Athletes of the week

(Published during the high school sports season)

(For the week of Oct. 12 through Oct. 18)

Boys

Gordon Astrup (Jr.) Kelseyville High School football

Gordon Astrup gave the Knights a lift on offense but especially on defense Friday night in a 21-6 win at Upper Lake, Kelseyville’s North Central League I North debut. The tight end caught two passes for 20 yards, including a game-sealing 5-yard touchdown reception, but it was on defense where the junior really made an impact with 9 1/2 total tackles, including a tackle for loss and half a sack. His penetration on the defensive line caused Upper Lake many problems and forced the Cougars into several holding calls that wiped out substantial gains.

Girls

Alyssa John (Sr.) Upper Lake High School volleyball

Behind a solid week from team leader Alyssa John, the Upper Lake Cougars swept Fort Bragg on the road and Clear Lake at home on senior night to move into sole possession of second place in the North Central League I North standings. In the Cougars’ big road win early in the week at Fort Bragg, John banged out seven kills to go along with eight digs, three blocks and two aces. In a win two days later against Clear Lake, John finished with nine kills, seven digs, three blocks and one assist.