Amber Melgoza was named co-MVP of the Channel League.
Amber Melgoza went from the role of a rebounder as a freshman last season to a go-to player as a sophomore for Santa Barbara High’s girls basketball team.
And she excelled in her new role.
Melgoza was recognized as the co-Most Valuable Player in the Channel League with Ventura senior Marki Meyer.
Melgoza scored in double figures in every league game and had a high of 27 points in a win over Buena. Her season averages are 21.6 points per game and 7.7 rebounds. She shot 44 percent from the field and 72 percent from the free-throw line.
First Team:
Player Grade, School
Kayalin Akens-Mathews -Irby 12 Ventura
Desirea Coleman 12 Santa Barbara
Leah Kopp 10 Buena
Cassandra McCambridge 12 Ventura
Emi Parker 12 Dos Pueblos
Aubri Smith 12 Buena
Second Team:
Leigh Edwards 12 San Marcos
Kyleesha Green 11 Ventura
Holly Guzman 12 Buena
Jada Howard 10 Santa Barbara
Paige Huyck 12 Dos Pueblos
Amy Jameson 11 Buena
Jocelin Petatan 11 Santa Barbara
Natalie Smith 12 Ventura
Honorable Mention
Casey Collet 12 Buena
Regan Flippo 10 Ventura
Kimberly Gebhardt 9 Santa Barbara
Maria Herrera 12 San Marcos
Hallie Magee 11 Dos Pueblos
Helen Nam 12 Dos Pueblos
Liliana Ponce 10 Santa Barbara
Barbara Rangel 9 Ventura
Maryssa Rillo 12 Buena
