Vote for Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week: Outstanding Performances in Basketball, Wrestling, and Boys Swimming
The Des Moines Register has announced the nominees for the Iowa Ortho Athletes of the Week for Jan. 2-7, featuring outstanding individual performances in basketball, wrestling, and boys swimming. The winners will be determined through reader voting and announced at the end of the week.
By the Numbers- Mya Crawford of Ankeny Centennial scored 21 points and 16 rebounds in a victory over No. 11 Southeast Polk.
- Mariah Van Ersvelde from Des Moines North achieved 39 points, 8 steals, and other contributions in a win against Des Moines East.
- Brooke Krogmann of West Delaware delivered an impressive triple-double with 32 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 blocks.
- Boys wrestler Brody Sampson, ranked No. 1 at 190 pounds in the IAwrestle.com Class 2A boys wrestling rankings, secured a championship win at the Jack Mendenhall Invitational.
- Mason Costello of Waukee made an incredible 65-foot buzzer-beater shot, clinching a thrilling 82-81 double-overtime victory over No. 2 West Des Moines Valley.
- Readers can vote to determine the winners, impacting recognition of outstanding performances and adding excitement to high school sports.
- The competition across sports is intensifying as girls state wrestling and boys state swimming approach, setting the stage for an action-packed season.
The upcoming announcement of the winners will provide recognition and acknowledgment of exceptional athletic achievements, further fueling the competitive spirit in Iowa's high school sports.
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