Avalon High School honors Athletes of Year

Courtesy Photo Pictured are Vanessa Rodriguez and Leonard Rodriguez Alcala with their awards and the annual trophy that includes names of prior winners.

Avalon High School proudly announced the 2022 Athletes of the Year at the Awards Night Ceremony Wednesday June 8, 2022. This award not only recognizes athletic skill and talent, but also the intangible characteristics of leadership and sportsmanship.

Female Athlete of the Year:

Vanessa Rodriguez

Vanessa is a junior. Vanessa has lettered in volleyball, basketball and softball for 4 years. She served as a team captain for all those sports this year. Her accolades include: volleyball: Express League Libero of the Year, 2nd team All CIF; Long Beach Dream Team 2nd team: Basketball 2nd team All-League, and softball All-League Honorable Mention

Male Athlete of the Year:

Leonardo Rodriguez Alcala

Leo has lettered in Basketball and Baseball for four years . He served as team captain in baseball this year. His accolades include: Basketball – 2nd team All-League; Baseball – 1st team All-League.