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ALL-COUNTY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM 2024-25
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Addison Deal, Mater Dei, Senior
Addison Deal had redemption on her mind as she entered her final high school basketball season.
The Mater Dei senior yearned to reestablish herself as a dominant player after a severe ankle injury wiped out most of her junior campaign.
Consider her goal a done Deal.
She delivered her best season by averaging 19.9 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 3.4 steals to lead the Monarchs in the postseason.
The Iowa signee caps a stellar high school career by earning her second Orange County girls basketball player of the year honor.
Mater Dei girls basketball player Addison Deal is the Orange Copunty Register’s player of the year for 2024-25. She is pictured in Santa Ana on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) Mater Dei girls basketball player Addison Deal is the Orange Copunty Register’s player of the year for 2024-25. She is pictured in Santa Ana on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) Mater Dei girls basketball player Addison Deal is the Orange Copunty Register’s player of the year for 2024-25. She is pictured in Santa Ana on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) Mater Dei’s Addison Deal, pictured with athletic director and former Monarchs Kevin Kiernan, was honored with her McDonald’s All-American jersey on Saturday, Feb. 15 before the start of the CIF-SS Open Division playoffs. (Courtesy of Chester Liang Visuals) Mater Dei guard Addison Deal shoots the ball during a 69-56 win in a CIF-SS Open Division playoff game against Fairmont Prep on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Mater Dei guard Addison Deal drives to the basket during a 69-56 win in a CIF-SS Open Division playoff game against Fairmont Prep on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer) Mater Dei senior guard Addison Deal is the Orange County girls athlete of the week for Dec. 17, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Mater Dei guard Addison Deal moves around a Sage Hill defender to put up a shot in the first round of the CIF Southern California Regional Open Division Playoffs in Santa Ana on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer) Mater Dei’s Addison Deal, (#3), lays the basketball in for a score against Etiwanda during the second half of their CIF Southern Section Open Division girls basketball playoff game at Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca., Saturday, Febuary 18, 2023. (Contributing Photographer/John Valenzuela) The Orange County Register’s girls basketball player of the year, Addison Deal of Mater Dei, in Santa Ana, CA, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG) Mater Dei girls basketball player Addison Deal is the Orange Copunty Register’s player of the year for 2024-25. She is pictured in Santa Ana on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) Show Caption1 of 11Mater Dei girls basketball player Addison Deal is the Orange Copunty Register’s player of the year for 2024-25. She is pictured in Santa Ana on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG) Expand“It’s a great, full-circle type of moment,” Deal said in reflection of her high school career. “That I was injured for pretty much all of last year and then was able to come back this year and accomplish the things that I did, I was very proud of myself and my perseverance through it all.”
“I worked really hard at rehab and my physical therapy,” she added.
Nicknamed the “Real Deal,” the 6-foot point guard earned a long list of accolades. She was selected Trinity League MVP, McDonald’s All-American and Naismith All-America second team.
Deal’s well-rounded game helped Mater Dei to a 29-4 record and the No. 8 spot in MaxPreps’ national rankings. Only three-time defending state champion Etiwanda stopped the Monarchs in the playoffs.
“This was a really good season,” Deal said. “It was definitely a change having a new head coach but I think coach Jody (Wynn) did amazing. We learned and grew, all of us.”
Deal’s growth showed in multiple areas. She averaged about five more points than when she claimed her first O.C. player of the year honor as a sophomore. She also improved as a primary ball handler and leader on the court.
“She’s an absolute gazelle on the court and I call her the best rebounding guard in America,” Wynn said. “Her motor is exceptional, (and so is) her versatility. She leads by example every single day. She’s the hardest worker in the program.”
While Deal is eager to begin at Iowa, she departs the high school ranks thankful for those who helped reach the collegiate level.
From her parents Danny and Ashley, coaches at Mater Dei and the Cal Stars club, to her individual trainers, Deal has felted supported.
The journey included following her brother Tanner into basketball. The siblings often competed in shooting contests on the family basketball court.
“We’re definitely competitive but he was always supportive,” Deal said of her brother, a sophomore guard at Grinnell College in Iowa.
So who won the shooting contests? “I’m not going to lie,” Deal said with a smile, “it was mostly me.”
El Toro’s girls basketball coach Pat Nunez, second from the left, is The Register’s Orange County coach of the year for 2024-25. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)COACH OF THE YEAR
Pat Nunez, El Toro
In his eighth season, Pat Nunez guided the Chargers (18-12) to their first CIF-SS title with a 52-48 win against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary in the Division 3A final.
Nunez developed his squad over a four-year cycle and leaned on seniors Bridget Boyd, Camryn Bradshaw and Mariana Mina. He also challenged the team by playing a tougher schedule.
“Every year we got better and better,” said Nunez, whose teams had lost in the first round of the playoffs the previous three seasons.
In the Sea View League, El Toro finished second behind Beckman, which reached the second round in Division 2AA.
ALL-COUNTY FIRST TEAM
Addison Deal, Mater Dei, Sr., PG (Player of the Year)
Sarah Aldeguer, Fairmont Prep, Jr., F
The first-team All-San Joaquin League selection averaged 15.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists to help the Huskies reach the CIF-SS Open Division and CIF SoCal Regional Division I semifinals.
Gloria Barrera, Buena Park, Sr., G/F
The Empire League MVP won Orange County’s scoring title by averaging 30.0 points. She also averaged 7.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists for the league champion and Division 2AA quarterfinalist.
Vivian Grenald, JSerra, So., F
The first-team All-Trinity League selection averaged 15.4 points and 9.0 rebounds.
Micaela Hanning, Crean Lutheran, Sr., PG
The Crestview League MVP and Vanguard commit led the league champion in scoring (15.3), rebounds (8.8) and assists (5.0).
Amalia Holguin, Sage Hill, Jr., G
The Pacific Coast League MVP led the Lightning in scoring (15.2), assists (4.2) and steals (2.4 steals). The Lightning finished as the CIF State Division I runner-up.
Adyra Rajan, Fairmont Prep, Jr., G
The San Joaquin League MVP set an Orange County single-season record for 3-pointers by making 157. She averaged a team-high 22.9 points and shot 37 percent from beyond the arc.
Anna Shreeve, San Juan Hills, Sr., G/F
The South Coast League MVP led the Stallions in scoring (19.0), rebounds (8.0), assists (4.3) and steals (4.1) in their run to the Division 2AA quarterfinals.
Izzy Sims, San Clemente, So., F
The first-team All-South Coast League selection averaged 10.6 points and 10.0 rebounds for the league champion and Division 1 quarterfinalist.
Amaya Williams, Mater Dei, Sr., G
The first-team All-Trinity League selection averaged 8.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 2.3 steals.
Kaeli Wynn, Mater Dei, Jr., F
The first-team All-Trinity League selection averaged 17 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists for the Trinity League champion.
ALL-COUNTY SECOND TEAM
Kiley Husbands, San Clemente, So., F
Kamdyn Klamberg, Sage Hill, So., F
Madi Lam, Santa Margarita, Jr., G
Maria Mejia, Fairmont Prep, Sr., G
Charlotte Muller, Esperanza, Jr., G/F
Sydnee Norwood, Crean Lutheran, Sr., F
Kayla Rice, JSerra, So., F
Bailey Roczey, Villa Park, Jr., F
Nina Saiki, Portola, Sr., G
Delaney Shiring, El Dorado, Jr., G
ALL-COUNTY THIRD TEAM
Adelyn Boberg, San Juan Hills, Jr., G
Rylee Bradley, Marina, Jr., G
Bianca Carter, El Dorado, Sr., G
Taylor Francois, St. Margaret’s, Jr., G
Liana Hwang, Sonora, Jr., G
Victoria Om, Fountain Valley, Sr., G
Vivian Villagrana, Pacifica Christian, Jr., G
Sarah Wang, Brea Olinda, Sr., G
Kayla Watanabe, Orange Lutheran, Fr., G
Tamlyn Yoshida, Los Alamitos, Jr., G
ALL-COUNTY FOURTH TEAM
Mya Barnes, Buena Park, Sr., F
Mia Cubacub, El Toro, Jr., G
Kate Duarte, Rosary, Jr., F
Kayly Honig, Corona del Mar, Sr., F
Jade McMahon, Tesoro, Sr., F
Cayla Mercadel, Capistrano Valley Christian, Sr., G
Elle Palmer, Santa Margarita, Fr., F
Taylor Tam, Beckman, Jr., G
Addison Uphoff, Sage Hill, Fr., G
Kyara Vargas, Canyon, Jr., PF/C
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