Heritage Athletes of Week: Heldoorn, Partida, Pace, Paris

From left: Jordan Heldoorn, Francis Partida, Andrea Pace. Not pictured: Shannon Paris.

The Heritage High School Menifee 24/7 Athletes of the Week include two standout soccer players, a basketball player and a championship wrestler.

Jordan Heldoorn is just a sophomore but has started the last several games for the boys soccer team, which is rebuilding for a run at the league title next year. Heldoorn is one of several underclassmen to receive additional playing time. He is scheduled to start the remainder of the games in goal.

"This year is kind of rebuilding," Heldoorn said. "We only have four seniors on the team. Coach is calling up players from the JV team to help out. Next year, I think we're going to have a pretty good chance."

Francis Partida has made an impact for the girls soccer team, scoring goals against Elsinore and Perris in recent games. The team has struggled this season but is poised for a strong finish.

"We're in the running for a wild card into the playoffs," said Partida, a center forward. "Beyond this year, I hope to continue playing in college."

Andrea Pace is a junior power forward for the girls basketball team. She averages 7 rebounds per game. This is her first season at Heritage after playing two varsity seasons in Georgia. She also competes in volleyball and track.

"Our season started off rocky, but it's getting better," Pace said. "We have a chance to finish in third place."

Shannon Paris won the Sunbelt League wrestling championship at 154 pounds last weekend. He is one of six Heritage wrestlers headed to the CIF finals on Feb. 21.