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
Persjah Lam Sam, Long Beach Poly Softball
Persjah Lam Sam led the Jackrabbits en route to an 18-hit 10-6 win over Lakewood. The senior went 4-for-4 at the plate with an RBI and run in the win.
Tegan Breaux, Long Beach Poly Softball
Tegan Breaux did it all for Long Beach Poly against Lakewood. In the circle, Breaux pitched a complete game and went 3-for-4 on offense with two RBIs, including a solo home run versus the Lancers.
Riley McAndrew, Millikan Softball
The Millikan Rams picked up a big Moore League softball win in a 6-1 final score against Long Beach Poly. Riley McAndrew pitched a complete game for the Rams, allowing one run on three hits and striking out five. On offense, McAndrew was 1-for-1 with a triple, two walks and two runs scored for her team.
Noe Perez, Compton Boys’ Lacrosse
Compton boys’ lacrosse picked up a huge win in double-overtime against Long Beach Poly. Noe Perez had a hat trick in the gritty 7-6 win, including dishing the game-winning assist.
Damian Gonzalez, Compton Boys’ Lacrosse
Freshman Damian Gonzalez was living the dream for the Compton Tarbabes this week. Gonzalez put away the game-winner in double overtime en route to picking up a big win against Long Beach Poly.
COLLEGE
Madison Le, LBSU Women’s Golf
Senior Madison Le set a program record for Long Beach State Women’s Golf. Le opened the Big West Championship with nine birdies and no bogeys, breaking the program record for a single round with a nine-under par 63.
Elissa Guerrero, LBSU Softball
Long Beach State Softball wrapped up their weekend with a road sweep against Cal Poly. Elissa Guerrero capped off the sweep with a solo shot in the ninth inning to secure the final win 3-2, earning Big West Freshman of the Week for her performance.
