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
Cedra Talaga, Long Beach Poly Volleyball
Long Beach Poly versatile sophomore Cedra Talaga flashed the complete game in a three-set sweep of Lakewood last week. Talaga had nine kills, 10 digs, and an ace in the victory over the Lancers, hitting .528.
Xavier Jones, Millikan Football
Another week, another Millikan running back on the Athlete of the Week page. This time it’s Xavier Jones who had nine carries for 133 yards and two scores; teammate Anthony League had a pair of scores as well.
Jamell Edmond, Wilson Football
Wilson junior Jamell Edmond went to work for the Bruins in a blowout win over California high, scoring four touchdowns in a 63-10 Wilson victory.
Aaya McLyn, Long Beach Poly Flag Football
Aaya McLyn had a Moore League record-setting performance in a big shutout win for Long Beach Poly over second-place Lakewood. She had two passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown, and a league record seven interceptions.
COLLEGE
Jasmine Leovao, Long Beach State Golf
Junior Jasmine Leovao was eight-under par with a pair of rounds in the 60s, finishing second overall at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational among 85 golfers and leading Long Beach State to a team win in their first opportunity to open the season in 2024-25.
