July 7, 1998
MEN'S BASKETBALL:
Matt Barnes, 6-8 forward from Del Campo HS in Fair Oaks, CA-Regarded as one of the top ten forwards in the nation. Also an outstanding wide receiver in football, but will only play basketball at UCLA.
Dan Gadzuric, 6-11 center Governor Dummer Academy in Boston, MA via The Netherlands-McDonald's All-American, who is regarded as perhaps the best high school center in the nation.
Jerome Moiso, 6-10 forward from Paris, France-Starter for the International HS All-Star team that played the USA in Florida last year.
JaRon Rush, 6-7 forward from Pembroke Hill HS in Kansas City, MO-McDonald's All-American and has been named to all high school all-start teams.
Ray Young, 6-4 guard from St. Joseph's HS in Oakland, CA-Regarded as one of the top five shooting guards in the nation. McDonald's HS All-American.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL:
Michelle Greco, 5-9 guard from Crescenta Valley HS in La Crescenta, CA-California State Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Player of the Year. HS All-American for both Student Sports and Street & Smith Magazines. Also won League Title in tennis.
Natalie Nakase, 5-2 point guard from Marina HS in Huntington Beach, CA-2nd team All-State selection and Orange County Player of the Year...Led team to State playoffs before losing to State Champ Narbonne.
BASEBALL:
Kirk Birkins, left-handed pitcher from El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills. All-City pitcher, who pitched and hit his team to LA City Title.
Wade Clark, right-handed pitcher from Santa Ynez Valley HS in Santa Ynez, CA-All-CIF pitcher, who is regarded as one of the top 5 pitchers in CIF...
John Ennis, right-handed pitcher from Monroe HS in Panorama City, CA-All-City selection and regarded as #1 prospect in LA City this season...
Josh Karp, right-handed pitcher from Bothell HS in Bothell, Washington-Considered one of the top pitching prospects in the nation and was a standout at the summer Area Code Games...3.9 student.
Randall Shelley, All-CIF third baseman and league MVP from Santa Margarita HS in Mission Viejo. Hit over .500 for the season with outstanding fielding statistics.
Brian Strelitz, right-handed pitcher from Temple City HS in Temple City, CA.One of top pitchers in CIF.
GYMNASTICS:
Kaitie Dyson, Elite gymnast from Conroe HS in Conroe, Texas-Considered as one of the top five gymnastic recruits in the nation. Candidate for USA National Team...
Alison Stoner, Elite gymnast from Laguna Hills HS in Laguna Hills, CA-Regarded as one of the top 3 gymnasts in the West this season.
Amy Young, Elite gymnast from Diamond Bar HS in Walnut, CA-Considered as one of the top five gymnastic recruits in the nation. Member of USA National Team...
MEN'S SOCCER:
Ryan Futagaki, Midfielder from Fountain Valley HS in Fountain Valley, CA. All-CIF player, who is currently on the USA 20 and under National Team.
Sean Walker, Defender from Rockhurst HS in Olthae, Kansas.
WOMEN'S SOCCER:
Breana Boling, Midfielder from Presentation High School in San Jose, CA. Led Mercury Club Team to national title the past two years.
Krista Boling, Defender from Presentation HS in San Jose, CA. Starter for Mercury Club Team and UCLA's first Parade All-American. Twin sister of Breana.
Vanessa Clark, Outside Halfback from Upland HS in Upland, CA. All-CIF selection, who has played for the California State Team.
Courteney Cosso, Midfielder from Arcadia HS in Arcadia, CA. All-CIF selection, who can play a multiple of positions.
Staci Duncan, Forward from Arch Bishop Mitty HS in San Jose, CA. Starter and leading scorer for Mercury Club Team. Scored 4 goals in Club semi-finals in 1996.
Lauren Emblem, Outside Halfback from Torrey Pines HS in San Diego, CA. San Diego CIF Player of the Year. One of UCLA's fastest recruits.
Tracey Milburn, Forward from Moorpark HS in Moorpark, CA. Transfer from Pepperdine University where she was second leading scorer. Has 3 years of eligibility.
SOFTBALL:
Amanda Freed, Pitcher from Pacifica HS in Cypress, CA--#1 player in the nation and the returning California State Player of the Year. 3.9 student, who led team to CIF title last year. Also an outstanding hitter, who plays shortstop for HS team when not pitching.
Lyndsey Klein, shortstop from Sacramento City College. Lives in Citrus Heights, CA. Regarded as #1 JC prospect in the state. Outstanding hitter and fielder, who should be an immediate starter for UCLA.
Erin Rahn, outfielder from Mt. Carmel HS in San Diego, CA. Quick player who was All-CIF selection and will contend for starting spot in outfield.
WOMEN'S SWIMMING:
Nicole Beck, Backststroker from Buena HS in Ventura, CA-All-CIF selection, who is regarded as a top recruit in both the 100 and 200 backstrokes, plus relays. 3.6 student.
Angela Belloni, Sprint freestyler from Sammarish HS in Bellevue, WA-Washington State Champion and Junior National qualifier.
Joy Busbice, Sprint freestyler from Broughton HS in Apex, NC-4.0 student, who did well in the State meet in all sprint events.
Marilyn Chua, Sprint freestyler, IM from Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, PA via Malaysia. National Team swimmer, who came to USA for school and training.
Lyndee Hovsepain, CIF breast stroke and IM champion from Cathedral City HS in Rancho Mirage, CA. Also swam at 1996 Olympic Games Trials.
Julie Massey, Intermediate Medley/Breast stroke from Decatur HS in Tacoma, WA-Junior National Champion. Specializes in 200 and 400 IM events. 3.9 student.
Emily Melina, Freestyler and butterflyer from Moscow HS in Moscow, ID. Junior National scorer.
Jen Noddle, International breast stroker from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Member of Canadian National Team.
Hilary Peterson, Distance Freestyler from Palo Alto HS in Palo Alto, CA. Was scorer at Junior Nationals. Finished 2nd in 100 fly and 200 free at CIF's.
Katie Ryan, Sprint freestyler from Mt. Rainier HS. Lives in Olympia, WA-Solid sprinter in both the 50 and 100 freestyles, plus relays. 4.0 student.
Samantha Schacher, Sprint Freestyler and Backstroker from Aptos HS in Aptos, CA. HS All-American and area record holder.
Geraldine Schick, Distance freestyler from Vancouver, B.C. Canada-Sister Emmanuelle currently swims for UCLA...Swims 200, 500 and 1650 freestyle events.
Anna Swanson, Butterfly and IM'er from Bainbridge HS in Seattle, WA. HS All-American.
Julia Voitovitsch, Sprint Freestyler and Butterflyer from Frankfurt, Germany. Represented Germany in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Katie Younglove, Sprint Butterflyer from St. Francis HS. Lives in Sacramento, CA-UCLA's #1 recruit and regarded as one of the nation's premier HS recruits in both the 100 and 200 butterfly events. She will also likely be UCLA's butterfly swimmer on both the 200 and 400 relay teams. 4.0 student.
WOMEN'S DIVING:
Elizabeth Ackerman, Staples High School in Westport, CT-Junior National Qualifier.
Becky Brackett, Bellevue High School in Bellevue, WA-Washington State Champion on the one and three meter boards.
MEN'S TENNIS:
Zachary Fleishman, Playa del Rey, CA-Considered as #1 prospect in the West this year and figures to play near top of UCLA ladder in both singles and doubles...
Xavier Luscan, Garches, France-One of top European Junior Players, who figures to come in and contest for a top spot in the UCLA ladder.
WOMEN'S TRACK & FIELD:
Olabunmi Ogunleye, Long Beach Poly HS in Long Beach, CA-Top sprinter-jumper, who will try the heptathlon in college. Helped Poly to State Title last year, scoring in both the 400 meters and long jump. Regarded as one of top five recruits in nation.
Tracy O'Hara, Rancho Bernardo HS in San Diego, CA-Nation's top high school pole vaulter, who won the USA Junior National Meet at 13 feet, 3 inches and won the California State HS Meet with a record mark. National HS Record Holder.
Chaniqua Ross, Laguna Creek HS in Elk Grove, CA-State Champion in discus and runner-up in the shot put...Regarded as one of the top 3 throws prospect in nation...
Heather Sickler, Camarillo HS in Camarillo, CA-State Champion in the pole vault, who is one of the few HS vaulters who has gone 12 feet before.
Keyon Soley, Uniondale HS in Uniondale, New York-Regarded as nation's top jumper-sprinter recruit.USA Jr. Champion in the long jump and indoor sprint champion.
Ysanne Williams, Albany HS in Albany, NY-Top 400-800 meter runner in nation and member of last summer's USA Jr. National Team, which competed in Cuba...Regarded as one of top five recruits in nation.
MEN'S TRACK & FIELD:
Tye Anderson, Long Beach City College, Long Beach, CA-State JC triple jump champion. CIF Champion from Long Beach Poly, who originally went to Abilene Christian. Has two years of eligibility.
John Clamon, The Westminster School in Atlanta, GA-Outstanding shot putter and discus thrower. Georgia Champion.
Nate Marum, Vintage High School in Napa, CA---Top javelin thrower, who won UCLA Regents Academic Scholarship and scored a perfect 800 on the verbal part of the SAT. Has thrown over 200 feet.
MEN'S VOLLEYBALL:
Matthew Komer, 6-7 outside hitter from Los Alamitos HS in Los Alamitos, CA-All-CIF selection, who is regarded as one of the top five recruits at his position in the nation. Has made the USA Junior National Team.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL:
Ashley Bowles, 6-0 setter-hitter from Mira Costa HS in Manhattan Beach, CA-HS all-American and All-CIF selection, who can play multiple positions. 4.0 student.
Angela Eckmier, 6-1 middle blocker from Van Nuys HS in Van Nuys, CA-Two-time All-City player, who is a 4.0 student.
Kristee Porter, 5-11 outside hitter from Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas-HS All-American in both volleyball and track & field, who is also a 41-5 triple jumper. She plans to do both sports at UCLA. Played for USA Jr. National Volleyball Team.
Erica Selsor, 5-6 setter from Linden HS in Stockton, CA-HS All-American, who figures to come in and run UCLA's offense. 3.9 student.
WOMEN'S WATER POLO:
Jenny Lamb, Driver from Marina HS in Huntington Beach, CA-One of the top perimeter players in the nation. Comes from outstanding club program and has been a starter for past three years.
Elaine Zivich, Driver from Cabrillo HS in Lompoc, CA-Considered as one of the top three recruits in the nation. Should be an impact player for UCLA with her perimter skills and overall ability.
MEN'S WATER POLO:
Kyle Baumgarner, Driver from Villa Park HS, who lives in Antioch, CA. Fastest player in HS water polo this year, finishing second in CIF 50 freestyle. All-CIF player, who figures to help immediately.
Ryan Brown, Driver from Long Beach Wilson HS in Long Beach, CA. Two-time All-CIF selection, who helped his team to CIF title this year.