The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club.
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support.
HIGH SCHOOL
Nathan Brava-Partain, Long Beach Poly Golf
Poly sophomore Nathan Brava-Partain was the medalist at last week’s match between Poly and Wilson; he shot a one-under round of 35 at Big Rec.
Myles Patton, Millikan Baseball
Senior lefty Myles Patton pitched a complete game shutout for Millikan, getting two huge strikeouts to finish off the 1-0 win over Wilson last week.
Anthony Eyanson, Lakewood Baseball
Lakewood senior Anthony Eyanson led his team to a 2-0 win over Poly last week, pitching a complete game shutout giving up just three hits, and also scored the first run of the game for the Lancers.
Bella Alonso, Long Beach Poly Softball
Poly senior Bella Alonso helped lead the Jackrabbits to a 3-1 win over Wilson, striking out seven in a complete game effort and stranding six runners for the Bruins.
Samarra Monrroy, Wilson Track & Field
New Wilson star Samarra Monrroy looked good in cardinal and gold, dropping a smooth and easy 56.08 in the 400 against Poly; Monrroy’s 54.58 is the fastest time in California this year.
Lauren Reed, Long Beach Poly Track & Field
Poly senior star Lauren Reed easily won the long jump and triple jump during last week’s meet against Wilson. Reed is in the top ten in the CIF-SS in both jumps events and sprints for Poly as well.
COLLEGE
Katie Kennedy, Long Beach State Beach Volleyball
Kennedy went 5-0 last weekend to help lead Long Beach State to a 5-1 record at the Big West Challenge, hosted in Long Beach; Kennedy and her partner only dropped one set in the five wins.
