Two athletes are being recognized for their outstanding achievements on the field and in the pool.
This week, two U-Prep high school student-athletes are being highlighted. It’s time to meet the two Shasta Family YMCA Athletes of the Week for their accomplishments over the last week.
Talis Payne, U-Prep
Sport: Football
School: U-Prep
Class: Freshman
Team Contributions: U-Prep quarterback Talis Payne showed off his dual-threat abilities in the Panthers 32-6 win over Anderson on Oct. 24. The freshman had a solid passing game with 140 yards and a touchdown with a 70% completion percentage, but he really made his mark on the ground. Payne rushed for 210 yards and a touchdown on just 12 carries in the winning effort. The Panthers have won three of their last five games, and Payne’s recent performance has certainly contributed to that.
Allyson Maki, U-Prep
Sport: Swim
School: U-Prep
Class: Freshman
Team Contributions: U-Prep freshman swimmer Allyson Maki kicked off her high school swimming career with a bang. Maki, the Panthers point leader, had a spectacular all-around performance in the Northern Athletic League finals meet. The freshman secured two individual first-place finishes in the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyle. Maki was also part of the 200-yard IM relay team that earned first place, capping off a strong overall performance.
To nominate an athlete, please follow this link or submit nominations to sports reporter Brett Abrams at Brett.Abrams@redding.com.
Brett Abrams is a sports reporter for the Record Searchlight/USA Today Network. He covers high school and local sports in the Redding area. Reach out to Brett with any sports tips or news on X (formerly Twitter) @brabrams_ or by email at Brett.Abrams@Redding.com. To support and sustain this work, please subscribe today. Thank you.
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