Student Athlete of the Week: Jordon Smith
September 14, 2023
Former West Los Angeles College sprinter Jordon Smith now competes for the Oklahoma State track and field.
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Student Athlete of the Week: Aaron Brown
September 7, 2023
Dorsey senior Aaron Brown competes and studies with his family in mind. He works to make them proud and aspires to take care of them.
Student Athlete of the Week: Sadiq Henry
August 31, 2023
King/Drew senior Sadiq Henry is a dual sport athlete who was team captain of the Golden Eagles football team during it’s inaugural season. He noted how the skills from football and basketball give him a competitive edge.
Student Athlete of the Week: Earnest Greene III
July 20, 2023
After his run with the St John Bosco Braves football team, freshman offensive lineman Earnest Greene III signed with the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He chose Georgia because he wanted to cultivate his skills while competing on a high level.
Student Athlete of the Week: Kenyon Agurs
June 22, 2023
Recent Inglewood graduate Kenyon Agurs is heading to Colorado State University to contribute to their football team in the fall. Agurs was named “Mr. Inglewood” after competing in basketball, football, and track and field during his high school career.
Student Athlete of the Week: Chioma Okonkwo
June 15, 2023
Throughout her high school and college career, USC senior Chioma Okonkwo was heavily involved in her school while competing in track and field. The sprinter is a Civil Engineering and Building Science major.
Slain Basketball Star Quincy Reese Jr. Known For Being A Scholar-Athlete
June 15, 2023
Crenshaw high school basketball star Quincy Reese Jr. was killed on Saturday night in South Los Angeles. The 16-year-old is remembered for his passion for basketball as well as his proficient academic efforts.
Student Athlete of the Week: Ismail Turner
June 8, 2023
UCLA senior track and field stand-out Ismail Turner knows how to compete and study at a high level. He was recently named on the Pac-12 2023 Winter Academic Honor Roll; Turner is an economics major.
Student Athlete of the Week: Roberta Remy
June 1, 2023
From an early age, Roberta Remy played football with her brothers. Her passion and knowledge for the game was again put to use when Hawthorne high school established a girl’s flag football team this year.
Student Athlete of the Week: Ryan Tripp
May 25, 2023
Dorsey senior Ryan Tripp has been the captain of the Dons boys basketball team for the past two seasons. He initially did not want the role but being captain taught him how to maintain his composure.
Student Athlete of the Week: Jade Fort
May 18, 2023
Hamilton sophomore Jade Fort helped take the Yankees girls basketball team go on a deep run in the CIF Division I City Section playoffs.
Student Athlete of the Week: Joshua Jackson
May 11, 2023
Morningside senior Joshua Jackson competes in esports. The state-of-the-art esports lab that was built on the campus earlier this year is a place where he can compete alongside like-minded students.
Student Athlete of the Week: Dechelle Brackett
March 30, 2023
Crenshaw senior Dechelle Brackett is a dual-sport athlete, competing in flag football and track. She is the captain of the Cougars girls flag football team.
Student Athlete of the Week: Mariah Blake
March 23, 2023
Westchester junior forward Mariah Blake led the Lady Comets girls’ basketball team to the Open Division City Section Championship earlier this month.
Student Athlete of the Week: Heaven Halibyton
March 16, 2023
Dorsey junior Heaven Halibyton is a dual-sport athlete, competing in basketball and volleyball. She has been on the varsity teams of both sports for two years.