About the coach......
RON BARBA- WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
ronald_barba@cuesta.edu
Cuesta hired Ron Barba as the school’s second women’s basketball coach at the beginning of the 2010-11 school year. He replaced the retired Ed Musolff, who led the program for thirty seasons. Barba spent the 2009-10 season as an assistant coach for the Cuesta men’s team, but also adds three decades of coaching experience to the position. He has been successful at every level he has coached, however this is his first head coaching stint at the collegiate level.
Ron began coaching at Laguna Middle School in 1976 and went on to coach JV Boys at Morro Bay High. His first varsity position was coaching boys and girls at Surprise High and he moved on to win league titles for the boy’s teams at Cuyama Valley, Righetti and St Joseph. He posted a 179-161 record and won four league titles from 1986 to 2001. In 2004-05 he moved over to coach the women’s team at St Joseph and posted a 115-23 record with four league titles and a CIF crown in 2008. In 1984 and 1989, Barba was named boys’ coach of the year. He also earned Los Padres League Girl’s Basketball Coach of the Year in 2006, 2007 and 2008. In 2009 he was selected as the CIF Southern Section Coach of the Year.
Ron earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies/PE at CSU Stanislaus, while also playing for the Warriors. He earned his teaching credential at Cal Poly and then spent a year playing professionally in Australia. Barba earned his Master’s Degree in Education Management at LaVerne University in 1991 and moved into administration. He served as an Athletic Director for the Cuyama Joint Unified School District from 1986-91 and was that school district’s Superintendent from 1992-1998. He earned the “Crystal Apple” award as Santa Barbara County’s Administrator of the Year in 1996. He served as the Los Olivos School District Superintendent from 1998-2003 and is currently the interim superintendent for the Los Alamos School District.
Ron lives in nearby Orcutt with his wife Patty. The Barba’s have three children- Matt, Courtney and Chaz.
Roster
Cuesta College 2011-12 Women's Basketball |
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| # | Name | Ht | Pos | Yr | High School/Hometown |
| 10 | Katie Rodriguez | 5-6 | G | Fr | Righetti/Orcutt |
| 11 | Chellsea Dewey | 5-6 | G | Fr | Caruthers/ Caruthers |
| 12 | Jordan Reid | 5-5 | G | Fr | Caruthers/ Caruthers |
| 20 | Justine Figuracion | 5-7 | G | Fr | San Luis Obispo/ Lompoc |
| 21 | Emily McCullah | 5-11 | F | Fr | Bakersfield/ Bakersfield |
| 23 | Aria Johnson | 6-0 | F | Fr | Morro Bay/Los Osos |
| 30 | Alyssa Palma | 5-9 | G/F | Fr | Atascadero/Atascadero |
| 31 | Courtney Chadwick | 5-6 | G | Fr | Elsinore/Wildomar |
| 32 | Kati Sheldon | 5-9 | F | So | Paso Robles/Paso Robles |
| 33 | Anika Bauermeister | 6-0 | G | So | Max Planck Gym/ Dusseldorf, DEU |
| 40 | Heather Loflin | 5-3 | G | Fr | Caruthers/ Caruthers |
| 41 | Giavanna DeFrancesco (no photo) | 5-7 | G | Fr | Dos Palos/ Firebaugh |
| 45 | Sadie Fulp | 6-2 | C | Fr | Righetti/Santa Maria |
Head Coach Ron Barba |
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Season Preview
It’s Barba-Time for Cuesta Women’s Basketball
SAN LUIS OBISPO (November 9, 2011)— The Cuesta faithful are excited to see what second-year Coach Ron Barba (5-20/2nd year) has in store for them this season. Barba was hired as Cuesta second women’s basketball coach a full six months after founding Coach Ed Musolff had ended his 30-year tenure and with little time to recruit for the 2010-11 season. Barba struggled to collect five players after starting in August, but hustled to present a squad of ten in time for November’s tip off. The Cougars won on opening night, but only once more in their next 12 games. The Cougars began conference play in January and the team started to come to together and offered a glimpse of what is expected this season. The Cougars tied for 5th place in the Western State Conference with a 3-9 mark in the seven-team loop, but they posted near upsets against all four WSC’s playoff bound teams. The Cougars dropped their scoring deficit from 22 points in the first round of WSC play to only 7 points in their second swing through the loop. Coach Barba returns only two players from his first squad, but they were both all-WSC selections. The duo joins a dozen members of his first recruiting class to create an immediate contender. Barba says, “We can score and have more depth, but we really need to concentrate on defense.” The Cougars allowed 70 points per game in 2010-11, which is the most allowed by a Cuesta team since complete records began in 1999. However, on the other end of the court, only three Cuesta teams during that span scored more than the 59.4 points per game the Cougars averaged last season; and they did not outscore them by much- 2002 (64.5 ppg), 2008 (62.9) and 2006 (59.8). Coincidently those teams are the last three Cuesta squads to reach the post-season. Coach Barba understands that more than half of the WSC went to the post-season in 2010-11 and will prepare his team for conference play starting in January. In the meantime the Cougars are gearing up for their pre-conference schedule and getting better every week. Barba says of his first team of recruits, “The key to the season is chemistry. We have individual talent, but we must believe in our teammates.” A high scoring Cuesta team that focuses on defense and teamwork should create an exciting winter in the Cuesta Gym, which has all the probability of stretching into the spring and post-season play.
The Cougars will begin their season in Costa Mesa this Friday in the Orange Coast Crossover Tournament. The Cougars play host Orange Coast at 7 PM on Friday and Palomar at Noon on Saturday. The Cougars first home game is scheduled for November 15 against Porterville (6 PM).
Below is a breakdown of the Cougars Roster.
Point Guard- PAC 7 Defensive Player of the Year Katie Rodriguez (Orcutt: Righetti HS) and All-Fresno County Guard Jordan Reid (Caruthers HS) serve as the Cougars primary point guards, while Western Sierra League First Teamer Giavanna DeFrancesco (Firebaugh) is expected to work her way into the system. Rodriguez has had a great pre-season and the Cougars have high expectations for her on both sides of the floor. Coach Ron Barba says, “She is going to be an impact player. She is a great defender and can shoot from anywhere.” Reid set school records for points and assists at Caruthers High and will ignite the Cougars’ offense. Barba says, “She controls the offense and could be a very pleasant surprise. She is a good ball handler and can hit the jumper.” DeFrancesco adds more speed to the Cougars backcourt. Barba says, “She needs experience. She is determined to improve.” 2011 starter Rachael Warner (Angles Camp) has just completed a standout soccer season, however she has not made any ovations toward returning to basketball. She set a school record for assists last season. Now the Cougars are counting on three freshmen to run the show.
Off Guard- All Valley selection Courtney Chadwick (Wildomar) is a pure shooter. She is the Cougars’ top long-range threat and will provide instant offense for the Cougars. Coach Barba says, “She will keep them (opponents) honest.” All Fresno County pick Heather Loflin (Caruthers HS) can step in and provide defense when the Cougars need it. Barba says, “She works hard and is a tenacious defender.” Unfortunately the Cougars will have to wait for Loflin, who is nursing a pre-season injury. Loflin’s high school teammate Chelsea Dewey (Caruthers HS) can also help on the defensive end. An all-league choice, Dewey is a physical defender and owns a strong transition game. Barba says, “She works really hard and is learning the system.” The Cougars also have local product Justine Figuracion (Lompoc: SLO HS). Figuracion was listed as a forward in high school, but will play on the wing for the Cougars.
Small Forward- The Cougars will not go very many minutes without 2011 All Western State Conference Forward Anika Bauermeister (Dusseldorf, Germany) on the floor. The six-footer can be plugged into any spot on the floor, but will probably come off the wing. Barba says, “She has good court vision, a good quick first step and can drive and score.” In 2011 Bauermeister was second on the team with 12.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. She is poised for a big sophomore campaign. Bauermeister can dominate a game, as displayed in the Cougars’ final win of 2011. She posted a near triple double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists in the Cougars’ win over local rival Allan Hancock. All-CIF selection Alyssa Palma (Atascadero HS) will play on the wing as either a guard or small forward. Barba says, “She has a good shot and is a good passer. She has the most potential (on the team). Consistency is the key”
Power Forward- 2011 All Western State Conference First Teamer Kati Sheldon (Paso Robles HS) is set for another huge season. The undersized power forward has a repertoire of moves that make her tough to stop in the post and can also knockdown a three-pointer. Add her rebounding prowess and a year of experience and the Cougars are immediate contenders. Sheldon averaged a double-double last season, 15.8 points and 10.9 rebounds per game, and Coach Barba says, “She developed more patience and could have a monster year.” Sheldon is also serves as the Cougars’ Team Captain. Freshman Emily McCullah (Bakersfield HS) is the physical interior defender; strong rebounder and low post presence the Cougars will need in their quest for a conference title.
Center- All SLO County choice Aria Johnson (Los Osos: Morro Bay HS) returns to SLO after a year at Colorado State. Barba has high hopes for the former Pirate. He says, “She is our quickest post. She has size, speed; she’s physical and a very hard worker. She could be a double-double player.” Johnson will share the post with Sadie Fulp (Santa Maria: Righetti HS), who is an intimidating defensive presence and effective scorer on offense. Barba says, “She is very good around the basket and adds a nice hook shot. She is our best shot blocker.”
Game Notes
28TH CONOCO/PHILLIPS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT- FINALS
Third Place
Cuesta 78, Orange Coast 67
1 2 T
OCC 35 32 67
Cue 39 39 78
OCC (67): Ashley Engeln 6-16 0-0 16, Jordyn Terukina 3-6 2-2 11, Tessie Pikula 3-6 4-4 10, Megan Hanson 3-12 0-0 9, Jalecia Wilson 2-7 2-4 6, Nisma Ali 1-4 3-3 5, Jenna Arnett 2-2 0-0 4, Anna Bartel 1-2 0-0 2, Amber Page 1-2 0-0 2, Bridgitte Madrigal 1-5 0-0 2, Yesenia Maldonado 0-3 0-0 0, Totals 23-65 11-13 67
Cue (78): Kati Sheldon 8-13 4-8 20, Katie Rodriguez 7-12 5-6 19, Alyssa Palma 4-9 8-8 18, Anika Bauermeister 2-6 5-7 9, Aria Johnson 2-6 1-2 5, Jordan Reid 1-1 0-0 3, Emily McCullah 1-4 0-0 2, Sadie Fulp 1-2 0-0 2, Totals 26-53 23-31 78
Halftime- Cuesta 39, Orange Coast 35. Fouled Out- Katie Rodriguez (Cue). Rebounds- OCC 30 (N. Ali/Bartel 6), Cue 34 (Sheldon 8). Assists- OCC 14 (Hanson 8), Cue 12 (Rodriguez/Bauermeister 3). 3-Points- OCC 10-33 (Engeln 4-11, Terukina 3-6, Hanson 3-10, Madrigal 0-3, Maldonado 0-2, Pikula 0-1), Cue 3-12 (Palma 2-5, Reid 1-1, Bauermeister 0-3, Rodriguez 0-2, Sheldon 0-1). Fouls- OCC 19, Cue 12. Attendance 82
Notes- The Cuesta Women's Basketball team took third place in the 28th Conoco/Phillips Women's Basketball Tournament by beating the event's two-time defending Champion Orange Coast, 78-67. The Cougars held a four-point lead at the half, but went on a 16 points run early in the second half to take a 53-37 lead. The Cougars eventually built the lead to twenty points and were able to control the game until the final buzzer. The win marked the first win for the Cougars over the Pirates since 1996. Cuesta Forward Alyssa Palma was named to the all-Tournament team after scoring 18 points with 10 steals, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. The Cougars are now 5-3 on the year and have already equaled their 2010-11 win total.
Next- The Cougars play in the Allan Hancock Tournament next weekend.
All Tournament Team
MVP- Nisha Barrett, Barstow
Megan Miles, Barstow
Kimmie Fung, San Mateo
Chesca Roth, San Mateo
Alyssa Palma, Cuesta
Kameron Jones, Pierce
Other Scores-
Barstow 54, San Mateo 52- Championship Game
Pierce 75, Bakersfield 65- Consolation Game
28TH CONOCO/PHILLIPS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT- Day 1
Cuesta 80, SLO Stars 45
1 2 T
SLO 16 29 45
Cue 40 40 80
SLO (45): Jayme Salim 7-14 2-2 19, Sam Detwiler 5-9 0-0 12, Katrina Torres 2-13 2-5 6, Beth Carroll 2-8 0-2 5, Rachael Manners 1-6 0-0 3, Macy Ferrari 0-3 0-0 0, Shannon Daly 0-1 0-0 0, Totals 17-54 4-9 45
Cue (80): Kati Sheldon 8-9 1-1 17, Justine Figuracion 8-12 0-0 16, Katie Rodriguez 6-15 0-0 12, Emily McCullah 4-7 2-4 10, Anika Bauermeister 4-10 0-0 9, Jordan Reid 2-7 0-0 4, Alyssa Palma 2-5 0-0 4, Sadie Fulp 2-7 0-0 4, Chellsea Dewey 1-1 0-2 2, Giavanna DeFrancesco 1-5 0-0 2, Totals 38-78 3-7 80
Halftime- Cuesta 40, SLO 16. Fouled Out- None. Rebounds- SLO 22 (Torres 7), Cuesta 45 (Sheldon 10). Assists- SLO 6 (Manners/Carroll 2), Cuesta 23 (Rodriguez 10), 3-Points- SLO 7-18 (Salim 3-6, Detwiler 2-3, Manners 1-4, Carroll 1-2, Torres 0-3), Cuesta 1-14 (Bauermeister 1-5, Rodriguez 0-5, DeFrancesco 0-2, Palma 0-1, Reid 0-1). Fouls SLO 10, Cuesta 13. Attendance-75
Notes- Cuesta played the SLO Stars in the first round of the 28th Conoco/Phillips Tournament after the late drop by Oxnard. The club team made up of former collegiate players was no match for the Cougars, who turned the game into a route by scoring the final dozen points of the first half. 2011 All-WSC Forward Kati Sheldon and Guard Katie Rodriguez both posted double-doubles in the game. Sheldon led the Cougars with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Rodriguez added 12 points and a team-high ten assists. Freshman Justine Figuracion also came off the bench to add a season-high 16 points. In all the Cougars' bench accounted for thirty points as all ten Cougars scored. Cuesta is 4-2 on the year.
Next- Cuesta advances to the championship semi-final round tomorrow at 7:30 against San Mateo. The game will be available live on Charter Cable 19 with Randy Scovil doing the play-by-play. The game is also available as a webcast at WWW.network1sports.net.
-other scores
Barstow 77, Allan Hancock 69
Orange Coast 56, Pierce 50
San Mateo 59, Bakersfield 46
Tomorrow's Match-ups, Semi-final Friday
1:30 Allan Hancock-Pierce
3:30 Bakersfield-SLO
5:30 Barstow-Orange Coast
7:30 San Mateo-Cuesta
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Cuesta 78, Porterville 56
1 2 T
PC 22 34 56
Cue 43 35 78
PC (56): Janette Grado 4-7 4-5 14, Regine Mecenario 4-12 4-4 14, Tanzania Dunn 3-6 3-4 9, Maribel Bravo 2-8 1-2 6, Keemaya Snowden 1-1 2-2 4, RaRa Gomez 0-6 2-2 2, Katrina Goulbourne 1-1 0-0 2, Dominique Perkins 1-2 0-0 2, Jackie Prado 1-5 0-0 2, Bethany Reed 0-10 1-2 1, Eva Gutierrez 0-3 0-0 0, Carmen Millan 0-1 0-2 0, Totals 17-62 17-24 56
CUE (78): Alyssa Palma 7-10 1-2 15, Katie Rodriguez 5-6 2-2 12, Aria Johnson 5-10 1-4 11, Courtney Chadwick 4-13 0-0 11, Kati Sheldon 5-14 0-4 10, Giavanna DeFrancesco 4-5 0-0 8, Anika Bauermeister 1-6 2-2 5, Jordan Reid 1-4 0-0 2, Justine Figuracion 1-2 0-0 2, Emily McCullah 1-2 0-0 2, Chellsea Dewey 0-0 0-0 0, Sadie Fulp 0-1 0-0 0, Totals 34-73 5-13 78
Halftime- Cuesta 43, Porterville 22. Fouled Out- None. Rebounds- Porterville 36 (Maribel Bravo 7), Cuesta 42 (Kati Sheldon 14). Assists- Porterville 9 (Three with 2), Cuesta 23 (Alyssa Palma 5). 3-Points- Porterville 5-21 (Janette Grado 2-4, Regine Mecenario 2-5, Maribel Bravo 1-2, Bethany Reed 0-6, Jackie Padron 0-3, RaRa Gomez 0-1), Cuesta 4-13 (Courtney Chadwick 3-10, Anika Bauermeister 1-2, Jordan Reid 0-1). Fouls- Porterville 15, Cuesta 25. Attendance- 125
Notes- Cuesta Women's Basketball jumped out to a quick lead over the visiting Porterville Pirates and here up by 15 in the first four minutes. The Cougars cruised to a 43-22 lead at the half and used their depth to hold off the Pirates in the second half. The Cougars went on to win 78-56 behind the play of Freshman Forward Alyssa Palma, who came of the bench to lead the team with 15 points, while also adding nine rebounds, five assists and five steals. The Cougars are 2-1 and travel to play at Taft on Thursdsay, before coming home to host Reedley on Friday (5 PM).
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Quick Facts
Women’s Basketball
Coach: Ron Barba
Record/Years: 1st Year
Assistant:
Office Phone: (805) 546-3100 ext.2776
Email:
Sports Information Director: Pete Schuler (805) 546-3211
Athletic Trainer: ( 805) 546-3225
Athletic Director: Bob Mariucci (805) 546-3100 ext.2709
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