HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Allison Leigh

Del Norte Girls Track

Going headto-head with section pole vault recordholder Ashley Callahan, the junior soared over 13 feet, 7 inches, breaking the previous best of 13-6 by Callahan in 2019 and Westview’s Kortney Ross in 2010.

Jay Leng Jr.

Torrey Pines Boys Golf

A freshman, Leng scored a four-shot win in the 36-hole boys 15-18 Tiffany Joh Junior Championship at the Pala Mesa Resort. He had six birdies and an eagle during a final-round 67 en route to a 7-under 137.

Nate Acevedo

Grossmont Football

Grabbing 10 passes for a school-record 273 yards, including touchdowns of 31 and 52 yards, the junior led the Foothillers to a season-ending 37-22 victory over previously unbeaten Santa Fe Christian.

Kayanna Springs Mater Dei Catholic Girls Basketball

A 6-foot-3 senior post player, Springs averaged a double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds including a 28-point, 19-rebound game in a win over top 10 Bishop’s. The Crusaders posted a 4-0 record.

High school Athletes of the Week are recognized through a partnership between The San Diego Union-Tribune and the San Diego Sports Association.

Ben Pajak La Jolla Country Day Baseball

In addition to throwing six shutout innings against Clairemont, the Torreys senior went 5-for-8 with two homers and a pair of doubles, driving in eight runs. On the season he is batting .344 with 20 RBIs.

Aiden Sayin Carlsbad Football

Headed to Penn, Sayin made his last high school football game a big one by completing 13 of 16 passes for 285 yards and five touchdowns in a 63-14 victory over Granite Hills in a battle of ranked teams.