By Coach Colin McBride
League play is underway & the stats are rising.
Volleyball.
Modesto High: Junior, Amilia Sessler currently leads the Modesto area in two categories, 4.1 Digs Per Set & 239 Digs this season. Coach Traci Mulder quoted” Amilia has emerged as a force to be reckoned with defensively. She leads with her tireless hustle on the court and with her defensive skills. She is hardworking, coachable, and learning how to compete day – in and day -out. I have no doubt she is just getting started as a Libero and definitely has what it takes to continue playing beyond high school if she keeps working and looking to grow!”. Mohi is looking forward to its Breast Cancer Awareness game on October 7th against Turlock High.
Enochs: Is still looking to play a spoiler role going into league. They are led by seniors, Lileahna Leiva with 53 assets, and Scarlett Gonzales with 2.6 Digs Per Set and Kylie Obispo 8 Serving Aces. Enochs Breast Cancer Awareness game will be on October 9th against Downey High.
Downey: The Lady Knights are coming off a solid pre-season schedule finishing 16-6. They are led by sophomore, Zaniyah Corneille who leads the Modesto area in Serving Aces, Kills Per Set and Hitting Percentage. Downey is scheduled to compete against Gregori High on October 2nd & 22nd for league title or playoff spot.
Gregori: The Jags are also coming off a strong pre-season schedule with returning head coach Alex McDaniel. A 14-player roster with 3 sophomores, 3 seniors and 8 juniors. The team is led by sophomore, Alvin Morris in team 12 blocks and senior, Emma Apodaca 176 assets and junior, Audri McDaniel 3.9 Digs Per Set.
Football:
Modesto High: Rivalry game against Gregori on October 24th, will also be senior night and home coming of the Panthers. Mohi is looking to bring home a win and the ” Cat Fight” trophy for the first time since 2015.
Johansen: Head coach Rod Smith Jr varsity team is looking solid this season, coach Smith Jr. quoted ” We have been preaching since the spring to play all 3 phases of the game, offense, defense, and special teams well, and we did it over there league win against Beyer. Joho looks to compete against Lathrop High on October 9th at Johansen. Which could possibly be for the WAC title.
Enochs: A huge north Modesto match up for the Enochs Eagles vs. Gregori Jags. October 16th game should be a good one.
Girls Flag Football:
Gregori: Leanord Weaver leads the team this fall, his varsity team is competing for a league title and going deep in the playoffs.
Enochs: Brian Barker returns to head coach the girls flag football team this fall, his varsity team plans on also playing a spoiler roll as the finish up league play.
Modesto: This year’s varsity team is led by coach Miguel Velazquez – Soria. Mohi is fighting for their first win of the season, and they still have 8 more games to go.
Water Polo.
Modesto High: The boys are led by Colton Morrison, Pheonix De La Cruz and Nikola Dragasevic in team points, while the Girls are Josephine Huges and Olivia Gutierrez. Both coaches, Mackenzie Nunes and Daniel Driver, are looking forward to league play in the month of October and match up against rivalry Gregori high.
Enochs: Head coach Matt Vinson has a full roster of 15 players on the boy’s program, Enochs is looking to compete for the CCAL title this season. The girls are led by head coach Joelle Rocha and her roster of 13 athletes.
