Ceres High School didn't achieve a lot of team success in varsity girls soccer this season.
Erica Olide, Renae VanCleave, Leah Rose, Morgan Welsh and Monica Martinez were recognized for their individual play in voting by the Valley Oak League's coaches on Sunday, May 3 in Manteca.
Olide, a four-year varsity player, was named to the VOL first team. She garnered second-team honors as a junior.
"The other coaches recognized her as one of the top forwards in the league," Bulldogs head coach Koeurn Phe said. "I was really pleased with that."
VanCleave, a senior sweeper, and Rose, a junior center midfielder, received second-team accolades.
"I thought Renae deserved first team but didn't get it," Phe said. "She was the backbone of our defense. Her leadership and work ethic impressed me."
Rose was the ultimate team player according to Phe.
"She made other girls better by showing them what to do," he said.
Welsh and Martinez were honorable-mention picks.
Morgan, a senior utility player, shared team-captain honor with Erica and Renae.
"She was our emotional leader," Phe said. "She played hard every single game."
Monica started at inside fullback. The sophomore played for Phe at the JV level in 2008.
"She was our most improved player," Koeurn said. "She got better and better every time she was on the field. She's a tough little player."
Ceres High posted a 3-11 record on its way to a seventh-place finish in the VOL standings.
Erica Olide, Renae VanCleave, Leah Rose, Morgan Welsh and Monica Martinez were recognized for their individual play in voting by the Valley Oak League's coaches on Sunday, May 3 in Manteca.
Olide, a four-year varsity player, was named to the VOL first team. She garnered second-team honors as a junior.
"The other coaches recognized her as one of the top forwards in the league," Bulldogs head coach Koeurn Phe said. "I was really pleased with that."
VanCleave, a senior sweeper, and Rose, a junior center midfielder, received second-team accolades.
"I thought Renae deserved first team but didn't get it," Phe said. "She was the backbone of our defense. Her leadership and work ethic impressed me."
Rose was the ultimate team player according to Phe.
"She made other girls better by showing them what to do," he said.
Welsh and Martinez were honorable-mention picks.
Morgan, a senior utility player, shared team-captain honor with Erica and Renae.
"She was our emotional leader," Phe said. "She played hard every single game."
Monica started at inside fullback. The sophomore played for Phe at the JV level in 2008.
"She was our most improved player," Koeurn said. "She got better and better every time she was on the field. She's a tough little player."
Ceres High posted a 3-11 record on its way to a seventh-place finish in the VOL standings.