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    Paso Robles High School Athlete of the Week

    Malia Gaviola

    Malia Gaviola

    Bearcat: Malia Gaviola
    Sport: Girls Golf Team
    Year: Senior
    Coach’s comment: 
    Malia is a 4th-year varsity player this year. She is our team captain and our number 1 player. I am really proud of the progress that Malia has made since her freshman year. I am also impressed by her leadership. The other players on the team are learning to become better players by emulating her work ethic and are learning to be better teammates because they see her kindness and inclusive nature with the entire team. – Coach Kevin LeClair


    Arnuflo Saavdera

    Arnuflo Saavdera

    Bearcat: Arnuflo Saavdera
    Sport: Cross Country
    Year: Freshman
    Coach’s comment:
    Freshman Arnuflo Saavdera, running his first-ever cross country race, was the overall winner of the 2-mile frosh boys race. He ran (13:17) and there were 77 finishers. – Coach Cora Karamitsos


    Sydney Moore

    Sydney Moore

    Bearcat: Sydney Moore
    Sport: Cross Country
    Year: Junior
    Coach’s comment:
    Junior Sydney Moore, running her first race of the year finished 3rd overall (19:40) for 2.8 miles out of 157 finishers. – Coach Cora Karamitsos


    Leah Bennett

    Leah Bennett, at right, throwing a basket toss.

    Bearcat: Leah Bennett
    Sport: Cheer
    Coach’s comment: Leah Bennett for her leadership skills and excellent strength! – Coach Tori Loney


    Cahryn Payne

    Cahryn Payne on the tennis court.

     

    Bearcat: Cahryn Payne
    Sport: Varsity Tennis
    Coach’s comment: The Lady Bearcats just competed in the California Tennis Classic this past weekend. The Bearcats team played quite well, ending the tournament with a 4-1 record. Paso’s number 2 singles player, Cahryn Payne, had an outstanding tournament, playing all five matches and ending with a 4-1 winning record. She played through the heat and fatigue and competed at a high level. Definitely a huge component of our success. – Coach Laura Clowes 

    Jenna Tatman

    Jenna Tatman

    Bearcat: Jenna Tatman
    Sport: Women’s Volleyball
    Year: Senior
    Coach’s comment: I would love to nominate our Senior Outside Hitter, Jenna Tatman as our Athlete of the Week. Jenna has played a big role in our success this preseason on both offense and defense. Jenna accounted for 34 kills, 8 service aces and 6 blocks in last week’s matches before injuring her ankle late in set 3 vs. Oxnard High School. Even after her injury, Jenna played a big role in supporting her team from the sideline and keeping the team focused throughout our weekend tournament. – Coach Caleb Ferguson

    Bearcat: Cameron Clayton
    Sport: Varsity Water Polo
    Year: Junior
    Coach’s comment: Cameron scored the goal to tie Paso in the 4th quarter against Righetti at home. He went on to score another 3 goals in overtime to solidify Paso’s win over Righetti. – Coach Colin Moore

    All coaches at Paso Robles High School are invited to participate in Athletes of the Week to recognize students who are a standout at a recent competition, showing improvement at practices, or bringing a great attitude to the team. Contact scott@pasoroblesdailynews.com


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