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Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support.
HIGH SCHOOL
Jayla Cortes, Millikan Girls’ Soccer
The Millikan Rams just made history with a CIF-SS DII championship, and Jayla Cortes was a huge part of the victory. The sophomore netted the only goal in the match, scoring in the difference maker in the fifth minute to seal the 1-0 win.
Jaxson Danell, Wilson Boys’ Lacrosse
Moore League lacrosse season is getting underway, and the Wilson Bruins are already making some noise. Jaxson Danell scored a hat trick in Wilson’s 9-0 win over Lakewood.
Cash Riordan, Wilson Boys’ Lacrosse
The Wilson Bruins opened up their Moore League boys’ lacrosse season in dominant fashion. In a 9-0 shutout against the Lakewood Lancers, Cash Riordan recorded a hat trick to help secure the win.
Megan Ligenza, Wilson Girls’ Lacrosse
The Wilson girls’ lacrosse team started their Moore League season off with a big win against Lakewood. Megan Ligenza scored four goals in the 16-1 win.
Amelia Nulty, Wilson Girls’ Lacrosse
Amelia Nulty came out strong in Wilson’s Moore League opener against the Lakewood Lancers. She scored four goals as the Bruins started their season out with a dominant victory.
Ashley Wafer, Lakewood Girls’ Wrestling
Lakewood’s Ashley Wafer has had a historic high school wrestling career. She capped it off with a personal best third-place finish, taking the bronze medal at the CIF State Wrestling Championship in the 235-pound bracket.
Berlynn Solia-Tago, Long Beach Poly Girls’ Wrestling
Long Beach Poly’s Berlynn Solia-Tago made program history at the CIF State Wrestling Championships. She was one of two Jackrabbits to place at state, finishing fourth in the 170-pound bracket.
Selieni Paseka, Long Beach Poly Girls’ Wrestling
Selieni Paseka joined Solia-Tago as one of the first wrestlers in Jackrabbits’ history to podium. Paseka took sixth place in the 190-pound bracket at the CIF State Wrestling Championships.
