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Prospect's Gordon nabs top MVL honor By LUKE ANDREWS Mar 07, 2008 12:00 AM A A Despite his team finishing second to last, Prospect's Dakota Gordon was named most valuable player of the Mountain Valley League, capping a remarkable season for the junior guard. Gordon averaged more than 25 points per game in league play this season and set the Cougars' school record with a 53-point outburst against nonconference foe Milo Adventist on Dec. 20. Twice this season, Gordon reached 42 points as Prospect finished 9-15 overall and 3-11 in the MVL. Rogue Valley Adventist senior guard Tyler Robertson also earned first-team honors after averaging 11 points and seven rebounds per game and leading the Red Tail Hawks (16-6, 9-5 MVL) to the playoffs in only the program's fourth year in existence. Ryan Cool, RV Adventist's senior point guard, was named second team. Cool averaged 8.5 points and six assists per game. Butte Falls (10-15, 7-7 MVL) had two players listed with second-teamer Joey Knighton and honorable-mention performer Josh Sutfin. Knighton, a senior point guard, scored 11.5 points per game, while Sutfin, a junior post, averaged 10 points per game. Prospect's Catherine Anderson and Becky Musard were named to the second team on the girls side, and Butte Falls senior guard Karlee Stephenson received honorable mention. Stephenson averaged nearly 15 points, including a career-high 35 in one game, and seven assists per game for the Loggers (12-12, 6-8 MVL) this season. Boys First Team Name School Dakota Gordon Prospect Preston Fivecoat North Lake Ethan Smith Triad Tyler Robertson RV Adventist Dacodi Martin North Lake MVP - Dakota Gordon, Prospect. Second Team Tyler Smith Gilchrist Joey Knighton Butte Falls Jeff Sizemore Hosanna Sean Reese Triad Ryan Cool RV Adventist Jake Anding Gilchrist Honorable Mention - Josh Sutfin, Butte Falls; Rogier Dekkers, Paisley. Girls First Team Name School Rachel Estabrook Triad Colleen Hunt North Lake Jenny Bruzda Triad Kate Anderson Hosanna Christian Lacey Matchett Hosanna Christian MVP - Rachel Estabrook, Triad. Second Team Amanda Dark North Lake Catherine Anderson Prospect Shelby Scevers Gilchrist Maddie Parsons Triad Becky Musard Prospect Jesse Phipps Gilchrist Honorable Mention - Karlee Stephenson, Butte Falls; Kali Smith, Gilchrist; Hilary Negus, Paisley.