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
Kade Casillas, Lakewood Football
Lakewood’s Kade Casillas led the Lancers to a big win over Compton with five total touchdowns. The Lancers visit Long Beach Poly this week with high hopes of a first win over the Jackrabbits since 2009.
Anthony League, Millikan Football
Millikan running back Anthony League continues to produce at a high level, with three rushing touchdowns and a receiving touchdown in a big Millikan win over Cabrillo.
Julius “Juju” Johnson, Long Beach Poly Football
Long Beach Poly sophomore Julius “Juju” Johnson was a star for the Jackrabbits in a win over Jordan, with a receiving touchdown (26 yards), a 60 yard punt return to the five yard line, lockdown coverage on defense–and he even served as Poly’s longsnapper.
Lala Hall, Lakewood Volleyball
Senior leader Lala Hall led Lakewood with 13 kills in the Lancers’ scrappy four set win over Millikan last week. Hall is a Fresno State verbal commit.
Kristen Dear, Long Beach Poly Volleyball
Kristen Dear had 13 kills (on .764 hitting) and four blocks in Poly’s big win over Wilson last week to put them in sole possession of first place. The senior middle blocker is committed to Howard University.
COLLEGE
Aurora Schuck, Long Beach State Soccer
Redshirt Sophomore Aurora Schuck recorded back-to-back shutouts last week. After keeping a clean sheet against Cornell, Schuck made eight saves in the Big West opener against UC Riverside. She has not allowed a goal in 243 minutes played dating back to September 8.
Jobe De La Cruz, LBCC Soccer
LBCC sophomore forward Jobe De La Cruz, a Wilson alum, has been a star for the Vikings. He scored game winning goal Tuesday in 3-1 victory over Antelope Valley, and followed that up Friday with another game winning goal versus #17 nationally ranked San Bernardino Valley College in 4-1 victory.
