Pirates Host Annual Awards Banquet April 30
The Ventura College women's basketball team jointly hosted its annual awards banquet with the men's team on April 30 at the Wedgewood Banquet center in Ventura. Michelle Santizo and Erica Ward were named as co-Most Valuable Player of the Year while Jessi Selleh and Donielle Griggs earned awards as team captains. Head Coach Ned Mircetic was presented with the Russell Athletic-WBCA JC/CC National Coach of the Year Award by Ventura College President Dr. Robin Calote.
The following is a complete rundown of the awards presented to all of the members of the 2008-09 Ventura College Pirates, who won their 19the consecutive Western State Conference championship and advanced to the California State Final Four...
| Special Appreciation Award |
Edwin Hawkins |
| All-Western State Conference |
Chanelle Brennan, 1st team |
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Julie Heurung, 1st team |
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Michelle Santizo, 1st team |
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Jessi Selleh, 1st team |
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Erica Ward, 1st team |
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Donielle Griggs, Honorable Mention |
| Academic All-Conference |
Donielle Griggs, Julie Heurung, |
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Christine McPherson, Michelle Santizo, & |
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Jessi Selleh |
| CCCWBCA All-State |
Michelle Santizo, 1st team |
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Jessi Selleh, 3rd team |
| State Farm / WBCA All-American |
Michelle Santizo, 1st team |
| We Play Hard Award |
Lacey Escamilla |
| Outstanding Defensive Player Award |
Kris King |
| Outstanding Offensive Player Award |
Chanelle Brennan |
| Irene Waldo Memorial Warrior Award |
Christine McPherson |
| Ms. Clutch Award |
Julie Heurung |
| Coaches Award |
Brenda Van Soemren |
| Most Inspirational Player Award |
Irma Rivera |
| Most Potential Award |
Amanda Padilla |
| Scholar Athlete Award |
Chanelle Brennan, Donielle Griggs, |
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Christine McPherson, Jessi Selleh, |
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Brenda Van Someren, & Erica Ward |
| Team Captain Award |
Donielle Griggs & Jessi Selleh |
| Kawasaki Pirate for Life Award |
Donielle Griggs, Julie Heurung, |
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Christine McPherson, Michelle Santizo |
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& Jessi Selleh |
| Most Valuable Player Award |
Michelle Santizo & Erica Ward |
Banquet
photos
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Alisa
Moore
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