Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Casey Schouten of the Miles Macdonell Buckeyes basketball team is this week’s Home Run Sports Urban High School athlete of the week. 

This 6’5” forward led his team to the Buckeyes Classic Championship, earning MVP honors for his efforts.  He is averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game this season.  Coach Jeff Shaddock states, “Casey’s combination of work ethic and athleticism are the reason for his success in both basketball and volleyball.  He is one of the most intelligent players on our team.  He picks up new material very quickly and is able to make adjustments on the fly.  Casey has played a major role in the Buckeyes’ success so far this year”.

In grade 12, he maintains an average of 85% and also competes in volleyball.

Tri-Star (Rural)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Jenna Cook of the Major Pratt Trojans basketball team in Russell is this week’s Tri-Star Rural High School athlete of the week.

This 6’1” forward led her team to the finals of their home tournament on the weekend averaging 15.5 points, 11 rebounds and 6.5 blocks per game. Over the season she has averaged 14.4 points, 8 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks per game. Coach Gord Nixon states, “One of only four grade twelve’s on the roster, Jenna is not only an inspiration on the court, she is a great leader for our grade nine and ten players.  This weekend, she sprained her ankle in our second game, had it taped and continued to play at 100%.  Probably her biggest contribution this weekend was at the defensive end of the court, rebounding and making the outlet pass”.

This grade 12 student maintains an average of 82%.