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
Journii Spencer, Wilson Track & Field
The Long Beach Wilson Girls’ Track & Field program won their second straight CIF-SS Division I championship. Journii Spencer was a huge part of this success, winning gold in the triple jump to contribute to the program’s title.
Jaela Brown, Millikan Track & Field
Jaela Brown made history for the Millikan Rams at the CIF-SS Division I Track Finals. Brown captured the gold medal in the 100m, becoming the first girl in Millikan’s history to accomplish this feat.
Clara Adams, Wilson Track & Field
In Wilson’s historic back-to-back win, Clara Adams shined for the Bruins. Adams won two individual titles at the CIF-SS Division I Track Finals, taking gold in the 200m and 400m while also anchoring Wilson’s winning 4×400 relay.
Noah Smith, Long Beach Poly Track & Field
Noah Smith was a huge part of Long Beach Poly’s 4×400 relay win on the boys’ side. The thrilling victory with a time of 3:14.09 helped the Jackrabbits claim third place at the CIF-SS Division I Track Finals.
Lucas Jue, Long Beach Poly Swim
Long Beach Poly senior Lucas Jue wrapped up his decorated high school career with one last championship. Jue swam a time of 4:22.04 to win the 500 Free at CIF State.
Cooper George, Wilson Baseball
Cooper George has been a stud for the Wilson Bruins on the diamond, and he continued shining in their CIF-SS Division 5 opener against Montebello. George pitched six innings in the game, scattering just three hits and no earned runs while racking up 10 strikeouts in the 3-0 win.
Alan Machado, Millikan Baseball
Millikan snuck away with a 2-1 win over South Torrance in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs and Alan Machado was the difference maker in the game. In the fifth inning, Machado hit an RBI single to give his team a 2-1 lead and ultimately won them the contest.
Malakai Pruitt, Long Beach Poly Baseball
Malakai Pruitt shook off the nerves in Long Beach Poly’s CIF-SS Division 5 opener vs. Sunny Hills and settled in to send the Jackrabbits to the second round. Pruitt pitched a complete game for his squad, limiting the visiting Lancers to just three hits and striking out four in the 3-2 victory.
