> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.smdp.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Lady Mariners drop state tournament contest amid impressive season - URL: https://www.smdp.com/lady-mariners-drop-state-tournament-contest-amid-impressive-season/ - Published: 2024-03-06T14:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-04T15:20:15.000Z - Author: Thomas Leffler - Tags: Featured, Sports, baseball, basketball, CIF, golf, mariners, playoffs, Saint Monica, softball, track, track and field, volleyball, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:20 A second straight trip to the [CIF State](https://smdp.com/2024/02/21/mariners-cif-division-championship-runs-come-to-close-hoops-still-in-state-hunt/?ref=smdp.com) Girls Basketball Championships ended in defeat for the Lady Mariners of Saint Monica, as the 2023-24 season came to a close in a 59-46 loss to Francis Parker in the state tournament Feb. 27. After advancing all the way to the regional semifinals of the Division V CIF bracket last year, the team retooled around first-year head coach Doug Kim, going 22-11 overall and achieving 20-plus victories for the second straight season. The back-to-back state tournament appearances, as well as back-to-back league championships (in the Santa Fe and Camino Real leagues), marked an impressive turnaround for the program that won just seven combined games between the 2017-18 and 2019-20 seasons. The squad’s 10-2 record in the Camino Real League pushed the [Lady Mariners](https://www.instagram.com/smchsmariners/?ref=smdp.com) into the CIF Southern Section Division 3A tournament, where the team defeated Heritage Christian, Godinez Fundamental and Jordan en route to the semifinals, falling to St. Margaret’s 49-41\. Despite the defeat, the squad earned a bid into the state field as a 7-seed, losing the opening bout to Francis Parker. Subsequently, Francis Parker lost its next contest to Bakersfield Christian, a team that made it to the regional finals played on Tuesday night. While the Lady Mariners are losing seniors Shadel French, Kaya Ghobrial and Andrea Colabella; the squad remains strong heading into next season, bringing back a host of contributors like starting forwards Melina Werhle and Kaylee McCruel, as well as starting guard Sydney Ghobrial. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/55/9f/559f9abc-8372-4a2e-8c2d-27386da4e363/content/images/smdp-com/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2024/07/marinershoops_4-scaled-2.jpg) Andrea Colabella played tough throughout her senior campaign, helping Saint Monica to its second CIF state tournament appearance. Credit: Thomas Leffler #### **Saint Monica Scores:** **Saint Monica Girls Basketball** *Tuesday, February 27:* Lady Mariners vs Francis Parker- 2024 CIF State Girls Basketball Championships Division III, Francis Parker win 59-46 Lady Mariners Final 2023-24 Record: 22-11 (10-2 Camino Real League) **Saint Monica Baseball** *Thursday, February 29:* Mariners vs Cathedral, Cathedral win 9-1 Mariners Record: 2-3 (0-1 Camino Real League) Next Game: Friday at St. Anthony, 3:15pm. **Saint Monica Softball** *Tuesday, February 27:* Lady Mariners at Ramona Convent, Ramona Convent win 10-3 Batting/Baserunning: Savanna Hernandez: 3-4, HR, R, 2 RBI, SB. Sophia Lopez: 1-3, 2B, R, RBI, K. Bella Urbina: 0-3\. Bella Hernandez: 1-4\. Ali Vogler: 0-3, BB, FC. Katrina Olmedo: 0-4, FC. Dylan Smith: 3-4\. Annie Lu Rios: 0-3, K. Megan Garcia: 1-3, R, K Pitching: Bella Lopez: 3.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 9.33 ERA. Bella Urbina: L, 3.0 IP, 3 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 6 BB, K, 9.33 ERA *Thursday, February 29:* Lady Mariners at Saint Joseph, Saint Joseph win 18-0 Batting/Baserunning: Bella Lopez: 1-2\. Savanna Hernandez: 1-2, FC, SB. Sophia Lopez: 0-2, 2 K. Bella Hernandez: 0-2, K. Ali Vogler: 1-2\. Katrina Olmedo: 0-1, HBP. Dylan Smith: 0-2, FC. Annie Lu Rios: 0-1, HBP, K. Megan Garcia: 0-1, HBP Pitching: Bella Lopez: 1.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 35.00 ERA. Bella Urbina: L, 0.2 IP, 4 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, 1 HBP 73.50 ERA. Katrina Olmedo: 2.1 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 HBP, 12.00 ERA *Monday, March 4:* Lady Mariners vs Duarte, Duarte win 19-8 Batting/Baserunning: Bella Lopez: 0-3, RBI, FC. Savanna Hernandez: 1-3, R, RBI, BB. Sophia Lopez: 1-3, R, 2 K, SB Bella Hernandez: 0-3\. Ali Vogler: 3-3, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI. Katrina Olmedo: 1-2, HR, 2 R, RBI, K. Dylan Smith: 0-4\. Annie Lu Rios: 1-2, 3 RBI, BB. Megan Garcia: 3-3, 2B, 2 R Pitching: Bella Lopez: 2.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 10.50 ERA. Bella Urbina: L, 3.0 IP, 10 H, 13 R, 11 ER, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 25.67 ERA Lady Mariners Record: 2-4 Next Game: Wednesday at Santa Monica, 3:15pm. **Saint Monica Boys Volleyball** *Tuesday, February 27:* Mariners at Providence, Providence win 3-0 *Wednesday, February 28:* Mariners vs Crossroads, Crossroads win 3-0 *Friday, March 1:* Mariners vs Grant, Grant win 2-0 Mariners vs Selma, Sylmar win 2-0 *Saturday, March 2:* Mariners vs Birmingham, Birmingham win 2-0 Mariners vs Kennedy, Kennedy win 2-0 Mariners vs St. Bernard, Mariners win 1-0 Mariners vs Le Lycee, Mariners win 1-0 Mariners vs Poly, Poly win 1-0 Mariners Record: 3-8 Next Game: Thursday vs Math & Science College Preparatory, 5pm. **Saint Monica Boys Golf** *Monday, February 26:* Mariners at Don Bosco Tech, Mariners win 206-270 *Wednesday, February 28:* Mariners vs La Salle, La Salle win 194-219 Next Matchup: Monday, March 11 at Bishop Amat, Time TBA **Saint Monica Boys and Girls Track and Field** *Friday, March 1-Saturday, March 2:* Condor Invitational and Distance Carnival Mens 100 Meters Varsity Finals: 8- Elijah Wilson (Freshman), 12.25 seconds. 10- Evan Benet (Freshman), 12.59 seconds Mens 100 Meters Freshman/Sophomore Finals: 11- Josh Granados (Sophomore), 14.47 seconds Mens 400 Meters Varsity Finals: 31- Christopher Barnes (Freshman), 1:00.34\. 33- Mason Collier (Junior), 1:00.71 Mens 400 Meters Freshman/Sophomore Finals: 11- Matthew Martinez (Freshman), 1:00.69 Mens 1,600 Meters Freshman/Sophomore Finals: 85- Nicco Osti (Sophomore), 5:37.49 Mens 110 Meter Hurdles Varsity Finals: 17- Anav Oommen (Senior), 20.86 seconds Mens 4x100 Relay Varsity Finals: 9- Joshua Barnes (Senior), DeQuan Carter (Freshman), Anthony Mason (Freshman), Elijah Wilson (Freshman); 46.27 seconds. 18- Evan Benet (Freshman), Mason Collier (Junior), Christopher Barnes (Freshman), Bradley Cassier (Freshman); 48.55 seconds. 20- Dylan Valenzo (Sophomore), Luke Griffin (Junior), Martin Tate (Freshman), London Collins (Freshman); 49.29 seconds Mens Shot Put Varsity Finals: 25- James Morva Jr. (Senior), 32-04.00\. 49- Dino Hidalgo (Sophomore), 26-05.00 Mens Long Jump Varsity Finals: 32- Anthony Mason (Freshman), 15-10.00 Womens 800 Meters Freshman/Sophomore Finals: 54- Vivian Boubion (Sophomore), 3:13.41\. 70- Ellie Perkins (Sophomore), 3:24.12\. 74- Andrea Ayala (Sophomore), 3:32.84 Womens 1,600 Meters Freshman/Sophomore Finals: 67- Ellie Perkins (Sophomore), 7:13.20 Womens 100 Meter Hurdles Varsity Finals: 24- Macula Story (Junior), 27.26 seconds Womens 4x100 Relay Varsity Finals: 15- Eva Farris (Sophomore), Chiara Falchi Mure (Junior), Serenity Furbert (Senior), Nina Meraz (Junior); 59.52 seconds Next Meet: Wednesday, Camino Real League Meet, St. Paul High School, 3pm. 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