Student Athlete of the Week: Andre Johnson Jr
Recent View Park graduate Andre Johnson Jr was a member of the rugby program for two years. He was invited to compete in the sport as a freshman.
Recent View Park graduate Andre Johnson Jr was a member of the rugby program for two years. He was invited to compete in the sport as a freshman.
The Los Angeles Rams and social justice nonprofit RISE brought together four Southern California high schools for their RISE with the Rams Leadership and Community-Building Initiative.
Elijah Anderson used his talent in basketball to earn an opportunity to compete at the college level. The recent alum of Inglewood high school now attends Philander Smith College in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Serra senior catcher Nigel Buckley knew that baseball was the sport for him at the age of 12.
Before the start of football season, the Los Angeles Chargers Impact Fund and Oakley renovated the weight room at Jordan High School. Along with refurbishing the weight room, they received new equipment; the football team also received new helmets.
During his time at Crenshaw High School, Raiya Thomas competed in track and field because he wants to get faster and because of the health benefits.
Inglewood junior Caelyn Cambridge manages her life as a student athlete with confidence and drive.
View Park senior Kamora King began playing rugby during her senior year. During that time, she learned how to play in several different positions. King recalled her first game as being “intense.”
Competing in travel ball helped prepare Serra sophomore Ryu McGee-Burge for junior varsity baseball during his freshman year.
Inglewood junior Tamaya Hemphill is always willing to try new things and it has led her to many opportunities. She is a cheerleader who competes in track and field but decided to try Cross Country and girl’s flag football.
In conjunction with the Rams Inspire Change initiative, the franchise created the Kenny Washington Memorial scholarship. Last month, the reigning Super Bowl champion Rams celebrated the inaugural 13 students that earned the scholarship during the Fulfillment Fund’s Sip and Celebrate event that took place at Sofi Stadium.
During his sophomore year, Tamir Washington and his friend tried out for the boy’s rugby team at View Park high school on a whim.
The reigning champion Los Angeles Rams helped the seniors of the Inglewood Unified School District (IUSD) celebrate their graduation by purchasing their caps and gowns. The donation benefits over 460 ISUD graduating seniors from Inglewood high school, City Honors International Preparatory School, and Morningside High School.
Dorsey senior football players Joshua Coleman and Mychai Williams were recently honored by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame, John Ferraro Los Angeles Chapter. The organization hosted its 58th annual Scholar Athlete Award Banquet at Sofi Stadium; all the student athletes and their families got a tour of the stadium. The honorees were presented plaques in the Rams’ and Chargers’ locker rooms.
King/Drew senior Christopher Petit has been on the Varsity baseball team for four years. His talent and effort helped the Golden Eagles dominate the Coliseum League and reach the semifinals in the Division III City Section Playoffs.