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Hard work pays off for Clark in all-star vote Chelsi Clark made major improvement in a year�s time for the Phoenix Pirates in girls basketball. The senior point guard developed into the team leader and was recognized for her contributions with a selection as a Skyline Conference first-team all star. Clark, a two-year starter, averaged 9.5 points, three assists and three steals for the Pirates this season. "She assumed the role of our floor leader without anyone actually placing that role on her," Phoenix coach Kyle Walker said. "Last year she would pass up shots or try to make extra passes when she didn�t need to. She made some big strides from her junior to senior year." Illinois Valley senior Snow Staples, North Valley freshman center Elaina Renius joins Clark on the first team along with Henley�s Heather Radke and sophomore Katherine Stock. Staples, who transferred from Ashland after her sophomore year, was a potent long-range shooter. Renius exploded on the scene after beginning the season as a back-up. She became a rebounding and scoring force for the Knights, who fell one victory short of reaching the state tournament. Radke, a senior forward, was chosen as player of the year and Henley first-year varsity coach Ron Smith was given coach of the year honors. Smith, better known as one of the best Class 3A cross country and track coaches in the state, took over head coaching duties after being a long-time basketball assist. Smith guided Henley all the way to the Class 3A state tournament fifth-place game, where the Hornets lost to Ontario, 60-43. "He tells me he coaches basketball like he coaches track," said Walker. "They were in good shape." Radke, a senior forward, led Henley to the conference championship with a 20-point average. "She was one of the better athletes in the conference," said Walker. "She�s always somewhere near the ball. She�s a player that you would certainly want on your team." Skyline Conference All-Stars FIRST TEAM Heather Radke, Henley forward Sr. Katherine Stock, Henley guard So. Snow Staples, Illinois Valley guard Sr. Elaina Renius, North Valley center Fr. Chelsi Clark, Phoenix guard Sr. Player of the year � Heather Radke, Henley Coach of the year � Ron Smith, Henley SECOND TEAM Shae Ford, Hidden Valley center Fr. Jamie Ruda, Lakeview guard Sr. Marcy Burk, Mazama forward Sr. Jandee Kahl, Mazama center Sr. Bobbi Wright, Rogue River center Sr. THIRD TEAM Jessica Prisbrey, Phoenix guard Sr. Malloree Enoch, North Valley guard Jr. Megan Albertson, Lakeview center So. Sheena Gannon, Hidden Valley wing Sr. Emily Mills, Henley guard Sr. HONORABLE MENTION Sutton Jackson, Phoenix, sr.; Maria Gonzales, Phoenix, jr.; Laura Lucas, Rogue River, sr.; Rachelle Troutt, Rogue River, jr.; Andee Trader, North Valley, sr.; Megan Coston, North Valley, sr.; Cathy Nadow, Illinois Valley, sr.; Rachel Pierce, Illinois Valley, sr.; Gina Anderson, Hidden Valley, jr; Kandice McClung, Henley, jr.; Breanne Maupin, Henley, sr.; Sam Young, Henley, jr.; Frances Hartman, Lakeview, jr.; Megan Flynn, Lakeview, jr.; Megan Britton, Mazama, jr.; Mindy Bishop, Mazama, sr.; Lori Young, Mazama, sr. Mail Tribune Home | Ottaway Newspapers, Inc. | Dow Jones & Co., Inc. | Privacy | Contact Us Copyright � 2001 Mail Tribune, Inc.