Burris sophomore girls’ basketball player Sydney Jackson is the Daily News Athlete of the Week from the week of 11/15-11/22.
During that week, Jackson scored 28 points and recorded eight rebounds in games against Wes-Del and Wapahani.
The Ball State Daily News will use this program to honor athletes who had an impressive week or a breakout performance. A candidate from each school will be chosen and the community can vote for the winner.
Candidates will be announced every Wednesday with the voting closing on the following Saturday at 5 p.m. If you believe a certain student-athlete should be your school’s candidate, email the Daily News high school sports reporter Zach Carter at zachary.carter@bsu.edu.
To vote for the athletes, check the Daily News Sports account on X.
Here are your nominees for athlete of the week from 11/22 - 11/29.
Delta: Senior boys basketball player D’Amare Hood - In the Eagles’ win over Daleville on Tuesday, Nov. 28, Hood led Delta with 20 points.
Burris: Senior boys basketball player Asher Donahue - In the Owls loss to Frankton on Tuesday, Nov. 28, Donahue led Burris with 14 points.
Daleville: Sophomore girls basketball player Addi Gothrup - In the Broncos’ loss to Alexandria, Gothrup had 11 points, two rebounds, and one assist.
Wapahani: Sophomore girls basketball player Emily Luce - In the Raiders’ win over Blue River on Tuesday, Nov. 28, Luce led with 12 points and grabbed three rebounds.
Cowan: Senior boys basketball player Timmy Watson - Watson led the Blackhawks with 20 points and three assists in their loss to Hagerstown on Wednesday, Nov. 25.
Wes-Del: Junior boys basketball player Josiah Love - In the Warriors win over Alexandria on Saturday, Nov. 25, Love led Wes-Del with 22 points and two blocks.
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