SACRAMENTO, Calif. – St. Francis senior guard Susie Rogers is excited about her opportunity to represent her school in the Optimist All-Star game Saturday night at Center High School. Game time is 4 p.m.

“It is cool,” said Rogers, who participated in a pair of practices this week with her teammates. “Everyone is going to be really good so it will be fun. Coach Vic (Pitton) is coaching so that is cool. It is going to be fun.”

Rogers averaged 7.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists, tying for the league-lead. She also ranked third in the Delta League with 3.0 steals per game.

“Susie gets to have her last fanfare here with the Optimist game, a distinction she certainly deserved and earned with all her hard work throughout her four years,” said South Head Coach Vic Pitton.

The South team includes 15 players including representatives from Davis, McClatchy, Oak Ridge, Sheldon, Pleasant Grove, River City, Florin, Vanden and Bradshaw Christian.

“It does not matter if we win or lose,” said Rogers. “Either way it will be fun and go out on an elite note. I love St. Francis so it is cool to represent the school.”

Pitton recently completed his 15th season directing the Troubadour program. He led the team to 20-8 record and the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. He has led the team to over 250 wins in his career, including eight league titles and three section crowns.