Santa Barbara High standouts Paolo Borgioli and Elina Stump excelled for the Dons’ water polo and flag football teams, respectively, last week to collect Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Athlete of the Week honors.
The duo was honored at Monday’s SBART Press Luncheon at Harry’s Plaza Cafe.
Borgioli was an offensive machine for the Dons over the weekend, leading the team to a 3-1 record and a second-place finish at the Saddleback Tournament.
He scored 24 goals and earned 12 exclusions in the four games, including a pair of seven-goal performances in tight victories over Westminster and Yorba Linda.
Meanwhile, Stump was a force on both sides of the ball in a pair of Pacific View League shutouts, beginning with one rushing touchdown, eight flag pulls and five sacks in a 21-0 win over Del Sol.
She followed that up with 151 total yards of offense, two receiving touchdowns, 10 flag pulls and five more sacks in a 26-0 victory over Buena.
The boys honorable mentions were August Singer (SM Cross Country), Luke Popovich (Laguna Football), Jack Fulbeck (SB Water Polo) and Tenny Brine (Cate Water Polo).
The girls honorable mentions were Tate Jaeger (SM Tennis), Caroline Cooney (Carp Tennis), Victoria Aldana (SM Flag Football), Ruby Streatfeild (DP Flag Football) and Faith Harrison (DP Volleyball).
The Athlete of the Week award winners are selected by the local sports media. Coaches are encouraged to nominate deserving athletes. Nominations should be sent to sports@noozhawk.com by Saturday afternoon, if possible.
