ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Danny Mejia

Katella, Cross-Country

Mejia, a senior, steadily worked his way through an elite field at the West Regionals at Mt. San

Antonio

College

and finished fifth to qualify for the national

championships at Oak Trails Course

at Shades of Green in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Villa Park senior Augie Escobar finished one second ahead of Mejia, giving the county two qualifiers for the first time since 1992.

* Dustin Kaatz

Marina, Basketball

Averaged 27 points and 15 rebounds in nonleague victories over Whittier and Laguna Hills.

* Tommy Peralta

Villa Park, Wrestling

Was named outstanding wrestler in the lower weights at the El Dorado Holiday tournament.

* Michelle Davis

Santa Margarita, Volleyball

Davis helped the Eagles end two years of frustration with an MVP performance in the State Division II finals,

leading

Santa

Margarita to its first state title with a victory over Mountain View St. Francis, 16-14, 16-14, 5-15, 15-7, Saturday at Cypress College. Davis had 20 kills and six blocks to highlight a balanced attack for Santa Margarita, which lost to St. Francis in the last two Division II state finals.

* Krista Dill

Newport Harbor, Volleyball

Named State Division I tournament MVP after helping the Sailors defeat Stockton Lincoln in three games.

* Chelsea Trotter

Brea Olinda, Basketball

Had 20 points and 12 rebounds in 79-72 victory over Chino Don Lugo in the Rancho Grande tournament final.

To nominate an Athlete of the Week, call (714) 966-5904 or fax (714) 966-5663.