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
Juan Vasquez, Millikan Soccer
Millikan captain Juan Vasquez scored his 11th goal of the season in a big win over Wilson last week, which kept the Rams undefeated and in first place in the Moore League standings nearing the midway point.
Jovani Ruff, Long Beach Poly Basketball
Long Beach Poly senior Jovani Ruff averaged 20 points per game in three Moore League wins last week, keeping Poly in first place and continuing his climb towards No. 1 in the all-time city scoring ranks. Ruff was also named a nominee to the McDonald’s All-American Game.
Jah’asharee Moore, Jordan Basketball
Jah’asharee Moore had a game-high 23 points for Jordan in the Panthers’ win over Wilson, which keeps Jordan in the playoff hunt in fifth place, a half game back of the Bruins.
Alexandra Rios, Millikan Soccer
Alexandra “Furby” Rios had another big night on Tuesday with a pair of goals in Millikan’s win over Wilson. That’s now three goals for the sophomore in the Rams’ last two huge Moore League matchups.
JoJo Wicker, Millikan Basketball
Wicker had a big night with a game-high 26 points in a win over Cabrillo last week. He led a trio of 20-point scorers for Millikan as Jeremiah Hunt finished with 23 and Tariq Bridges had 20.
