Paloma Valley High Athletes of the Week: Sept. 15

From left: Mikenna Orzech, Dayday Lewis, Madison Gray. Menifee 24/7 photo: Kristen Spoon

Each week, Menifee 24/7 honors top student-athletes at Paloma Valley High School. The coach of each varsity sport is allowed to select one athlete based on the previous week's performances or on potential shown by the athlete. Here are this week's Paloma Valley High School Athletes of the Week:

Senior setter Mikenna Orzech is a returing starter and team captain of the girls volleyball team. She led the team to a fifth-place finish at the Desert Classic and a win over West Valley High School. She has 63 assists, 4 aces, and 4 blocks already this season.

Senior running back, wide receiver and cornerback Dayday Lewis scored three touchdowns in the Wildcats' 35-21 victory over King High on Sept. 11. His speed and versatility has added an extra dimension to Paloma's football team this season.

Senior Madison Gray is captain of the girls tennis team. She went 6-0 last week in her two matches as the No. 1 singles player. Her coach, David McCoy, says, "Madison shows excellent senior leadership on a very young, but talented varsity team."

These athletes will be eligible for selection as Paloma Valley High School's Athletes of the Month. Anyone wishing to order a glossy print of this article with photo may do so by emailing menifee247info@gmail.com.