Last week, several standout high school basketball performances made the finalists for the Argus Leader's Athlete of the Week. Readers can vote for the winner, with nominees including Mahli Abdouch of O’Gorman, Griffen Goodbary of Sioux Falls Christian, Mara Grant of Tea Area, Sam DeGroot of Lincoln, and Katie Vasecka of Tea Area. Abdouch impressed with 24 points and a memorable buzzer-beater, while Goodbary showcased hyper-efficiency by converting 10 out of 12 field goal attempts in a game. Grant recorded a double-double, DeGroot had a near-perfect shooting night, and Vasecka rebounded from a tough performance with 25 points, five rebounds, and three assists against Parkston.

By the Numbers
  • Abdouch: Scored 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting and 4-for-10 from three
  • Goodbary: Scored 24 points against Jefferson and 23 points against Lincoln; 10 out of 12 field goal attempts against Jefferson and 50% shooting against Lincoln
  • Grant: Recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds
  • DeGroot: Scored 22 points on 7-of-8 shooting and 4-of-5 from three
  • Vasecka: Scored 25 points against Parkston on 10-for-14 shooting, made three of five 3-pointers, and added five rebounds and three assists
Bottom Line

This week's standout high school basketball performances have led to the nomination of five exceptional athletes for the Argus Leader's Athlete of the Week, showcasing exemplary scoring, shooting efficiency, and all-around contributions to their teams' success.