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COMMISSIONER’S MESSAGE
Congratulations to all the student athletes, coaches, and school communities on your qualification to participate in this year’s CIF Southern Section Ford Championships!
The quality of competition in the Southern Section is unmatched anywhere in the state or the country, for that matter so making it into the post season is quite an accomplishment that each of you should be very proud of.
I want to thank our athletes and coaches in advance for demonstrating the highest levels of sportsmanship and character while competing.
fair play are foundational principles that the CIF is built closely contested match where mutual respect and appreciation are exhibited We ask the same of our spectators as well Being loud and enthusiastic for YOUR team is wonderful and what makes for a thrilling competitive atmosphere.
Please make your athletes and school community proud by always showing respect for the other team, the opposing fans, and game officials throughout the playoffs.
Athletes, make sure you enjoy the moment, play your hardest, and have no regrets. Recognize how fortunate you are to be playing in this competition and do your best to cherish the experience.
Good luck to each and every one of you.
Mike West, CIF-SS Commissioner
Mike West
Section Commissioner of Athletics
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MESSAGE
Dr. Paula Hart Rodas Executive Committee President
2025 - 2026
CIF SOUTHERN SECTION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Officers
Dr. Paula Hart Rodas, President
Dr. Alexis Barile, President-Elect
James Perry, Past President
Rich Imbriani, Treasurer
Mike West, Commissioner of Athletics
Members
Jamal Adams, Parochial Area Rep.
Terrence Barnum, At-Large Rep.
Mitch Brunyer, Mt. SAC Area Rep.
Rob Dearborn, Northern Area Rep
Ann Fitzgerald, Foothill Area Rep
Gil Gomez, Desert Area Rep
Mary Jane Hibbard, Orange County Area Rep
Demetre Howard, Coast Area Rep
Kai Lyles, Citrus Belt Area Rep
Matt Maeda, Boys’ AD Rep
David Parkes, Small Schools Rep
Mary Perez, At-Large Rep
Alicia Seevers, Girls AD Rep
Cari Strange, Activities Directors Rep
Suzie Swartz, CSBA Rep
Dr Reggie Thompkins, Superintendent Rep
n behalf of the Executive Committee, extend our warmest congratulations to the talented udent-athletes, edicated coaches and staff, and supportive schools and ommunities on qualifying for the prestigious CIF Southern ection Championship Playoffs! This impressive achievement a testament to your unwavering commitment, erseverance, and teamwork Your hard work and etermination have truly paid off, and we couldn't be rouder!
ualifying for the playoffs is an exceptional accomplishment, nd we salute your excellence in athletics, sportsmanship, nd community engagement. Your dedication inspires peers, milies, and communities, fostering a culture of excellence nd school spirit Reaching the playoffs is an impressive feat, nd we have no doubt that you will continue to make your chool and community proud.
As you prepare for the playoffs, remember that you have already accomplished something remarkable. Enjoy the journey ahead, and let your love for the game shine through in every contest. We wish you continued success, teamwork and enjoyment.
May this experience create lifelong memories, and fuel your continued passion for sports throughout your lifetime. Let’s celebrate this incredible milestone together and look forward to the exciting journey ahead.
Best of luck to each team as you compete for the championship!
Dr. Paula Hart Rodas President, CIF Southern Section Council Superintendent, Monrovia USD
2024 BOYS WATER POLO
PLAYERS OF THE YEAR Selected
OPEN DIVISION
Kai Kaneko & Lucca Van Der Woude
Newport Harbor
DIVISION 1
Christian Couch, Westlake
DIVISION 2
Kyle Franks
Brea Olinda
DIVISION 3
Mike Hale Los Osos
DIVISION 4
Kenta Fernandes
South Pasadena
DIVISION 5
William Walz
Palm Desert
DIVISION 6
Noah Guzman, Montclair
2024 BOYS WATER POLO CHAMPIONS
D2 - BREA OLINDA D3 - M.L. KING
D4 - SOUTH PASADENA D5 - PALM DESERT
D6 - SAN BERNARDINO
NEWPORT HARBOR SAILORS
CORONA DEL MAR SEA KINGS
PRINCIPAL JACOBHALEY
ATHLETICDIRECTOR
BRIANWALSH
ASSISTANTCOACHES
BRIANSCHIEFER BRUCEREYNOLDS
CHUCKOLSON JACKHILINSKI
ATHLETICTRAINERS DAPHNEPERON STEPHENRIVAS
LEAGUE
Bracket
OPEN DIVISION
Bracket DIVISION 1
DUAL ENROLLMENT
PRINCIPAL
ATHLETICDIRECTOR
ASSISTANTCOACHES
PRINCIPAL FRANCESCLARE
ATHLETICDIRECTORS
KELLYDULLARD
KENMILLER JESSICAPERRY
HEADCOACH
ERIKZIMMERMAN
ASSISTANTCOACHES
CHARLEYMCHENRY JASPERWANG
ATHLETICTRAINERS
KEVINANDERSON LESLEYBROWN SYDNIELOVE-GREEN
DAMIEN SPARTANS
KIERAN GORE BENJAMIN SHEHEE LUKE RUDY
MENDOZA
Bracket DIVISION 2
Bracket DIVISION 3
PRINCIPAL
ATHLETICDIRECTOR DARRENBAUMUNK
HEADCOACH DILLONUNSOELD
ASSISTANTCOACHES BRYCERIIHIMAKI CODYLEHOTSKY
ATHLETICTRAINER
TEMECULA VALLEY GOLDEN BEARS
PRINCIPAL DONNALIONE
ATHLETICDIRECTOR JOHNHARNEY
HEADCOACH ZACHARYMILLER
ASSISTANTCOACH DERRICKDABLAING
ATHLETICTRAINER SARAHREUSS
LEAGUE SOUTHWESTERN
LOCATION TEMECULA
ATHLETICDIRECTOR
PRINCIPAL ERIKAROJAS
ASSISTANTCOACH CALEBROYER
ATHLETICTRAINER HEATHERHERSH
LEAGUE IVY
LOCATION WINCHESTER
Bracket DIVISION 4
Bracket DIVISION 5
BALDWIN PARK BRAVES
ATHLETICTRAINER THOMSONNG
LEAGUE
LOCATION BALDWINPARK
