Beyond the Diamond: Olivia Madkins’ Journey as Columbia’s Pioneer Black Softball Player
April 12, 2024
Typically it is not common to see Black girls playing softball, but Olivia Madkins is making a difference at Columbia.
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student-athlete
Student Athlete of the Week: Freeman Hopkins
April 3, 2024
Washington Prep senior Freeman Hopkins always prioritizes the needs of the team, whether it be in football or basketball. He helped the Generals boy’s basketball team win the City Section Division I title and the football team reach the City Section Division III championship game.
Student Athlete of the Week: Brooklyn Harris
March 27, 2024
Hamilton junior Brooklyn Harris has been excelling in both basketball and track and field. She is the reigning CIF City Section champion in the 400m and has also helped the Yankees girl’s basketball team be Open Division contenders.
Student Athlete of the Week: Zoie Dupree
March 13, 2024
Senior Zoie Dupree plays volleyball for the Inglewood Sentinels. She also competed for the club team the South Central Starlings. Along with sharpening her techniques in the sport, she also learned key lessons in leadership. She was a captain and the head coach of her club volleyball team.
Student Athlete of the Week: Alysa Davis
February 15, 2024
Palos Verdes Peninsula junior Alysa Davis is a veteran golfer who helped her high school golf team reach the CIF Southern Section Regional playoffs this past season.
Student Athlete of the Week: De’Marion Brown
February 8, 2024
Senior De’Marion Brown helped the Jordan Bulldogs earn their first CIF City Section Championship since 1980. He plays a variety of positions with the Bulldogs, including wide receiver, cornerback, linebacker, and quarterback.
Student Athlete of the Week: Donce’ Lewis
January 25, 2024
Crenshaw senior quarterback Donce’ Lewis helped lead the Cougars football team to the CIF City Section Championship for two consecutive seasons. During his junior year, he helped the Cougars win the City Section title.
Student Athlete of the Week: Lyric Stevens
January 4, 2024
Throughout her formative years, King/Drew sophomore Lyric Stevens had been too shy to show off her talents or to try something new. This school year, it all changed when she decided to play on the Golden Eagles girl’s Flag Football team.
Student Athlete of the Week: Sesame Mixson
December 21, 2023
Washington Prep senior quarterback Sesame Mixson led the Generals to an appearance in the CIF City Section Division III Championship game. The Generals ended the season with a 5-9 overall record and a 1-4 Coliseum League record.
Student Athlete of the Week: Amahgee Kegler
December 7, 2023
Hawkins senior Amahgee Kegler used his talent and leadership skills to make the Hawks football team a contender in the Metro League. His abilities at the running back position helped the Hawks earn a 5-5 overall record and a 3-1 Metro League record.
Student Athlete of the Week: Amirykal Hamilton
November 30, 2023
Dorsey senior Amirykal Hamilton is a member of the Donnas flag football team. Attending Dorsey is a family tradition for Hamilton as she had over 15 family members attend the school, and it motivated her to leave her mark on the campus.
Student Athlete of the Week: Justin Wright
November 23, 2023
Redondo Union sophomore Justin Wright started playing golf during the COVID-19 Pandemic. His passion for the sport grew as his skills improved.
Student Athlete of the Week: David Sandy
November 2, 2023
Jordan Bulldogs junior David Sandy is a quarterback for the football team and captain of the boys’ volleyball team. While being a leader in athletics, he is a prominent contributor to the student body at Jordan High School.
Student Athlete of the Week: Deonna Brown
October 12, 2023
Dorsey freshman Deonna Brown is an inaugural member of the Donnas flag football team and is elated to be a part of a new chapter in Dorsey sports.
Student Athlete of the Week: Devin Brown
September 28, 2023
Senior Devin Brown is a captain of the Crenshaw girls flag football team. She has been with the team since they were with the League of Champions that was created by the L.A. Rams and Chargers.