La Mirada Softball Star Alison Ortega Named Girls Athlete of the Week

Junior's strong performance leads team to 3 wins last week

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:21pm

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Alison Ortega, a junior on the La Mirada High School softball team, has been named the Press-Telegram Girls Athlete of the Week after helping her team win three games last week.

Why it matters

Ortega's standout performance highlights the talent and success of La Mirada's softball program, which has built a reputation as one of the top high school teams in the region.

The details

Ortega, the team's starting pitcher, led La Mirada to victories over three different opponents last week with her strong arm and consistent play. Her dominant performances on the mound and at the plate were instrumental in the team's winning streak.

  • Ortega was named the Press-Telegram Girls Athlete of the Week on March 31, 2026.

The players

Alison Ortega

A junior on the La Mirada High School softball team who was named the Press-Telegram Girls Athlete of the Week.

La Mirada High School

A high school located in La Mirada, California with a successful softball program.

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The takeaway

Alison Ortega's standout performance for the La Mirada High School softball team demonstrates the depth of talent and strong coaching that has made the program one of the best in the region.