Vote: Who should be SBLive Ohio's high school Athlete of the Week (12/25/2023)?
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Ohio high school Athlete of the Week for December 17-23. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email ryan@scoreboklive.com. For questions/issues with the poll, email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com.
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Elise Bender, Anthony Wayne girls basketball
Joined the 1,000 career points club and dropped 26 points as the Generals took down Dublin Coffman 79-49. The team’s 79 points set a program record for most points in a game.
A pre-Christmas trip to Dublin Coffman ended in a 79-49 victory. Making the trip extra special was All-Stater @16Eliseb scored her 1000 career point in a 26 point performance. Joining her in double figures were @Leah_Pikee w 19, @MalloryPike2026 11 & @tatum_roder w 10 pic.twitter.com/RdEo7xrsXl
— AW Women’s Basketball (@AW_LadyGenerals) December 23, 2023
Emily Bratton, Bloom-Carroll girls basketball
Went hot from the 3-point goal line, sinking six 3-pointers and finishing with 31 points in a 56-19 win over Berkshire.
Meg Campbell, Massillon Jackson girls basketball
In a win over GlenOak, the senior not only scored a career-high 22 points, but she hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Polar Bears the victory.
@megcampbell03 called game 🔥 pic.twitter.com/v5aRjI8CDZ
— Jackson Lady Bears (@Lady_BearsBBall) December 23, 2023
TJ Crumble, Richmond Heights boys basketball
Scored 20 points, seven rebounds and two assists to secure an 87-55 win over Mariner (Florida) at the City of Palms Classic.
Richmond Heights secured the W over Mariner in the second game of the day behind TJ Crumble’s 20 & 7!👏🌴 @Spartan_Hoop @_TJCrumble2026 #COP50 #MyFortMyers pic.twitter.com/MvU3xjXQge
— City of Palms Classic (@CityOfPalmsBKB) December 23, 2023
Dom Cruz, Canfield boys basketball
In a win over Collinwood on Friday, Cruz scored 37 points and set a new school record with 11 3-pointers.
Taylor Evans, Granville girls basketball
The sophomore guard led the Aces to a 49-33 victory over Lakewood with a game-high 18 points.
Derron Gray, Africentric boys basketball
Dropped 19 points and recorded four assists and four steals in an 89-29 win over Independence.
2026 6'4" ATH @614j0sh and 6'3" TE @DerronG16 football players and they can hoop too. All around athletes and great students first! pic.twitter.com/qzTKnraMZP
— Nubian Football (@CAECFootball) December 21, 2023
Alyssa Horsley, Teays Valley girls basketball
Scored 23 points and hit three 3-pointers to help defeat Grove City 53-40 at the annual Jeff Sheets Holiday Classic.
Quinn “Turtle” Kwasniak, Cornerstone Christian Academy boys basketball
Despite the Patriots going 0-2 for the week, Kwasinak put on a show. The junior guard scored 25 points (including six 3-pointers) in a 76-55 loss to Wayne Memorial (Michigan) and scored 40 points in a 61-58 loss at Shaw to reach 1,500 career points.
Patriots lose to a very good Wayne Memorial team (Michigan) 76-55. Turtle Kwasniak led the way with 25 points (6 3pt fg) and Owen Pugh had 21. CCA is now 1-4 on the year and plays next at home vs Youngstown East Dec 28th.
— CCA Hoops (@CCA_HOOPS) December 23, 2023
Favor McFadden, Pickerington North boys basketball
Led all scorers with 20 points in a dominant 62-30 victory against Westland.
Ky’Aira Miller, Purcell Marian girls basketball
The junior guard posted a game-high 20 points in a 71-29 victory over Beavercreek.
The Lady Cavs pick up a big win over Beavercreek!
— Purcell Marian Girls Basketball (@PMCavs_GBB) December 24, 2023
🔴 Ky’Aira Miller - 20 points
🔴 Seini Hicks - 12 points
Up Next: vs. Norland, Dec. 28th - 6pm at Westminster Christian School (FL)#Together | #DWWD pic.twitter.com/zfy61qdgyF
Jonathan Powell, Centerville boys basketball
Had 27 points in the Elks’ 82-63 victory over Miamisburg.
Reese Roggenburk, Magnificat girls basketball
Roggenburk finished with a team-high 16 points to help the Lady Blue Streaks beat Copley 58-42.
Luke Sanders, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy boys basketball
Poured in 20 points to pace the Eagles to a 72-51 win against Madeira.
Boys Basketball moves to 6-1 with a win over Madeira 72-51. Luke Sanders drops 20 and Griffin Ridner Richard scores a career high 18 to pace the Eagles.@gochca pic.twitter.com/JaEYGFVNQv
— CHCA Athletics (@chcaeagles) December 23, 2023
Amare Spiva, Pickerington Central boys basketball
Led the Tigers to a 2-0 record for the week, dropping 17 points each in victories over Central Crossing (67-49) and St. Francis DeSales (72-54).
72-54 Final
— Pickerington Central Boys Basketball (@PCTigersHoops) December 23, 2023
Spiva 17
Snyder Aa 13
Turner 11
Wells 10
Donovan 6
Evans 5
Mooreland 5
Snyder Ay 3
Thiam 2#MoreWorkToDo 😈 pic.twitter.com/E3d9GvdQ1W
Charlei Stenger, Sandy Valley girls basketball
The freshman paced the Cardinals to a 61-51 victory at Claymont with her first career double-double, scoring 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Addy Tweed, Marysville girls basketball
Scored a career-high 18 points to help the Monarchs defeat Bishop Watterson 51-37.