Jan. 25, 2010

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The West Coast Conference released its Preseason All-Conference Team, led by senior outfielder James Meador of San Diego, the 2009 WCC Player of the Year.

Preseason favorite San Diego led the way with five players on the preseason all-conference squad, while Pepperdine followed with three.

2010 Preseason All-West Coast Conference Team

Kyle Blair, San Diego, senior, pitcher (pictured right)

Matt Bywater, Pepperdine, junior, pitcher

Troy Channing, Saint Mary’s, sophomore, infielder

Cole Cook, Pepperdine, sophomore, pitcher

A.J. Griffin, San Diego, senior, pitcher

Drew Heid, Gonzaga, senior, outfielder

Riley Henricks, Portland, junior, second baseman

Brian Humphries, Pepperdine, sophomore, outfielder

Kris Kauppila, Portland, sophomore, shortstop

Geoff Klein, Santa Clara, senior, catcher

James Meador, San Diego, senior, outfielder

Tommy Medica, Santa Clara, junior, catcher/infielder

Kevin Muno, San Diego, junior, outfielder

Doug Murray, San Francisco, senior, pitcher (pictured right)

Zach Walters, San Diego, junior, third baseman

Stephen Yarrow, San Francisco, junior, infielder

(photos courtesy of USD and USF Media Relations Offices)