Academics
Hobson named 28th Marauder recipient of Pepsi Scholar Athlete Honor Roll Award
Carleigh Hobson (G-F, 5-10, SO, Palmdale (Desert Christian ’07)) has been named the 28th Marauder student athlete to be named to the Pepsi Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll, according to the California

Hobson
Community College Athletic Association and will be honored at the Pepsi Celebration of Student Athletes Luncheon on Wed., Mar. 31 at the Doubletree Ontario Airport Hotel.
Hobson finished her career fourth in career three pointers with 93. She is also third in career assists with 178. Against LA Valley in 2008, she hit a three to record AVC’s 50,000 point. She was named first team All-Foothill Conference in 2008, and helped lead the Marauders to the Elite Eight in 2009
Hobson graduated summa cum laude with an associate in arts degree in letters, arts and sciences and a 3.79 grade point average. She is attending school at William Penn and is playing basketball for the Statesmen. In her junior season she was the fourth leading scorer and second in steals.
The Pepsi Scholar Athlete Award is based on academic and athletic performance, as well as citizenship. Each conference is allowed one male and one female award nomination which in turn become the award winners. AVC student athletes have won more Pepsi awards than any other community college in California. “When our department defines success, one important element of that success depends on the personal development of the athlete. We are really proud that our athletes are so successful in the classroom as well as on the field and court,” said AVC Athletic Director Newton Chelette.
The Marauders have more student athletes named to the Honor Roll than any other California community
college with nearly a third more than the nearest school. Hobson's inclusion on the honor roll marks the return to the list by a Marauder after not having a selection for 2007-08. Before that, AVC had selections to the honor roll seven straight years and it is the 17th time in 19 years that a Marauder student athlete has been so honored. AVC has had 21 honorees in the last 19 years. In 1998, AVC had student athletes win both Pepsi Scholar Athlete Awards available to the institution for the third straight year, the first time a school could claim such a feat. It also marked the fourth time in five years that AVC has had both award winners. There has only been three times Marauder Athletics has been shutout for the award, 1990, 2000 and 2008. With this award, the Marauders have pulled nine award winners ahead of any other school in the state.

Basketball
Dieter Horton resigns; John Taylor to head both sports
John Taylor will assume the duties of Head Coach for both the Men's and Women's Basketball teams it was announced today by Antelope Valley College's Superintendent/President Dr. Jackie L. Fisher Sr. Taylor's dual roles was determined to be best for both programs after men's coach Dieter Horton resigned from his position last week. The assignment is for one year to allow continuity for the freshmen as well as for recruiting. Please direct all media inquiries to Newton Chelette, Dean of Physical Education and Athletics and Athletic Director.
"John Taylor is a highly skilled and experienced head coach with an impressive record during his 10 seasons of leading the women's team at AVC. We have every reason to expect that he'll continue that same record of excellence with the men's team," said Fisher.
While Taylor will oversee both programs, each program will retain their assistant coaches Brad Wiggs and Tim Atkerson will be back assisting Taylor with the men, while Barry Green will be expanding his leadership role with the women's squad.
Being Head Coach for both the men's and women's basketball teams is rare, but not unique in community college. Such high profile programs as LA City and Fresno City have had the same coach for both at various times. Just last season Ned Mircetic of Ventura College guided both the Pirate men and women into the playoffs after the men's coach was forced to resign. Both squads won conference titles and the Ventura women suffered their only loss of the season in the state semifinals.

Men's Basketball
Williams named All-State and First Team All-Foothill Conference
Donald Williams (G, 6-4, 180, Fr, Baton Rouge, LA (Progressive Chr ’08/KY)) who led the Marauders in scoring became the Marauders' sixth at-large All-State selection (conference MVP's are given automatic spots on the team), and is in pretty good company. Adé Dagunduro (Nebraska) in 2006, Mike Webb
Williams
(Pacific), Wendell White (UNLV) in 2005, Sid Melvin in 2004 and JR Rider (UNLV, NBA) in 1991 are Marauders named to the first team without being an MVP.
Williams had alerady been named the Marauders' only first team All-Foothill Conference pick . Named honorable mention were Rod Singleton (G, 5-10, 185, So, Los Angeles (Fairfax ‘07)) and Nick Bennett (G, 6-2, 185, Fr, Rancho Cucamonga (RCHS ‘08)).

Carder in Hall of Fame
Long time Marauder Head Football Coach inducted in CCCFCA Hall of Fame
Brent Carder, the Marauders' head football coach for 38 years, was inducted into the California Community Colleges Football Coaches Association's Hall of Fame at a luncheon on Sat., Mar. 6 in Visalia. In 38 years, Carder was 189-185, coached the Marauders to state championships in 1974 and 1975, won seven conference titles and played in 11 bowl games. His teams were undefeated in three playoff games. Please see the attachment which gives you a complete rundown on Carder's career at AVC. While Carder enters the Hall of Fame as a coach, two players have also been enshrined as well. Tony Reed, who was a record breaking running back for the 1973 and 1974 Marauder teams, was inducted as a player in 1996 and Jim Johnson was inducted in 2004.

Women's Basketball
Mathews named First Team All-State; Hulsizer, Wilson also named First Team All-Foothill Conference
Tijera Mathews (G/F, 5-10, SO, Palmdale (Palmdale ’08)) was named first team state team after leading the Marauders in scoring and was second in rebounding.

Mathews • Wilson • Hulsizer
ALL-CONFERENCE: The Marauders put three players on the All-Foothill Conference teams. Mathews and Sideah Wilson (PG, 5-6, SO, Lancaster (Palmdale ’08)) were named for the second straight season, while Brittni Hulsizer (F, 5-10, SO, Lancaster (Lancaster ’08)) was also named to the team.
Named honorable mention was Brandi Dawson (G, 5-6, FR, Palmdale (Pete Knight ‘09)). Year, the first time a Marauder coach has been so honored.

Volleyball
Marauder sweep Foothill Conference Awards
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Ashley Marroquin (S, 5-7, SO, California City (Mojave ’08)), the Marauders' setter and therefore team leader and "quarterback" was named the third Marauder Foothill Conference Player of
Marroquin• Niswonger • Hall • Remy
the Year. The other two were Jennie Nua in 2005 and Aimee Sayles the setter from the undefeated in the regular season 1993 team.
FIRST TEAM: Named to the first team were Jeannette Niswonger (S/OP, 5-10, SO, California City (Mojave ’96)) who led the Marauders in kills, kill percentage and service aces, Kahli Remy (OP, 5-10, SO, Leona Valley (Quartz Hill ’08)) who was switched midway in the season to libero and led the Marauders in digs and Priscilla Hall (MB, 5-10, SO, Lancaster (Littlerock ’08)) who was second in points and stuff blocks.
SECOND TEAM: Tabbed for second team honors were Tatiana Wesley (MB, 6-0, SO, Lancaster (Antelope Valley ’08)) who led AVC in stuff blocks, Ashley Robinson (MB, 6-2, SO, Lancaster (Lancaster ‘08/Norfolk St.)) who was second in total blocks and Paige Hobson (OP, 5-11, SO, Lancaster (Desert Christian ’08)).
HONORABLE MENTION: Hannah Mira (DS, 5-5, FR, Littlerock (Littlerock ’09)) was named honorable mention.
COACH OF THE YEAR: Jane Cwayna was named Coach of the Year for the fourth time. She also received the honor in 1982, 1993 and 2004.

Football
Marauders land 11 on first time All-American Pacific including Defensive MVP
The Marauders did well in the All-Conference balloting, picking up 11 first team honors including the Defensive Player of the Year.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: The Marauders’ leading defensive point getter Chris Whitney (LB, 5-11, 215, SO, Greenville, SC (Byrnes '08)) became the third straight Marauder to be named conference Defensive Player of the Game, following Troy Butler last season and Eric Leon in 2007 who was the first
Whitney • Martin • Joiner • Mims • Williams

Lott • Dominguez • Compraran • Clyton • Davis • Quintero
Marauder to be named Defensive Player of the Year since Daron Rogers in 1991.
FIRST TEAMERS: Besides Whitney others named to the first team included Mike Miller (DL, 6-3, 245, SO, Palmdale (Pete Knight '07)) who led the team in tackles for a loss, Chasman Davis (LB, 6-1, 215, SO, Fort Pierce, FL (W. Centennial '06)), who was named unanimously and was fifth in defensive points, Donald Williams (LB, 6-0, 228, FR, Palmdale (Palmdale '09)) who led the Marauders in tackles with 58 and sacks with 6.5, Tramel Joiner (DB, 5-9, 175, SO, Palmdale (Highland '06)), Armando Quintero (P, 6-2, 215, FR, Rosamond (Rosamond '09)), who was named unanimously as punter, Anthony Clayton (OL, 6-1, 260, SO, Lancaster (Antelope Valley '08)) as offfenisve guard and Alex Dominguez (OL, 6-4, 280, SO, Ridgecrest (Burroughs '08)) as offenisve tackle, Kené Martin (RB, 5-10, 165, SO, Lancaster (Antelope Valley '08/Sequoias)) who led the Marauders in scoring and rushed for 100 yards or more in five straight games, Brandon Lott (DL, 6-0, 255, SO, Lancaster (Antelope Valley '08)) and Brandon Mims (QB, 6-2, 180, FR, Palmdale (Palmdale '09)) for all-purpose. Mims scored nine touchdowns, the most for the Marauders and led AVC in receiving with 41 receptions for 415 yards.
SECOND TEAMERS: Named to the second team in a division flush with top quarterback and receiver teams were Josh Firm (QB, 6-3, 200, FR, Quartz Hill (Quartz Hill '09)) who moved into the No. 3 position for Marauder passing in a season and Taveon Burke (WR, 6-0, 175, SO, Lancaster (Lancaster '08/Canyons)) who pulled down 33 passes for 612 yards - the best yardage by a Marauder receiver this season. Also on the second team were JC who was injured in the East LA game and saw no more action, Ronald McLaughlin (DB, 6-1, 170, SO, Palmdale (Palmdale '05/LA Valley)) as a return specialist and Wayne Ennis (DL, 6-1, 145, SO, Lancaster (Lancaster '08/Minn Crookston)), who had 5.5 sacks and nine tackle for a loss.

Soccer
Six named to All-Foothill Conference teams; Stupar Coach of the Year
FIRST TEAM: Named to the first team were forward Shannon Cox (D/MF/F, 5-4, SO, Lancaster (Quartz Hill ’07)) who was named first team for the second season, defenseman Chelsea Porter (D, 5-5, SO, Quartz Hill
Porter • Huerta • Cox • Stupar
(Quartz Hill ‘08)) who was second team last season and goal keeper Thannia Huerta (F/GK, 5-8, SO, Lancaster (Antelope Valley ‘06/COC)).
SECOND TEAM: Tabbed for second team honors were Rosana Reyes (MF/D/F, 5-2, FR, Palmdale (Palmdale ’06)), Denise Perez (D, 5-5, SO, Quartz Hill (Quartz Hill '08)) and for the second straight season Rheanna Crawford (F/MF, 5-3, SO, Palmdale (Quartz Hill ’08))
HONORABLE MENTION: Both Kelsey Wiles (D/F, 5-2, SO, Acton (Quartz Hill ’08)) and Lauren Miszklevitz (MF, 5-9, SO, Lancaster (Quartz Hill ’08)) were honorable mention
COACH OF THE YEAR: Jerry Stupar was named Coach of the Year, the first time a Marauder coach has been so honored.

Soccer
Next Game -- at Ventura, first round state playoffs, Sat., Nov. 21, 7 p.m.
For the first time in the history of the program, AVC will be in the playoffs. The Marauders are seeded No. 15 and travel to play the No. 2 Pirates.

Football
Last Game -- AVC 41, LA Valley 10
The Marauders did what they needed to do. With their win over LA Valley and LA Pierce's loss to Santa Monica, AVC wins it's third consecutive conference title.
But because of last week's loss to LA Pierce, which puts the Brahmas in the playoffs, they just have to sit and wait and see if they have played their last downs of the season or will be invited to a bowl game.
AVC's defense all but shut down Bret Visciglia, the No. 3 passer in the state, holding him to 239 yards - 80 yards short of his average - and the Marauder offense picked up 447 yards for the win.
Kene Martin gained 129 yards on 22 carries, to go over 100 yards rushing for the fifth consecutive game.
Josh Firm ended the night with 251 yards on a 21 for 31 passing night with three touchdowns, and moved into the third spot for a Marauder passing season, just 19 yards short of a 2000 yard season.
Devan Mattox caught six passes for 86 yards while Brandon Mims caught four for 33 yards. That puts Mims seventh on the AVC season reception chart and Mattox eights one behind with 40.
Taveon Burke gained 95 yards on seven catches for two touchdowns, giving him seven on the season the most for any Marauder receiver this season.
The Marauder defense, led by Kyle Swanson with eight tackles held the Monarchs to just 33 yards rushing on the game, and sealed the game with 7:31 left when Chris Whitney swatted a Visciglia pass and Brandon Lott grabbed the interception and rambled 40 yards for the score.
LA Valley had made the game interesting when Visciglia hit Traviion Odem for their only touchdown of the game, making the score with 12 minutes left 22-10 AVC.

Cross Country
Next Meet -- Sat, Nov. 21, State Championships, Fresno
The Marauders men and women teams will compete - the women for the first time since 1996.
Last Meet -- Southern California Championships
For the first time since 1994 both the mens and womens cross country teams qualified to run as teams in the State Meet. The meet finished 13th and the women were 16th. It marks 20 straight years that the Marauders have sent either a team or individual to the State Meet.

Soccer
Last Game -- AVC 6, Mt. San Jacinto 0
Marauder soccer beat the Eagles 6-0 to record their ninth shutout - just upping their record, and winning their 12th game. That 12 wins ties the record for wins in a season that was set by last year's squad. Denise Perez got the scoring underway in the 20th minute, and three minutes later Shannon Cox connected with her second penalty kick in as many games. Valerie Arciga scored twice, and Adri Ruiz - last season's record breaking goalie - had an assist.
In goal, Thannia Huerta continued what should be a record breaking season, shutting out the Eagles for 75 minutes before being relieved by Breanna Dundes.

Track
Russ named All-America in two sports
Eddie Russ Jr. took third in the state 400 meters with a 47.25 clocking in the state championships in San Mateo.
The top four are considered to be All-America, meaning the Russ has been named All-America as a football return specialist for the 2008 football season and now as a track athlete.
It is the first time a Marauder has been name All-America in two sports, and the first to be named such in the same season.
His time was only .03 of a second off his school record time.
Butts wins state long jump title
Ryan Butts soared 25 feet 4 and three-quarter inches in the state long jump championships to reset his own school record and become the fourth Marauder man to win an individual championship.
Butt's leap was his first over 25 feet in his career at AVC to be the first Long Jump state champion from AVC. He finished fourth in last week's southern California championships with a 24-0 jump.

Fastpitch
Nine named to All-Foothill Conference team
The Marauders put nine players on the All-Foothill Conference teams Wed. after a fifth-straight conference title. For the first time in five years, AVC did not receive any of the top awards of Player, Pitcher and Coach of the Year.
FIRST TEAM: Being named to the first team were player of the year nominees Cassandra Lewein (ss, 5-2,

Bailey • Lewein • Sandberg • Mauldin • Anchondo
SO, Lancaster (Quartz Hill ‘07/Hope Intl Uni.)) who led the Marauders in hits, singles, triples, walks, stolen bases and hit by pitch and Shannon Bailey (C, 5-2, SO, Lancaster (Quartz Hill '07)) who led the Marauders in slugging percentage and RBI. The only reason Bailey didn't receive a second straight Catcher of the Year nod was because the conference dropped the award after last season. Heather Sandberg (P/IF, 5-5, FR, Lancaster (Lancaster ’08)), AVC's nominee for Pitcher of the Year who was tops for the Marauders in wins (8) and ERA and had 61 strikeouts was named to the first team as was pitcher Marisa Anchondo (P, 5-5, FR, Victorville (Silverado ’08)) who was second in ERA and Ikea Mauldin (3b/ss, 5-5, FR, Lancaster (Lancaster ’08)) who was second in hitting.
SECOND TEAM: The Marauders landed four others on the second team list, including last
season's first team choices Candice Miller (1b/3b, 5-4, SO, Quartz Hill (Quartz Hill '07)), Vanessa Guevara (OF, 5-6, SO, Saugus (Saugus '07)) and, Jade Terry (2b/3b, 5·3, SO, Burbank (John Burroughs '07)) as well as Courtney Evans (P, 6-0, SO, Boron (Boron '07)).

Fastpitch
Fastpitch's conference win streak snapped at 71
The Marauder Fastptich team lost for the first time in conference since 2004, losing 4-1 to Mt. San Jacinto in Menifee and ending a 71 game conference winning streak.
AVC last lost in conference on Apr. 7, 2004 when they lost 9-4 to Chaffey in Rancho Cucamonga. They would beat San Bernardino Valley 10-0 to end the year, then went 12-0 in 2005, 21-0 in 2006, 14-0 in 2007 and 2008 and were 9-0 going into today's game.
It is the first time a Cindy Vargas only-coached team has lost a conference game. Vargas was co-head coach from 2003 to 2005. Still the Marauders are 82-15 in conference in her seven seasons.
The loss put the Marauders into a tie with Mt. San Jacinto for Foothill Conference lead, but AVC could still win their fifth straight title by beating Chaffey and San Bernardino Valley to close out the conference season.

Track
Eddie Russ Jr. breaks 400 meter record
Eddie Russ Jr. broke the AVC 400 meter record in the Orange Coast Classic in Costa Mesa with a 47.25 clocking.
That breaks George Daniels' 1996 mark of 47.74. It is the second fastest community college 400 meter in the state so far this season and the eighth best time in the nation.
Russ was fifth in last year's state championship meet in the 400 meters.
During the football season Russ did something no one has done on any level above high school - return six kick offs for touchdowns. He was also the 2008 Marauder Football MVP.