Here are the area’s top high school sports performers for Jan. 21-22. Top performers are based on the results sent in by the coaches.
Thursday, Jan. 22
BOYS BASKETBALL
Jaiden Cooper, Living Water: The senior had 35 points and 15 rebounds in a 74-57 victory over Scotland Christian.
Nikko Gonzales, Living Water: The junior scored 20 points.
Noah McKay, Living Water: The senior scored 10 points.
Reginald Gray III, Northside: The sophomore had 14 points, five rebounds and two blocks in a 54-42 win over Dixon.
CJ Green, Northside: The junior scored 11 points.
Jamir Mitchell, Northside: The junior had two points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and two steals.
Matthew Smoot, Northside: The junior had 13 points, nine rebounds, four steals and two blocks.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Jade Dollar, Southwest: The senior had 15 points, nine rebounds and two assists in a 57-42 win over South Lenoir.
Brinkleyanne Lucas, Southwest: The sophomore had 19 points, five assists, four steals and three rebounds.
Glory Phillips, Southwest: The sophomore had nine points, 20 rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
Addison King, Swansboro: The junior scored 21 points in a 52-19 victory over Richlands.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
BOYS BASKETBALL
Kannon McBride, Croatan: The junior had 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in a 60-46 win over Southwest.
Tyler Thorpe, Croatan: The senior had 16 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals.
Josh Holder, Southwest: The senior scored 13 points in a 60-46 loss to Croatan.
Carlos Pagan, Southwest: The junior scored 15 points.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Leah Johnson, Croatan: The sophomore had 14 points, five rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in a 59-21 victory over Southwest.
Sunny Johnson, Croatan: The junior had 10 points, two rebounds and one assist.
Neely McMannen, Croatan: The senior had 14 points, four rebounds, three steals and one assist.
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