ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

April Ross

Newport Harbor, Volleyball

Ross earned MVP honors and helped the Sailors win last weekend’s Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions, a tournament that featured seven of the top 10 teams in the state poll. In the final, Ross had 27 kills and only two hitting errors in 50 attempts during a five-game victory over Mountain View St. Francis, the No. 3-ranked team in the state. The Sailors are ranked No. 2.

* Jessica Howard

University, Cross-Country

Posted the school’s sixth-fastest time in 17 minutes 37 seconds over three miles at University in a PCL meet.

* Susanna Lingman

Woodbridge, Tennis

Defeated previously unbeaten Natalie Braverman of top-ranked Newport Harbor, 7-6 (7-4), in a league match.

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Ryan Bousquet

Esperanza, Cross-Country

Bousquet couldn’t help sixth-ranked Esperanza beat fourth-ranked Edison in the Sunset League finals, but he did win his third consecutive

league championship. He finished the three-mile course at Huntington Beach Central Park in 15 minutes 57 seconds, 15 seconds ahead of second-place Scott Brandos of Edison. Edison won with 36 points and Esperanza was second with 46.

* Ryan Cook

Newport Harbor, Water Polo

Helped Sailors finish third at the John Felix State Invitational tournament last weekend at San Jose.

* Ray Mietkiewicz

Marina, Football

Rushed for 322 yards and five touchdowns in Marina’s 47-15 Sunset League victory over Huntington Beach.

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