Voting is now open and will run through midnight Saturday for this week’s Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois Player of the Week.
Here are the nominees:
Justin Durham, Wayne City: The senior averaged 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 2 regional wins, including 29 points and 22 rebounds in the Indians’ semifinal win over New Athens.
Caden Hawkins, Carterville: The senior averaged 19.5 points in 2 regional victories, including 25 points in the Lions’ semifinal win over Eldorado.
Alayna Kraus, Okawville: The junior averaged 23.5 points and 5 rebounds in 2 sectional victories, including 25 points in the Lady Rockets’ semifinal win over Jacksonville Routt.
Pearson Launius, Pinckneyville: The senior averaged 18.5 points in 2 regional victories, including 19 points in the Panthers’ championship win over Columbia.
Justice Malone, Mt. Vernon: The senior averaged 24 points in 2 sectional games, including 29 points in the Lady Rams’ semifinal win over East St. Louis.
Alivia Ming, Goreville: The junior went 3-1 including 3 pins to finish 2nd in the 140 pound weight class at the Girls State Wrestling Tournament in Bloomington.
Navontae Nesbit Jr, Mt. Vernon: The junior averaged 22.5 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2.5 steals in 2 regional wins, including 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists in the Rams’ championship win over Herrin.
Zoee Sadler, Anna-Jonesboro: The sophomore went 3-1 including a fall and a tech fall to finish 2nd in the 105 pound weight class at the Girls State Wrestling Tournament in Bloomington.