ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Edel Leyden

Irvine, Senior; Softball/Pitcher

Leyden could have had a three-homer day, but an inside-the-park drive was scored a triple because the winning run already had crossed the plate in a 5-4 victory over ninth-ranked Santa Margarita. Leyden settled for two home runs, four hits and four runs batted in to help the second-place Vaqueros clinch a playoff spot behind third-ranked Woodbridge.

Maribeth Buche/Track and Field

* Esperanza, freshman. She won the 400 (57.8) and 800 (2:15.56) at the Sunset League finals to help the Aztecs win the league title.

Jamie Cail/Swimming

* Irvine, junior. She set Sunset League finals record in 500 freestyle (4 minutes 47.48 seconds) and 100 butterfly (57.52).

Amanda Freed/Softball/Pitcher

* Pacifica, senior. She pitched two no-hitters and drove in only run in 1-0 eight-inning no-hitter against Garden Grove.