Poll results: Saint Joseph’s basketball player selected as CDT Boys Athlete of the Week
A Saint Joseph’s basketball player who had a big week on the court is the boys athlete of the week for Jan. 30-Feb. 5, as selected by readers of CentreDaily.com.
Michael Lower had 18 points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals against Newport in a 55-48 win on Jan. 30. He went on to have 13 points in Saint Joseph’s 80-73 win over Juniata Valley on Feb. 1 and followed with 17 points, two rebounds and two assists in a 77-45 victory against Susquenita the next day. He received 60% of the vote (7,009 votes).
Here were the other nominees:
Cam Watkins, Bald Eagle basketball: Watkins had eight points in Bald Eagle’s 44-28 win over Northern Cambria on Jan. 30. He followed with 15 points against Hollidaysburg in a 54-51 victory on Jan. 31. The junior finished the week with 14 points in a 52-51 overtime win against Tyrone.
Charlie Yartz, Saint Joseph’s boys basketball: Yartz had 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and a block in a 55-48 victory against Newport on Jan. 30. He went on to have 29 points in Saint Joseph’s 80-73 win over Juniata Valley on Feb. 1 and followed with 10 points, five rebounds and three assists in a 77-45 victory against Susquenita on Feb. 2.
Coen Bainey, Bald Eagle wrestling: Bainey pinned Chase Fleshman (133) in Bald Eagle’s 32-31 victory over Penns Valley in the District 6 consolation finals on Feb. 4. He also had a pin in his 127 match against Huntingdon earlier in the tournament.
Nick Pavlechko, State College wrestling: Pavlechko pinned Brayden Blackwell (285) in 3:56 in a District 6 Class 3A match. State College ultimately fell to Central Mountain 36-34.
Ty Watson, Penns Valley wrestling: Watson pinned Gavin Bennett (152) in Penns Valley’s 32-31 loss to Bald Eagle in the District 6 consolation finals on Feb. 4. He additionally had a 10-0 major decision against United in the semifinals.
The poll ended at noon Saturday. This poll is not scientific and just for fun. We invite you to vote as many times as you want. The next polls will be published at CentreDaily.com on Monday.
To nominate a deserving player for future Athlete of the Week polls, email cdtscores@centredaily.com.
This story was originally published February 6, 2023 at 4:23 PM.
