27 Titans Among All-CIF, All-Palomar League Picks

Of the 27 Poway High athletes who were named to the first and second All-Palomar League teams in winter sports, 12 were recognized by the San Diego Hall of Champions as All-CIF selections.

Girls basketball star Katie Kuklok and boys soccer standout Evan Myers both were All-CIF choices and the Palomar League Player of the Year in their respective sports.

Eric Budniewski and Jenna Pellegrino also were All-CIF first-team selections in soccer, with Henry Donahue, Austin Crider and Porfi Sosa tabbed for the wrestling first team.

Here are the Titans who were honored with All-CIF and All-Palomar League designation:

All-CIF Girls Basketball
 
First Team: Katie Kuklok, Sr.

All-CIF Boys Soccer

First Team: Evan Myers, Sr.; Eric Budniewski, Jr.

Second Team: Zach McDonnell, Sr.

All-CIF Girls Soccer

First Team: Jenna Pellegrino, Sr.

All-CIF Wrestling

First Team: Henry Donahue, Sr.; Austin Crider, Sr.; Porfi Sosa, Sr.

Second Team: Gabe Faller, So.; Jesse Taylor, Jr.; Maudin Lafiti, Sr.

All-CIF Girls Water Polo

Second Team: Tori Long, Sr.

ALL-PALOMAR LEAGUE

Boys Basketball

First Team: Sam Beeler, Jr.

Second Team: Bryson Brockman, Sr.

Girls Basketball

First Team: Katie Kuklok, Sr. (Palomar League Player of the Year)

Second Team: Alexa Brunansky, Jr.

Boys Soccer

First Team: Evan Myers, Sr. (Palomar League Player of the Year); Eric Budniewski, Jr.; Zach McDonnell, Sr.

Second Team: Ben Faller, Jr.; Kevin Meyer, Sr.

Girls Soccer

First Team: Jenna Pellegrino, Sr.; Maura Duggan, So.

Second Team: Courtney McCandless, So.; Crystal Calvo, Sr.

Honorable Mention: Nick Custis, Luke Flud, Sean Gallagher, Zach Lentz

Girls Water Polo

First Team: Tori Long, Sr.

Second Team: Devon Peterson, Sr.; Anna O'Connell, Sr.

Wrestling

First Team: Gabe Faller (112 pounds), So.; Justin Chua (130), Sr.; Jesse Taylor (135), Jr.; Maudin Latifi (152), Sr.; Henry Donahue (160), Sr.;  Austin Crider (171), Sr.; Severne Heredia (189), Sr.; Porfi Sosa (215), Sr.; Kelly Simmons (285), Jr.

Second Team: Josh Miranda (119), Jr.; Chad Gregory (125), Sr.