ALL-NORTH COAST SECTION
Player of the Year
JOE DEMERS, COLLEGE PARK
By NATE SMITH
Prep2Prep
It would be easy to make the argument that DeMers cemented his status as the North Coast Section Player of the Year back on April 21. That was when the four-year varsity starter recorded his
second consecutive no-hitter, and third of the season. The earliest no-hitter, in fact, was also a perfect game against a potent Monte Vista lineup.
But DeMers’ season only continued to get better from there, as the Gatorade California Player of the Year finished the season with a 13-1 record on the mound, posting a 0.51 ERA and tossing
complete games in 10 of his 12 starts. In six of those complete games, DeMers faced just two batters or fewer above the minimum required.
The Diablo Valley Athletic League Pitcher of the Year was no slouch at the plate, either. The University of Washington signee batted .447 while smashing six home runs and 16 doubles for a .851 slugging percentage.
He scored 26 runs with 44 runs batted in.
The season highlights were many for DeMers, who was named either Most Valuable Pitcher or Most Valuable Player for the DVAL in all four of his high school seasons. Against St. Francis in early April,
the senior enjoyed a multi-home run game, driving two solo shots in a 5-1 win over the Lancers. Eight days later against league rival Concord, DeMers not only pitched a no-hitter, but he also
provided all three runs with his own three-run home run.
In a six-game stretch over the last half of April, DeMers went 15-for-23 with three home runs, 19 RBI, and 12 runs scored, terrorizing league opponents. And he performed at his best when it counted
most, taking the stage in the North Coast Section Division I championship game against a De La Salle team that had handed him his only loss less than a month earlier.
DeMers responded beautifully in the section title game, lifting the Falcons to back-to-back section titles by pitching six innings in relief, striking out 10 batters while allowing just one run in
the process. He also drove in two of College Park’s five runs with a fielder’s choice and a double to the right center-field fence.
The numbers for the Pleasant Hill star’s career at College Park are astounding. Over his four years, DeMers accumulated a 44-5 record on the mound with a 0.76 ERA, throwing 29 complete games and
12 shutouts. He struck out 332 batters in 314 innings pitched. At the plate, the pitcher/shortstop finished his career as a .382 hitter, with 13 home runs, 112 RBIs, and 85 runs scored.
As a result of his tremendous accomplishments on the diamond, Joe DeMers was an easy selection for the Prep2Prep NCS Player of the Year.
Coach of the Year
ANDY TARPLEY, COLLEGE PARK
Andy Tarpley led a very talented College Park squad to an NCS Division 1 title.
(P2P Staff)
By NATE SMITH
Prep2Prep
The amount of talent on Andy Tarpley’s roster would make any coach drool in jealousy, as few coaches ever get the opportunity to coach a talented group such as the Falcons had this season.
But with nearly every player in College Park’s starting lineup bound for Division I baseball at the college level, Tarpley challenged his team to reach a new level, and they responded.
With every team throwing its top pitcher at the Falcons, College Park suffered an early loss to San Ramon Valley and ace Joey Matulovich. But the Falcons responded at the prestigious
National High School Invitational in North Carolina, defeating Farragut (TN), Loyalsock Township (PA), and Mosley (FL) to reach the title game against San Clemente.
The Falcons’ wins at the NHSI proved to be more impressive as the season wore on. Farragut and Mosley each reached their respective state championship games, while Loyalsock lost in the
state semifinals. And an 8-3 loss to San Clemente was certainly no blemish on College Park’s resume, as the Tritons reached the Southern Section Final Four.
But Tarpley wasn’t done challenging his squad during non-league play, as the Falcons spent early April competing at the Elite Eight Classic, reaching the title game there as well, and
beating Central Coast Section Open Division champion St. Francis along the way. After that tournament, Tarpley could have allowed his team to simply be content with a perfect run through
DVAL play, which they accomplished. But an opportunity to meet De La Salle in a Joe DeMers versus Justin Hooper showcase was too special to pass up, and ended up serving as a backdrop to the section playoffs.
After its loss to De La Salle in the May 9 meeting at UC Berkeley, Tarpley refocused his team for the section playoffs, for which the Falcons received the two seed in the Division I bracket
behind the Spartans, having moved up a division after capturing the Division II title in 2014.
After battling difficult challenges from Berkeley, Liberty, and Monte Vista, Tarpley’s squad earned its rematch with De La Salle in the section championship game. With the section championship
on the line, Tarpley started sophomore Ian MacIver on the mound, allowing DeMers to pitch the final six innings with his weekly limit. The move paid off, as the Falcons quickly recovered from
an early 1-0 deficit to claim the title with a 5-2 win over the Spartans.
For his ability to challenge his team and guide College Park to back-to-back section titles for the first time in school history, Tarpley is the choice for Prep2Prep NCS Coach of the Year.
Senior of the Year
WILLIE MACIVER, COLLEGE PARK
The Washington signee was named the DVAL’s Most Valuable Player after leading the Falcons in both hits and runs scored. MacIver posted a .495 batting average with 37 RBI and 42 runs scored.
His seven triples and 10 doubles helped him reach a .773 slugging percentage, and he was strong on the base paths as well, recording 17 stolen bases.
MacIver finished the season on an eight-game hitting streak, scoring or driving in runs in all four postseason contests, and recording extra-base hits in three of the Falcons’ four playoff games.
Junior of the Year
BRANDON BUCKLEY, MARIN CATHOLIC
Buckley was named the Marin County Athletic League’s Pitcher of the Year after going 11-2 with a 0.77 ERA and six complete games on the mound. Opposing hitters batted just .145 against Buckley,
who had 84 strikeouts in 82 innings pitched. Along with the six complete games, Buckley reached a milestone in March with his no-hitter against San Rafael.
Sophomore of the Year
SPENCER TORKELSON, CASA GRANDE
The Arizona State commit was named first-team All-North Bay League after hitting .376 with two home runs, 26 runs scored, and 21 RBIs for the league champion Gauchos. Torkelson also posted a .481 on-base
percentage to go with nine stolen bases, and registered 55 assists from his middle infield spot.
Freshman of the Year
MOSIAH LIU, NORTHGATE
Liu was named first-team All-DVAL after a season in which he hit .388 with a home run, 18 runs scored, and 17 RBIs. He also led the Broncos with a .600 slugging percentage.
FIRST TEAM ALL-NCS
Joey Matulovich, San Ramon Valley
Position: Pitcher
Year: Senior
The Cal signee was named the East Bay Athletic League’s Most Valuable Pitcher after a season in which he went 8-1 with a 1.30 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 70 innings.
Matulovich tossed five complete games, including a no-hitter against Palo Alto and a one-hitter against Division IV runner-up Saint Mary’s. He also beat De La Salle and recorded
a complete-game shutout against Division I champion College Park.
Jordan Williams, Albany
Position: Infielder
Year: Junior
Williams was named co-Most Valuable Player of the Tri-County Athletic League Rock Division after hitting .433 with 14 doubles, 24 runs scored, and 15 stolen bases. He also turned 16 double
plays from his middle infield position.
Marcus Chiu, San Marin
Position: Infielder
Year: Senior
Chiu was named MVP of the Marin County Athletic League after hitting three home runs and 10 doubles during a season in which the Mustangs advanced to the Division III semifinals. He finished the
year with 22 runs scored, 18 RBIs, and a .730 slugging percentage.
SECOND TEAM ALL-NCS
Justin Hooper, De La Salle
Position: Pitcher
Year: Senior
Opposing batters hit just .173 against Hooper, who was named first-team All-EBAL after going 6-3 with a 1.50 ERA, striking out 64 batters in 51 innings pitched. One of those victories was a
complete-game shutout during the regular season against College Park.
Hooper signed with UCLA, and was drafted in the 25th round by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Clay Dunkle, Justin-Siena
Position: Catcher
Year: Senior
The first-team All-MCAL catcher hit .391 with 20 RBIs and 20 runs scored, and had an on-base percentage of .551. He also stole 10 bases, and had a huge impact defensively, throwing out 56 percent
of attempted base stealers, and recording 24 assists from behind the plate.
George Sammon, St. Vincent de Paul
Position: Infielder
Year: Senior
The dual-sport standout (1,365 yards rushing, 19 TDs last fall) was an all-around threat offensively for the Mustangs, batting .441 with four home runs and 41 runs scored. Sammon was also
nearly unstoppable on the bases, combining a .585 on-base percentage with 37 stolen bases to lead St. Vincent de Paul to the Division V quarterfinals.
David Langer, Berkeley
Position: Infielder
Year: Senior
The first-team All-WACC infielder hit .441 with four home runs, 20 RBIs, and 29 runs scored to lead the Yellowjackets in all four categories. Langer also posted a .551 on-base percentage,
also leading the team in walks with 17.
Tommy Jew, Dougherty Valley
Position: Infielder
Year: Senior
Jew was a bright spot during a difficult year for the Wildcats, hitting .467 with 12 doubles and 18 RBIs. The UC Santa Barbara signee led Dougherty Valley in every major offensive category,
also notching 10 stolen bases, two triples, and posting a .720 slugging percentage.
Kevin Milam, Heritage
Position: Utility
Year: Junior
The Saint Mary’s College commit was named the Bay Valley Athletic League Player of the Year after going 9-1 with a 1.14 ERA on the mound, to go with a .417 batting average with nine
doubles and 26 runs scored. Milam also posted 80 strikeouts in 61 innings pitched as the Patriots went undefeated in league play.
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