ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Natalie Nakase

Marina, Senior; Basketball/Guard

Nakase led Marina to its first section basketball title, scoring 27 points with eight assists and eight rebounds in a 67-58 victory over San Clemente in the Division I-A final. Nakase also had 18 points and six assists in a semifinal victory over second-seeded Ventura Buena, which won section titles in three of the last four seasons.

Candice Chick/Water Polo/Goalie

* Marina, senior. Had eight saves to help Marina upset previously unbeaten Long Beach Wilson, 7-3, in the section Division I final.

Cindy Oparah/Basketball/Forward

* Brethren Christian, senior. Had 22 points and 14 rebounds in a 44-37 overtime victory against Cerritos Valley Christian in the Division IV-A final, giving the Warriors their first section title.

Erin Regan/Soccer/Goakeeper

* Santa Margarita, senior. Helped unseeded Eagles earn a share of the Division II title, making four saves in 0-0 tie with South Torrance.