Erick Madriz, a senior at Avalon High School, has been named the Western Athletic Conference Athlete of the Year, the first boys athlete in school history to earn the honor. - Madriz excelled in football, basketball, and volleyball, leading his teams to league championships in all three sports.
- He overcame a dislocated knee during his junior year to return for the CIF-SS Division 2 football championship game. - Madriz was named Academy League Player of the Year in volleyball as a senior.
- He plans to attend Long Beach City College to study automotive technology and try out for the volleyball team. Madriz's journey from a shy freshman to a standout athlete has inspired the Avalon community, with Athletic Director Carlos Martinez calling him the best representation of a student-athlete.