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2012 Team



Andrea Farias#1
ANDREA
FARIAS
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 5'6"
YEAR: FRESHMAN
SCHOOL: CALEXICO, CA - CALEXICO HS

OVERVIEW

Andrea is in her first year at IVC as a freshman. What she is able to bring to our team is the ability to score and also be a great on the ball defender. With her great effort on the court she is a great addition to our roster.

 

MEET ANDREA

Parents...Manuel & Sonia Farias
Best Basketball Memory...Playing college basketball
Inspirational Person...My parents and my brother
Favorite Athlete...Rajon Rondo & Candice Parker
Future Goals...Own a business and have a family
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...A backetball coach


Charlene-Acuna#3
CHARLENE
ACUNA
POSITION: GUARD/FORWARD
HEIGHT: 5'8"
YEAR: FRESHMAN
SCHOOL: YUMA, AZ - CIBOLA HS

OVERVIEW

Charlene is in her first year at IVC as a freshman. She is a tenacious player with a great attitude and a knack for being physical on both ends of the court. Charlene has a tremendous upside, which will be an asset to our team.

 

MEET CHARLENE

Parents...Sandy Lillie
Best Basketball Memory...Getting fouled shooting a 3 to tie the game and go into OT
Inspirational Person...My mother
Favorite Athlete...Kobe Bean Bryant
Future Goals...Play in the WNBA
If I didn't play basketball, I would be... Living in San Diego working in media


Jocelyn Riley#4
JOCELYN
RILEY
POSITION: FORWARD
HEIGHT: 5'10"
YEAR: SOPHMORE
SCHOOL: IMPERIAL, CA - IMPERIAL HS

OVERVIEW

Jocelyn is in her sophomore year at IVC. With her ability to be an aggressive defender and rebound the ball she will be a true benefit to our team this season. She is also a high energy player with a great attitude which will prove to be great for our team.

 

MEET JOCELYN

Parents...Vicky Montes & Edward Riley
Best Basketball Memory...Playing with Jalen Olguin against Joann Valdivia
Inspirational Person...My brother, Jeffery Riley
Favorite Athlete...Kevin Garne
Future Goals...To continue my basketball career and to become an OB-Gyn
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...Volunteer at a local hospital


Jalen Olguin#5
JALEN
OLGUIN
POSITION: GUARD/FORWARD
HEIGHT: 5'8"
YEAR: FRESHMAN
SCHOOL: IMPERIAL, CA - IMPERIAL HS

OVERVIEW

Jalen is in her first year at IVC as a freshman. She is a threat on both ends of the court. With the combination of her physical play in the paint and her ability to drive to the basket she will be a vital piece to our team's success this season.

 

MEET JALEN

Parents...Gabby & Jared Nixon
Best Basketball Memory...Senior year of high school
Inspirational Person...Michael Jordan
Favorite Athlete...Michael Jordan
Future Goals...Transfer to the University of Oregon and pursue my track career
If I didn't play basketball, I would be... Doing track & field




Clarissa-Miranda#11
CLARISSA
MIRANDA
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 5'7"
YEAR: SOPHMORE
SCHOOL: CALEXICO, CA - CALEXICO HS

OVERVIEW

Clarissa is a redshirt freshman at IVC. She is a smart basketball player with the ability to make plays when needed. A tough defender and good rebounder at the guard position, her skills will be valuable for our team throughout the season.

 

MEET CLARISSA

Parents...Juan Carlos & Leticia Miranda
Best Basketball Memory...When I was able to return to the court after my injury
Inspirational Person...Rosa Maria Ayon
Favorite Athlete...Juan Carlos & Charlie Miranda
Future Goals...Have a family
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...A basketball coach


Natalie Martinez#22
NATALIE
MARTINEZ
POSITION: GUARD/FORWARD
HEIGHT: 5'4"
YEAR: SOPHMORE
SCHOOL: WESTMORLAND, CA - BRAWLEY UNION HS

OVERVIEW

Natalie is in her sophomore year at IVC. She is a physical guard with a great ability to attack the basket and defend the ball. With her aggressive play on the court and her experience she will to be a great help to our team this season.

 

MEET NATALIE

Parents...Gabriel & Rosemary Martinez
Best Basketball Memory...Playing against the valley players
Inspirational Person...My dad
Favorite Athlete...Michael Jordan
Future Goals...Graduate from IVC and transfer to San Diego State.
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...Playing softball for IVC


Sophya Leyva#23
SOPHIA
LEYVA
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 5'3"
YEAR: SOPHMORE
SCHOOL: CALEXICO, CA - CALEXICO HS

OVERVIEW

Sophie is in her sophomore year at IVC. She is the returning leading scorer in the PCAC. With her experience and leadership ability on the court she will be a major key to our team's success this season.

 

MEET SOPHIE

Parents...Rosalinda Leyva
Best Basketball Memory...Making a 3 at the buzzer to tie the game against Southwest
Inspirational Person...My mom
Favorite Athlete...Candace Parker & Maya Moore
Future Goals...Play college basketball at a 4-year school and play in the WNBA
If I didn't play basketball, I would be..lost. I wouldn't have any sports goals.



Melissa Opina#30
MELISSA
OPINA
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 5'4"
YEAR: SOPHMORE
SCHOOL: SAN DIEGO, CA - CALIPATRIA HS

OVERVIEW

Melissa is a third year sophomore at IVC. With her ability to score and handle the ball she is a player that we can use in different positions which will help keep other teams off balance. With her positive attitude and ability to motivate her teammates she is a great addition to our team.

 

MEET MELISSA

Parents...Jane Hurtado, Alfred Zarate, Oscar Opina & Clarissa Opina
Best Basketball Memory...Playing basketball in Tikrit, Iraq. It was an honor.
Inspirational Person...Coach Gaines
Favorite Athlete...James Harden
Future Goals...Become a paralegal, travel, and help as many as I
If I didn't play basketball, I would be..Playing softball or traveling



Chanel#32
CHANEL
JOHNSON
POSITION: CENTER
HEIGHT: 6'2"
YEAR: FRESHMAN
SCHOOL: IMPERIAL, CA - IMPERIAL HS

OVERVIEW

Chanel is in her first year at IVC as a freshman. She is a tough post player with the
tenacity to grab rebounds and be physical in the post. With her presence on both ends
of the court she will be an important piece to our team this season.

 MEET CHANEL

Parents...Debra Pollar
Inspirational Person...Magic Johnson
Favorite Athlete...Rajon Rondo
Future Goals...become a math professo
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...Working


Joanna#34
JOANN
VALDIVIA
POSITION: CENTER
HEIGHT: 6'1"
YEAR: SOPHMORE
SCHOOL: BRAWLEY, CA - BRAWLEY UNION HS

OVERVIEW

Joann is in her sophomore year at IVC. She is a dominate force in the post with a great offensive game. With her size and physical presence she will be able to anchor our low post in a big way.

 

MEET JOANN

Parents...Paula & Joe Valdivia
Best Basketball Memory...Playing with Natalie against Jocelyn in HS
Inspirational Person...My sister, Linda Valdivia
Favorite Athlete...Pau Gasol
Future Goals..Transfer to a Cal State to pursue my Business Administration
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...A model or be a veternarian


Mariana AlatorreRS
MARIANA
ALATORRE
POSITION: GUARD/FORWARD
HEIGHT: 5'6"
YEAR: FRESHMAN
SCHOOL: MEXICALI, B.C. - HESPERIA HS

OVERVIEW

Mariana enters her first year at IVC. She will be redhsirting this year before returning to the court for the 2013-2014 season.

 



MEET MARIANA

Parents...Ana Lilia
Best Basketball Memory...My freshman year at IVC
Inspirational Person...Florence Nightingal
Favorite Athlete...Ana Gabriela Guevara & Kobe Bean Bryant
Future Goals...Become an RN and work in a San Diego hospital
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...Wrestling


Jamie-ArteagaRS
JAMIE
ARTEAGA
POSITION: CENTER
HEIGHT: 5'10"
YEAR: SOPHMORE
SCHOOL: CALEXICO, CA - CALEXICO HS

OVERVIEW

Jamie Arteaga enters her second year at IVC. She will be redshirting this year. Look for Jamie to provide IVC with another solid inside prescence on the court next season.

 


MEET JAMIE

Parents...Xochitl Arteaga
Best Basketball Memory...Winning a tournament
Inspirational Person...My mother
Favorite Athlete...LeBron James
Future Goals...Go to a 4-year school and become a veternarian
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...Working on music


Abril-DorameRS
ABRIL
DORAME
POSITION: GUARD/FORWARD
HEIGHT: 5'6"
YEAR: FRESHMAN
SCHOOL: MEXICALI, B.C. - HESPERIA HS

OVERVIEW

Abril Dorame enters her first year at IVC. A preseason injury will force Abril to redshirt this season. Look for her to return to the court for the 2013-2014 campaign.

 


MEET ABRIL

Parents...Ana Lilia
Best Basketball Memory...my freshman year at IVC
Inspirational Person...
Favorite Athlete...
Future Goals...
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...


JasmineRS
JAZMINN
FLORES
POSITION: GUARD
HEIGHT: 5'4"
YEAR: FRESHMAN
SCHOOL: CALIPATRIA, CA - CALIPATRIA HS

OVERVIEW

Jazminn Flores enters her first year at IVC. Jazminn will be redshirting this year before taking the floor again for the 2013-2014 season.

 

 

MEET JAZMINN

Parents...Claudia Valades & Joseph Flores
Best Basketball Memory...Basketball homecoming my senior year
Inspirational Person...My grandpa Jose
Favorite Athlete...Dwayne Wade
Future Goals...Graduate from IVC, transfer to San Marcos, work with autistic children
and make my parents proud
If I didn't play basketball, I would be...Helping someone with basketball

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