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
Rose Cano, St. Anthony Softball
St. Anthony’s Rose Cano pitched a complete game for St. Anthony in the CIF State Regional championship, yielding just an unearned run. She also started the decisive rally with a leadoff single in the seventh.
Miracle McKenzie, St. Anthony Softball
Miracle McKenzie got to play hero for the Saints in their CIF State Regional championship win. McKenzie’s “miraculous” game-winning 2-RBI single gave the Saints the trophy.
COLLEGE
Jason Smith, Long Beach State Track & Field
Jason Smith has left his mark as the best jumper in Long Beach State history, as the record holder in multiple events. Last week he punched his ticket to this weekend’s NCAA Finals in the long jump and triple jump.
Tiare Jennings, Oklahoma Softball
St. Anthony softball alum Tiare Jennings led Oklahoma (56-2 on the year) to two wins at the College World Series last week. Jennings went 3-for-6 with 6 RBIs and 3 runs in wins over Texas and Northwestern, accounting for nine of her team’s 20 runs.
