Athlete Spotlight

Athlete Spotlight: Drake Ortega:
8th grade, 13 years old, Basketball (Guard), Baseball (3rd base, shortstop and pitcher)

Achievements: Starting on the baseball team and ending the season with a .400 batting average
Hero/role model: Elly De La Cruz
Why do you love it: “After playing over the years I truly learned to love the game, the competition, and constantly improving my skills.”
Other stuff you like to do besides play sports: “I love to tie my own flies and go fly fishing.”

Athlete Spotlight: Ayana Trujillo
12 years old, 6th grade, Softball (Catcher/Pitcher)

Achievements: Making 2025 Allstars and being better than last year
Hero/role model: My step dad Josh
Why do you love it: “To have fun, make memories, and make new friends.”
Other Stuff: “Fishing, skiing, and spending time with family.”

Coaching Spotlight: Allen Sandoval
4 years tee ball/coach pitch/softball 2 years basketball

One Words Description: Passionate
Coaching Philosophy: “My main focus is for kids to develop discipline and to work hard not only in sports but in life. Teaching kids that it’s important to be a better team mate first before being a star on the field or court, having respect for themselves, team mates, coaches, opposing team, refs, and for the game. Lastly, build fundamentals in their sport so they can build confidence in themselves, so they can compete at a high level.”
Enjoys Most: “Seeing kids grow in their sport and grow into young adults. I also enjoy building strong relationships with players, and creating memories they will remember.”
Hobbies: “Watching sports, coaching sports, playing sports, hunting, fishing, firearms, and spending time with my wife and kids.”