FIRST TEAM - Los Angeles Times

MARCUS CRANE Ocean View *--* Jr. 6-3 Swing *--* Crane figured to be the sixth or seventh man at Lakewood Artesia, but instead transferred to Ocean View, where he had an outstanding season. A

powerful leaper, he was equally adept at playing forward and guard. He averaged 21 points and 6.9 rebounds. TRAVIS HANOUR Laguna Beach *--* Sr. 6-6 Guard *--* Strong, physical, with a deft

shooting touch, Hanour rebounded with the best in the county, averaging 9.7 rebounds. And he could score too, averaging 25.7 points. Had Laguna Beach not forfeited 11 games, his

accomplishments might have been more recognized around the county. JON JAMES Bolsa Grande *--* Sr. 6-3 Forward *--* James was a powerful force for the Garden Grove League champions. He made

54.8% of his field-goal attempts and usually saved his best for big games. In three postseason games, he shot 59.4% from the field, averaged 11 rebounds and 18.7 points. DUSTIN KAATZ Marina

*--* Sr. 6-4 Swing *--* Quick with a good shooting touch, Kaatz was the heart and soul of the Vikings. He could post up or shoot a jumper, while averaging 25.7 points and 10.3 rebounds. He

was named the most valuable player in the Sunset League for leading Marina to a share of the league title. MATT MacGINNIS Villa Park *--* Jr. 6-5 Wing *--* MacGinnis led the youthful

Spartans, averaging 18 points, and made 53% of his shots from the field, including a remarkable 89 of 160 three-point attempts. He had a knack for creating open shots and was solid from the

free-throw line, converting 76.9% of his attempts. ASHKAN NAZERI El Toro *--* Jr. 6-0 Guard *--* Nazeri shared South Coast League most valuable player honors with teammate Chris Parish and

was the catalyst for perhaps the most overlooked county team. He made 80.4% of his attempts from the line and was “the ultimate competitor,” Charger Coach Todd Dixon said. ALEX RACO Troy

*--* Sr. 5-7 Guard *--* The 5-foot-7 Freeway League most valuable player was steady in guiding the Warriors to as high as No. 3 in the county. It seemed as if Raco was always around the

ball, and he averaged 7.7 assists. He scored 11 points and had 11 assists in a 68-41 victory over Sunny Hills. STEVE SCOGGIN Mater Dei *--* Sr. 6-0 Guard *--* Last season’s county player of

the year was surrounded by a better cast this season. But Scoggin remained a big contributor, averaging 13.2 points and 3.4 assists. He took 203 three-point shots and made 34%. He loved a

challenge and often responded with his best outings. JASON WHIELDON Orange Lutheran *--* Sr. 6-2 Guard *--* Football or basketball? This multi-talented athlete, a Times’ Orange County

football selection, could do it all at either quarterback or shooting guard. Whieldon averaged 26.4 points and six rebounds. He is grappling with deciding which sport he wants to continue

playing in college. RYAN WILBER Brea Olinda *--* Sr. 6-5 Guard *--* Wilber made 51% of his shots, including 40.8% of his three-point attempts. He averaged 13.2 points and three assists. He

scored 23 points in the Wildcats’ 66-51 loss to San Diego Serra in a Southern California Regional Division II playoff game. MORE TO READ