GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL FIRST TEAM

Keao Burdine

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LA HABRA OUTSIDE HITTER SR.

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At 6 feet, was the Highlanders’ most consistent and potent offensive player as well as the team’s most reliable passer. A four-year starter, will attend USC. Pushed through an early-season ankle injury and played some of her best matches in the postseason.

Jody Carlson

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IRVINE OUTSIDE HITTER SR.

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Sea View League MVP is an effective attacker whose passing and leadership were just as valuable to the Vaqueros. Irvine reached the Division I-A semifinals, where it lost to eventual champion Manhattan Beach Mira Costa. Will be playing for Loyola Marymount.

Katy Daly

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SAN CLEMENTE OUTSIDE HITTER JR.

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One of the best in a talented junior class, the South Coast League MVP successfully moved from middle blocker. A good all-around player, she was frequently the featured attacker for the Tritons, who reached their first Division I-AA final.

Andrea Delsigne

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CAPISTRANO VALLEY SETTER SR.

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Toughed it out and played through various injuries to steady the Cougars. Combined with San Francisco-bound middle blocker Ashley Thometz for a potent attack. Delsigne, a four-year starter, combines size (5-9) and athleticism and will attend Utah State.

Breegan Mulligan

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MATER DEI OPPOSITE JR.

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One opposing coach called her unstoppable. She was also a fine defensive player and helped the Monarchs win a share of the Serra League title and reach the Division I-A final. Should be one of the area’s top recruits next season.

Sarah Salem

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LAGUNA BEACH OUTSIDE HITTER JR.

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Moved successfully from middle blocker and carried the offensive load for the Pacific Coast co-champion. UCLA and Stanford have already lined up to recruit her. Said Laguna Beach Coach Shawn Patchell: “She was our best passer, defender . . . she did it all.”

Troy Abbey

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LA HABRA COACH

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With assistants Missy Staley, Rachelle Suesoff and Paul Burdine, Abbey led the Highlanders to their second section title in three years and first state final since 1991. He finished his fourth season at the school after moving from Saddleback College.

SECOND TEAM

KRISTINA BAUM, La Habra, middle blocker, So.

Already an impressive blocker, her all-around play was also solid.

SERENA BOUNTOUR, Huntington Beach, middle blocker, Sr.

Sunset’s co-MVP emerged as the Oilers’ leader with her solid all-around play.

KRISTY CHESTER, Esperanza, outside hitter, Jr.

Named league co-MVP with Bountour, this explosive hitter was tough to stop.

AMY FISHER, Whittier Christian, setter, Sr.

Gifted leader took a relatively young team to the school’s first section title.

MONIQUE KETTLER, St. Margaret’s, middle blocker, Sr.

Southern Section Division V MVP was dominant at the net. Will go to Portland.

CHRISTINA VICK, San Clemente, middle blocker, Sr.

Consistent attacker also showed great defensive skills. Will attend Santa Clara.