CLASS 4A BOYS GOLF CAPSULES

SUNRISE REGION

SOUTHEAST DIVISION

BASIC

Coach: Dexter Soule

Top players: Phil Sewell (Sr.); Gabriel Adame (Jr.).

Outlook: The Wolves are looking to gain experience and steadily improve.

CORONADO

Coach: Joe Sawaia

Top players: Jimmy Burris (So.); Tad Darland (Fr.); Eric Glenn (Sr.); Kevin Stratton (Jr.).

Outlook: The Cougars have a good mix of youth and experience as they attempt to defend their division title.

DEL SOL

Coach: Brian Adams

Top players: Jason Holley (Sr.); Ben Sisley (Jr.); Bobby Taylor (Sr.).

Outlook: The Dragons should get good leadership from Holley and Taylor as they strive to improve daily.

FOOTHILL

Coach: J.D. Fraser

Top players: Cameron Alford (Sr.); Larry Lopez (Fr.); Wensy Reyes (So.).

Outlook: The Falcons have only two returnees but expect significant improvement by the end of the year and hope to compete for a berth in the regional.

GREEN VALLEY

Coach: Greg Murphy

Top players: Damian Coughlin (Sr.); Ryan Green (So.); Michael Sadler (Jr.).

Outlook: The four-time defending regional champions hope to make it five in a row.

LIBERTY

Coach: Pat Welby

Top players: Zach Hanson (Sr.); Keith Josey (So.); Tyler Maynes (Sr.).

Outlook: The Patriots continue to build and add depth to their program.

SILVERADO

Coach: Vicki Mangione

Top players: Dennis Flesher (Jr.); Zach Lasko (Jr.); Josh Wathen (Sr.).

Outlook: The Skyhawks have only four golfers with much experience. The team hopes to improve throughout the year.

TECH

Coach: John Heffner

Top players: Cassidy Ehnis (So.); Brandon Meyn (Sr.); James Scott (Jr.); Michael Tribett (Jr.).

Outlook: The Roadrunners still lack experience but are striving to move up the ladder in the division.

NORTHEAST DIVISION

CANYON SPRINGS

Coach: Dan Myers

Top players: Joe Sobaski (Sr.); Adam Welsh (Sr.).

Outlook: The Pioneers are hoping to move up the division ladder with five returning players.

CHAPARRAL

Coach: Howard Loosbrook

Top player: Rick Carrilo (Jr.).

Outlook: The Cowboys are focusing on improving from match to match and hope to qualify for the regional meet.

DESERT PINES

Coach: Allen Nichols

Top player: Josh Nichols (Jr.).

Outlook: The Jaguars are excited about the season and could be in position to compete for a spot in the regional meet.

ELDORADO

Coach: Jim Fitch

Top player: Josh Sly (Jr.).

Outlook: Graduation took a heavy toll on the Sundevils, who are hoping to fill out a full roster.

LAS VEGAS

Coach: James Thurman

Top players: Ray Gillip (Jr.); Austin Ogle (Sr.).

Outlook: Gillip tied for ninth in last year's state meet and leads the defending division champions.

RANCHO

Coach: Don Yanzer

Top player: Rodrick Tuisavalalo (Jr.).

Outlook: The Rams have only five players but should be competitive in the division.

VALLEY

Coach: Jim Massey

Top players: Kawshik Govindaraja (Sr.); Dan Lacambecal (Sr.); Alex Solis (Sr.).

Outlook: Govindaraja, Lacambecal and Solis are beginning their fourth year on the varsity squad and will try to lead the team to a regional tournament berth.

SUNSET REGION

SOUTHWEST DIVISION

BISHOP GORMAN

Coach: Grant Rice

Top players: Rod Bigelow (Jr.); Kevin Collignon (Sr.); Chris Drzyzga (Sr.); John Kennington (Sr.); Connor Morris (Jr.); Nick Sikorski (Jr.).

Outlook: Collignon and Bigelow could make waves at the state meet and should lead the Gaels to a fantastic season.

BONANZA

Coach: Dan Wieser

Top players: Yong Soo Shin (Jr.); John Milne (Jr.).

Outlook: The Bengals are young and hope their search for consistency early in the season results in a strong finish.

CLARK

Coach: Jeremy Edwards

Top players: Joel Harmon (So.); Matt Lee (So.)

Outlook: The Chargers have nine new players on their 11-man roster and hope to improve throughout the year.

DURANGO

Coach: Bob Barnett

Top player: Erik Matthewson (Sr.).

Outlook: Youth and inexperience provide the Trailblazers with early season obstacles but also plenty of room for improvement.

SIERRA VISTA

Coach: Larry Goins

Top players: Mike Fraser (Sr.); Stephen Kennedy (So.); Jacob Pinney (Fr.); Devin Siegmund (Sr.).

Outlook: The Lions are young, but hope to compete for the division title.

SPRING VALLEY

Coach: Steven Jacobson

Top players: Tyler Hunt (Sr.); Joey Tuzzolino (So.); Kyle Graham (So.).

Outlook: The Grizzlies have seven freshmen or sophomores on a nine-player roster. The early season focus is on being consistent.

WESTERN

Coach: Mark Chaput

Top players: Cameron Clark (Sr.); Jesus Colmanares (Sr.); Alex Gaddis (Sr.).

Outlook: The Warriors are hoping to field a full team and are focusing on individual improvement.

NORTHWEST DIVISION

ARBOR VIEW

Coach: Craig Ballew

Top players: Mark Agustin (Fr.); Dallas Daniel (So.); Zack Kitchen (So.); Bradley Rowland (So.) Scott Williamson (So.).

Outlook: The Aggies are very young but hope to be competitive in the division.

CENTENNIAL

Coach: Greg Bohls

Top players: Mark Bachmeier (Jr.); Jacob Barton (Jr.); Zach Chyz (Jr.); Greg Kerber (Jr.).

Outlook: The Bulldogs still may be a year away from being able to unseat the division's best. The foundation, though, appears to be in place.

CHEYENNE

Coach: Emma Major-Hessinger

Top player: Robert Russell (Jr.).

Outlook: The Desert Shields have no seniors and only three juniors on a six-player roster. The team is building for the future.

CIMARRON-MEMORIAL

Coach: Russ Seedborg

Top players: Avery Campbell (Jr.); Trevor Scheer (Jr.); Tyler Spitler (So.); Griffin Wilde (Sr.).

Outlook: The Spartans are hoping their top four golfers can compensate for a lack of experience.

LEGACY

Coach: Jeremy Thornton

Top players: Alec Reiplinger (So.); Ryan Stimson (Jr.).

Outlook: The Longhorns are young, with freshmen and sophomores filling out most of the roster.

MOJAVE

Coach: Chris Szafarski

Top players: Ian Nessen (Sr.); Michael Judkins (So.); Alan Runow (Jr.).

Outlook: The Rattlers welcome back some experience and hope to climb into the hunt for a regional berth.

PALO VERDE

Coach: Jeff Wolfram

Top players: Cameron Bawden (Sr.); Kyle Melchieorre (So.); Erik Newkirk (Sr.); Chris Viravongsa (Sr.).

Outlook: The defending Sunset Region champions are in prime position to repeat, led by Viravonsa, the individual region champion and a seventh-place finisher in the state meet.

SHADOW RIDGE

Coach: Steve Huesch

Top players: John Demansky (Jr.); Jon Shaver (Jr.).

Outlook: The Mustangs are in a rebuilding process but hope to open some eyes.