PGH x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week (Jan. 11th-17th)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Girls Hoops x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week Award is given to one student-athlete who demonstrates excellence during a week of her team's competition. The winner contributes to her team's success in multiple statistical categories, which leads to team success on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Learn more about Foster Swift Sports (<a href="https://x.com/FSCSSports">@FSCSSports</a>) at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fosterswift.com/services/Business-Tax-Law/Sports-Law-Michigan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fosterswift.com/services/Business-Tax-Law/Sports-Law-Michigan</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Selecting one girl to recognize as Player of the Week was a true challenge, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Several players made a strong case, but one standout became the clear choice for this week's award. Those who had a dominant week worthy of consideration have been included in the article as Honorable Mention. Here are the girls who had an outstanding week six. It's time to celebrate their accomplishments!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prep Girls Hoops x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["813077"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68af4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Averie will graduate as one of Michigan's most dominant scorers. This week, she became only the 34th player in MHSAA girls basketball history to reach 2,000 career points. Averie started the week with 47 points against Flint Hamady and scored 50 in a 68-29 win vs. Clio to pass 2,000. She scored 57 points with 10 rebounds, eight steals, and seven assists in a 79-61 win vs. Flint New Standard Academy. Averie ended the week with a mind-boggling 150 points, averaging 50 per game, and a 2-1 team record. She's 219 points away from becoming the Flint area's newest all-time leading scorer, with plenty of games left to do it. Averie is Michigan's PGH x Foster Swift Sports Player of the Week for Jan. 11th-17th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Player of the Week Honorable Mention</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1189782"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68b5c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexis turned in an explosive double-double during a 42-31 home win with 26 points and 14 steals--she kept her foot on the gas again this week. Alexis shredded the nets with six triples, scoring 29 points during a 54-46 win vs. Croswell-Lexington. She followed that with a dominant 37-point performance in a 54-42 win at Almont. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807919"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69711c71e939e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brynn turned in a dominant first quarter of the regular season for Lenawee Christian, averaging 19 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists per game in December. She's continued to put up big numbers in January. Brynn scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds during a 55-40 win at Summerfield. She followed with 24 points and four steals in a 53-17 win at Sand Creek.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["889396"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68ba7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maddylynn is closing out her high school career at Merrill in style, averaging 18 points and 12 rebounds per game. She's on pace to surpass 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds this season. Maddy was productive again, putting up two double-doubles during the week. Maddy scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against Michigan Lutheran Seminary. She added 20 points and 14 rebounds during a win vs. Coleman. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["982742"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68bf0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Sophie shot 8 for 12 from the floor (3/5 3PT) during a 52-23 win vs. Posen, finishing with 19 points, 14 rebounds, six steals, and six blocks. She turned in a second straight double-double with 17 points (2/3 3PT), 17 rebounds, and three blocks in a 33-26 win at Oscoda. Sophie ended the week with another strong performance during a 30-26 win vs. Saginaw Arts and Sciences, posting eight points, 12 rebounds, five steals, and four blocks. AuGres-Sims is 8-1 for the first time since 2008, and Sophie is a big reason why.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1161405"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68c39"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rennie ripped the nets with six three-pointers against Climax-Scotts earlier in December. She had another productive week for Jackson Christian, scoring 26 points during a 58-9 win vs. Camden-Frontier. She added 13 points and five boards against Hillsdale Academy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1232448"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69711c71e9477"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taleah has been a double-double machine for Hamady, and she turned in a dominant effort during a 67-51 win at Genesee. Taleah scored 31 points and grabbed 30 boards. Her physicality, strength, and aggressiveness are tough for opponents to contain.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671565"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68c80"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cora poured in three triples against Plainwell, leading the team in points with 24 during their 50-33 win vs. Plainwell. She contributed with a productive 12 points against Three Rivers in a 55-36 win. Cora has multiple games with two or more threes this season. She's long, active on defense, and a versatile playmaker in the Sturgis program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["613427"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68ccd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Ava is averaging 17.6 points, 3.3 steals, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game for the 9-2 Irish. Ava had a huge week for FGR, scoring 20 points in their 57-52 win at Warren Regina and another 33 in a 60-30 victory vs. Marquette.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1224847"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68d16"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lauren led the Eagles with 19 points, eight steals, four rebounds, and one block in a 44-28 win vs. Whitmore Lake. She erupted for a game-high 29 points with seven steals, and four rebounds during a 63-19 win against Oakland Christian. She's an athletic, skilled, and dynamic player making an immediate impact for Plymouth Christian as a freshman.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["848305"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69711c71e9569"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Molly shot lights out for the Huskies, burying seven triples in a 53-18 win against Forest Hills Eastern. She scored 23 points and added two steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1158227"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68d58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Brooke is averaging over 20 points per game for Otsego this season, and she had another stellar string of performances last week. She started with 19 points, five rebounds, and five assists during a 49-30 win vs. Niles. Brooke turned in another productive outing during a 59-35 win at Paw Paw. She scored 22 points, with seven rebounds, five steals, and three assists. She's a long and athletic wing who protects the rim, keeps her hands active to deflect passes, and finishes well with both hands at the rim off two feet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["860213"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68d9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaylyn became Notre Dame Prep's all-time leading scorer in December, surpassing 833 career points. She's on pace to hit 1,000 this season. Kaylyn turned in a dominant performance during a 51-39 win at Avondale. She erupted for 23 points in the third quarter and finished the game with 31. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1671547"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68de4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Alexis went off for a career-high 31 points and nine steals during a 71-9 win against Coloma. She drained three triples and scored 17 points in a 45-21 win vs. Constantine.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["807313"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6971033f68e2a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Katelyn averaged 22.3 points per game as New Lothrop finished a perfect 3-0. She scored 27 in their 63-9 win vs. Byron to eclipse 1,000 career points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->