Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Week:
Name: Jemel Grigsby
School: Long Beach Wilson
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
Noteworthy: Grigsby scored four touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving, one special teams) in the Bruins’ 49-12 victory over Jordan last week. Grigsby finished with 44 yards rushing and two touchdowns on two carries, two receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown, and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown on special teams. Wilson clinched at least a share of the Moore League title for the first time since 1991. The Bruins will play at Lakewood on Thursday with a chance to win the outright league title.
Wilson’s Jemel Grigsby runs for a touchdown against Millikan at Millikan High School on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Jemel Grigsby shakes off a tackle from from Millikan’s EJ Enriquez during a game at Millikan High School on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Jemel Grigsby (10) breaks free for a long run during the Bruins win against Millikan on Friday, Sept. 26. (Photo by Rasheed Riveroll Castillo)
Wilson’s Jemel Grigsby (10) and Thomas Jones (1) ooks to stop Long Beach Polys Kymere Smith (12) in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
Wilson’s Jemel Grigsby (10) celebrates scoring a crucial touchdown against Long Beach Poly in Long Beach, CA, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer)
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Wilson’s Jemel Grigsby runs for a touchdown against Millikan at Millikan High School on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Photo by Scott Smeltzer/Contributing Photographer)