Player of the Week: Dec. 12–18
Walt McGrory, Edina — 31 points from McGrory (including six 3-pointers in the second half) led the Hornets to a huge upset of the No. 2 team in NHR’s AAAA rankings, Hopkins.
Pat Vanderbeek, Ely — Pat scored 36 points against Lake Of The Woods on Saturday, cashing in on an incredible 12 3-pointers.
Nathanael Dahl, Clearbrook-Gonvick — 0-5 going into its game against Bagley on Thursday, senior center Nathanael Dahl posted a big-time stat line of 32 points and 16 rebounds to grab the first win of the season.
Losini Kamara, Park Center — The Idaho-signed senior led PC over Maple Grove, our No. 3-ranked team in AAAA, with 18 points in a 61-56 victory. He called it his “favorite game of his life” in the post-game interview.
Tirik Reeves, Fridley — Reeves kept Fridley’s undefeated season alive with 21- and 23-point games against Maranatha and Mounds View.