The Pacific League recently released its all-league awards for boys’ and girls’ basketball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, and girls’ water polo following the completion of the 2022-23 winter season.
Burbank and Burroughs high school athletes were recognized for their season-long accomplishments, hard work and outstanding contributions to their teams.
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Burbank High senior captain Sattwik Banerjee received a first-team selection while junior Omar Payind earned an honorable mention. The Bulldogs finished the season tied for fifth in league with a 5-9 record (9-16 overall).
Burroughs’ Sam Horning received a first-team selection while Chase Kardosh earned an honorable mention. The Bears concluded the campaign seventh in league with a 4-10 record (10-18 overall).
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Burroughs senior Izzy Roderick received first-team honors, senior Ivana Razov earned a second-team selection and freshman Malia Harney was an honorable mention. Vicky Oganyan was named the co-coach of the year after guiding the Bears to a second-place finish in league with a 12-2 record (18-11 overall).
Burbank senior Karen Casillas was named the co-player of the year. Freshman Sahara Jackson received a second-team selection while Rheanna O’Campo earned an honorable mention. The Bulldogs finished the campaign third in league with a 9-5 record (15-14 overall).
GIRLS’ SOCCER
Burroughs senior captain Julia Narmore and sophomore Quiana Laughlin each received first-team honors. Senior captain Kelani Roy earned a second-team selection and senior captain Nicole Jimenez was an honorable mention. JBHS finished the season third in league with a 9-4-1 record (13-7-1 overall).
Burbank sophomore Maneh Nersesyan received a second-team selection while junior Sophie Peek earned an honorable mention. The Bulldogs concluded the campaign seventh in league with a 2-12 record (3-14 overall).
BOYS’ SOCCER
Burbank senior Gabriel Mier received first-team honors. Senior Garik Kirakosyan earned a second-team selection while senior Erik Gharibian was an honorable mention. The Bulldogs ended the campaign fifth in league with a 5-6-3 record (9-8-3 overall).
Burroughs’ Alex Loera received a second-team selection while senior Daniel Proano earned an honorable mention. The Bears finished the season sixth in league with a 3-8-3 record (7-10-3 overall).
GIRLS’ WATER POLO
Burroughs senior Nancy Baylor was named the league’s player of the year while senior Mindy Hernandez, sophomore Ava Tomlinson and junior Anastasia Zubkoff each received first-team honors. Sophomore Sarah Metry earned a second-team selection while sophomore Audrey Willet was an honorable mention. Head coach Martin Ortega guided the Bears to a co-league title after finishing the campaign with an 8-1 record (14-9 overall).
Burbank senior Valentina Angel received a second-team selection while senior Makala Kelley earned an honorable mention. The Bulldogs ended the season seventh in league with a 1-8 record (7-14 overall).
First published in the March 25 print issue of the Burbank Leader.
