St. Monica fifth grade American Girls capture back-to-back West Diablo CYO Championships
Submitted by Tenaya Garrett
Back row, from left: Ava Ricksen, Sierra Romagnolo, Avery Zwakman, Logan Crosson, Abigail Moon, Vivian Welch, Lizzy Gilbert; front row: Aria Salvi, Sytney Osteen Photo provided
After completing an undefeated 10-0 regular season record the St. Monica's fifth grade American Girls basketball team defeated a relentless Santa Maria's fifth grade American Team 30-26 on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Tice Valley Gym in Walnut Creek. The Spartans have now captured back-to-back CYO basketball championships as all nine players returned for their second season of CYO Basketball. The team is coached by Marino Salvi, Eric Moon and Jerry Gilbert.
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