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
Jordan Washington, Jordan Track & Field
Jordan junior track star Jordan Washington had a sensational CIF-SS Masters Meet, finishing second in the 100 and 200 to Serra’s record-setting Rodrick Pleasant. Their battle will be a highlight of this weekend’s CIF State meet as Washington ran a 10.24 and a 20.81.
Aujane Luckey, Wilson Track & Field
Wilson senior Aujane Luckey, an ASU signee, is leading the Bruins’ title hopes into State as she qualified in the 400 with a top mark of 52.71, as well as a 24.12 200. Luckey also leads the Bruins’ 4×400 which has state title expectations.
Jai’ya Jones, Lakewood Track & Field
Lakewood junior Jai’ya Jones made history last week, leading the Lancers’ 4×100 to qualify for the CIF State Meet while also becoming the first Lancer to qualify for State in the 100, running an 11.87.
Xai Ricks, Long Beach Poly Track & Field
Long Beach Poly junior Xai Ricks has been leading the Jackrabbits’ squad this year and he qualified in the 400 in 46.50, second-best in the State; he could also lead Poly’s 4×400 and 4×800 as they also qualified for State.
COLLEGE
Cole Santander, Dirtbags Baseball
Sophomore Cole Santander led the offense in a rivalry series victory for the Dirtbags. Hitting .500 for the weekend, he drove in both LBSU runs in the Friday victory and then drove in a huge insurance run in Saturday’s win.
