SW Metro Boys Athlete of the Week, Sponsored by RedLine Athletics: Jan. 8-14
Cole Nicholson, Chaska – You want productivity? Look no further than Cole, who has not stopped scoring this season despite going against one of the five toughest schedules in the state night after night. He had 32 in a tight win over Delano and 39 while matched up with Orono and Jarvis Omersa in a four-point defeat. Nicholson is averaging 24.7 points per game.
Jack Middleton, Edina – The junior wing is proving to be a fantastic secondary option to Anders Nelson for the 9-4 Hornets squad, and he burst open for 30 points in a tight win over Chanhassen this week.
PJ Hayes, Waconia – The Wildcats have beefed up their non-conference schedule and are hanging with just about everybody; Hayes is proving himself how proficient of a scorer he is against top-tier athletes. He dropped 24 in a tight loss to Chanhassen.
Lincoln Cizek, Holy Family – The Fire are quietly 12-2 and sneaking up the AA rankings thanks to the recent hot streak of Cizek. He exploded for 28 points and five assists in a smashing of Jordan this weekend, going 8-for-15 from downtown!