Togo’s HS Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 18-24:
Max Pepperdine, Aptos
Mariners’ senior point guard had 20 points, three assists, three steals and a block to lead Aptos into the CCS Division III championship game with a win over Soquel in the semifinal round. He also had 12 points, five rebounds and two assists in the quarterfinals against Pajaro Valley.
Natalia Ackerman, Aptos
Mariners’ junior forward averaged 29.3 points, 17 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 2.3 blocks over three CCS Division III playoff games to lead Aptos to its second section title in the last three years.
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Editor’s Note: The athletes of the week are selected based on stats submitted by coaches. Send stats to Tn****@pa********.com. Winning athletes can pick up their voucher for a free Togo’s sandwich at the Pajaronian office at 21 Brennan St., Suite 18 in Watsonville.