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
Ki’ele Ho-Ching, Long Beach Poly Softball
Oklahoma commit and Long Beach Poly junior Ki’ele Ho-Ching had a pair of home runs in the Jackrabbits’ semifinals matchup, going 3-for-3 with three RBIs and three runs.
Nick Galluccio, St. Anthony Baseball
St. Anthony junior Nick Galluccio led Saints’ quarterfinal win off with a hit and scored the first run. He also pitched the last three innings in the victory.
Kween Tauala, Long Beach Poly Softball
Kween Tauala was 4 for 4 at the plate with two RBIs and two runs for the Jackrabbits in their quarterfinal victory, powering a dominant offensive effort.
Benny Lane, St. Anthony Baseball
Senior Benny Lane came out of the bullpen to pitch 6 innings and then hit the walk off homer in the 12th inning for St. Anthony, wearing the Superman cape for the Saints in their second-round win.
Deven Munoz, Long Beach Poly Baseball
Deven Munoz was the latest walk-off hero for Long Beach Poly, delivering the first one of his life to send the Jackrabbits to the quarterfinals.
