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LA Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week: Anthony Velasquez, Verdugo Hills

Velasquez threw one-hitter in the LA City Section Division 1 final at Dodger Stadium

Anthony Velasquez (35) of Verdugo Hills delivers a pitch as they play Taft in the City Section Division I championship game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Los Angeles.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
Anthony Velasquez (35) of Verdugo Hills delivers a pitch as they play Taft in the City Section Division I championship game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Los Angeles.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
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The Los Angeles Daily News Boys Athlete of the Week for May 26, 2026:

Name: Anthony Velasquez

School: Verdugo Hills

Sport: Baseball

Year: Senior

Noteworthy: Velasquez threw a one-hitter to lead Verdugo Hills to a 3-1 win over Taft in the LA City Section Division I final at Dodger Stadium. The victory gave the Dons their second City title and their first since 2018.