ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Megan Aaker/Basketball, Laguna Hills/Freshman

Aaker scored 12 points, had nine of Laguna Hills’ 11 fourth-quarter points, and made five of six free throws--including four in the final 39 seconds--to lift the Hawks past Costa Mesa, 43-40, and into first place in the Pacific Coast League. A point guard averaging only 1.8 turnovers, Aaker averaged only 6.4 points and had made only six of 12 free throws before her clutch performance.

Kim Devine/Soccer; Aliso Niguel/Sophomore

Had four goals, three assists as Wolverines remained tied with Laguna Hills for first place.

Ashley Stachowski/Water polo; Capistrano Valley/Senior

Averaged 4.6 goals as unseeded Cougars took second in Southern California Invitational.

Melissa Sands/Basketball; Capistrano Valley Christian/Senior

Scored 20 to lift Eagles into first place with 50-46 win over rival Downey Calvary Chapel.