Santa Barbara High football’s Everett Rabb-Preston and San Marcos flag football’s Piper Kittle were recognized as Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table Athletes of the Week. Both athletes were honored during a press luncheon held on Monday at Harry's Plaza Cafe, celebrating their key roles in their respective team's successes.
Rabb-Preston, a running back for Santa Barbara High, was a central figure in the Dons’ offensive achievements during their dominant 37-0 Channel League rout of Rio Mesa. His performance included 18 carries, accumulating 137 rushing yards and scoring one touchdown on the ground. Additionally, Rabb-Preston contributed significantly in the passing game, catching four passes for 66 yards and adding two receiving touchdowns, solidifying his impact on the team’s offensive output.
Meanwhile, Piper Kittle from San Marcos flag football stood out as both a primary receiver and a strong defensive player. Her efforts were crucial in a pair of wins against Ventura High, which helped the Royals secure an automatic berth into the CIF-SS playoffs. Over the two games, Kittle recorded 23 catches for a total of 191 receiving yards and scored two touchdowns. Defensively, she was equally impactful, achieving 10 flag pulls, breaking up one pass, and securing an interception.
The Santa Barbara Athletic Round Table also recognized several other local athletes with honorable mentions across various sports. For boys' sports, these included Chase Johnson from Dos Pueblos Football, Hayden Feleay and Isaac Murillo from San Marcos Football, Grant Nelson and Channing Wigo from Dos Pueblos Water Polo, and Brandon Lee from San Marcos Water Polo.
Girls' honorable mentions featured Mia Rocha from San Marcos Golf, Ivy Huang from Cate Tennis, Zella Cassidy from Dos Pueblos Tennis, Victoria Aldana from San Marcos Flag Football, and Ruby Streatfeild and Kindah Ahamd-Reda, both from Dos Pueblos Flag Football.
The Athlete of the Week award winners are chosen by members of the local sports media. Coaches in the community are encouraged to nominate deserving athletes for future consideration, with nominations typically requested by Saturday afternoon. The awards program is supported by several sponsors, including Cottage Health, Knight Real Estate Group, Investec Real Estate, and Fidelity National Title.
