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Athletes of the week — Dec. 27

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Boys Basketball

Jamal Bey, Bishop Gorman

The senior, who is committed to Washington, was named MVP of the Tarkanian Classic after helping the Gaels win the tournament. He averaged 23.3 points in four games, and scored 38 against Centennial-Corona (California).

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Girls Basketball

Dre’una Edwards, Liberty

The Utah-bound senior totaled 83 points last week in helping the Patriots win the Diamond bracket championship of the Tarkanian Classic at Durango High. Edwards was named the tournament MVP after posting a double-double in the final.

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Wrestling

Daniel Kennedy, Cimarron-Memorial

The senior won all three of his 138-pound matches by fall last week, winning against Canyon Springs, Bonanza and Desert Oasis to help the Spartans win the meet.

THE LATEST
Coronado girls down Gorman for 5A volleyball region title

The Coronado girls volleyball team swept Bishop Gorman to win the Class 5A Southern Region final Saturday at Palo Verde. Both teams advance to the state tournament.

Arbor View, Desert Pines ready to challenge Liberty, Gorman

Arbor View and Desert Pines are embracing the opportunities they have against Liberty and Bishop Gorman, respectively, in Friday’s Class 5A Southern Region semifinals.

Coronado, Palo Verde celebrate 5A golf, tennis titles

Coronado set a state record with its score of 11-under at the Class 5A girls golf state championship. In tennis, Palo Verde swept the boys and girls 5A championships.

 
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