#LAVALLEYWBB 1 2017-2018 ROSTER NUMBER PLAYER HEIGHT YEAR POSITION HIGH SCHOOL HOMETOWN 2 Annette Avanessian 5’10 FR F Francis Polytechnic Panorama City 5 Jillian Wyman 5’2 SO PG West Ranch Santa Clarita 11 Emmy Pham 5’10 SO F El Monte El Monte 12 Serene Tyus 5’4 FR G Golden Valley Santa Clarita 13 Zoila Ileya Rivera 5’9 SO G/F Francis Polytechnic Pacoima 21 Allison Gallardo 5’8 FR F Monroe North Hills 22 Rebecca Islas 5’11 SO G/F La Salle Boyle Heights 24 Tytiana Garcia 5’9 FR G Panorama Inglewood 25 Farrah Castillo 5’2 SO G Rowland Rowland Heights 31 Janelle Jiron 5’9 FR F Granada Hills Granada Hills 33 Danielle Sokolgz 5’7 SO G JW North Riverside Head Coach: Monica Hang Assistant Coaches: Richelle Najera, A’Jaee Foster Team Statisticians: Francine Morales, Valerie Gauthier Video Coordinator: Sharen Jacobs Student Team Manager: Paolo Abaca Athletic Trainers: Dennis Mestas, Jonathan Sung 1 #LAVALLEYWBB WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SCHEDULE DATE DAY OPPONENT TIME LOCATION Nov. 17-18 Fri-Sat LAVC Crossover TBA Valley Nov. 9-11 Thurs-Sat Wild West Shootout TBA West LA Nov. 22 Wed Long Beach 5:00 pm Valley Dec. 8-10 Fri-Sun LAVC Buddy’s All Star Classic TBA Valley Nov. 30-Dec 3 Thurs-Sun Tom Gilcrest Invitational TBA Sequoias Dec. 15-17 Fri-Sun Golden Gate Classic TBA San Francisco Dec. 28-30 Thurs-Sat Ventura Tournament of Champions TBA Ventura Western State Conference-East Division Jan. 6 Saturday Santa Monica 5:00 pm Santa Monica Jan. 17 Wednesday Antelope Valley 5:00 pm Valley Jan. 13 Saturday Citrus 3:00 pm Citrus Jan. 20 Saturday Barstow 3:00 pm Valley Jan. 27 Saturday Victor Valley 3:00 pm Valley Jan. 24 Wednesday Glendale 5:00 pm Glendale Feb. 3 Saturday Citrus ^ 3:00 pm Valley Jan. 31 Wednesday Bye Bye Bye Feb. 7 Wednesday Antelope Valley 5:00 pm Antelope Valley Feb. 14 Wednesday Glendale + 5:00 pm Valley Feb. 10 Saturday Barstow 3:00 pm Barstow Feb. 17 Saturday Victor Valleyst 3:00 pm Victor Valley Feb. 21 Wednesday 1 Round of Play-Offs TBA TBA Feb. 23-24 Fri-Sat SoCal Regional Semi-Finals TBA TBA Mar. 3 Saturday SoCal Regional Finals TBA TBA Mar. 9-11 Bold = Home Fri-Sun Games State ^ = Coaches vsTournament. -Cancer Elite Eight + = Sophomore NightTBA TBA http://www.lavc.edu/athletics/basketballwomens/index.aspx #LAVALLEYWBB 2 ADMINISTRATORS As the Los Angeles Valley College fundamental skills of the game, so they are ready Athletic Director, I am proud of to compete at the four-year level, and primarily, our ten athletic teams and proud to keep them on academic track to transfer and to show off the success of our graduate. We are very proud of our transfer rate student-athletes. Over the past and are starting to see the success in our students five years, Los Angeles Valley returning to the community to contribute back to College has enjoyed a great deal our programs. Coach Monica Hang and her staff of athletic success, headlined by work extremely hard year round to ensure the ten teams participating in the success of our student athletes. Being a successful California Community College student-athlete in community college requires Athletic Association and Western a great deal of time, energy, and commitment Jim Fenwick State Conference competition. to balance the academic demands with the Athletic Director We have had several student- time required to excel on the court. We applaud athletes and teams recognized for our students! Potential and optimism appear their athletic and academic success. Leading the way has been our to be the message of our staff for the 2017-2018 women’s basketball program, defending Western State Conference Lady Monarchs’ team. We are all anxious to get Champions and recognized for their 2016-2017 CCCAA Scholar- started this season to see the team continue our Athletic team. They should be commended for their overall grade competitive drive for another championship and point average of 3.29. We aim to develop our students in the individual success! Go Monarchs, Valley Pride! Erika Endrijonas Florentino Manzano Karen Daar President VP of Student Services VP of Academic Affairs Mike Lee Jermaine Pipkins Patty Melody VP of Administrative Services Dean of Athletics Kinesiology Chair 3 #LAVALLEYWBB SOPHOMORE TESTIMONIALS My experience is one that I would not trade for the My experience has been priceless. I world. I came here with the intentions of earning originally came here because I wanted to my Associates of Arts degree and transferring shoot hoops; I never imagined I would grow to a four-year institution. Fortunately, I had the into the strong individual that I am today. opportunity to be part of the women’s basketball My coaches and teammates constantly program. When I met the coaching staff and push me to be the best that I can be. From players, I instantly felt at home; a home that is their support, I have had the opportunity to step far outside my comfort zone, which cherish the relationships that I have developed was necessary for my personal growth. I here.going Ito have be learnedvery difficult many tolife leave. long lessonsI will forever that I transferred to Los Angeles Valley College will carry into the future. I am extremely grateful because I respect Coach Hang’s knowledge for Coach Hang and the team for teaching me and experience as a whole. Throughout my athletic career, I have had many people tell to not only to be a better player, but also to be a me that I have the potential to be great. A better individual. – Jillian Wyman #5 phrase that was once a compliment soon became an insult. I no longer wanted to be the girl who had potential; I wanted to be GREAT. I remember Coach Hang saying in a team meeting, “Here at Valley, we meet and exceed our potential.” During that moment, I was reassured that this was the Choosing Los Angeles Valley College has right program for me. The coaches and proven to be one of the best decisions I’ve my teammates are the ones that I want to made. Coming here was a last minute choice and I am beyond grateful for this journey. athlete and my success was not achieved Being a part of this program has helped alone;fight with I have and for.a greatI have supportgrown as system a student of me learned about myself. My coaches and family, friends, teammates, and coaches teammates have made this experience here at Los Angeles Valley College that I will unforgettable. I am thankful for Coach be forever thankful. Transferring from East Los Angeles College has Hang because she gives us knowledge -Danielle Sokolgz #33 been the best decision for me. I never knew how about the game and also teaches us about much of an impact this decision would have honesty, loyalty, and discipline. The most on my life. I have grown tremendously as an important thing that she has taught me is to individual in the little time that I have spent at be appreciative for the things that I have. I Los Angeles Valley College. The knowledge I have have grown so much as a player and person. gained from Coach Hang is truly phenomenal. I This program has really provided me a place am learning so much about the game and about to call home and teammates to call family. I myself. Thank you to Coach Hang and the entire am very grateful for the relationships that I have built with my teammates and coaches. am truly thankful for this opportunity and very I am excited to gain more knowledge from excitedteam for for being this epicwelcoming journey since I will theuptake first for day. my I Coach Hang and the Monarch family. last year at a community college. - Emmy Pham #11 - Farrah Castillo #25 During high school, I never considered attending a community college. Although I was accepted into many universities, I decided to come to Los Angeles Valley My experience is one for the books. I chose College. This has been one of the best to become a Monarch because I wanted decisions I have ever made. My experience to play basketball and grow as a student- as a Monarch has been positive. I have grown athlete. I saw that Coach Hang and her into a better person and student athlete. assistant coaches could help me accomplish Coach Hang has helped develop my game my goal. Within a year, I have had tremendous growth. Coach Hang has taught my way to reach my fullest potential. Thank my teammates and I many basketball and youdrastically. to all of I havemy coaches, built confidence teammates, and familyI’m on life skills that we will utilize on and off the and friends for making my experience at court. The professors here have also helped Los Angeles Valley College enjoyable. I have me grow by being supportive. I would not created many positive friendships that will be the person or player that I am today last beyond Monarch years. The environment without the love and constant support from of the women’s basketball team is comforting the people at Los Angeles Valley College. because it feels like family. I am excited to see I am very appreciative to be part of the how this season goes for me individually, but Monarch family. more importantly, as a team. - Ileya Rivera #13 - Rebecca Islas #22 #LAVALLEYWBB 4 SEASON RECAP After a Desireedevastating Sokolgz, loss Yolanda in the Ealy,first andround First of Teamthe 2016 All-Western playoffs, State the MonarchsConference prepared player hard Diamond for the 2016-2017 O’Connor would season.