Sports
Vote Now: Patch Athlete of the Week, Jan. 23-27
Who is your favorite prep sports athlete in Oakland County? You have until Friday at 9 a.m. to vote in our poll or write in an athlete you think deserves recognition.
Vote here to help choose the Patch Athlete of the Week of Oakland County for the week ending Jan. 27. Last week’s poll winner was
Vote for one of the following or write in your own candidate in the comments:
Sami Stormont – (girls basketball): Stormont had another monster week for the Ravens. She set a school record, and career high, on Tuesday with 42 points in a 62-44 win over Ferndale. She also had 13 rebounds and four steals. On Friday, she had a game-high 21 points in a 49-34 win over Hazel Park. Stormont is the first two-time nominee for the Patch Athlete of the Week.
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John Yurich – (boys swimming): Yurich was in top form on Thursday in a meet against Rochester. He participated in four events and placed in all four. He finished second in the 100-yard butterfly (56.49) and 100 backstroke (1:02.01). He also helped his team pick up two first-place finishes in two separate relay races – the 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestyle.
Shannon Wilson – (girls basketball): Andover had a busy week and so did Shannon Wilson. She had 13 points, six assists and eight steals in a 61-31 win over Hazel Park on Monday. On Tuesday, the point guard had a game-high 22 points in a 63-40 win over Berkley. Wilson came back on Friday with 15 points, nine rebounds, six assists and four steals in a 58-45 win over Oak Park.
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DeShawn Gilbert – (boys basketball): Gilbert was the leading scorer in two really big games for Clawson this week. On Tuesday, he had 13 points in a 41-35 win over Marysville then on Friday he had 15 points in a 48-39 win over second-place St. Clair Shores Lakeview.
Attention Coaches: Nominate Your Athletes
Email nominations to Patch sportswriter Mike Niziolek. Nominations must be received by noon Friday for consideration for the next week's poll. Please include a photo or photos of your nominee and detailed information on why he or she is a deserving candidate for the weekly award. Weekly winners are eligible for Patch Athlete of the Season recognition.
