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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

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.

Quali Giran, Millikan Boys’ Basketball

Giran continued what’s been a monstrous freshman season last week with another strong outing against Wilson. Millikan handled the Bruins 91-40, and Giran chipped in a game-high 31 points with three steals.

Ethan Weinman, Millikan Boys’ Soccer

The senior makes it back-to-back weeks as an Athlete of the Week thanks to another goal that proved to be the difference in a close Moore League boys’ soccer match. This time, Weinman’s goal came in the 8th minute of Millikan’s matchup against Wilson and was the game-winner in a 2-0 win.

Zoie & Kai Fontenot, Wilson Girls’ Soccer

It was a special senior night for the Fontenot twins last week, who combined for 10 shots in a productive performance against Long Beach Poly. Both of the twins found the net as they scored Wilson’s only two goals in a 2-0 win.

Reece Haga, Wilson Girls’ Water Polo

The senior helped her team win yet another undeafeated Moore League championship, matching the game-high with four goals in Wilson’s 24-13 win over Millikan. The win marks Wilson’s ninth consective Moore League title.

Alek Carrera, Long Beach Poly Boys’ Wrestling

The senior won his match against Wilson via pin last week to help the Jackrabbits defeat the Bruins and complete an undefeated season. The Moore League boys’ championship marks the program’s first since 1989.

Eli Aquino
Eli Aquino began working with The562 as part of its inaugural intern class in 2021 and continued throughout high school as a freelancer. He joined The562’s staff in 2024 and was later promoted to Editorial Associate & Staff Writer. He is currently entering his second year at Long Beach State.