-92 Trigg, Clara 91-92 Cooley, Natalie 06-08 McNeal, Mekeda 93-94 Tucker, Christine 06-08 Cooley, Tara 10-11 Menzie, Nicole 08-09 Vaka, Lola 03-05 Cooper, LaShanda 93-95 Miller, Vonetta 92-94 Vigil, Erika 02-03 Cornelius, Corina 06-08 Mimms, Christine 93-94 VonBromssen, Marisa 94-95 Correa, Genevieve 98-99 Minor, Tamara 97-98 Warren, Shamone 92-94 Daniels, Ashley 08-10 Montgomery, Janyce 92-94 Washington, Kesava 96-97 Davison, Allie 08-10 Morris, Veronica 09-10 Watson, Sharonda 01-03 DeMauro, Tamra 90-91 Morrow, Erica 98-00 Whatley, Leah 98-00 Dill, Kerry 99-01 Muir, Michelle 95-97 Whitman, Niesha 97-99 Dolton, Marsha 90-91 Murphy, Lauren 01-02 Wilcox, Macie 08-09 Domingo, Bree 08-10 Murphy, Marian 04-06 Williams, Ebonie 99-01 Domingo, Michelle 06-07 Neil, Tenika 97-99 Williams, Erika 93-94 Durant, Tamieka 05-07 Negron, Angelica 04-05 Williams, Ivory 06-07 Ellison, Sarita 95-96 Nelson, Tonja 90-91, 92-93 Williams, Robin 99-00, 01-02 Fennel, Danielle 90-91 Nickelberry, Tricia 02-04 Williams, Tanisha 90-91 Franklin, Angela 07-08 Nowling, Tara 91-92 Woods, Jessica 09-11 Freels, Sara 00-02 Nunley, Kim 98-00 Bold indicates current players Gaines, Kisha 03-04,05-06 Ott, Karen 01-03 Gallegos, Ana 95-97 Paraiso, April 01-02,03-04 Garcia, Liza 05-07 Parris, Orisha 97-99 Garrett, Conni 05-06 Passama, Rachel 96-97,98-99 Gill, Allison 95-97 Perez-Barris, Maria 96-98 Good, Angela 95-96 Phillips, Michelle 93-94 Gordon, Sara 97-99 Ponce, Jeanette 05-07 Graham, Jill 96-98 Presley, Charmalya 99-01 Gunst, Erin 94-95 Rankin, Shannon 10-11 Guzman, Joslyn 94-96 Rehm, Ashley 10-11 Hayes, Kenisha 07-08 Roberts, Shannon 01-03 Higby, Christa 92-93 Robinson, Joyce 93-95 Holland, Kecia 07-08, 08-09 Rock, Amber 96-97 Holmes, Candace 01-03 Russell, Nyesha 03-04 Holmes, Shanna 05-07 Salvador, Arielle 04-06 Honea, Katherine 97-98 Sanders, Lindsay 08-09 Jenkins, Jana 07-08 Santos, Athena 99-01 SCC 51 Adopt-A-Player
The Solano Community College women’s basketball program’s Adopt-A-Player fund-raising program allows community members, families and businesses to sponsor a student-athlete for the 2010-11 season. Funds help fulfill each student-athlete’s fund-raising obligations. This is a good way to get the community involved with the program by supporting the team and coming to games. There are four levels of sponsorship, some of which include a Solano women’s basketball team T-shirt and free admission to home games. It’s not too late to sponsor a player for this season! Ask one of the student-athletes how you can make a contribution or go to www.solano.edu, click on Athletics and Women’s Basketball to download the form.
A big thanks to those who have already adopted a player for this season. We are grateful for your support of our players!
Carmen Belser Dejatnai Johnson Bruce Clark Lorna Greenwood Kim Gervasoni Precision Specialities Echo Tom and Cyndi Gill Matt Cooley Jake and Allison Johnson Shannon Rankin Betty Jean Strong Jake Johnson Jr. Scott and Linda Rankin Sammie Garrett Miriam Johnson Chad and Derek Stanhope Foundation Destinee Sinegal Ivy Jones Donna Wade Zuri Collins Rosemarie Bettinelli Jesse Branch Ryan Fowler Bobby and Loana Campo Dr. and Mrs. Jowell Laguerre Steve and Kim Fowler Stacey King Torix Family Peggy Forest Ivan Jones Shelly Collins Anthony Driskell Desiree Strong Phillip and Loretta Collins Dr. and Mrs. Jowell Laguerre Milagros and David Coleman Peggy Wilson Rosary Geraldizo Carmen Jordan Ruby Leon Robert Strong Rachel and Mike Bowers Josefina Tinoco Mildred Strong April Titus Rosa Leon Orlando Graham Shari Monroe Rose Graham Tara Cooley Vickie Good Ben Gowans Delores Cooley Ariana Bricero Antonio and Carol Strong Tracy Murphy Sandra Leon Palomino Family Amber Takeda Madison McDaniel Vicki Mueller Ashley Daniels Bkmacdaddy Designs Sep’s Pro Fishing Annaliese and Alex Vasquez Dawson Family Bruce Clark Mendes Family Elicia Stewart Justin Bassey Wes and Dixie Johnson Christina Chiles Marlene Silva Steve and Linda Bleamel Susie and Mark Helton Tyrone Ruff Rick Sanford The Crockett Family Freddy Rincon Eric and Jennifer Weirich Ronni Silva Brian Stumbaugh Destiny Nunez Takeda Family James and Sue Johnson Ashia Johnson Caroline Johnson Jessica Woods Mike Holloway Janice Shriver Brittany Woods A’boni Dempsey Moseley Family Michael Woods Ashley Dempsey Sheyna Heard Alesia Woods Niticia Ratliff Vanna Truong Tony Woods Lillian Johnson Magdelena Aguirre Sgt. Michael Goodwin Simone and Ranondo Johnson Jen’ea Black Jesse Branch Mark Kreifels We’re looking Carmen, forward to another Lead the Falcons fantastic year, to victory! Ivy! Have a super sophomore season! Go Solano!
Bobby and Loana Lorna Greenwood Campo
Destiny, I am cheering for you Work hard & all the way Jessica! have fun! We look forward to a Good Luck and great year with Go Falcons! Solano! Jim and Susannah Alesia Woods Johnson Jessica, It’s Destinee! We are so proud of Play hard and lead you! your team to victory! Good Luck to all the Falcons on a fantastic season! Tony Woods The Wades
Glad to see you back on Ivy, the court Desiree! Wishing you the best as you Do what you do best finish your and have fun this Solano career! season!
Go Falcons! Milagros and David Coleman Rosemarie Bettinelli Good Luck Ashia! Take it to the hoop, desiree! I am excited to see you on the court this year! Good Luck this Lead your team to year! victory!
Rose Graham Niticia Ratliff
Keep the Solano Ivy, tradition alive! We look forward to Have a great year, another great year! Dejatnai! Go Falcons! Dr. and Mrs. Jowell Kim Gervasoni Laguerre Destinee, Go Get ’Em Dejatnai! Take it strong to the hoop! Have a Go Falcons! fantastic season! Dr. and Mrs. Jowell Laguerre Miriam Johnson
Wishing you a You are a gem, Ruby! successful season, Ashia! Work hard and have fun this season! Have fun! Josefina Tinoco Lillian Johnson Ashia, Amber, We are really looking Show them what forward to the season! you’ve got! Good Luck to you on a fun, successful year. Simone and Ranondo Johnson Takeda Family
Good Luck Ruby! We are cheering for No. 23 all the Have a great way! season!
Shari Monroe Go Amber!
Torix Family SCCSCC 57 Thanks
The Solano Community College women’s basketball team is thankful for the support it gets from people like you! Thank you to all those who support the program throughout the year. We appreciate everything you do for us and the program to help us succeed on the court and in the classroom! SCC Women’s Basketball
2010-11 Schedule DATE DAY OPPONENT LOCATION TIME Nov. 6 Sat. Fresno City Fresno 5 p.m. Nov. 18-20 Thu-Sat Santa Barbara Tourney Santa Barbara TBA Nov. 27 Sat. San Jose City San Jose 6 p.m. Dec. 2-5 Thu.-Sat. Tom Gilcrest Invitational Visalia TBA Dec. 10-12 Fri-Sun Solano Showdown Fairfield TBA Dec. 16 Thu. Cosumnes River Elk Grove 6 p.m. Dec. 28-30 Tue-Thu. Mike Gervasoni Memorial Cupertino TBA Jan. 5 Wed. *Napa Valley College Fairfield 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7 Fri. *Yuba College Fairfield 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12 Wed. *Merritt College Oakland 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14 Fri. *Mendocino College Fairfield 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 Wed. *Los Medanos College Pittsburg 5:30 p.m. Jan. 26 Wed. *College of Marin Fairfield 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 Fri. *Contra Costa College San Pablo 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2 Wed. *Laney College Fairfield 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4 Fri. *Napa Valley College Napa 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 Wed. *Yuba College Marysville 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11 Fri. *Los Medanos College Fairfield 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15-16, 18 Tue-Wed., Fri. Bay Valley Conference tournament TBA * denotes Bay Valley Conference contest