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SUNRISE REGION

SOUTHEAST DIVISION

BASIC

Coach: Kelli Larsen

2006-07 record: 5-8-3

Top players: M Sarah Hudson, So.; M Ashley Munson, Fr.; D Rochelle Salcido, Sr.; D Casee Clark, Sr.

Outlook: This could be one of the strongest teams the Wolves have had talent-wise. A trip to regionals is their goal.

CORONADO

Coach: Dana Neel

2006-07 record: 14-4-1

Top players: GK Amber Burgess, Sr.; M Skye Sizelove, Sr.; F Veronica Subu, Jr.

Outlook: Coronado brings back nine seniors and plenty of on-field experience. This team could be among the elite.

DEL SOL

Coach: William Matthews

2006-07 record: 1-14-1

Top players: M Gabrielle Leubke, Jr.; D Jessica Ommen, Sr.; GK Stephanie Encisco, Jr.; M Sonora Lankert, So.

Outlook: The Dragons are relying on a large junior contingent to climb the division standings.

FOOTHILL

Coach: Andrew Risheg

2006-07 record: 7-8-2

Top players: D Tahnee Bly, Sr.; M Alexis Coss, Sr.

Outlook: The Falcons are young, but eyeing a playoff berth.

GREEN VALLEY

Coach: William Naftaly

2006-07 record: 16-2-2

Top players: F Ali Schaefer, Sr.; M/F Liz Billington, Sr.; M/F Hailey Garrison, Sr; D/M Jessie Cahill, Sr.; D/M Anna Guida, Sr.; GK Roz Flores, Sr.

Outlook: Two-time defending Southern Nevada runners-up, the Gators might have all the ingredients for a successful title run.

LIBERTY

Coach: Jennifer Hileman-Tabios

2006-07 record: 1-11-4

Top players: M Veronica Martinez, Sr.; ST Ashley Hardy, Sr.; F Brandee Haynes, Jr.; SW Becca Van Compernolle, Sr.

Outlook: The Patriots are excited by a strong turnout and a talented group of underclassmen.

SILVERADO

Coach: Jenna Carter

2006-07 record: 14-2-3

Top players: D AnnMarie Rucci, Sr.; F Shelbi Spooner, Jr.; M Taylor Richard, So.

Outlook: The Skyhawks graduated seven seniors, but have plenty of younger players ready to step in. Rucci and Richard are returning first-team All-League honorees and could keep Silverado among the elite.

TECH

Coach: Josh Jones

2006-07 record: 4-10-3

Top players: M Elizabeth Baldivias, Sr.; F Rykiel Johnson, Sr.; D Natasha Witt, Sr.; D Jeanette Oceguera, Sr.

Outlook: The Roadrunners have a good mix of veterans and newcomers and expect to compete for a playoff spot.

NORTHEAST DIVISION

CANYON SPRINGS

Coach: Michele Schmitt

2006-07 record: 5-8-2

Top players: D/M Raedean Kurtz, Sr.; F Ashley Salazar, Jr.; M/F Jasmine Rico, Jr.; D/GK Amanda Renfroe, Jr.

Outlook: The Pioneers return all but two players from last year and have newcomers who have blended in quickly. Canyon Springs should be in the hunt for a playoff berth.

DESERT PINES

Coach: Kellie Tanner

2006-07 record: 0-14

Top players: M Saira Barajas, Sr.; F Krystal Contreras, Sr.; GK Elvia Castro, So.; SW Jennifer Marquez, Sr.

Outlook: The Jaguars should be improved after playing throughout the offseason and they expect to be competitive.

ELDORADO

Coach: Gerald Pentsil

2006-07 record: 3-10-2

Top players: F Danae Upshaw, Jr.; F Katie Konst, Jr.; M Klaire Wixom, Jr.

Outlook: The Sundevils remain young with three freshmen in the starting lineup. Eldorado continues to build for the future.

LAS VEGAS

Coach: Travis Bowker

2006-07 record: 14-2

Top players: M/F Stephanie Avila, Sr.; M/F Tatiana Garay, Jr.; M/F Lea Rohan, Jr.; GK Jaimie Nelson, Jr; M Kimmie Rader, Sr.

Outlook: The Wildcats hope to repeat as division champions despite losing a handful of seniors.

VALLEY

Coach: Terry Pryer

2006-07 record: 2-10-2

Top players: GK Miranda Bulcher, Sr.; M Amanda Marra, Jr.; M Paulina Torres, Sr.; F Natalie DeLeon, Jr.

Outlook: Valley expects to have its strongest team in years and compete for a playoff spot.

SUNSET REGION

SOUTHWEST DIVISION

BISHOP GORMAN

Coach: Nick Arbelaez

2006-07 record: 12-1-1

Top players: D Maddy Ocon, Sr.; D Emily Lubbe, Sr.; SW Alyssa Campagna, So.; M Mariah Hobbs, Jr.; F Megan Wasiak, So.; GK Alex Holland, Jr.

Outlook: The Gaels have 10 seniors, but few with varsity experience. The younger players, though, are talented and should allow Gorman to contend for first in the division.

BONANZA

Coach: Andrew Sherer

2006-07 record: 5-6-4

Top players: Sierra Borelli; Janelle Millender; Callie Horn; Adianna Torresas

Outlook: The Bengals are young, but hope to make a playoff run. Bonanza's junior varsity was 13-1-1 last year, giving Sherer a talented group to work with.

CLARK

Coach: Liz Case

2006-07 record: 5-6-4

Top players: M Leah Ballard, Sr; M Nicole Lovell, Sr.; F Brittany Pena, Sr.

Outlook: The Chargers have a solid group of motivated seniors. They should be in the hunt for a playoff spot and could make a postseason run.

DURANGO

Coach: Barry Forget

2006-07 record: 0-12-1

Top players: Not available

Outlook: Durango hope to have enough players to field a full team.

SIERRA VISTA

Coach: Ryan Quinn

2006-07 record: 9-4-2

Top players: F Kristin McCandless, Jr.; F/M Marissa McGinn, Sr.; M Sam Burneo, So.; D Alyssa Romero, Jr.

Outlook: Ten returnees have the Lions gunning for the program's first playoff victory.

SPRING VALLEY

Coach: Bill Hamilton

2006-07 record: 8-5-2

Top players: F Brittney Boyack, Sr.; M Brittany Hofer, Sr.; D Kristina Kasten, Sr.

Outlook: Boyack and Hofer are three-time All-Southwest Division selections and hope to put Spring Valley in contention for a division title.

WESTERN

Coach: Frank Luevanos

2006-07 record: 2-11-1

Top players: M Sondra Rodriguez, Sr.; C Zicitlan Mayorga, Sr.; D Anna Delgado, Jr.; D Vanessa Sanchez, Jr.; GK Denise Gonzalez, Jr.

Outlook: The Warriors expect to improve, and they appear to have good depth.

NORTHWEST DIVISION

ARBOR VIEW

Coach: Jay Howard

2006-07 record: 14-5

Top players: F Stacey Brinkman, Sr.; F Erica Peeples, Jr.

Outlook: The Aggies have only two seniors, but return eight starters from a successful team. Peeples and Brinkman combined for 53 goals last season.

CENTENNIAL

Coach: Bernie Preston

2006-07 record: 15-3-1

Top players: GK Jennie Ridley, Sr.; D Alaina Canada, Sr.; D Mandy Gilbert, Sr.; M Riley Bassitt, Sr.

Outlook: The Bulldogs will rely heavily on their four seniors, but expect to be among the division contenders.

CHEYENNE

Coach: Jennifer Thomas

2006-07 record: 3-13

Top players: F Ileana Pena Sr.; F Laura Perez, Jr.; M Cheri Colwell, So.

Outlook: The Desert Shields hope a positive attitude and an injection of talent lead to a strong season.

CIMARRON-MEMORIAL

Coach: Debbie Antonino-Hunt

2006-07 record: 10-6-1

Top players: GK Jessi Musser, Sr.; M/F Michelle Millen Sr.; M Ashley Romeio, Sr.; D Jen Salls, Sr.

Outlook: The Spartans have high hopes with seven seniors. They should be strong on defense, and the offense is promising, too.

LEGACY

Coach: Sara Lopez

2006-07 record: 5-10

Top players: D Jessica Hill, Sr.; F Camille Skrinjaric, Jr.

Outlook: The Longhorns return the bulk of their team and should show significant improvement.

PALO VERDE

Coach: Frank Messina

2006-07 record: 19-1

Top players: D Lauren Dudley, Sr.; M Brittany Sak, Sr.; M Nicole Poretto, Sr.

Outlook: The two-time defending Southern Nevada champions lost 10 seniors and welcome seven freshmen for what could be a rebuilding season.

SHADOW RIDGE

Coach: Harvey Robicheau

2006-07 record: 7-7-2

Top players: F Megan Brown, Sr.; F Kelsey Tesoro, Jr.; D Brittany Esquivel, Jr.

Outlook: The Mustangs return 13 players, giving them plenty of depth.