Scholar Athlete of the Week

La Quinta pitchers Max Mora and Javier Vasquez are this week’s student athletes of the week. Most baseball teams, if not all, have at least one ace, but it is really special for a team to have two go-to pitchers to start on the mound, and that is the case right here at La Quinta

Palm Desert beach volleyball player Hannah Albert is this week’s student athlete of the week. “When you get around Hannah off of the volleyball court, she’s just a very fun person to be around,” head coach Chris Braun said. “She relaxes her teammates sometimes. You know, these bus rides to our matches can be kind of

Palm Desert 4×100 meter, 100 meter, and 200 meter track star Madison Whitley is this week’s student athlete of the week. There’s no question that Madison Whitley is a great student-athlete. She’s a multi-event champion, has a 4.1 GPA, and a personality that lights up the room. “She’s everything you want a student athlete to

Xavier Saints beach volleyball player Ava Campbell is this week’s student athlete of the week. The last name Campbell here at Xavier Prep is well known. There’s Mark Campbell, who is the president of the school and the father of Ava Campbell, who is a beach volleyball star. Ava wouldn’t be the person she is

Xavier Prep boys tennis player Kieffer Brown is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Kiefer Brown has been one of the many great tennis players to come out of Xavier Prep, and what makes him truly special is the work ethic he puts both on and off the court.  “His dedication to practice every day,”

Shadow Hills pitcher Ava Valenzuela is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Ava Valenzuela has had quite a career here at Shadow Hills. She’s not only a great player but does whatever it takes to win, which makes her a one-of-a-kind player.  “She knows her role, and she accepts it, and she excels at it,”

Palm Desert pitcher/ first baseman Zach Gibbs is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Zach Gibbs is quite a versatile player. He’s a pitcher, catcher, first base, and third baseman, but his versatility, well, that doesn’t define him as a baseball player. It is his competitive drive that makes him a one-of-a-kind player. “I’m going

Coachella Valley girls soccer center back Savannah Rivera is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Being a captain for two different teams is nothing short of special; just ask Savannah Rivera. “It’s a relief, and it’s also like an accomplishment because it’s something that I’ve always wanted to become a leader,” Rivera said. Being on

La Quinta Girls water polo wing Amaris Martinez is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “She wasn’t one to really be vocal about anything,” head coach Greg Garczynski said. “Just very quiet and kind of went about her way and just continued to work hard, and it was definitely obvious to us coaches that we

Rancho Mirage guard Vincent Davis is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Here at Rancho Mirage High School, Vincent Davis is the definition of a great student-athlete. He’s been the captain for the past three years, is the homecoming king, and has a 4.6 GPA, but Davis ‘s never really been satisfied because he continues

Palm Desert wrestler Mia Navarro is this week’s student-athlete of the week. At Palm Desert High School, senior standout Mia Navarro is not your average wrestler coming in and competing in the 100-pound weight class, but she never let her size affect her to give her all to be the very best.   “I think sometimes

Desert Christian Academy center Hannah Shaver is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “She’s really a conqueror through and through,” head coach Zach Devane said. “She’s done her own work on her own time as far as playing club and committing time during volleyball season and in the spring and whatnot. When you want to

Coachella Valley point guard Franky Aguirre is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “He has grown as a player on and off the court, as a leader,” head coach Mike Rodriguez said. “His maturity has been beyond my expectations for this year. Taking his team or taking the team on his back and setting the

Rancho Mirage center back Bryan Osorio is this week’s student-athlete of the week. “We’re blessed with the talent,” head coach Carlos Calixto said. “They love to play together. It makes our practice much easier because the level is there, and so our practices flow a lot better and faster.” Scoring 12 goals in the past

Palm Springs point guard Jayse Creavalle is this week’s student-athlete of the week. Jayse Creavalle has really done it all here at Palm Springs High School. He’s a three-year starter and a three-time first-team, all-league player, but head coach Chris Howard knew he would be a star from the jump. “I mean, just as far