PREP BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS : COSTA MESA IN THE STATE SPOTLIGHT

The Season

Record: 29-4. Regular season: Went unbeaten to easily win the Pacific Coast League. Olivia DiCamilli was named the PCL Player of the Year. Southern Section: Won the Division III-A title, defeating Rancho Alamitos, 72-55. Southern California Regional: Defeated Alemany, 61-59; defeated University of San Diego High, 67-45; defeated Inglewood Morningside, 49-46, in the title game.

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The Coaches

Head Coach: Lisa McNamee, first year, 29-4. Assistants: Cindy Vyskocil, Kim Beckhart, Shontel Sherwood, Carrie Egan.

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The Starting Five Name: Heather Robinson Yr.: Jr. Hgt.: 5-9 PPG: 14.0 Coach’s Comment: Can produce big numbers when others concentrate on DiCamilli. Name: Neiar Kabua Yr.: Sr. Hgt.: 5-9 PPG: 5.1 Coach’s Comment: Defensive specialist with knack for making big plays. Name: Yool Kim Yr.: Sr. Hgt.: 5-9 PPG: 9.0 Coach’s Comment: Applies pressure defense and gets all rebounds on the floor. Name: Jessica Lurmann Yr.: Sr. Hgt.: 5-10 PPG: 6.2 Coach’s Comment: Strong inside, has stepped up in the big games. Name: Olivia DiCamilli Yr.: Sr. Hgt.: 5-10 PPG: 23.6 Coach’s Comment: Takes what she wants around the basket.

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The Key Reserves Name: Name Yr.: Yr. Hgt.: Hgt. PPG: PPG Coach’s Comment: Coach’s Comment Name: April Van Sweden Yr.: Sr. Hgt.: 6-2 PPG: 7.9 Coach’s Comment: Tallest player is excellent defender in the middle. Name: Doan Do Yr.: Jr. Hgt.: 5-6 PPG: 2.1 Coach’s Comment: Role as first guard off the bench is to provide defensive spark. Name: Christine Moore Yr.: Sr. Hgt.: 5-6 PPG: 3.3 Coach’s Comment: Excellent shooter gives Mustangs some depth.