Comments on: Girls soccer: Eichelberger's Top 10 juniors http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/ High school sports talk by the staff of the Orange County Register Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:31:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: OCG-Soccerfan http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-29523 OCG-Soccerfan Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:56:26 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-29523 The biggest miss on the list on Juniors has been not including San Clemente Shelby Chambers-Garcia. She has been huge for the Tritons success as a Freshman. The biggest miss on the list on Juniors has been not including San Clemente Shelby Chambers-Garcia. She has been huge for the Tritons success as a Freshman.

]]> By: jake http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-25813 jake Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:54:30 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-25813 Autumn Altamirano commited to USC. USC doesn't recruit girls that aren't very good so that pretty much comfirms her as one of the top players. Autumn Altamirano commited to USC. USC doesn't recruit girls that aren't very good so that pretty much comfirms her as one of the top players.

]]> By: soccerrn http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-25157 soccerrn Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:54:51 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-25157 I am certian that many players are standout players but you have overlooked an extremely athletic, competitive, versatile and talented player in the Freeway league, fullerton. junior Dominique Richardson. She has been playing up in the U19 team for premier team OCP and earned 1st team all league as a sophmore.as well as She is being recruited by multiple highly ranked DI schools. Also a dual sport athlete in the same season both varsity soccer and basketball.She has also been named to 1st all league for bball. Worth checking out! I am certian that many players are standout players but you have overlooked an extremely athletic, competitive, versatile and talented player in the Freeway league, fullerton. junior Dominique Richardson. She has been playing up in the U19 team for premier team OCP and earned 1st team all league as a sophmore.as well as She is being recruited by multiple highly ranked DI schools. Also a dual sport athlete in the same season both varsity soccer and basketball.She has also been named to 1st all league for bball. Worth checking out!

]]> By: lmasch http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-21914 lmasch Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:56:55 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-21914 Corona del Mar's Lauren Smits, should be considered for your recognition. Lauren is a Defender for CDM (Slammers FC). Lauren has been a varsity starter at CDM for three years now, earning First Team All-CIF honors and First Team All Pacific Coast League honors as a Sophomore. Lauren was recently ranked by ESPN Rise as one of the top 25 players in the All LA Area and has shut out top ranked players in the country/OC, both in high school play and club play. CDM currently has only 9 goals against in 17 games played - a testament to Lauren's leadership in the back for CDM as their starting defender. Lauren currently has 1 goal and 3 assists on the season as a Defender. Although Lauren has not yet committed to a particular school, she is being recruited by the Ivy's and the top-ranked, highly selective liberal arts schools in the country. Lauren is a force to be reckoned with on defense and is deserved of your recognition. Corona del Mar's Lauren Smits, should be considered for your recognition. Lauren is a Defender for CDM (Slammers FC). Lauren has been a varsity starter at CDM for three years now, earning First Team All-CIF honors and First Team All Pacific Coast League honors as a Sophomore. Lauren was recently ranked by ESPN Rise as one of the top 25 players in the All LA Area and has shut out top ranked players in the country/OC, both in high school play and club play. CDM currently has only 9 goals against in 17 games played - a testament to Lauren's leadership in the back for CDM as their starting defender. Lauren currently has 1 goal and 3 assists on the season as a Defender. Although Lauren has not yet committed to a particular school, she is being recruited by the Ivy's and the top-ranked, highly selective liberal arts schools in the country. Lauren is a force to be reckoned with on defense and is deserved of your recognition.

]]> By: jaredjones http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-21044 jaredjones Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:08:58 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-21044 Tesoro's Gabby Zarnegar, Has been hurt for most of the seasons but deserves recognition. Committed in to the University of Texas as a junior and plays forward for the Southern California Blues. Tesoro's Gabby Zarnegar, Has been hurt for most of the seasons but deserves recognition. Committed in to the University of Texas as a junior and plays forward for the Southern California Blues.

]]> By: Gilbert Ellis http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-19488 Gilbert Ellis Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:43:31 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-19488 I have to agree with Walt. My daughter's team has been playing against Autumn (#5) from Beckman going on three years now and she always causes havoc for our team where ever she plays on the field. She is definitely one of the most talented players I've seen. I was suprised not to see her on the list along with a few others, but I understand how tough the selection process must be. I have to agree with Walt. My daughter's team has been playing against Autumn (#5) from Beckman going on three years now and she always causes havoc for our team where ever she plays on the field. She is definitely one of the most talented players I've seen. I was suprised not to see her on the list along with a few others, but I understand how tough the selection process must be.

]]> By: FYI http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-19344 FYI Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:43:08 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-19344 SC's Alexis Mahoney is a Senior. SC's Alexis Mahoney is a Senior.

]]> By: Jason Eichelberger, OC Varsity.com http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-19266 Jason Eichelberger, OC Varsity.com Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:17:07 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-19266 Dear Walt, Thanks for taking the time to write such an informed response to the list. It is difficult to try to recognize all of the top players in each class, and there are some that are unintentionally not on the list. I have had the pleasure of seeing Autumn play and she is a very talented player and an important part of what is shaping up to be a strong year for the Patriots. Your suggestion to expand the list is one that is being considered. Thanks again for your input and I look forward to receiving it throughout the season. Dear Walt,

Thanks for taking the time to write such an informed response to the list.

It is difficult to try to recognize all of the top players in each class, and there are some that are unintentionally not on the list.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Autumn play and she is a very talented player and an important part of what is shaping up to be a strong year for the Patriots.

Your suggestion to expand the list is one that is being considered.

Thanks again for your input and I look forward to receiving it throughout the season.

]]> By: Walt Ambrose http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-19158 Walt Ambrose Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:07:07 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-19158 Special congratulations to Erica Mazeau. You've come a long way since your North Irvine days. Keep up the good work. Special congratulations to Erica Mazeau. You've come a long way since your North Irvine days. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Walt Ambrose http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/2009/01/07/girls-soccer-the-top-10-juniors/23084/#comment-19156 Walt Ambrose Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:01:51 +0000 http://ocvarsity.freedomblogging.com/?p=23084#comment-19156 Mr. Eichelberger, First and foremost, congratulations to all of the players on the top ten list. The accolades are well deserved. Keep doing the OC proud. Second, I felt compelled to respond to the top ten list posted on Wednesday because you missed a gem from the Beckman girls soccer program. Though the name isn’t the most recognizable, junior Autumn Altamirano (#5) should be considered among the top juniors in the county. She has speed that can be turned on and off at will and is without a doubt one of the most athletic and versatile players in the county. As a freshman and sophomore, she played the defender role using her speed and uncanny ability in the air to deny countless scoring opportunities. Her efforts earned her 2nd and 1st team all league honors respectively. At the Irvine / Beckman opening league game today, she was playing the center midfield position and impressively so I might add. With a mere 8 games under her belt she has 5 goals and 6 assists. This kid plays forward on the nationally ranked Arsenal Girls 16 Premier team and is being recruited by several schools including USC and Stanford. Yet, she is continually overlooked by the OC Register / OC Varsity. Third, please consider expanding your lists to include the top 15 or 20 in each grade so that more of our deserving Orange County players can be recognized. Finally, I realize the enormity of maintaining a website that houses as much information as OC Varsity contains and appreciate your efforts. Respectfully, Walt Mr. Eichelberger,

First and foremost, congratulations to all of the players on the top ten list. The accolades are well deserved. Keep doing the OC proud.

Second, I felt compelled to respond to the top ten list posted on Wednesday because you missed a gem from the Beckman girls soccer program. Though the name isn’t the most recognizable, junior Autumn Altamirano (#5) should be considered among the top juniors in the county. She has speed that can be turned on and off at will and is without a doubt one of the most athletic and versatile players in the county. As a freshman and sophomore, she played the defender role using her speed and uncanny ability in the air to deny countless scoring opportunities. Her efforts earned her 2nd and 1st team all league honors respectively. At the Irvine / Beckman opening league game today, she was playing the center midfield position and impressively so I might add. With a mere 8 games under her belt she has 5 goals and 6 assists. This kid plays forward on the nationally ranked Arsenal Girls 16 Premier team and is being recruited by several schools including USC and Stanford. Yet, she is continually overlooked by the OC Register / OC Varsity.

Third, please consider expanding your lists to include the top 15 or 20 in each grade so that more of our deserving Orange County players can be recognized.

Finally, I realize the enormity of maintaining a website that houses as much information as OC Varsity contains and appreciate your efforts.

Respectfully,
Walt

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