Jack O’Keefe Memorial Award Female Athlete of the Year AQUIRA DECOSTA Aquira DeCosta, St. Mary’s High School 6´2˝ junior forward, is ESPN’s top-rated prospect for the Class of 2018. She was named the MVP of the Cardinal Newman Classic held in Santa Rosa the first week in December 2016. She scored 57 points and...Read More
The St. Mary’s High School Football team’s season finally ended in the CIF State Division 1-AA championship game when they forced overtime before losing 38-35 to San Diego-Cathedral Catholic High School. St. Mary’s finished the season with a 14-2 record. They went undefeated in the Tri-City Athletic Association for the season, finishing with a 63-13...Read More
DARREN ARBET FOOTBALL, PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL COACH Darren Arbet is the most successful “home grown” professional coach in Stockton’s sports history. Born and raised in Stockton, Darren graduated from Edison High School and Sacramento State University. At Edison, Darren was a standout in football and track & field. He was twice selected All-League as...Read More
TIFFANY A. BANKS H.S. TRACK COACH, TRACK STARTER Tiffany A. Banks was born and attended schools in Richardson, Texas. Her mother suggested she take up track and field for something to do at the age of six. Later, she competed as a heptathlete (an athlete who competes in seven track events) at...Read More
RAY (RAMON) GOMEZ CLAVERAN GOLF PROFESSIONAL Ray Claveran started his golf career at the age of nine, playing at the Fairgrounds Golf Course. He followed in his brother Felix’s footsteps and was the Club Cham pion at Elkhorn, Swenson, and Van Buskirk Golf Courses, including winning a City Championship. At Edison High...Read More
THURNELL CLAYTON, JR. BASKETBALL Thurnell Clayton, Jr., also known as “Tee,” was born in El Centro, CA. He attended elementary school in south Stock- ton, Edison High School, Delta College, and University of Portland. Thurnell is being inducted for his great athletic talents in basketball and his contributions to the Stockton community....Read More
CHERYL EVANS SOFTBALL Cheryl Lynn Evans graduated from Galt High School in 2000, where she was All-Conference in softball all four years and also the Captain and Most Valuable Player of the team. She attended San Joaquin Delta College (2001-02), where she was a Junior College All-American and All-State both years in...Read More
BRIAN KOLZE COLLEGE SOFTBALL COACH Brian Kolze was born in Sacramento but grew up in the Lodi area and attended St. Mary’s (1975) and Tokay (1976-78) High Schools before attending Moorpark (1979) and San Joaquin Delta (1980-82) Junior Colleges. He then attended Cal State Northridge (1983-84). He played baseball at each...Read More
ROBERT “BOBBY” * STEVENS 2016 MEMORIAL AWARD Robert “Bobby” Stevens was born in Stockton, attended Jackson Elementary, Edison High School, and Stockton Junior College. At Edison High School, Bobby played football, basketball, and baseball. He was the quarterback on the football team, but excelled in basketball, leading the team in scoring, and in baseball,...Read More
