Athletics Media Guide
SPRING 2022
www.shastacollege.edu Shasta College is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
11555 Old Oregon Trail P.O. Box 496006 Redding, California 96049-6006 (530) 242-7590
WELCOME TO SHASTA COLLEGE ATHLETICS Joe Wyse Superintendent/President
Shasta College has a long and rich tradition in Intercollegiate Athletics. As a community college, we strive to foster a strong link between our athletes’ success in their chosen sport and in the classroom. We truly desire to help them become all that the term ‘student athlete’ infers. Shasta College is committed to the values of the California Community College Commission on Athletics: Student Health and Welfare, Academic Success, Ethical Conduct, Recognition of Excellence, Gender Equity, and Non-Discrimination.
STAFF Athletic Director/Dean......................Mike Mari Athletic Trainer................................Mike Davis Athletic Trainer.......................... Haley Mulvihill Athletic Counselor......................... Jason Kelly
FALL SPORTS Football................................... Bryon Hamilton Cross Country......................Anthony Williams Volleyball........................................Kelly Brazil Women’s Soccer.......................... Chris Gaido Men’s Soccer............................................ TBD Wrestling........................................... Erin Razo
I have enjoyed watching many of our student athletes over the past years as they demonstrated their abilities and showed a strong commitment to our college and the programs it offers. Our dedicated coaches, faculty, staff and administration work tirelessly to provide many opportunities for our students to develop stronger character, leadership and teamwork skills that will serve them in the many fields in which they will work upon transfer or graduation. All of us at Shasta College recognize and appreciate the tremendous community support of our athletic program and join you as you help our students gain the skills and abilities not only to succeed, but to thrive after college. I wish all the best to our athletes, teams, coaches and support staff. Go Knights! Joe Wyse, Superintendent/President
WINTER SPORTS Men’s Basketball........................Kele Fitzhugh Women’s Basketball....................Stacy Mizuta
Mike Mari
SPRING SPORTS
Thank you for taking the time to attend and enjoy our Athletic Programs! We are very proud of all of the student-athletes and coaches that comprise the 17 intercollegiate sports currently offered at Shasta College. We are committed to seeing our student-athletes succeed on the field but, more importantly, in the classroom. I hope you enjoy watching our teams compete while also remembering the demands these student-athletes must balance with their respective sport and their academic responsibilities.
Baseball........................................Brad Rupert Swimming/Diving (M/W).............Mark Wagner Track & Field.........................Anthony Williams Softball..................................... Amy Knowles Tennis (M/W)..................................... Heidi Lee
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Patrick W. Carr.................................Anderson Richard Lawrence................................Corning Scott J. Swendiman...........................Redding Kendall Pierson..................................Redding Rhonda E. Nehr....................................Burney Stephen Bell.................................. Weaverville Dr. Rob Lydon....................................Red Bluff Anika Carterby........................ Student Trustee
COLLEGE INFORMATION Location.............................Redding, California Web Address............. www.shastacollege.edu Athletic Web Address:..................................... www.shastacollegeathletics.com E-mail Address.......... info@shastacollege.edu
ADDRESS 11555 Old Oregon Trail Redding, California 96003 Phone...................................... (530) 242-7590 Mascot................................................... Knight Colors...............Forest Green, Gray and White
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Dean of Physical Education and Athletics
Thank you for your interest and support of Shasta College Athletics! Go Knights! Mike Mari, Athletic Director/Dean
Table of Contents Welcome To Shasta College Athletics............................................2 Shasta College Knights - Trainers And Staff..................................3 Baseball................................................................................... 4-8 Softball.................................................................................. 9-11 Swim & Dive........................................................................ 12-14 Tennis.................................................................................. 15-16 Track & Field........................................................................ 17-21 Sponsors....................................................................................22 Celebrity Dinner Auction..............................................................23 Shasta College Coaches and Instructors......................................24
SHASTA COLLEGE KNIGHTS - TRAINERS AND STAFF Mike Davis
Starlyn Corley
Head Athletic Trainer
Administrative Assistant
Mike has over 30 years of athletic training experience. During his career, he has worked with professional, college, and high school athletes. Mike did his undergraduate work at California State University, Chico and received his Master of Science degree from the University of Arizona. Mike is certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. His spirit, enthusiasm and wisdom comes from his wife, Lee and their two children, Cody and Micaela.
Jay Axtell Equipment Technician
Jay started in 1999 as our fulltime Equipment Technician. He is responsible for all of the athletic equipment. Jay is a very important part of the Shasta College support team. Jay’s family now includes his first grandchild.
Sonia Moss
Starlyn was hired by Shasta College in 2001. Starlyn enjoys working in the educational field and is thrilled to be working with Physical Education and Athletics. “It’s wonderful to be around such a great group of students and instructors. It’s a pleasure to come to work each day.”
Haley Mulvihill
Health/Wellness Services
Head Athletic Trainer
The Health & Wellness office coordinates the student athletic/accident insurance program as well as provide quality health services to our students. Picture left to right: Shelley Lowry, Health & Wellness Technician; Sonja N. Mendes, RNC, MSN, PHN, College Nurse/Director of Student Health & Wellness Office; Nicole Smith, LCSW Psychological Counselor.
Haley received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Lindenwood University in 2012 where she played water polo competitively. Haley received a Master of Science with an emphasis in Exercise Science from Humboldt State University in 2014. Since becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer Haley has worked in the physical therapy, university, and community college settings. Haley brings a diverse range of experience to the Shasta College training staff. She is excited to be a part of Shasta College Athletics!
Administrative Assistant
Sonia received her Associate degree from Shasta College before transferring to Chico State where she further earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Management and a Minor in Sustainability. She has been employed by Shasta College since 2012 and enjoys being a part of the Physical Education and Athletics division. Sonia also feels “honored to be a part of student success – helping students to achieve their personal, educational and career goals while creating lasting memories of their experiences here at Shasta College”.
Jason Kelly
Transportation
Athletic Academic Counselor
Jason Kelly has been with Shasta College since 2001. He has enjoyed being a part of athletics as a college athlete, coach and counselor. After attending and playing baseball at Shasta College, Jason earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at California State University, Sacramento and his Master of Science Degree from the University of La Verne. Jason and his wife, Mandi, have two sons, Dalton and Luke.
The Shasta College Athletics Department salutes the dedicated transportation professionals who provide the safe and reliable travel for our students and/or coaches. This group, under the leadership of Pam Carney, shows a true care and concern for all of our sports teams. We are proud to have them as a part of our athletic family. Left to right: Mike Parisot, Chris Harrigan, Tom Gerald, Adam Zamudio, Pip Herbert, Mary Burnham and Pamela Carney.
Physical Plant Shasta College is very proud of our fields and grounds staff. These dedicated professionals are responsible for keeping all of our athletic fields in top shape. With the challenges of extreme summer heat and cold winters, the job of preparing the fields for competition is a very demanding one. The “grounds crew” is definitely a major part of our Athletic Department team. They take great pride in their work and it shows in everything they do. Pat McNamara, Aaron Mangrum, Sean McCune, Sean Harden, Ryan Keeler. Shasta College Athletics Media Guide
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BASEBALL
Brad Rupert Head Coach
Head Coach Brad Rupert is a 1984 graduate of Vacaville High School. Coach Rupert started his college baseball career at Cosumnes River College and Solano College and finished it at CSU Chico. Brad completed his B.S. in Physical Education and Health Science in 1991. He completed his Master’s Degree in Education from Simpson University during the summer of 2004. Coach Rupert got his start as an assistant coach at Chico High School where they won a section championship in 1990. During the summer, Brad coached the highly successful Chico American Legion team for three years, as well as the Anderson Bucs American Legion team, also for three years. Coach Rupert was an assistant coach at Shasta College under former head coach Brad Peek from 1992 through 1996. Since 1997, he has served as head coach of the Knights. Brad has also coached extensively in the summer collegiate leagues. In 1998 Rupert coached the Kenosha Krokers where Clint Barmes (Pittsburgh Pirates) and George Sherrill (Kansas City Royals) were members of the team. Rupert spent the summers of 2002, 2007 and 2008 in Alaska as the head coach of the Bears of California. The 2002 team featured Dallas Braden (Oakland A’s) and Phil Coke (Detroit Tigers). In 2003 and 2004, Rupert was named the field manager for the Mankato MoonDogs of the Northwoods league. In the summer of 2010 Rupert was the Pitching Coach for the Fayetteville Swampdogs of the Coastal Carolina League. Coach Rupert has been married to wife, Molly, for over 20 years now and they have two girls, Reilly and Calley.
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Cody McCary
Justin Sybesma
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach Cody McCary graduated from Anderson Union High School in 2007. He played baseball for two years at Shasta College then played two years at the University of Saint Mary, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education in 2011. Coach McCary started his coaching career in 2009 as an assistant coach with Redding American Legion. He took over as the head coach in 2012 and was the assistant coach at Central Valley High School in 2014. Cody is married to his lovely wife, Torrie, and they have two children.
Scott Edwards
Assistant Coach Justin Sybesma is a graduate of Enterprise High School where he played for the Hornets. Justin was named M.V.P of the Lions all-star game. Coach Sybesma played shortstop for the Knights in 2006 and 2007. After an unfortunate knee injury cut short his playing career, Justin joined the Knights as an assistant baseball coach. He works with the infielders and coaches third base. Rupert reports that “Justin was a great player at Shasta. One of the best catch and throw guys I have ever coached. Justin’s enthusiasm and love for the game is off the charts. He is also the best batting practice pitcher in the state and has a very bright future in this game.” Justin lives in Redding and is a huge Oakland A’s Fan.
Assistant Coach
Coach Scott Edwards is a graduate of Anderson High School where he played baseball winning back-to-back section titles and was named to the All League Team both years. Scott went on to play baseball and basketball at Butte College where he won a GVC title and was named to the All GVC team for baseball. Coach Edwards previously coached varsity baseball, varsity football and varsity basketball at Anderson High School for a number of years. Coach has also served as assistant coach for the Shasta College Knights Men’s Basketball Team. Coach Edwards is married to his beautiful wife Tracy and they have three children, Tyler, Miranda and Payton.
Mason Carter Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach Mason Carter graduated from Foothill High School in the spring of 2014 and was a valuable LHP for the Knights in 2015 and 2016. Coach Carter has been the Knights pitching coach since August 2021. “Mason is very knowledgeable and been a positive asset to the coaching staff. He communicates well with the pitching staff, but his strength is the one on one work he has been doing throughout the fall and spring.” Said Rupert Carter’s other passion is the outdoors and hunting anything that is in-season.
BASEBALL 2022 SCHEDULE DATE
DAY
OPPONENT
LOCATION
GAMES
CONFERENCE 1/28 1/29 2/3 2/4 2/5 2/10 2/11 2/12 2/13 2/15 2/18 2/19 2/20 2/22 2/25 2/26 3/4 3/5 3/11 3/12 3/18 3/19 3/25 3/26 4/1 4/2 4/8 4/9 4/15 4/16 4/22 4/23 4/26 4/27 4/28 5/3 5/6 - 5/7 5/13 5/20 5/28-30
Fri Sat Thur Fri Sat Thur Fri Sat Sun Tues Fri Sat Sun Tues Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Fri Sat Tues Wed Thur Tues Fri/Sat Fri-Sun Fri-Sun Sat-Mon
Cosumnes River College Cosumnes River College American River College Sierra College American River College Skyline College Skyline College Skyline College Skyline College Yuba College Canada College Canada College Canada College Sierra *Butte *Butte *Feather River College *Feather River College *College of the Siskiyous *College of the Siskiyous *Lassen College *Lassen College *College of the Redwoods *College of the Redwoods *Butte College *Butte College *Feather River College *Feather River College *College of the Siskiyous *College of the Siskiyous *Lassen College *Lassen College Cosumnes River *College of the Redwoods *College of the Redwoods Wild Card Game Regionals Super Regionals Sectionals State Championships
Sacramento 1 Sacramento 1 Sacramento 1 Rocklin 1 Shasta 1 San Bruno 1 San Bruno 1 San Bruno 1 San Bruno 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Oroville 1 Shasta Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Weed 1 Susanville 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Oroville 1 Quincy 1 Quincy 1 Weed 1 Shasta 1 Shasta 1 Susanville 1 Shasta 1 Eureka 1 Eureka 1 TBA 1 TBA 1 TBA 1 TBA 1 Folsom 1
Bold = Home Games
*Golden Valley Conference Games
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BASEBALL 2022 ROSTER NO.
NAME
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 33 37 41 43 44
Jay Mendez Austin Davies Hayden Boyes Hunter Pinkston Payton Jeffries Corey Ober Kaden Nicholes Nicholas Newton Stephen Nelson Julian Esqueda Jaden Gorge Derek Ray Mario Hernandez Christopher Jacobsen Hayden Hill Chase Rossman Ethan Williams Colton Osborn Colten Clarke Keanu Mizuta Giacomo Crosetti Shane Taylor Joseph Fox Max Nebel Alejandro Alvarez Noah Weaver Jaeden Stevens Noa Aquino Ryan Rudd Tysson Unciano
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POSITION P INF OF OF INF/P LHP LHP C INF/P P INF/P OF C C/OF INF/OF INF/P C P P OF OF INF P P/INF P INF P P P P
HT
WT
YR
B/T
HIGH SCHOOL
HOMETOWN
6’0 6’0 6’0 5’10 5’11 6’0 6’0 5’9 6’2 6’3 5’10 6’1 5’10 5’7 5’7 6’2 6’0 6’3 6’0 6’0 6’2 5’11 6’1 6’2 6’2 6’2 5’11 5’7 6’1 5’10
160 155 180 180 185 155 190 185 180 200 165 210 180 185 165 205 180 240 220 205 210 185 205 205 170 190 195 150 185 230
S S F F S F F S S F S S S S S S S F F S F S S S F F F F F F
R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R S/R R/R R/R R/R R/L R/R R/R L/L L/L R/R R/R
El Camino H.S. Carlsbad H.S. West Valley H.S. Shasta H.S. Union H.S. Colony H.S. Stansbury H.S. Pleasant Valley H.S. Foothill H.S. Stagg H.S. Arcata H.S. West Valley H.S. Lincoln H.S. Foothill H.S. Central Valley H.S. Foothill H.S. Lassen H.S. Granada Hills H.S. Vacaville H.S. Enterprise H.S. Foothill H.S. Chico H.S.. Tehachapi H.S. Northwest Christian University Prep University Prep Shasta H.S. Waimea H.S. Foothill H.S. Waimea H.S.
Oceanside, CA Carlsbad, CA Cottonwood, CA Redding, CA Camas, WA Ontario, CA Stansbury Park, UT Chico, CA Palo Cedro, CA Stockton, CA Arcata, CA Cottonwood, CA Stockton, CA Palo Cedro, CA Shasta Lake, CA Palo Cedro, CA Susanville, CA Livermore, CA Vacaville, CA Redding, CA Palo Cedro, CA Chico, CA Tehachapi, CA Phoenix, AZ Redding, CA Redding, CA Redding, CA Waimea, HI Palo Cedro, CA Waimea, HII
BASEBALL
Alejandro (Alex) Alvarez
Noa Aquino
Hayden Boyes
Colten Clarke
Giacomo Crosetti
Austin Davies
Julian Esqueda
Joseph Fox
Jaden Gorge
Mario Hernandez
Hayden Hill
Christopher Jacobsen
Payton Jeffries
Jay Mendez
Keanu Mizuta
Max Nebel
Stephen Nelson
Nicholas Newton
Kaden Nicholes
Corey Ober
Colton Osborn
Hunter Pinkston
Derek Ray
Chase Rossman
Ryan Rudd
Jaeden Stevens
Shane Taylor
Tysson Unciano
Noah Weaver
Ethan Williams
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SOFTBALL Lacey Carter
Eric Jones
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Lacey is no stranger to the Knights Softball program; her mom, Jamie Baker, and her Aunt, Becky Love, were both inducted into the Shasta College Hall of Fame for Softball. Lacey graduated from Brookings-Harbor High School in Brookings, Oregon in 2022 earning All-State honors for soccer and softball. She played travel ball for the 18U Gold Oregon Reign primarily playing middle, infield, and outfield.
Amy Knowles Head Coach
Head Coach for the Lady Knights, Amy Knowles has over 20 years combined involvement with the Shasta College softball program, first as a player and then a coach. She graduated from Enterprise High School in 1990 and played with distinction at Shasta College, earning Hall of Fame recognition for her work on the softball field. Amy still holds the all-time putout record here at Shasta and was a 2-time All-GVC 1st team selection for the Lady Knights. She was also named 1994 ASA National Tournament MVP and All-American for the now famous “Nor-Cal Shots” women’s fast-pitch National Champions. After her time at Redlands University and Chico State, Amy married Ron Knowles and they have 4 beautiful children, Thurman, Makenze, Tucker and Turner!
Lacey attended Central Arizona College from 20032004. The 2003 team won the NJCAA Division 1 National championship in which Lacey earned AllAmerican honors. In 2004, she graduated with her Associate of Arts in General Studies. From 2004-2006 she played at Portland State. In 2006, the Vikings won their conference and went to D-1 Regionals for the first time in program history. Lacey was First Team All-Conference both years. She graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Studies. Lacey spent one season as a graduate assistant studying Sports Psychology at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where she focused primarily on recruiting, conditioning and outfield.
Eric is in his first year on the coaching staff for Shasta College Softball. Eric joins staff while continuing to coach the 16-yearold NorCal Rage softball team, as well as the 14-year-old NorCal Rage baseball team. Although the baseball team is only in its second year, the softball team has been together for over 6 years. Eric has played baseball at several levels, to include junior college, NAIA, and Division 1 at UC Davis. He graduated from Chico State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral and Social Sciences, then continuing to receive a Master of Arts Degree in Education from Simpson University in 2005. Immediately following, he served as head coach for Liberty Christian High school for four years. Following his tenure at Liberty Christian, Eric started his family and has served the county for Shasta for over 15 years. His three children, Madison-Mae, Tyler and Trever all enjoy participating in any sport, including their favorite, which is surfing behind their boat on the lake.
Since then, Lacey has volunteered with the 18U Gold NW Silver Bullets program and with one-on-one lessons. Lacey is happy to be coaching and teaching again in the Redding area near her family. They love to go camping any chance they can.
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SOFTBALL
Jessica Boyes
Khloe Forrister
Autumn Campbell
Caitlin France
Shelbe Cappello
Whitney Carnes
Savannah Cruz
Autumn Giannini
Riley Horton
Kaylie McDaniel
2022 ROSTER NO.
NAME
2 3 4 6 7 8 10 22 25 33 40 99
Autumn Giannini INF Autumn Campbell OF Riley Horton C Caitlin France 2B/3B Savannah Cruz OF Madeline Nightingale C/OF Khloe Forrister Shelbe Cappello SS Kaylie McDaniel P/1B/3B Jessica Boyes OF McKenzy Fernandes 1B Whitney Carnes P/1B
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POSITION
B/T
HT
R/R 5’6 R/R 5’4 R/R 5’6 R/R 5’3 L/L 5’1 R/R 5’6 R/R R/R 5’2 R/R 5’10 R/R 5’7 R/R 5’5 R/R 5’8
YEAR
HIGH SCHOOL
HOMETOWN
Sophomore Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Freshman Sophomore
Yreka H.S. Enterprise H.S. Corning H.S. Red Bluff H.S. Foothhill H.S. Foothhill H.S. Enterprise H.S. Red Bluff H.S. University Prep Red Bluff H.S. Del Norte H.S. Foothhill H.S.
Yreka, CA Redding, CA Corning, CA Red Bluff, CA Palo Cedro, CA Palo Cedro, CA Redding, CA Red Bluff, CA Redding, CA Red Bluff, CA Crescent City, CA Palo Cedro, CA
McKenzy Fernandes
Madeline Nightingale
SOFTBALL 2022 SCHEDULE DATE
DAY
OPPONENT (# OF GAMES)
LOCATION
TIME
2/5/22 2/12/22 2/19/22 2/26/22 3/3/22 3/5/22 3/8/22 3/18/22 3/19/22 3/25/22 3/26/22 4/2/22 4/5/22 4/8/22 4/9/22 4/12/22 4/20/22 4/23/22
Sat Sat Sat Sat Thurs Sat Tues Fri Sat Fri Sat Sat Tues Fri Sat Tues Wed Sat
American River/Cabrillo Los Medanos Mendocino San Mateo/Reedley Solano Folsom Lake Mendocino College Feather River College * College of Siskiyous * College of Redwoods * Butte College * Lassen College * Chabot College * Feather River College * College of Siskiyous * Lassen College * College of Redwoods * Butte College *
American River College Los Medanos Mendocino College San Mateo College Solano College Shasta College Shasta College Feather River College College of Siskiyous Shasta College Shasta College Shasta College Chabot College Shasta College Shasta College Lassen College College of Redwoods Butte College
10AM,12PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM TBA 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM 12PM, 2PM
Bold = Home Games
*Golden Valley Conference Games
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SWIMMING & DIVING Coach Wagner is a member of the American Swimming Coaches Association and is certified as a Level 4 Coach which places him in the top 5% of all coaches in the United States. He is member of U.S.A Swimming, Sierra Nevada Swimming and Pacific Masters Swimming. In addition, Mark was the Coach of the Year in the Bay Valley and Central Valley Conferences in 2009, 2014, and 2017. Coach Wagner is married to Angie and has four wonderful children; Taylor, Ryder, MacKenna and Cooper along with many animals that keep life very busy and entertaining.
Crystal Hilton
Mark Wagner
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Coach Wagner has been the Head Swim and Dive Coach of Shasta College for over 10 years now. Mark Wagner was raised in Visalia, California and attended Fresno State University where he was College AllAmerica in Swimming and played Water Polo. Mark received his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and a minor in Physiology. Since 1996 Coach Wagner has been instrumental in increasing aquatic activities in the North State. Mark was instrumental in the construction of the Redding Aquatic Center, introduction of Water Polo and Diving to the local children in our community since his arrival. Coach Wagner is a current member of the Redding Breakfast Lions, Vice President of the North Valley Aquatic League. He has also served on numerous non-profits and other local service groups within the community.
Coach Crystal Hilton has been coaching all levels of diving since 2001. She was a former gymnast, and a scholar athlete at Shasta College where she competing in dive and pole-vault, later earning a place in Shasta College’s Hall of Fame. In addition, she participated in Division 3 Nationals while at the University of La Verne. Crystal has a BA in Public Administration and an MA in Communication Studies. She is also a full-time Communication Faculty here at Shasta College and is thrilled to be part of the Knights athletics! Since then, Lacey has volunteered with the 18U Gold NW Silver Bullets program and with one-on-one lessons. Lacey is happy to be coaching and teaching again in the Redding area near her family. They love to go camping any chance they can.
Leilani Jefcoat Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach Leilani Jefcoat grew up in Redding and swam competitively from the age of six through high school. She is a graduate of Chico State University with a B.S. in Business Administration, and a Masters in Physical Education. Leilani has been involved in all aspects of aquatics from lifeguarding to teaching swim lessons to coaching. In 1991, she began coaching young age group swimmers. Since that time, she has coached swimming at Foothill High School, the Redding Swim Team and Central Valley High School. She enjoys combining those outlets with the experience of teaching at a collegiate level here at Shasta College.
Aaron Turnipseed Volunteer Coach
Aaron Turnipseed is kicking off his coaching career as the Masters Coach and also coaches for the Age Groupers in the evenings. He swam on the Redding Aqua Ducks during his childhood and through much of his high school swimming career. He graduated from Shasta High school and swam at Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz and at Morningside College in Iowa, an NAIA school. Aaron has set several meet records in Breaststroke, Butterfly and 200 IM. Aaron intends to further his coaching career with the Ducks and Shasta College. He is currently working toward his Level 2 Coaching certification through USA Swimming and looks forward to obtaining future certifications. Aaron has a rich love and respect for the sport of swimming and is devoted to bringing the best knowledge of coaching to the pool every day.
2022 ROSTER NAME
GRADE
HEIGHT
EVENTS
HIGH SCHOOL
CITY/STATE
WOMEN’S TEAM Adessa Berglund Ashlee Duckworth Jade Eagleson Audrie Reuss Xanthea Reuss Karlee Rowe Amalia Shelton Cassidy Wolsey
Sophomore Sophomore Freshman Sophomore Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore
5’4 5’7 5’1 5’4 5’4 6’8 5’2 5’5
Breaststroke Dive Distance,Freestyle, IM Dive Dive Sprints Fly, Mid Distance Distance
Willows Shasta Charter Academy Shasta University Prep University Prep Foothill University Prep University Prep
Willows, CA Redding, CA Redding, CA Redding, CA Redding, CA Redding, CA Redding, CA Redding, CA
MEN’S TEAM Justin Brewen Bradley MacLaren Jacob Thulin
Sophomore Sophomore Freshman
6’0 6’2 6’4
Mid Distance Breaststroke, Freestyle Sprints, Fly
Shasta Charter Academy Trinity Niluht Homeschool
Redding, CA Weaverville, CA Redding, CA
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SWIMMING & DIVING
Ashley Duckworth
Audrie Reuss
Bradley Maclaren
Karlee Rowe
Xanthea Reuss
Adessa Berglund
Justin Brewer
Grant Thulin
Cassidy Wolsey
Amalia Shelton
Jade Eagleson
2022 SCHEDULE DATE
DAY
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
2/10/22 2/11/22 3/4/22 3/18/22 4/7/22 4/8/22 4/16/22 4/21-4/23/22 5/5-5/7/22
Thursday Friday Friday Friday Thursday Friday Saturday Thursday- Saturday Thursday- Saturday
Modesto College of Sequoias San Joaquin Delta Clovis Community College Merced Community College – Sprint CVC Invite Nor-Cal Diving CVC Championships California State Championships
Modesto JC College of Sequoias Shasta College Shasta College Merced Community College Merced Community College TBD Merced Community College East Los Angeles
12:00 PM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 10:00 AM TBA TBA TBA
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TENNIS Lynette Schwartz Assistant Coach
Assistant Tennis Coach Lynette Schwartz played basketball and fast pitch softball at Stanislaus State University. Coach Schwartz has coached basketball at various schools in Redding and Alpine and the tennis team at Shasta High School. Lynette started playing tennis ten years ago and fell in love with the life-long sport. She is looking forward to continue working with the Tennis Program at Shasta College!
Heidi Lee Head Coach
Coach Heidi Lee grew up in Redding where she spent all of her free time playing tennis with her great grandfather. Heidi graduated from Foothill High School and helped take her team to State. Coach Lee played number one tennis for Irvine Valley College achieving a California Community College ranking of 19. She taught tennis at Pacific Palisades Tennis Club in Newport Beach and coached at Silverleaf Academy while attending college. In 2007 Lee was recruited to play for Southern Oregon University. Heidi has been the tennis coach at Foothill High School and is thrilled to be able to fulfill her dream of coaching tennis at Shasta College.
2022 SCHEDULE DATE
DAY
2/11/22-2/12/22 Fri-Sat TBA Tues 2/22/22 Tues 2/25/22 Fri 3/1/22 Tues 3/4/22 Fri 3/8/22 Tues 3/11/22 Fri 3/15/22 Tues 3/18/22 Fri 3/31/22-4/2/22 Thurs – Fri 4/5/22 Tues 4/12/22 Tues 4/16/22 Sat
OPPONENT
LOCATION
TIME
Modesto Jr. College Tournament (Men Only) Sacramento City College Redwoods American River College Sierra College Cosumnes River College Folsom Lake Jr. College Conference Playoff Round 1 Conference Playoff Round 2 Conference Playoff Round 3 Conference Tournament Nor Cal Team Playoff – Quarterfinals Nor Cal Team Playoff – Semifinals Nor Cal Team Playoff – Final
Modesto Jr. College
TBA
Sacramento City College Shasta Shasta Sierra College Cosumnes River Shasta TBA TBA TBA American River College TBA TBA TBA
1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA TBA
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TENNIS
Sashelle Mitchell
Stefanie Arriaga
Kayla Prestley
Dulce Hernandez
Seth Miller
Evan Miller
Joel Lopez
Marco Hernandez
2022 ROSTER NAME
GRADE
HIGH SCHOOL
CITY/STATE
WOMEN’S TEAM Stefanie Arriaga Dulce Hernandez Sashelle Mitchell Kayla Prestley
Freshman Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore
Enterprise Enterprise Enterprise Trinity
Redding, CA Redding, CA Redding, CA Weaverville, CA
MEN’S TEAM Marco Hernandez Joel Lopez Evan Miller Seth Miller
Sophomore Freshman Freshman Freshman
Anderson Orland Redding Collegiate Academy Anderson New Technology
Anderson, CA Orland, CA Redding, CA Anderson, CA
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TRACK & FIELD J.P. O’Hara
Ojimar “Oj” Rosero
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
J.P. O’Hara has been coaching track and field for over two decades. His athletic career started at Loyola High School of Los Angeles, where he ran the 300m Hurdles and 110 High Hurdles. He was a CIF Southern Section Finalist with a time of 38.9 in the 300m Hurdles. At Whittier College he ran the 400m hurdles with a personal best of 55.9 which is still one of the fastest times ever run by a Whittier College Poet.
Anthony Williams Head Coach
Anthony Williams will be serving as the Jumps and Hurdles coach. Anthony is a graduate of Enterprise High School where he excelled in several sports. Upon graduation Anthony attended Sacramento State University on a track and field scholarship. While at Sacramento State Anthony was second at the Big Sky Championships in both the 110-hurdles and the high jump and was eighth in the triple jump…advanced to the NCAA West Preliminary in the high jump… moved into ninth place in school history with a high jump of 6-11.00 to win the Causeway Classic… best 110H time was 14.76 at the Sacramento State Open and Big Sky Championships…triple jumped 45-04.25 at the Causeway Classic.…indoors, placed second in the high jump, fifth in the 60-hurdles and sixth in the triple jump…ranks third in school history in the high jump after clearing 6-10.75 at the Husky Open…moved into ninth place at Sacramento State in the 60-hurdles with a best of 8.34 in the Big Sky finals…top triple jump was 45-07.00 also at the Big Sky meet. Anthony brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Knight’s coaching staff.
Ian Montague Assistant Coach
Ian Montague will be serving as the throws coach for Shasta College. He is a returning member of the Shasta Track program, having practiced with the team for a duration of four years, competing in two seasons across all four throwing events. Discus is his favored event, in which he reached the conference podium.
In 2000 J.P. started coaching at his High School alma mater in both Football and Track. He was Chris Conte’s first coach in track and football. Chris went on to play at Cal Berkeley and then in the NFL for the Bears and Buccaneers from 2011 - 2018. In 2015 J.P. moved to Redding and immediately began coaching hurdles and sprints at Enterprise High School. He coached the 2017 team that broke the CIF Northern Section record in the 4x400m relay. He has coached multiple hurdlers that have made it to the CIF State Meet over the past few years. J.P. comes from a pedigree of coaching, as his brother is a football coach at the University of Florida. In his free time he enjoys doing crossfit, backpacking and fly fishing with his wife, and best friend Teri.
Dan Lewis Assistant Coach
Daniel Lewis will be the sprints coach for the Knights. He will also be serving as the Quarterbacks coach for the football team. Daniel played football for the Knights for 3 seasons as a quarterback. During that time he was apart of the 2017 American Division Championship team. Daniel is originally from Reno, Nevada where he graduated from North Valleys high school where he lettered in football and track during his time there. Daniel now attends Simpson college and is working towards becoming a teacher.
Ojimar “Oj” Rosero is a graduate of Edison High School in Stockton, CA. Where he was an All-Section Sprinter and All League football player. During his junior year he was chosen to represent the United States of America in track and field. He traveled to Europe, Asia, and Africa competing with top high school athletes from across the country. While in Denmark he broke the youth 100m record. His senior year he went undefeated in the 100m and 200m sprints winning the league and section. His season ended after qualifying to go to the state meet but tearing his hamstring in the 200m. For family reasons he chose to attend CSU Chico to play football and run track. After a year at CSU Chico, he transferred to Butte college where he helped Butte go undefeated and win the GVC title in both football and track. A torn Achilles tendon injury ended his athletic career, but began his coaching career. Coach Rosero became a personal trainer and opened TeamRo Sports Training, where he worked with Middle School, High School and College athletes. Many of Coach Rosero’s athletes went on to receive scholarships and athletic awards throughout their careers. Coach Rosero moved to Redding and began coaching at Foothill High School coaching football and Sequoia Middle School track. Helping Sequoia win four league championships in seven years. In 2021, Rosero became the assistant wide receiver coach for Shasta College’s football team. Rosero’s most proud track achievement was helping his son win 100m and 200m titles in high school, Junior College and College. Coach Rosero is thankful for his loving wife Jaymi and their children Chris, Alyssa, Kai, and Jayden. Somedays are better than others, Today is one of those days! “O”
Ian was born and raised in Redding California and graduated from Redding Christian High School where he has coached track and football for the past five years. He left Shasta only recently, and is pursuing a degree in computer engineering from San Jose State.
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TRACK & FIELD WOMEN’S 2022 ROSTER ATHLETE
EVENTS
HEIGHT
YEAR HIGH SCHOOL CITY/STATE
Zoey Bishop Autumn Craft Angelique Escobar Sydney Perkins Audrie Reuss Grace Southern Chloe Whitmire
Sprints Sprints Distance Hurdles Multi Distance Sprints
5’9 5’10 5’5 5’7 5’7 5’7 5’5
Sophomore Foothill Palo Cedro, CA Sophomore Pioneer Continuation Redding, CA Freshman Buena Park Buena Park, CA Sophomore Middleton Middleton, ID Sophomore University Prep Redding, CA Sophomore Middletown Middletown, CA Freshman Shasta Redding, CA
MEN’S 2022 ROSTER ATHLETE
EVENTS
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YEAR HIGH SCHOOL CITY/STATE
Gage Bellomo Taivonn Ervin Holden Gilbert Gabe Gissell Josiah Graham Jordan Hall Devon Hammeke Dante Harris Luke King Alex McIntosh Anthony Pigoni-Covington Jackson Reindel Cameron Streater Tavian Wallace Jonathan Wetz
Distance Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Sprints Distance Throws Throws Hurdles Jumps Sprints Sprints Sprints Distance
5’8 5’10 5’8 5’8 5’10 6’0 5’6 5’8 5’10 6’1 5’11 6’0 5’7 5’10 6’1
Freshman Shasta Redding, CA Freshman Warrensville Heights Warrensville Heights, OH Freshman West Valley Cottonwood, CA Freshman Napa Napa, CA Sophomore Eureka Eureka, CA Freshman Enterprise Redding, CA Freshman Central Valley Shasta Lake, CA Sophomore Miami Killian Miami, FL Freshman Del Norte Crescent City, CA Freshman Trinity Weaverville, CA Freshman Mt. Shasta Mt. Shasta, CA Freshman Shasta Redding, CA Sophomore Loyola Sydney, NSW Sophomore Lake Ridge Mansfield, TX Freshman Orland Orland, CA
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Gage Bellomo
Zoey Bishop
Autumn Craft
Taivonn Ervin
Angelique Escobar
Gabe Gissell
Josiah Graham
Jordan Hall
Devon Hammeke
Dante Harris
Luke King
Alex McIntosh
Sydney Perkins
Anthony Pigoni
Jack Reindel
Audrie Reuss
Grace Southern
Cameron Streater
Tavian Wallace
Jonathan Wetz
Chloe Whitmire
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TRACK & FIELD 2022 SCHEDULE DATE
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2/18/22 2/26/22 3/11/22 3/26/22 4/12/22 & 4/13/22 4/15/22 & 4/16/22 4/23/22 4/29/22 & 4/30/22 5/6/22 & 5/7/22 5/13/22 & 5/14/22 5/20/20 & 5/21/20
Fri Sat Fri Fri Tues & Wed Fri & Sat Sat Fri & Sat Fri &Sat Fri & Sat Fri & Sat
Butte 4 Hour Meet Yuba College Invite Jack Albiani Invite Humboldt State Invite Nor Cal Multi Raider Invite Last Chance Meet GVC Championships Nor Cal Trials Norcal Finals CCCAA State Championships
Butte College Yuba College Modesto Junior College Humboldt State DeAnza College SOU Yuba College Yuba College Chabot College Chabot College Mt. Sac
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April 22, 2022
at the Win River Event Center 2100 Redding Rancheria Road Redding, CA 96001
5:30PM 7:15PM 7:45PM 8:15PM
Doors Open Silent Auction Closes/Dinner Celebrity Speaker Live Auction
Join us for the 26th Annual Athletic Celebrity Dinner Auction with Eric Byrnes. A former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Oakland Athletics, the Colorado Rockies, the Baltimore Orioles, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Seattle Mariners. He was an Oakland A’s Outfielder from 2000-2005. He played 11 MLB seasons and retired from playing in 2010 and is now an analyst for MLB Network. Byrnes was considered a player who relied on his speed and hustle. He was ranked in the top-three for best defensive left fielders in John Dewan’s publication, Fielding Bible. Byrnes was selected to the All-Time Great Oakland A’s 50th Season team in 2018. Come enjoy this memorable evening with Eric Byrnes and take part in our silent and live auctions. This annual event is one of Redding’s top community attractions with proceeds benefiting Shasta College student athletes from our seventeen intercollegiate teams. All donations are tax deductible.
Prices: $65 per person $600 for a table (seats 10) $1000 for table, sponsorship ad, season passes For tickets call: (530) 242-7590
Checks can be sent to: Shasta College Athletics, PO Box 496006 Redding, CA 96049-6006 Shasta College Athletics Media Guide
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Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
SWIMMING & DIVING
SOFTBALL
TRACK & FIELD
TRACK & FIELD Head Coach
Rhonda Nelson Instructor
Kylanna Bluford Assistant Coach
Head Coach
WRESTLING
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL Destinee Tartuffe
BASKETBALL (M)
BASKETBALL (M)
BASEBALL FOOTBALL TENNIS
TENNIS TRACK & FIELD INSTRUCTOR Susan Westler
Kelly Brazil
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Anthony Williams
Assistant Coach
J.P. O’Hara
Assistant Coach
INSTRUCTOR
INSTRUCTOR Jim Keating
SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL
SOCCER (W) SWIMMING & DIVING TRACK & FIELD OJ Rosero
Assistant Coach
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL FOOTBALL SWIMMING & DIVING
SWIMMING & DIVING TRACK & FIELD
TRACK & FIELD Ian Montague
Daniel Lewis
Assistant Coach
Mark Wagner
Assistant Coach
Lynette Schwartz
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Eric Jones
Assistant Coach
Heidi Lee
Aaron Turnipseed
Assistant Coach
Daniel Lewis
Team Manager
Lacey Carter
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Roger Hatton
Assistant Coach
Amy Knowles
Head Coach
Crystal Hilton
Assistant Coach
WRESTLING
Chris Gaido
Assistant Coach
Rudy Anberg
Assistant Coach
Eric Jenkinson
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Craig Thompson
Head Coach
OJ Rosero
Assistant Coach
Bryce Stevens
Leilani Jefcoat
CROSS COUNTRY
CROSS COUNTRY
BASKETBALL (W)
BASKETBALL (W) FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Sam Diskin
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Jake Capraro
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Bryon Hamilton
Assistant Coach
Jim Holcomb
Kele Fitzhugh
Assistant Coach
Kylanna Bluford
Head Coach
Anthony Cavalli
Ray Atkins
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach
Anthony Williams
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
Justin Sybesma
Cody McCary
Assistant Coach
Savanna Fernandez
Stacy Mizuta
Armand Molina
Scott Edwards
Assistant Coach
Head Coach
INSTRUCTOR
Mason Carter
Brad Rupert
BASEBALL
BASEBALL
BASEBALL
BASEBALL
SHASTA COLLEGE COACHES AND INSTRUCTORS
Dave Radford Assistant Coach
Erin Razo
Head Coach
