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
Anthony League, Millikan Football
In a League of his own! Anthony League continues his reign in the Moore League with more than 300 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in a big win over Lakewood that clinched a share of the Moore League title.
Tracy Jones III, Long Beach Poly Football
Tracy Jones III had two interceptions to help Long Beach Poly to a win over rival Wilson last week, part of a three-takeaway defensive effort by the Jackrabbits’ defense.
Avery Peck, Long Beach Poly Cross Country
Long Beach Poly junior Avery Peck missed out on a course record by a few seconds at Signal Hill, but still PRed with a time of 18:51 to win the second Moore League cross country race this year.
Maximiliano Ramirez, Millikan Cross Country
Maximiliano Ramirez won his second Moore League meet of the year comfortably, putting up a time of 16:28 at Signal Hill last week.
Larissa Foster-Elisara + Sydney Mercado, Long Beach Poly Volleyball
Long Beach Poly seniors Larissa Foster-Elisara and Sydney Mercado helped lead the Jackrabbits to a Senior Night sweep of Wilson that wrapped up Poly’s first undefeated Moore League season since 2018. Foster-Elisara had seven kills and Mercado had 10 digs in the win.
