Voting is now open and will run through midnight Friday for this week’s Orthopaedic Center of Southern Illinois Player of the Week.
Here are the nominees:
Payton Allen, Fairfield: The senior went 7-0 and won the 285 pound weight class at the Lawrence County Tournament. Allen reached 100 wins for his career.
Bryce Conner, Carmi-White Co.: The senior was named MVP of the Du Quoin Tip-Off Classic after averaging 20 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2 steals over 4 games leading the Bulldogs to a 3-1 record and a second place finish.
Carly Foster, Gallatin Co.: The senior averaged 26.5 points in 2 games last week, including 43 in a win over Hardin County.
Luke Melvin, Benton: The junior was named MVP of the Goreville Invitational after averaging 14 points and 2 rebounds over 5 games to lead the Rangers to a 5-0 record and the championship. Melvin scored 21 in the title game win over Goreville.
Masin Presser, Pope Co.: The junior averaged 30 points and 11 rebounds in 4 games for the Pirates, including 42 in a win over Thompsonville.
Zoee Sadler, Anna-Jonesboro: The sophomore won the 106 pound weight class at the Lawrence County Tournament, becoming the first girl in the tournament’s 48-year history to win a title.
Kellen Scott, Pinckneyville: The senior was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Kaskaskian Classic after averaging 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists over 4 games leading the Panthers to a 4-0 record and the championship.
Kodie VanEyck, Woodlawn: The senior averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds over 3 games including a career high 24 points and 12 rebounds in a win over Flora.