Athletes of the week

January 8, 2008

Kurban Shamatov

The senior from Woodburn scored 22 points to lead the Class 5A Bulldogs to a 53-48 win Friday against Class 6A South Salem and 24 in a 73-71 win Wednesday against Parkrose.

Ashley Walczak and Heidi Halemeier

The juniors from Santiam scored a combined 105 points -- Walczak scored 56 and Halemeier scored 49 -- as the Wolverines went 3-0 for the week.

Alex Kostenborder

The Sprague junior got a major decision against McNary's Jordan Lowe on Thursday.

Michael Hamilton

The senior guard from Amity scored 32 points in a 75-61 win against Sheridan on Friday and 16 in a 61-56 win Wednesday against Westside Christian.

Lindsay Crawford

McKay's senior win scored 21 points, including hitting three 3-pointers, in a 63-46 win Friday vs. Lakeridge.

Adam Hansen

The sophomore from McNary won the 200 free and 500 free in a dual meet Thursday against North Salem.

Fionna Connolly

The senior from Regis scored 12 points, had nine steals, eight rebounds and six assists to help the Rams beat Toldeo on Friday.

Jake DeWilde

McKay's senior post scored 20 points in an 87-52 win against South Albany Saturday.

-- Bill Poehler