Belen Jesuit’s Alejandro Bird Wins Miami Herald Athlete of the Week Honors
Alejandro Bird, a junior guard for the Belen Jesuit basketball team, has been named the Miami Herald High School Athlete of the Week for Week 19. Bird secured the recognition following a dominant two-way performance against Miami High, where he recorded 12 points, 4 assists, and a defensive-high 8 steals. This specific outing earned him Player of the Game honors and propelled him to the top of the weekly fan poll.
The selection process for the award relies heavily on online voting, a system that often reflects the engagement level of a school’s student body and alumni network as much as raw statistical dominance. While Bird emerged victorious, the Week 19 ballot featured fierce competition from other South Florida standouts, including Western wrestler Tiffany Francisco and Coral Park sophomore Noah Lara, who posted a double-double against Palmetto.
Bird, a Class of 2027 prospect listed at 5’10”, plays a key role in the Wolverines’ backcourt rotation. His ability to disrupt passing lanes was the differentiating factor in the recent victory, distinguishing his resume among a diverse field of nominees that spanned soccer, wrestling, and basketball. The weekly poll remains a fixture for highlighting individual efforts across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, though the results are ultimately determined by the volume of community votes rather than a panel of sports journalists.
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