03-02-09 Athletes of the Week
Kevin Menner (A. Bennett)
Kevin Menner
In last Saturday’s playoff win against Cerritos , Menner was the brightest star on a night full of them. The Brooklyn native finished the game with 29 points and 11 rebounds in a 65-61 win.
Menner’s biggest shot came with about 12 minutes remaining when after the Gauchos were down as many as 10, Menner tied the game at 46 with a lay up. The Gauchos will take on Chaffey this Saturday in the second game of the Southern California Regional Playoffs. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
Daniel Cabuling
Irvine Valley got its first conference win last Saturday by beating Golden West 6-4. Their starting pitcher was Cabuling. The sophomore, pitched seven strong innings for the Lasers. In the process he struck out 11 Rustlers. He gave up nine hits and allowed two earned runs.
Cabuling lowered his era to 2.28 in 23 and a 2/3 innings. He also has 29 strikeouts on the young season.
The Lasers will take on Riverside on Thursday. First pitch is scheduled at 2 p.m.
Daniel Cabuling (courtesy of IVC Athletics)