Seaside’s Nathan Pogue capped his soccer career with a first-team All-State selection, while Astoria’s Shyra Merila was named second-team All-State in Class 3A volleyball.

Numerous other Astoria and Seaside athletes gained All-State recognition last week, including Fishermen seniors Phil Gaffney, Jose Cruz and Henry Brause, all named second-team all-state in 3A boys soccer.

Seaside junior Micah Cerelli was selected third-team all-state for 3A/2A/1A girls soccer, and the Gulls’ Melissa King was an honorable mention selection in volleyball.

2004 Fall Sports All-State Teams 3A VolleyballPlayer of the Year: Mia Wortel, Estacada

Coach of the Year: Paula Toney, Burns

First Team

Mia Wortel, Sr., Estacada

Maria Clemens, Jr., Burns

Jessica Clemens, So., Burns

Lyndse Yess, Sr., Marist

Kelcy McKenna, So., North Bend

Kathryn Ely, Sr., La Grande

Stephanie Pledger, Sr., Sisters

Second Team

Maddie Krahn, Sr., La Salle

Brooke Stribling, Sr., Marist

Jessie McGraw, Sr., Yamhill-Carlton

Shyra Merila, Sr., Astoria

Katie Torland, Jr., Burns

Catie Warren, Sr., Estacada

Ashley McCarty, Sr., Phoenix

Third Team

Cortney Peters, Sr., Sisters

Brianne Sykes, Sr., La Salle

Kelsey Clark, Sr., Estacada

Julie Flager, Sr., Cascade

Alesha Elliot, Sr., Rainier

Jessica King, Sr., Douglas

Katie Phelps, Sr., Taft

Honorable Mention: Melissa King, Jr., Seaside; Courtney Kimberley, Sr., North Bend; Molly Phillips, Sr., La Salle; Kelly Lindstrom, Sr., Banks; Angela Yost, Sr., Elmira; Jessica Howard, Sr., Phoenix; Sarah Mintzer, Sr., Cascade

3A Boys SoccerPlayer of the Year: Josh Planton, La Salle

Coach of the Year: Tyler Lewis, Gladstone

(F-Forward, M-Midfield, D-Defender, GK-Goalkeeper)

First Team

M-Josh Planton, Sr., La Salle

F-Jaime Escobedo, Sr., Phoenix

F-Jamie Urenda, Jr., Cottage Grove

F-Victor Corona, Jr., McLoughlin

M-Nate Pogue, Sr., Seaside

M-Sean Johnson, Sr., North Bend

F-Kellen Huddleston, Sr., Gladstone

M-Victor Alvarez, Sr., Central

D-Eric Thammavong, Sr., La Salle

D-Nathan Bursk, Sr., Phoenix

GK-Scott Macha, Jr., Marist

Second Team

F-Scott Bernards, Sr., La Salle

M/D-Josh Chappelle, Sr., C. Grove

F/M-Phillip Gaffney, Sr., Astoria

F-Tyler Grove, Sr., North Marion

M/D-Liandro Jiminez, Sr., Central

F-Pat Bullock, Sr., La Salle

F-Jose Cruz, Sr., Astoria

D-Tyler Way, Sr., Gladstone

F-Nicco Tyson, Sr., North Bend

M-Connor Willis, Jr., Wilsonville

GK-Henry Brause, Sr., Astoria

Honorable Mention: Andrew Williams, Jr., Gladstone; J.J. McCool, Sr., Junction City; Marcos Betancourt, Jr., McLoughlin; Uriel Castillo, Sr., Phoenix; Reese Kauppi, Jr., Astoria; Conall Corey, Jr., Marist; Genero Campos, Sr., Mazama; Cody Coons, Sr., Brookings; Curtis Bones, Jr., Brookings; Nick Koch, Sr., Sisters; Kyle McGinnis, Jr., Phoenix; John Rowden, Sr., Phoenix.

3A/2A/1A Girls SoccerPlayer of the Year: Jessica Tsao, Oregon Episcopal

Coach of the Year: Scott Sager, Oregon Episcopal

First Team

M-Jessica Tsao, So., OES

F/M-Becca Oien, Jr., Philomath

F-Ashley Irish, Sr., Sherwood

D-Tricia Nebeker, Sr., La Grande

M-Elizabeth Dole, So., Sisters

M-Bailey Southern, So., H. Valley

D-Julia Steinberger, Sr., Catlin Gabel

M-Julie Isaacson, Jr., Wilsonville

F-Jessica Richey, Sr., North Bend

F-Rachelle Townley, Sr., Pleasant Hill

GK-Jaclyn Unruh, Sr., Phoenix

Second Team

D-Tamara Heryford, So., Phoenix

M-Ali Boyum, Sr., Marist

M-Chelsea Brack, Jr., OES

M-Susie Greenbaum, Sr., Catlin Gabel

F/M-Jen Brown, Jr., Philomath

D-Amy Skofstad, So., Gladstone

D-Sam Boehm, Jr., Wilsonville

M-Lauren Eyler, So., OES

M-Laura Ueki, So., Valley Catholic

M-Steph Caster, Sr., Sherwood

GK-Mary Warrington, Jr., OES

Third Team

D-Ashley Brumback, Sr., Marist

F-Rose Slavkovsky, Jr., Sisters

M-Jena Collins, Sr., Philomath

M-Micah Cerelli, Jr., Seaside

D-Emily Collins, Sr., Marist

F-Marci Klimek, Jr., Phoenix

D-Becky Davis, Sr., Catlin Gabel

M-Amanda Dutra, Fr., Sherwood

M-Trish Hershberger, Sr., Western Mennonite

F-Corina Gabbert, Jr., Catlin Gabel

GK-Mandy Hillecke, Jr., La Grande

Honorable Mention: Ashley Steinbeck, Sr., Molalla; Kristie Richards, Jr., Junction City; Kayla Mitchell, Jr., Ontario; Audra Bruington, Jr., Pleasant Hill; Miriam Velez-Pineda, Sr., Madras; Kelsey Waybrant, Jr., Glide; Nicole Delimont, Jr., North Bend; Mallie Foster, Sr., Cascade; Kelsey Kahle, Sr., North Marion; Ashley Hayes, Sr., North Marion; Alyssa Price, Sr., Pleasant Hill

Fishermen honoredThe Astoria football team held its Awards Night Nov. 29, with special awards presented to the following:

Chad Geertz: Steven’s Fine Clothing Newcomer of the Year: All League Honorable Mention WR

Keenan Borgardt: Chris Poole Most Inspirational; NFL Scholar Athlete Recognition; Captain Award; 1st Team All League QB

Andrew MacLean: Golden Helmet Award – Best Back; NFL Scholar Athlete Recognition; Captain Award; 1st Team All League RB

Frank Febus: Golden Helmet Award – Best Back; 1st Team All League DB; NFL Scholar Athlete Recognition; Captain Award

Jeff Crowley: Golden Helmet Award – Best Lineman; 1st Team All League Center; NFL Scholar Athlete Recognition; Captain Award

Dylan McMurtry: 1st Team All League Punter; NFL Scholar Athlete Recognition

Dan Olsen: 1st Team All League NT; NFL Scholar Athlete Recognition; Captain Award

Bryce Harris: 1st Team All League OG; Captain Award

Mike Roberts: 1st Team All League WR

Cory Hissner: All League Honorable Mention LB, Captain Award

Chris Freeman: All League Honorable Mention DB

Matt Stineman: All League Honorable Mention LB

Andrew Mattingly: All League Honorable Mention DE

Taylor Birdwell: All League Honorable Mention OT

Ryan Gallagher: All League Honorable Mention TE

Josh Ray: 1st Team All League MLB

Kye Johnson: 1st Team All League PK

Brent Culver: All League Honorable Mention DB

Also, all varsity team members received awards for participation in the OSAA state playoffs and Academic Pins from the Dairy Farmers Association for finishing 8th in the state for Class 3A with a team Grade Point Average of 3.11.