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Athletes of the week — Dec. 6

Desert Oasis’ Jacob Heese (15) receives a rebound during the first quarter of basketba ...
Desert Oasis’ Jacob Heese (15) receives a rebound during the first quarter of basketball game against Canyon Springs at Desert Oasis High School in Las Vegas, Monday, Nov. 27, 2017. Canyon Springs won 76-74. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto
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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Boys Basketball

Jacob Heese, Desert Oasis

The senior wing averaged 27.8 points in leading the Diamondbacks to the championship at the Southwest Rotary Classic in Yuma, Arizona. Heese was the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

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Girls Basketball

Kaitlyn Anderson, Moapa Valley

The sophomore scored 39 points last week to lead the Pirates to a 3-0 record and the Lake Mead Holiday Classic title. Anderson was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.

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Flag Football

Jennifer Haberstock, Green Valley

The junior quarterback threw 10 touchdowns last week to help the Gators to the Lady Bulldog Invitational title and a 5-0 start.

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Wrestling

Richard Kilgore, Centennial

The senior won his 182-pound match by fall in 23 seconds Thursday to help the Bulldogs beat six-time defending champion Green Valley in a road dual meet, 54-29.

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