Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois Player of the Week nominees

Voting is now open and will run through midnight Friday for this week’s Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois Player of the Week.

Here are the nominees:
Justin Durham, Wayne City: The senior averaged 32 points and 11 rebounds on 72% shooting from the field in 2 games. Durham scored 35 points in a win over Gallatin County to reach 1000 points in his career.

Tyler Franklin, Cobden: The senior averaged 30 points and 18 rebounds in 2 games. Franklin went for 26 points and 22 rebounds against Hardin County, then scored 34 against Elverado to reach 1500 points in his career.

Caden Hawkins, Carterville: The senior averaged 25.5 points helping the Lions to a pair of wins, including 29 against Hamilton County.

Charlie Hunter, Salem: The senior won the Salem Boys Bowling Regional with 1448 pins over 6 games, including a high game of 267. Hunter helped lead the Wildcats to the team title as well.

Chase Lannom, Herrin: The sophomore won the Mt. Vernon Boys Bowling Regional with 1380 pins over 6 games, including a high game of 245. Chase helped lead the Tigers to the team title as well.

Navontae Nesbit Jr., Mt. Vernon: The junior averaged 22.5 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists is 2 games for the Rams. Nesbit Jr. scored 26 points against Herrin, and had 19 points and 7 rebounds in a win at Centralia.

Ensley Tedeschi, Benton: The senior averaged 21 points in 3 games for the Rangerettes. Tedeschi scored 36 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, and added 4 steals in a win over Herrin.