The winter sports season is about to heat up, and high school athletes across the Mid-Valley are continuing to have big games and matches.
This week’s Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week nominees are:
- Jimmy Lathen, West Salem basketball
- Cole Steketee, Sprague wrestling
- KJ Custer, McNary basketball
- Davian Arevalo, McKay wrestling
There is information below on each nominee. Vote for the athlete you think is most deserving. The poll closes at noon Thursday.
KJ Custer, McNary basketball: She had 22 points in the Celtics’ win against Franklin.
Jimmy Lathen, West Salem basketball: He averaged 15 points and eight rebounds for the Titans in their Abby’s tournament win.
Cole Steketee, Sprague wrestling: He is 18-1 this year for the Olympians and has won two tournaments.
Davian Arevalo, McKay wrestling: He has been a utility wrestler for the Scots, bouncing between three different weights to wrestle the toughest ranked kids at those weights. He has wrestled three rounds with all of them.
To vote in the poll, go to bit.ly/3k09D4F
