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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.

Jude Nelson, Millikan Football

Senior tight end/wide receiver Jude Nelson had a huge night for the Rams on both sides of the ball. In their season opener against Foothill, Nelson had nine catches for 101 yards along with two sacks and a pass deflection to help secure a 27-14 win in Nevada.

Natelle El Mokbel, LBSU Soccer

The freshman had a huge night for the Beach in their season opener. El Mokbel scored the game-winner with an 87th minute header to give the Beach a 2-1 victory at home.

Nina Fife
Nina Fife is a sophomore at Pepperdine University double majoring in Journalism and English with a writing and rhetoric emphasis. She began working with The562 in the inaugural intern class before being hired as their Social Media Director and now Assistant Editor. Nina is a proud Long Beach schools alum who graduated with valedictorian honors.