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
Ariel Willard, Compton Flag Football
The Compton Tarbabes are off to a perfect 16-0 start, claiming wins over Compton Early College and Dominguez in the last week. In Compton’s 32-0 shutout against Compton Early College, Ariel Willard had three interceptions and a touchdown in the big win.
Hector Diaz, Millikan Cross Country
Millikan Boys’ Cross Country claimed a team win at Heartwell Park, with all seven Rams finishing in the Top 12. Hector Diaz earned his first varsity gold, crossing the finish line in a time of 15:23.
Audrey Buckley, Wilson Cross Country
Audrey Buckley claimed her first varsity gold at the Heartwell Park Cross Country meet. Buckley’s time of 17:42 led the Wilson Bruins to a team win on the girls’ side.
Kyle Harris, Wilson Football
Wilson kicked off Moore League play with an opening win over Jordan. Junior Kyle Harris sparked the 35-8 win with three touchdowns all in the first half — one on a punt return and two as a receiver.
Trevor Scott, Long Beach Poly Football
Trevor Scott has a strong debut for the Jackrabbits on Friday night. The sophomore was 15/20 with 289 yards and five touchdowns in the 55-0 shutout against Lakewood.
Edward Rivera, Compton Football
Compton got back on track with an inaugural Hub City League opening win vs Dominguez. Edward Rivera was going to work for the Tarbabes, racking up 208 rushing yards on 15 carries with three touchdowns in the 30-6 win.
