Last season
’s junior varsity players will make up the core of the Sobrato
Bulldogs inaugural varsity girls basketball team. With a mix of
veteran players and newcomers the Bulldogs are looking to start
their first varsity season off right.
By Leann Shea Morgan Hill Sports Editor
Morgan Hill – Last season’s junior varsity players will make up the core of the Sobrato Bulldogs inaugural varsity girls basketball team. With a mix of veteran players and newcomers the Bulldogs are looking to start their first varsity season off right.
Sophomores Gabrielle Aguire, Anita Baio, Roxanne Dominguez and junior Jessica Naranjo will bring a lot of experience to a young team.
“They are the core of our team,” said Sobrato’s head coach Rodney Tabares. “They have been playing together since the eighth grade and they will supply much needed leadership.”
As a 6-foot-1 center Aguire recorded a double-double in every jv game last season and Baio, a power forward, scored a school high 24 points in a game. Dominguez will run the floor at the point guard position and Naranjo is another power forward that will drive to the hoop.
The Bulldogs also welcome several newcomers who will give the team more talent and depth.
Sophomore shooting guard Cherish Martinez is a transfer from Leland High in San Jose and brings Sobrato a solid shooter on offense. Freshman shooting guard Desiree Saenz and freshman small forward Michelle Bradley provide the offense with two more skilled shooters and ball handlers.
“They’re going to bring us a lot of attitude,” explained Tabares. “They’re all good ball handlers, good shooters and good students. They give us the ability to shoot the ball by creating their own offensive opportunities.”
The Lady Bulldogs have been practicing and playing together since early July in an intense summer program and can’t wait to kick off their first season together.
“The girls are looking forward to starting the season,” said Tabares. “I’m looking for it to be a fun, exciting experience. My outlook is positive. I know we’ll win some games this year. It’s a building process.”
Helping Tabares along in this process are assistant coaches Phil Williams and Wesley Little. Both Williams and Little have been AAU coaches and bring a lot of experience, which allows Tabares to run more looks with the team.
The Bulldogs get their season underway on Monday as they face off against Yerba Buena at 7pm.
Bulldogs girls team
2004-2005 Result
No varsity team
Key Returners
Gabrielle Aguire, So. Center
Anita Baio, So. Forward
Roxanne Dominguez, So. Point Guard
Jessica Naranjo, Jr., Forward
Key Losses
Desiree Saenz, Fr., Guard
Michelle Bradley, Fr., Forward
Cherish Martinez, So., Guard
Outlook:
The Lady Bulldogs are looking to make their inaugural varsity season one to remember and build on. With a core of talented freshman and sophomores, coach Rodney Tabares knows they will win some games this season. Also the addition of experienced assistant coaches, Phil Williams and Wesley Little, gives the team a good support base.
2005-2006 Sobrato
Girls Basketball Schedule
Date Time Opponent Where
11/28 7:00p Yerba Buena Yerba Buena
12/02 6:00p Tournament Sobrato
12/02 7:30p Tournament Sobrato
12/03 1:00p Tournament Sobrato
12/03 3:00p Tournament Sobrato
12/07 5:00p Cypress Grove Sobrato
12/09 7:00p Woodside PriorySobrato
12/10 12:00p College Prep Sobrato
12/12 7:00p Fremont Christ. Sobrato
12/14 7:00p Overfelt Overfelt
12/16 5:00p Anzar Sobrato
01/05 6:00p Calvary Chapel Sobrato
01/11 7:00p Salinas Salinas
01/13 7:00p North Salinas Sobrato
01/18 7:00p Hollister Hollister
01/20 7:00p Notre Dame Sobrato
01/25 7:00p Live Oak Live Oak
01/27 7:00p Gilroy Sobrato
02/02 7:00p Salinas Sobrato
02/04 2:00p North Salinas N. Salinas
02/07 7:00p Hollister Sobrato
02/09 7:00p Notre Dame Notre Dame
02/14 7:00p Live Oak Sobrato
02/16 7:00p Gilroy Gilroy
