Alonzo, Guerrero Named Heritage High Athletes of the Month

Kaelea Alonzo and Isaac Guerrero receive their Athlete of the Month awards from Cynthia Nemelka of REMAX/Diamond Realty.

Heritage High School is well represented by two standout athletes who were recently selected as the Menifee 24/7 Athletes of the Month, sponsored by REMAX/Diamond Realty.

Cynthia Nemelka of REMAX presented certificates and gift cards to wrestler Isaac Guerrero and basketball player Kaelea Alonzo in recognition of their efforts in January.

Guerrero is headed to the CIF Finals in wrestling later this month after placing second in the Sunbelt League finals at 115 pounds. The junior is in only his second year of wrestling but is a team captain and inspirational leader.

He and his teammates are more determined than ever to make good use of the extra time they have before competing at the next level.

"We go to different schools to get used to different people as we get ready for CIF," he said. "We'll train even harder the next couple weeks.

"The key for me is practicing hard every time. You always have to give 100 percent."

Alonzo is in her third year as a varsity player for the girls basketball team. The senior averages 12.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game as a small forward and shooting guard.

Leadership from her captain's role has been a key in the success of the Patriots this year.

"We have four captains, and I consider myself a leader," she said. "I've had a lot of fun being a captain and it's taught me a lot too."

Alonzo, who also plays volleyball, is hoping to get a scholarship to a school in northern California.