Week Two Award Winners

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Each week I will publish an article and recognize one of the players who is deserving amongst West Virginia prep hoopers. Winners will be picked regardless of class and opponent but rather on individual effort. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bucket Getter</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2705325,"width":"461px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/navi.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/navi.jpeg?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2705325" style="width:461px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2208827' first='Navi' last='Hewitt'] poured in 34 points, 22 at half, including some thunderous dunks in transition as well as half court to seal a win versus cross town rival Parkersburg. Hewitt also added 4 rebounds and 4 assists to guide the Patriots to victory. <br><br>Notables: [player_tooltip player_id='1578731' first='Baustin' last='Bowers'] 30, [player_tooltip player_id='2303389' first='Jeremy' last='Phillips'] 30, [player_tooltip player_id='2208848' first='Clay' last='Robertson'], [player_tooltip player_id='2324788' first='Loakkhae' last='Uth-Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='2704995' first='Nathan' last='Dixon'], [player_tooltip player_id='2208839' first='Nate' last='Rodriguez'], [player_tooltip player_id='2337625' first='Brady' last='Strode'], [player_tooltip player_id='2337624' first='Brody' last='Giovinazzo'], [player_tooltip player_id='2303395' first='Payton' last='Bailes'], [player_tooltip player_id='2683161' first='Ryan' last='Robinette'], [player_tooltip player_id='2241525' first='Averyk' last='Woodson'], [player_tooltip player_id='2754632' first='Josh' last='Brock'], [player_tooltip player_id='2241530' first='Jaylon' last='Walton'], [player_tooltip player_id='2092029' first='Coby' last='Dillon'], [player_tooltip player_id='2633207' first='Bryer' last='Mullins'], Jack Williams, [player_tooltip player_id='2304715' first='MJ' last='Patton'], [player_tooltip player_id='2326132' first='Eli' last='Patton'], [player_tooltip player_id='2434792' first='Marshall' last='Summers'], [player_tooltip player_id='2241493' first='Demarcus' last='Bandy']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Double Doubler</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2705328,"width":"425px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Luzader1.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/Luzader1.png?w=768" alt="" class="wp-image-2705328" style="width:425px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1463045' first='Preston' last='Luzader'] came outta the gate at a serious pace putting up 25 points and a whopping 20 rebounds! This multi-offered 6'7" prospect is ready to tear through the Cee-Bee's schedule and break records doing it. Luzader is averaging 17 points and 13 rebounds per through four games. <br><br>Notables: [player_tooltip player_id='2243523' first='Brayden' last='Helmick'], [player_tooltip player_id='2211908' first='Isaac' last='Hodges'], [player_tooltip player_id='2462324' first='Tyler' last='Peros'], [player_tooltip player_id='2707353' first='George' last='Welti']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dime Dropper</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2705341,"width":"311px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/jasiah.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/jasiah.jpg?w=552" alt="" class="wp-image-2705341" style="width:311px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2053688' first='Jasiah' last='King'] dropped 9 dimes in a win versus Parkersburg. The multi-talented sophomore is quickly rising as one of the state's premier point guards regardless of class. King has shown tremendous vision and passing skill while competing against great competition early on while playing in WV's top division. <br><br>Notables: [player_tooltip player_id='2306368' first='Tavarish' last='Porter-Martin'] (6 assists off the bench)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fab Frosh</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2705363,"width":"246px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/CC.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/CC.png?w=909" alt="" class="wp-image-2705363" style="width:246px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2705355' first='Baron' last='Davis'] has exploded in week two for the Calhoun Red Devils scoring 23, 14 and 21 all in week two leading his young squad to their first win over Meadow Bridge. <br><br>Notables: [player_tooltip player_id='2464880' first='Mydan' last='Oglesby'], [player_tooltip player_id='2488808' first='Kingston' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='2395983' first='Dominic' last='Sprouse'], [player_tooltip player_id='2531107' first='Noah' last='Keaton'], [player_tooltip player_id='2395988' first='Ayden' last='Spence']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">BIG DOG</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2707358,"width":"303px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/braydenhelmick.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/braydenhelmick.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-2707358" style="width:303px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2243523' first='Brayden' last='Helmick'] had quite a week in the post during week 2. The 6'6" senior post man put on a display putting up 11 points and 22 rebounds with 6 blocks versus Pocahontas and versus Trinity 20 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks. <br><br>Notables: [player_tooltip player_id='2707353' first='George' last='Welti']</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lock 'Em Up</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2705345,"width":"303px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/demarcusbandy.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/demarcusbandy.jpg?w=683" alt="" class="wp-image-2705345" style="width:303px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2241493' first='Demarcus' last='Bandy'] not only caught fire on the offensive end in week two, but also had the daunting task of guarding some of WV's best 4A guards versus Washington and was a huge part in holding them to under 40 points totals as well as no double figure scorers. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>NOTALBES: [player_tooltip player_id='2337710' first='Max' last='Frey'], [player_tooltip player_id='1309597' first='Xavier' last='Kirk'], [player_tooltip player_id='2211913' first='Preston' last='Clary'], [player_tooltip player_id='2243493' first='Braedy' last='Johnston']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">TRIPLE DOUBLE ALERT</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2310733,"width":"273px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/calebthomas2.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/calebthomas2.jpg?w=552" alt="" class="wp-image-2310733" style="width:273px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='2208821' first='Caleb' last='Thomas'] recorded his first triple double of the season against fellow 4A foe Parkersburg South dropping 16 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists. An unbelievable night against one of WV's best 4A teams. This has become a regular practice for Thomas as he had multiple triple doubles last season as a junior. Currently a high D2 recruit, Thomas is also getting several evaluations by lower level D1's per BlueChips Nation. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->