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
Ben Howard, Wilson Baseball
Wilson has surged into first place in part on the shoulder of stud pitcher Ben Howard. The Bruins’ ace threw six innings against Millikan in a win last week, allowing two runs on five hits and issuing zero walks.
Ryan King, Long Beach Poly Baseball
Long Beach Poly junior stud Ryan King had himself a game last week, pitching a two-hit complete game shutout against Lakewood with four strikeouts and one walk.
Michael McGuinness, Long Beach Poly Volleyball
Michael McGuinness helped keep Long Beach Poly in first place with a win over Millikan last week. McGuinness had seven kills and a block in the complete team win for the Jackrabbits.
Jaylene Echeverria, Lakewood Softball
Jaylene Echeverria had a big day at the plate for Lakewood in a win over Poly last week. She went 4/4 at the plate with 2 RBIs, finishing a home run shy of the cycle.
Kierin Adams/Kate Vanderwal, Wilson Beach Volleyball
Wilson’s Kierin Adams and Kate Vanderwal celebrated their Senior Day with wins over Millikan, helping to clinch another team Moore League beach volleyball championship for the Bruins.
Diego De La Mora, Wilson Lacrosse
Wilson senior Diego De La Mora helped anchor a Wilson defense that allowed just one goal through the first three quarters of a 5-3 win over Poly last week, which avenged an earlier loss for the Bruins and moved them into a first-place tie.
