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HEAD OF THE CLASS: Coronado’s Victoria Estrada captures state golf title

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Daniel Ziems, Palo Verde

The senior placed seventh in the Division 1 Varsity Red race at the Mt. SAC Invitational in Walnut, California, with a time of 16 minutes, 8 seconds for 2.93 miles.

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GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Emma Wahlenmaier, Palo Verde

The senior finished fifth in the Division 1 Varsity Green race at the Mt. SAC Invitational in Walnut, California. Wahlenmaier posted a time of 19 minutes, 28 seconds for 2.93 miles.

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FOOTBALL

Jordan Wilson, Foothill

The sophomore quarterback had a hand in four touchdowns as the Falcons rallied from a 21-0 deficit to upset rival Basic, 37-35. Wilson completed 21 of 28 passes for 300 yards and three TDs and rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown.

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GIRLS GOLF

Victoria Estrada, Coronado

The junior shot 2-over-par 146 over two days to capture the Class 4A state individual title at Eagle Valley in Carson City. Estrada helped the Cougars to their third consecutive team championship.

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BOYS SOCCER

John Lynam, Coronado

The junior had a total of six goals and five assists in two games.

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GIRLS SOCCER

Deja Erickson, Arbor View

The junior scored two goals, including the game-winner with two minutes remaining, to lift the top-ranked Aggies to a 2-1 road win over No. 2 Palo Verde on Wednesday. She also scored a goal in Arbor View’s 5-0 win over Cimarron-Memorial on Monday.

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BOYS TENNIS

Ben Gajardo, Desert Oasis

The senior capped his high school career with a 6-2, 6-3 victory over Clark’s Michael Pasimio for the the Class 4A state singles title.

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GIRLS TENNIS

Audrey Boch-Collins, Clark

The freshman started her high school career with a bang, winning the Class 4A state singles championship Saturday with a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Durango’s Averiana Mitchell.

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Olivia Kaiser, Calvary Chapel

The junior outside hitter played a key role as the Lions remained undefeated in the Class 2A Southern League. Kaiser totaled 26 kills and 24 digs in a pair of 2-1 victories over second-place The Meadows, and she had eight kills and seven aces in a three-set win over Agassi Prep.

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HEAD OF THE CLASS

ARBOR VIEW — Football player Deago Stubbs had 18 carries for 78 yards and caught five passes for 57 yards and two touchdowns in a 55-21 win over Legacy.

CENTENNIAL — Boys soccer player Manny Lopez scored once in a 2-0 win over Legacy and once in a 3-1 win over Palo Verde. Girls volleyball player Kanani Lasike had eight kills, four digs and seven blocks in a 3-1 win over Sierra Vista.

CORONADO — Girls golfer Ashley Lung tied for second at the Class 4A state tournament and helped the Cougars to their third straight team title. Lung shot 2-under-par 70 in the final round, the low score over two days at Eagle Valley in Carson City, and finished at 7-over 151.

FAITH LUTHERAN — Football player Keagan Touchstone had an interception and four tackles in a 37-6 win over Shadow Ridge. Girls soccer player Megan Donnelly scored a goal in a 1-0 win over Shadow Ridge and once in a 1-1 tie with Cimarron-Memorial.

MOJAVE — Girls volleyball player Yasmit Sanchez had eight blocks against Pahrump Valley and seven kills against Cheyenne.

MOUNTAIN VIEW — Football player Daniel Reyes had five catches for 102 yards and a touchdown against Lake Mead. Girls volleyball player Breanna Gaumond had nine digs against Lincoln County.

PAHRUMP VALLEY — Boys soccer defender Nathan Dallin keyed the defense in a 0-0 tie with Desert Pines. Girls soccer player Makenzie Lunetto scored a goal in a 9-1 win over Desert Pines.

PALO VERDE — Football player Max Miller-Hooks had 12 tackles in a 40-13 win over Cimarron-Memorial. Girls volleyball player Carli Tanner had a total of 14 kills, 17 digs and two aces in victories over Centennial and Arbor View.

SIERRA VISTA — Girls volleyball player Aria Holmes had a total of 26 kills and six blocks in two matches. Boys soccer player Calvin Aguirre had two goals in a 3-3 tie with Spring Valley.

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