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Top Stories NewsSantiago's Rogers selected girls water polo player of the year07:10 PM PDT on Wednesday, April 16, 2008She was perhaps the last person attackers wanted to see as they attempted to score. Her teammates and coach heaped pressure on her to stop shots that had no business being stopped. Opposing teams couldn't take for granted easy goals on two-on-one fast breaks with her in the cage. Goals were always hard to come by for teams facing Corona Santiago senior goalie Camryn Rogers. She finished the season with 286 saves, 34 assists and 40 steals to lead the Sharks to a 23-6 record and runner-up finish in the Division 5 playoffs. Her stellar play in the cage for the Sharks makes her The Press-Enterprise Girls Water Polo Player of the Year. Story continues below  Ed Crisostomo / The Press-Enterprise Corona Santiago goalkeeper Camryn Rogers led the Sharks to a 23-6 record and runner-up finish in the Division 5 playoffs with 286 saves, 34 assists and 40 steals. "Without Camryn they don't have nearly the success they had this year," Murrieta Valley coach Bryan Lynton said. "She is so consistent and is such an impact player." Marc Dubuisson, who led Riverside Poly to a CIF title, is The Press-Enterprise Girls Water Polo Coach of the Year. At 6 feet, Rogers used her long arms and legs to get to many seemingly out-of-reach shots, and her accurate arm helped jump-start the Sharks' offense with the counterattack. The unquestioned leader of the Sharks, Rogers could frequently be heard shouting instructions and encouragement to her teammates and imploring them to do better when they trailed. She possesses great instincts and a knack for knowing what position she needs to be in to make the block, allowing the defenders in front of her to take risks. Many times the Sharks would double-team certain players and leave others wide open, knowing they could trust Rogers to make the play. Most times, she did. "It was her ability to block a good shot," Santiago coach Ty Hudson said of Rogers' impact. "A girl could put it high corner and she would get to it. She made good players think about the shot." Rogers allowed only 125 goals this season. She was selected the Mountain View League defensive player of the year in addition to taking All-CIF player of the year honors. Upon graduation this spring, Rogers will turn her sights toward California Baptist University, where she will continue playing water polo. Dubuisson had to mold a lineup chock-full of talent into a team. This season he was able to get everyone to buy into the team-first concept, and the rewards came rolling in. The Bears had arguably the toughest schedule of any Inland-area team and yet came out of it nearly unscathed. They dominated a non-league schedule featuring Whittier and Chino Hills Ayala and were never seriously challenged for the Ivy League title as they went 31-2 and won their first CIF Division 3 title. For leading the Bears to their best season in school history, Dubuisson earned the coach of the year honor. "With the dynamics of his team, I think he did an outstanding job," Riverside Arlington coach Bill Grisham said. "He was able to take a talented group of individuals and keep them focused on playing as a team, and they were able to succeed." PLAYER OF THE YEAR CAMRYN ROGERS What she did: Finished the season with 286 saves, 34 assists and 40 steals … Guided the Sharks to the Division 5 championship game … Was chosen defensive MVP of Mountain View League … Was voted first-team All-CIF. What they say: “She blocks everything that she is supposed to and a lot of things she is not supposed to. With Camryn in the goal it changes everything.” — Murrieta Valley coach Bryan Lynton FIRST TEAM Jessy Cardey What she did: Led the area’s best team with 114 goals … Guided the Bears to the Division 3 Championship … Chosen to the CIF Division 3 first team … MVP of the Ivy League. What they say: “She is feared by her opponents. You have to double-team her and make other girls beat you.” — Riverside Arlington coach Bill Grisham Meaghan Poland What she did: Finished the season with 143 goals, 59 assists and 110 steals … Was chosen the Sunbelt League MVP … Voted 1first-team All-CIF. What they say: “Scoring machine, also able to pass out of a double team effectively. Great on both the offensive and defensive end.” — Temecula Chaparral coach Tyson Cleveland. Torrey Kylander What she did: Finished the season with 88 goals, 48 assists and 70 steals … Guided the Nighthawks to the Division 5 championship … Was chosen MVP of the Southwestern League … Was offensive co-MVP for Division 5. What they say: “Unbelievable shooter. She has really good water polo sense.” — Santiago coach Ty Hudson Katie Teets What she did: Finished the season with 54 goals, 45 assists and 50 steals … Was chosen 1st first-team All-Southwestern League … Was a 1st first-team All-CIF selection. What they say: “Really strong player. Very physical. Was a really good inside threat.” — Santiago coach Ty Hudson Meagan Minson What she did: Finished the season with 231 saves … Led the Lions to the Division 3 quarterfinal game … Was chosen first-team All-Ivy League. What they say: “She reacts well to the ball. She was the backbone of their defense. She had a great senior season.” — Poly coach Marc Dubuisson Alex Honny What she did: Recorded eight goals against Cerritos in first round of CIF … Finished the season with 119 goals and 136 steals … Was selected first-team All-Ivy League … Was a second-team All-CIF selection. What they say: “She is very creative, very aggressive and is just a fun player to watch.” — Poly coach Marc Dubuisson Mackenzie Mone What she did: Led Chaparral in goals scored with 78 … Guided the Pumas to the Division 5 semifinal game … Was chosen first-team All-Southwestern League. What they say: “She is a good outside shooter, but is fast and she is a good attacker. We tried to limit her even touching the ball if we could.” — Murrieta Valley coach Bryan Lynton Doris Tran What she did: Led the Terriers to the Division 5 semifinals … Finished with 54 goals, 51 steals and 37 assists … Was chosen first-team All-Citrus Belt League … Selected first-team All-CIF. What they say: “The key to Redlands’ entire offense. Great passer, shooter, and very intelligent water polo player.” — Temecula Chaparral coach Tyson Cleveland Briana Bloom What she did: Finished the season with 120 goals and 66 assists … Was chosen first-team All-CIF and first-team All-Sunbelt League. What they say: “She is a scrappy player, and she has a nice outside placement shot. She was the one we had to shut down to stop Perris.” — Elsinore coach Rachelle Sentak Emily Hove What she did: Was chosen athlete of the year at North … Finished the season with 102 goals, 38 steals and 36 assists … Selected first-team All-Ivy League. What they say: “She is a hard-nosed player. She knows how to maintain her position in the 2-meter and score.” — Riverside Poly coach Marc Dubuisson SECOND TEAM
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