Contra Costa Times Athlete of the Week:

Noria also is the two time DFAL Sprint champion at 100m/200m for the Gaels and NCS finalist. She will be one of the areas top sprinters this year. She has also signed a letter of intent to play soccer at St Mary’s College right here in the Bay Area.

NORIA MITCHELL, Dublin, soccer, Sr. — Mitchell had a true hat trick for the Gaels in their 4-0 win over Moreau Catholic in the first round of the NCS Division II playoffs, then added a goal and an assist in their 3-0 win over Northgate in the quarterfinals.

Ive worked with Brandon off and on for about five years and this guy is dedicated. He asks for basketball training to do at home and obviously he’s been doing it. Having a breakout senior year and helping his team to its first NCS appearance since 1985.

Brandon White      SCHOOL: Liberty    SPORT:    Basketball    YEAR: Junior                    POSITION: Guard

THE STAT LINE: White led the Lions to two Bay Valley Athletic League victories. He had 27 points in Liberty’s thrilling 66-65 win over Deer Valley and 11 in a 51-42 win over rival Heritage.

 

Photo courtesy Max Preps by Ernie Abrea