Paloma Valley High Athletes of the Week: Jan. 27

Demarco Prewitt and Enya Hernandez are among the Paloma Valley Athletes of the Week. Not pictured: Nick Andrade, Angela Kilpatrick. Menifee 247 photo: Kristen Spoon

Each week, Menifee 24/7 honors top student-athletes at Paloma Valley High School. The coach of each varsity sport is allowed to select athletes based on the previous week's performances or on potential shown by the athlete. Here are this week's Paloma Valley High School Athletes of the Week:

Senior guard Demarco Prewitt is a team leader for the boys basketball team, which is 3-2 in league play and 13-8 overall. "DeMarco is an outstanding young man and has been a leader on and off the floor," said his coach, Michael Pfeiffer. "We are extremely proud of him."

Freshman goalkeeper Enya Hernandez has played a key role in the success of the girls soccer team, which is 5-0-1 in league play.

"Enya has helped solidify our team with her outstanding play in goal," said her coach, Marie Dillon. "What I love about coaching Enya is that she works so hard and has the desire to get better and not be satisfied. Having her in goal has given our team confidence and made our team better."

Wrestler Nick Andrade made the finals of the prestigious Raul Huerta Tournament. He beat a San Diego Section top wrestler to get to the finals. He also helped the Wildcats to a 60-6 win over Heritage, making the team 4-0 in league play.

"Nick is a leader on the team and in the classroom," said his coach, Luis Robles.

Angela Kilpatrick is leading the girls basketball team in rebounds and blocks per game.

These athletes are eligible for selection as the January Athletes of the Month. Anyone wishing to order a glossy print of this article with photo may do so by emailing menifee247info@gmail.com