Student Athlete of the Week: Anthony Torrence
November 21, 2024
King/Drew senior Anthony Torrence is one of four captains of the football team. He has helped the Golden Eagles reach the CIF City Section Division I Semifinals.
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Student Athlete of the Week: Ka’yon Richardson
September 26, 2024
Los Angeles High School senior Ka’yon Richardson wants to leave his mark this season. He has helped the Romans to a 2-3 overall record.
Student Athlete of the Week: Jordan Garcia
September 18, 2024
King/Drew senior Jordan Garcia is a pitcher for the Golden Eagles softball team. She has been a Varsity pitcher since the ninth grade.
Student Athlete of the Week: Ashton Johnson
September 12, 2024
Dorsey junior Ashton Johnson is a multisport athlete, helping the Dons 4x400m relay team reach the CIF State Championship. Johnson also competes in baseball and soccer.
Student Athlete of the Week: Christina Gray
September 4, 2024
Junior Christina Gray has no problem helping maintain the Carson Colts women’s track and field legacy. She has won City Section championships and competed in the CIF State meet during her first two years with Carson.
Bridgette Robinson Wants to Improve the Soccer iQ of Youth
August 14, 2024
Educator Bridgette Robinson created Soccer iQ Institute to provide a unique academic experience for student athletes from sixth to 12th grade. At Soccer iQ Institute, athletic training for soccer is incorporated into a schedule with academics.
Student Athlete of the Week: Jayla Cigar-Dingle
August 14, 2024
With St. Mary’s Academy last season, Jayla Cigar-Dingle reached the CIF State championship meet. She will be heading to Sacramento State University on a full-ride and will be competing on their track and field team under the tutelage of Kyra Jefferson.
Student Athlete of the Week: Lauryn Williams
July 24, 2024
Recent Carson alum Lauryn Williams is a two-time City Section champion in the shot put. In the City Section shot put finals, Williams threw a 39-8.25 to become the back-to-back champ. In the State prelims she improved to a 40-2.00, coming in 10th and qualifying for the State Finals.
Student Athlete of the Week: Adegheosha Asoro
July 17, 2024
Dorsey junior Adegheosha Asoro has been playing basketball for over two years and decided to compete in track and field this past season. In track, he ran the 400m and he also began learning how to compete in the triple jump.
Student Athlete of the Week Brooklyn Walker
July 3, 2024
King/Drew junior Brooklyn Walker is a highly motivated athlete who pours her talents and leadership skills into the girl’s volleyball and softball teams.
Student Athlete of the Week: Sherilynne Chensam
June 5, 2024
Hamilton senior Sherilynne Chensam has always loved playing basketball but competing would occasionally become overwhelming to her. When she felt her passion for basketball slipping away, she took a two-year hiatus during her freshman and sophomore years.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kaicia Snelson
May 22, 2024
Serra freshman Kaicia Snelson had a strong campaign for the Cavaliers girls’ basketball team, scoring 12.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Along with being a basketball player, Snelson is ASB vice president of her freshman class.
Student Athlete of the Week: Jeremiah Blackmon
May 8, 2024
Crenshaw senior Jeremiah Blackmon plays basketball and football for the Cougars. He helped the football team win a Division III City Section championship in 2022. This season, the Cougars had a 11-3 overall record and led the Coliseum League with a 4-1 record.
Student Athlete of the Week: India Cage
April 24, 2024
After helping the Gardena Panthers girl’s basketball team win a City Section Division IV championship, senior India Cage already knew what is next for her.