Marina native Jamaree Bouyea is among the top three in five different categories for the Austin Spurs of the NBA's G-League.
The 6-foot-2 playmaker is second on the Spurs in minutes played (34.0), steals (2.1) and blocks (1.2), while averaging 17.3 points, 4.1 assists and 3.8 rebounds a night - both third on the team.
A Palma prodigy, the 25-year-old Bouyea is shooting 48 percent from the field, and 81 percent from the free-throw line.
Undrafted after leading the University of San Francisco to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 25 years, Bouyea is in his third season in the G-League.
Bouyea has landed 10-day contracts in the NBA with Portland, Washington, San Antonio and Miami, having played in 14 games, averaging 2.6 points, 1.1 assists and 1.8 rebounds.
Having been named to the all-rookie G-League team in 2023 with Sioux Falls, Bouyea spent last summer playing for the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team.
Honing his skills as a youth for Seaside's Finest, Bouyea led Palma to the State Division IV title game in 2016 and never lost a Gabilan Division game in three seasons.
The retooling of the roster continues for Monterey Bay F.C., which has re-signed forward Diego Gutierrez for the 2025 season, bringing the total to 11 players inked for this coming year.
Gutierrez was acquired back in August from the Charleston Battery, where the 25-year-old produced a goal in the team's regular-season finale.
Gutierrez appeared in eight matches, starting five for the Union, logging 481 minutes, while creating six chances in the attack.
Gutierrez is the fourth forward the Union have signed for their attack, joining the team's all-time leader in goals in Alex Dixon, along with Luther Archimede and Mayele Malango.
"I believe in the process and this culture change that the coaching staff is applying," Gutierrez said. "I think it's going to be a great turnaround and a new chapter for both the team and community. We're going to take a big step forward."
The Union have not made the postseason in three seasons in the United Soccer League Championship.
Other signings for the Union include defenders Carlos Guzman, Alex Lara and Grant Robinson, and midfielders Mobi Fehr, Carmel High graduate Pierce Gallaway, Xavi Gnaulati and Watsonville native Adrian Rebollar.
Seeing her role expand into a playmaker, Makenzi Laporte is leading the Chico State basketball team in assists at 4.4 a game in the team's 8-1 start.
The 5-foot-10 senior forward is also second on the team in scoring at 14.8 points a game, shooting 50 percent from the field and 41 percent from beyond the 3-point arc.
A former four-sport standout at Salinas, Laporte erupted for 24 points, while handing out six assists in a win over San Francisco State, keeping Chico State undefeated in the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
The Herald's Female Athlete of the Year in 2021, Laporte has produced double digits in the scoring column in seven of the team's nine games.
An all-CCAA second team selection last year, Laporte has never missed a game for Chico State, having played in 93 consecutive games, with 41 straight starts.
Laporte also plays on the Chico State golf team, where she has finished in the Top 30 at the CCAA finals the past two years.
A three-time member of The Herald's All-County basketball team, Laporte was a four-time all-leaguer in golf in the PCAL and played softball and lacrosse at Salinas.
Seeing his role increase as the year wore on, Emmerson Cortez-Menjivar caught passes in seven of the University of Idaho's final eight games.
The redshirt freshman finished with 12 catches for 200 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 15 yards a catch.
In an effort to get Cortez-Menjivar more touches, the Salinas High graduate also had nine carries on jet sweeps for 93 yards for the Vandals, including a team-high 56-yard run.
Cortez-Menjivar also ran back a pair of kickoffs for Idaho, while catching two touchdown passes against UC Davis.
During his senior season at Salinas in 2022, the 20-year-old caught 43 passes for nearly 900 yards and nine touchdowns, while intercepting a team-high five passes. Cortez-Menjivar also returned a punt for six.
Sophomore guard Jaden Tengan is leading the Cal State Monterey Bay men's basketball team in scoring and assists in a 3-5 start to the season.
The sharpshooter and playmaker is dropping in 13.9 points a game for the Otters, logging a team-high 28.1 minutes a game. Tengan also has a team-high 27 assists.
Teammate and transfer Blake Jones is chasing a double-double in eight starts, averaging 8.9 points and 8.1 rebounds, shooting 50 percent from the field.
Javon Johnson is sizzling from beyond the 3-point arc for CSUMB, shooting 46 percent, with 11 of his 20 field goals being 3-point baskets.
Four players have started all eight games for the Otters, including 6-foot-8 Kooner Baroni, who has been a defensive force in the paint with 13 blocks.
Marina is looking for a varsity boys volleyball coach, and a varsity baseball coach. Go to www.edjoin.org/MPUSD.
Seaside is looking for head coaches for varsity baseball, and boys and girls swimming. Contact athletic director Steven Vasquez at stvasquez.mpusd.k.12.ca.us
Salinas is looking for head coaches in boys' volleyball and field hockey. Go to https://salinashscowboysathletics.com
Peninsula Sports Incorporate is looking for high school and middle school officials for all sports this season. Varsity officials are paid $100 a game.
There is an immediate need for officials in the winter for boys' and girls' basketball, soccer and wrestling. Training is provided. Call Tom Emery at (831) 241-1101.