Those are some of the many compliments earned by Mater Dei’s Jenessa Cotton, who has been chosen the Orange County girls basketball player of the year. “I didn’t see another player like her ...

Over Gary McKnight’s 42 seasons as Mater Dei’s boys basketball coach the team has ... had Mater Dei at No. 32 McKnight told Monarchs players they would have to turn up the intensity to compete ...

SANTA ANA — For the Mater Dei girls basketball team ... Deal, considered one of the county’s top players, is in her first season with the Monarchs after transferring from Pacifica Christian.

SANTA ANA – Mater Dei’s freshmen played like seniors ... signs of progress’ Daily Breeze All-Area girls basketball: Regan Enright is the Player of the Year Daily Breeze All-Area boys ...

It had been nearly 10 years since she walked the halls of Mater Dei High School. She was a student then and a basketball star, one of the most successful players in city history. That comfort the ...

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — Mater Dei’s boys basketball team picked up its defensive ... “I was more of a role player last year and now I try to make more plays, affect the game on defense and ...

FULLERTON — Mater Dei girls basketball coach Kevin Kiernan has ... the Jackrabbits (1-1), look for their offense to send players cutting and driving to the basket while seeking opportunities ...

Cancel anytime. Senior post player Alyssa Koerkenmeier (right) hopes to help the Mater Dei girls basketball team battle for its second state championship in three seasons. Koerkenmeier ...

“Absolutely, high-level basketball,” Mater Dei first year ... “She’s a phenomenal player.” Mater Dei’s two main scorers were Deal and junior Kaeli Wynn, who scored 16 points.