Alright, Coastal Bend, did you see what went down this past week?! We’ve got eight incredible athletes up for Caller-Times Apple Dental Center Athlete of the Week, and frankly, the competition is absolutely stacked. But let’s be real, Landon Younk from Ingleside just dropped a bombshell performance against Moody. The kid completed 20 of 24 passes for a mind-bending 315 yards and, get this, **seven** touchdowns! Seriously, *seven* scores in one game? That’s not just a good night, that’s legendary stuff, and he’s got everyone in the Coastal Bend buzzing about what he’ll do next. That kind of aerial assault is why we love Friday night lights!
Coastal Bend Football Stars Brought the Absolute HEAT in Week 3
But Younk wasn’t alone in setting the turf on fire. Braxten Montalvo over at Bishop was a total beast, throwing for 404 yards and three touchdowns, then adding two more rushing touchdowns himself against King. Talk about carrying the offense on your shoulders! And Paxton Soliz from Three Rivers? Absolutely unstoppable against Freer, racking up 295 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. Oh, and he threw for 153 yards and another touchdown too! You can’t even blink when he’s got the ball. And then there’s Damon Smith from King, who was a receiving machine against Bishop. He hauled in six passes for 170 yards and two touchdowns, and then, just for good measure, scooped up a fumble and returned it a whopping 54 yards for *another* touchdown. Seriously, these four football players are making highlight reels a requirement this week. What a showing from our local talent!
Volleyball Queens and a Cross Country Legend Stepping Up Big
It wasn’t just the football fields seeing insane action, though. Our Coastal Bend athletes are absolutely dominating in every sport. Take Elaina Lucido from Carroll, for example. She absolutely flew past the competition, winning the Islanders Splash 5A-6A Gold Race with an incredible time of 18 minutes, 33.90 seconds. That’s some serious speed and a testament to her dedication! On the volleyball court, Emily Garza from Agua Dulce was an absolute force multiplier in their win against Taft, pulling off 17 kills, dishing out 33 assists, digging up 21 balls, and even adding two blocks. Talk about being everywhere at once! Alana Williams from London brought her A-game in a gritty five-set win against Port Lavaca Calhoun, slamming down 21 kills, grabbing 12 digs, and putting up four blocks. And let’s not forget Lorena Montalvo from Orange Grove, who led her team with 17 kills, 21 digs, 20 assists, and an ace in a dominant three-set victory over Pleasanton. These ladies are proving that Coastal Bend volleyball is absolutely elite!
So, Coastal Bend, it’s time to make your voice heard! Eight incredible athletes from Bishop, Three Rivers, King, Ingleside, Carroll, Agua Dulce, London, and Orange Grove are waiting for your vote. The poll is open and it closes on Thursday, so head over to caller.com right now, show some love for your favorite performers, and let’s get them the Athlete of the Week title they’ve earned! This is OUR week to celebrate our local stars!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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