Stayton's KJ Nyquist is the Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week
Pete MartiniStayton's KJ Nyquist is the Statesman Journal Athlete of the Week after winning the online poll of readers this week.
KJ Nyquist, Stayton
She had 18 points, four rebounds and two assists for the Eagles in an OSAA Class 4A state quarterfinal loss to eventual state champion Baker. For the tournament, she averaged 12.0 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Last week's winner:Western Christian's Payton Richardson earns Athlete of the Week
Other nominees
Jaden Nielsen-Skinner, South Salem
He averaged 17.7 points and 4.0 assists per game at the OSAA Class 6A state tournament and was a first-team all-tournament selection. His points average was fourth-most in the tournament, and his assist average was second-most in the tournament.
OSAA roundup:South Salem boys fifth at state; Silverton, Stayton place third
Truitt Reilly, Silverton
She averaged 12.5 points and 9.5 rebounds per game at the OSAA Class 5A state tournament, including 11 points and 12 rebounds in the quarterfinals against eventual state champion La Salle.
HIGHLIGHTS Girls Basketball:La Salle Prep Vs. Silverton in Quarterfinals
RJ Veliz, Woodburn
He averaged 20.7 points per game and 7.3 rebounds per game at the OSAA Class 4A state tournament and was a first-team all-tournament selection. His points average was second-most in the tournament, and his rebound average was sixth-most in the tournament.
OSAA roundup:Stayton, Woodburn boys win; Silverton, Stayton girls lose