Kristian Fuentes

Kristian Fuentes, soccer sensation for Newark Memorial High School, has been nominated the first male Athlete of the Month for Tri-City Voice in 2010.

Fuentes has tallied 10 goals over the course of the season, as well as five assists -- both team highs -- in leading the Cougars to a solid 11-3-1 record through the first weekend of the new year, including a 3-0 Mission Valley Athletic League record.

Cougars coach Rick Villa had this to say about his budding star:

"As a coach, I believe Kristian is the type of player who exemplifies what a student-athlete is. He works extremely hard on the field and he loves to compete. ...

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Nailah Davis

The Hayward High Lady Farmers are going into their winter break feeling pretty good. They are the owners of a three game winning streak, an accomplishment which has put them back at .500 (5-5) and undefeated in HAAL play at (2-0).

Head Coach Al Smith has had an arsenal of weapons at his disposal, but his biggest threat also happens to be his biggest player. Nailah Davis stands at a towering 6’1” but plays the game like she is immeasurable.

The season may be young, but Davis’ numbers are certainly becoming the talk of Hayward High. Gaining a double-double per contest is a difficult task but Davis does it with ease, averaging 13.5 points and 11.5 rebounds. ...

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