Vote now: Who should be SBLive’s Arkansas high school athlete of the week?
By Jeff Halpern
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Arkansas high school athlete of the week for Nov. 15-21. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email nate@scorebooklive.com.
Malachi Gober, North Little Rock football
The junior completed 21-of-35 passes for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Charging Wildcats’ 24-21 win over Bentonville.
Torrance Moore, North Little Rock football
The junior ran for 150 yards on 24 carries in the Charging Wildcats’ 24-21 win over Bentonville.
Nick Smith, North Little Rock boys basketball
The senior forward and Razorback signee scored 20 points, had 8 assists, 7 rebounds and 3 steals in an 84-72 victory over Maumelle Saturday in the Hoopin’ 4Hoodies Showcase at Maumelle.
Cooper Smith, Bentonville football
The senior caught four passes for 75 yards, including a 29-yard TD reception, while also adding a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Tigers’ 24-21 loss to North Little Rock.
Carson Burnett, Bryant football
The senior ran for 8-yard and 5-yard touchdowns, and passed for 2 touchdowns in the Hornets’ 42-10 win over Fort Smith Northside.
Brynn Washam, Mammoth Spring girls basketball
The sophomore guard scored 17 points to lead Mammoth Spring to a 75-47 victory over Hillcrest and had 20 points in an 80-66 loss to Marmaduke. She had 20 points in a 93-23 victory over Armorel and 19 points in a 54-28 victory over Rector.
Bladen Fike, Fayetteville football
The senior threw 4 touchdown passes and ran for another to tie the score late in the Bulldogs’ 34-27 win over Cabot.
Isaiah Sategna, Fayetteville football
The senior hauled in 16 catches for 247 yards and a touchdown passes in the Bulldogs’ 34-27 win over Cabot.
Jalen Blackburn, Fayetteville football
The senior caught 2 touchdown passes in the Bulldogs’ 34-27 win over Cabot.
Joseph Pinion, Morrilton boys basketball
The Arkansas Razorback signee scored 31 points, had 14 rebounds with 4 steals and 2 blocks in a 54-46 victory over Sacred Heart. He also 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a. 63-54 victory over Sheridan.
Donovyn Omolo, Conway football
The sophomore completed 12-of-16 passes for 257 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Wampus Cats’ 49-0 win over Rogers.
Ethan Winningham, Conway football
The senior forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles in the Wampus Cats’ 49-0 shutout over Rogers.
Taylor Hernandez, Pulaski Academy girls basketball
The senior guard scored 17 points to lead the Lady Bruins to a 69-47 victory over Central Arkansas Christian. She also had 15 points in a 46-43 loss to Nashville in the Heavenly Hoops Invitational at Mount Saint Mary.
Josh Shepherd, Rogers football
The senior rushed for 154 yards in the Mounties’ 49-0 loss to Conway.
Hunter Houston, Greenwood football
The junior completed 25-of-35 passes for 359 yards and 4 touchdowns, and ran for another score in the Bulldogs’ 42-0 win over Mountain Home.
Mike Reddick, Dumas boys basketball
The junior guard scored 29 points, had 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in a 71-54 victory over Bay. He also had 31 points, 7 assists and 3 steals in a 90-52 victory over West Fork.
Donovan Whitten, Arkadelphia football
The junior completed 11-of-12 passes for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns, while adding 40 rushing yards, in the Badgers’ 51-29 win over Batesville Southside.
Tyrique Jones, Crossett football
The senior threw for 133 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 131 yards and 4 touchdowns, in the Eagles’ 44-20 win over Ozark.
Brynlee Huggins, Pangburn girls basketball
The senior scored 40 points to lead Pangburn to a 62-45 victory over Searcy.
Jacari Lee, Warren football
The senior had an interception and a sack for a 20-yard loss in the Lumberjacks’ 35-7 win over Trumann.
Cedric Calbert, Warren football
The senior rushed for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Lumberjacks’ 35-7 win over Trumann.
Riley Cornish, Warren football
The senior threw for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Lumberjacks’ 35-7 win over Trumann.
Gunner Gleghorn, Izard County boys basketball
The senior forrward scored 27 points and hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to lead Izard County to a 69-66 victory over Concord and had 28 points in a 52-43 victory over Calico Rock.
Dillon Fox, Centerpoint football
The senior rushed for 2 touchdowns and caught another one in the Knights’ 28-23 win over Charleston.
Stran Smith, Benton football
The senior completed 21-of-32 passes for 304 yards in the Panthers’ 59-37 loss to Marion.
Kiki Williamson, Mayflower girls basketball
The sophomore scored 28 points in a 68-28 victory over Benton Harmony Grove.
Ben Gerrard, Marion football
The senior completed 17-of-24 passes for 434 yards in the Patriots’ 59-37 win over Benton.
Cade Forrester, Hoxie football
The senior completed 8-of-10 passes for 228 yards and 3 touchdowns, and ran 10 times for 114 yards and another score, in the Mustangs’ 42-0 win over Cedarville.
Ashton Elley, Little Rock Christian girls basketball
The senior guard had 18 points, 10 steals and 5 rebounds to lead Little Rock Christian to an 80-41 victory over Pine Bluff.
James Jointer, Little Rock Parkview football
The senior Arkansas Razorbacks commit had 25 carries for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the Patriots’ 41-21 win over Jonesboro.
Jaylon White, Little Rock Parkview football
The senior Ole Miss commit completed 14-of-20 passes for 190 yards and 3 TDs in the Patriots’ 41-21 win over Jonesboro.
Gavin Boddie, Mammoth Spring boys basketball
The junior guard scored 15 points to lead Mammoth Springs to a 59-44 victory over Hillcrest. He also had 23 points in a 70-61 victory over Crowley’s Ridge Academy. He added 21 points in a 50-31 victory over Armorel and 16 in a 56-44 victory over Maramduke.
Raven Brown, Little Rock Southwest girls basketball
The senior guard scored 15 points in Southwest’s 44-14 win against Hall High School Tuesday Night. She also scored 18 points in a 49-44 win against e-Stem Friday night.