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
Jack Walsh, Millikan Boys’ Cross Country
The Moore League cross country season wrapped up last week at Heartwell Park. Millikan junior Jack Walsh was the individual champion on the boys’ side, running a time of 15:19.26. This time led the Rams to their third consecutive league title, something that hasn’t been done in the program since 1977-79.
Nadia Mejia, Wilson Girls’ Cross Country
Wilson’s Nadia Mejia picked up her third Athlete of the Week honor after claiming the Moore League individual champion title. Mejia ran a time of 17:43.70 to take the girls’ gold in the Moore League Cross Country championships.
COLLEGE
Joe Jenness, LBSU Men’s Water Polo
No. 9 Long Beach State secured the Big West title with a dominant 11-4 win over No. 8 UC Davis. The win was highlighted by the Beach’s defense, led by Jenness and his 12 saves in the cage.
Thea Jagare, LBSU Women’s Tennis
Long Beach State Women’s Tennis had a successful showing at the CSUN Fall Invitational, with Jagare finding victories in her doubles and singles competition. Jagare was the only Beach representative to win a singles match, defeating Arkansas State’s Anna Grigoreva 7-5, 7-5. She also teamed up with Paulina Franco to beat a San Jose State duo as LBSU swept the doubles competition across the board.
