Congratulations to this week’s Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship.
HIGH SCHOOL
Kali Murrell, St. Anthony Basketball
One of St. Anthony’s star Murrell twins, senior Kali Murrell led St. Anthony to a big win over Wilson last week, as the Saints won 80-34. Murrell almost outscored the Bruins by herself with 29 points in the win.
Eryn Cayetano, St. Anthony Tennis
Even though St. Anthony doesn’t have a tennis team, the Saints do have a tennis star: senior Eryn Cayetano, who won a CIF-SS individual championship last week by winning the singles title after coming back 4-6, 6-1, 6-1.
Justin Rene, Long Beach Poly Basketball
Long Beach Poly went 3-1 in their first tournament of the season last week, led by senior Justin Rene. The Jackrabbits’ leading scorer on the week, Rene had 22, 19, 14, and 16 points in the Jackrabbits’ four games, an average of 17.75 ppg.
Shayna Sanders, Compton Basketball
The Compton girls’ basketball team is off to an 8-3 start to the season and is ranked No. 1 in their CIF-SS division. The Tarbabes are led by Shayna Sanders, who had two huge games in wins last week, putting up 30 points in one and 28 points in another. Sanders is Compton’s leading scorer on the year.