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"On to the nominees: Elijah Balandin, Benicia water polo: The senior scored six goals to lead the Panthers to a 9-7 victory over Alhambra in a Diablo Athletic League Valley Division game. The output gave Balandin 101 goals on the season. Lenox Colvin, Oakland football: The junior completed 12 of 17 passes for 385 yards and six touchdowns as Oakland defeated Oakland Tech 46-20 in an Oakland Athletic League game. The victory improved Oakland's record to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in the OAL. Matthew Derossett, Burlingame water polo: The senior had five goals, two assists and two steals in a 15-7 victory over Priory. He began this week with 85 goals, 26 steals and 18 assists on the season."
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