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It's time once again to vote for Desert Sun Athlete of the Week
TL;DR
Voting is open for the Desert Sun Athlete of the Week, highlighting spring athletes' performances. Last week's winner was Ava Otteson, who set a school record in the 500-yard freestyle and won a CIF-SS title.
Key points
- Voting is open for Desert Sun Athlete of the Week
- Ava Otteson won last week after a record-breaking performance
- Otteson set a school record in the 500-yard freestyle
- She also won a CIF-SS title and finished third in the 200 freestyle
Ava OttesonCIF-SSPalm Desert
It's time for the Athlete of the Week as our desert spring athletes are really upping their game as we get down to the wire.
But before we look at this week candidates, let's look back at last week's winner.
You voted and you chose Palm Desert swimmer Ava Otteson after her record-breaking performance at the Desert Empire League meet and she didn't stop there. You knew what you were doing when you voted for Otteson, because she followed he DEL performance up by winning another CIF-SS title.
Otteson is the new CIF-SS Division 2 champion in the 500-yard freestyle, winning the race in a school record time of 4:52.02. She also finished third in the division in the 200 freestyle in 1:48.57. Wow!
Palm Desert junior Ava Otteson poses for a photo at her team's pool in Palm Desert, Calif., Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Now let's look ahead to this week's nominees. Remember, all you have to do is read about their accomplishments and then vote in the poll at the bottom of this article at desertsun.com. The athlete with the most votes at noon on Saturday will be the weekly winner.
Here are this week's honorees listed in alphabetical order.
Ben Carlton, Yucca Valley golf
What he did: Carlton, a senior, won the Desert Valley League individual title with a 27-hole total of 120 over two days. He fired a 38 the fist day and an 82 on day two. He also performed well at the CIF-SS individual preliminaries shooting 79 at Bear Valley Country Club in Victorville.
Abraham Cervantes, Desert Hot Springs baseball
What he did: Cervantes was just a menace on the basepaths in a regular-season ending win over Cathedral City. Cervantes went had three hits, three runs batted in, three stolen bases and a run scored in the win. The Golden Eagles open their playoff run on Friday.
Noah Hernandez, Indio baseball
What he did: The Rajahs ended their regular season with a 6-5 win over rivals Coachella Valley and Noah Hernandez got the win on the mound while striking out six, walking four, and allowing only two earned runs. The senior also had two RBIs and two runs scored at the plate.
Q&A
Who won the Desert Sun Athlete of the Week last week?
Ava Otteson, a swimmer from Palm Desert, won the Desert Sun Athlete of the Week last week.
What records did Ava Otteson break recently?
Ava Otteson broke the school record in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 4:52.02 and finished third in the 200 freestyle.
How can I vote for the Desert Sun Athlete of the Week?
Voting for the Desert Sun Athlete of the Week can be done through the Desert Sun's official website or voting platform.
What is the significance of the CIF-SS title for Ava Otteson?
Winning the CIF-SS title is a significant achievement as it highlights Otteson's excellence in competitive swimming at the division level.