The Reggie Stephens Foundation this weekend will continue a long-standing tradition of highlighting the top high school talent from the region.
A group of Santa Cruz County’s finest is set to take on the best Monterey County has to offer in the 13th annual Central Coast All-Star Basketball Game at Marina High on Sunday.
The classic North versus South showdown will feature three marquee matchups starting with the 8th grade boys all-star game at noon.
The high school senior girls all-star game is scheduled for 2pm, while the senior boys all-star game is set for a 4pm tipoff.
It’s been 13 years since RSF founder Reggie Stephens, a former New York Giants defensive back and local community leader, put together the annual all-star game.
Today, it is a Central Coast tradition that highlights dedication, leadership and sportsmanship among young athletes.
“For 13 years, this game has been about celebrating the kids and their journey,” Stephens said in a press release. “These student-athletes have worked hard representing their schools and communities. This event gives them one more chance to compete, be recognized and enjoy a special moment together.”
According to the press release, the event is directed by Stan White II, who has helped organize and grow the showcase into one of the region’s premier youth basketball events.
This year’s all-star game will also serve as a fundraiser for Marina High’s athletic programs, giving the community an opportunity to support local athletics while celebrating the accomplishments of student-athletes across the Central Coast.
In the press release, RSF thanked Marina High boys basketball head coach July Barredo for helping make this year’s event possible through a new partnership with the Marina Elite traveling basketball program.
RSF remains committed to empowering youth through sports, arts, education and culture, encouraging student-athletes to live by its guiding philosophy: Seek, Believe, Achieve.
“Through his leadership and dedication to youth development, Barredo and the Marina Elite program continue to create opportunities for young athletes in the region.”
RSF 13th annual Central Coast All-Star Basketball Game
Where: Marina High School
When: March 29
Admission: $10 at the door
8th Grade Boys All-Star Teams
Santa Cruz County
A.J. Davalos, Twin Lakes
Asher Harbinson, New Brighton
Audric Falce, Twin Lakes
Bernie Renteria, Notre Dame
Bryson Erwin, Mission Hill
Charlie Torres, Baymonte
Emilio Puhvel, Mission Hill
George Karaganapolis, Mission Hill
Joaquin Vidal, Monte Vista
Julian Gonzalez, Shoreline
Reece Stallings, Shoreline
Samuel Rios, Monte Vista
Coaches: Tim Erwin (Mission Hill Middle), Alex Cartagena (New Brighton)
Monterey County
Ace Slato, DLAMP
Ethan Gonzalez, International School of Monterey
Greg Daniels, Monte Vista (MPUSD)
Hansel Macera, Palma Middle School
Kingston Smith, Los Arboles Middle School
Kingston Gallardo, International School of Monterey
Logan Faatuai, Monte Vista (MPUSD)
Nyjah Vaughn, Bay View Academy
Ray Watkins, Carmel Middle School
Samuel Maxwell, Bay View Academy
Skyler Huyanh, International School of Monterey
Zaiden Ocampo, San Benancio
Coaches: Justin Stokes (Seaside Middle), Mario Grau (Marina High)
Senior Girls All-Star Teams
Santa Cruz County
Amaya Guerra, Scotts Valley
Brooke Alden, Santa Cruz
Brooklyn Williams, Scotts Valley
Evelyn Vazquez-Diaz, Ceiba College Prep
Karolina “Kina” Espinosa, Santa Cruz
Leilani Yasin, Watsonville
Monique Ayala, Pajaro Valley
Olivia Contreras, Pajaro Valley
Sammy Rebbert, Scotts Valley
Stephanie Martinez, Watsonville
Coaches: Zack Cook (Watsonville High), Todd Trowbridge (Santa Cruz), Kenedi Walters (San Lorenzo Valley)
Monterey County
Alissa Escutia, Salinas
Clarissa Medeiros, Palma
Lucy Peinado, Alisal
Melony Erazo-Chavez, Rancho San Juan
Mia Rivera, Alisal
Nayeli Gil Silva, Alisal
Soraya Hernandez, Salinas
Susana Latu, Monterey
Xochitl Ramirez-Naranjo, North Monterey County
Coach: Claudia Moran (Alisal)
Senior Boys All-Star Teams
Santa Cruz County
Alex Burgos, Scotts Valley
Andres Martinez, Harbor
Conner Corlett, Soquel
Isaiah Gonzalez,Watsonville
Jacob Jimenez, St. Francis
Jeremy Silver, Monte Vista Christian
Keyondre’ Randolph, Santa Cruz
Liam Wennstrom, Soquel
Matteo Caltabiano, Santa Cruz
Max Aceves, Watsonville
Miles Johnson, Soquel
Robert Gomez Jr., St. Francis
Coaches: Lawan Milhouse (Santa Cruz), Chris Christensen (Soquel)
Monterey County
Aaron Maxwell, Monterey
Christian Lopez, Alisal
Dekota Ordonio, Monterey
Gabe Valencia, Pacific Grove
JJ Saucedo Jr., Palma
JT Harreld, Palma
Kaleb True, Marina
Kingston Salviejo, Rancho San Juan
Nate Kombe, Marina
Sebastian Jones, Alvarez
Coaches: Greg Daniels (Monterey), July Barredo (Marina)
