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
Ashton Pannell, Millikan Football
The senior quarterback threw for 333 yards and 4 TD passing on 9/11 completions. He ran for 46 yards on another score to lead the Rams to a 49-20 win in their home opener against Newbury Park.
Nate Willard, Compton Football
Willard’s speed led Compton to a win in their season opener against Rancho Dominguez. The junior running back finished with more than 150 yards and three touchdowns in the 41-0 shutout on the Tarbabes’ new field.
Kori Scott, Wilson Football
The Wilson Bruins shutout Portola in a 35-0 season opener. RB Kori Scott ran it 16 times for 110 yards and two TDs for the Bruins.
COLLEGE
Aurora Schuck, LBSU Soccer
Long Beach State had a tough week on the road, but junior goalkeeper Aurora Schuck was anchoring down the Beach defensively in goal. Schuck had a spectacular save against Washington in the final minutes to limit the damage, as well as four saves against Portland in a close game.
