Voice and Viewpoint Athletes of the Week

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Basketball on basketball court, elevated view (Thomas Northcut/Digital Vision)

By Keith D. King

The female athlete of the week goes to Lincoln High Women’s Basketball player, Tarazjanae Cooksey. Cooksey, a 5”6 senior is averaging 18.6 Points per game, 3.5 assists, and 2.7 rebounds per game for the 7-2 Hornets. Last week in the team’s 5th win in a row, Cooksey put up 24 points, 3 assists, and 2 Rebounds.  On top of being one of the team’s best leaders and shooters, Cooksey is an excellent student athlete with a 3.5 GPA, and is also the Vice President of the ASB.

This male athlete of the week goes to Lincoln High senior, Alex Dumas. Dumas leads the team in scoring, averaging 17.4 points per game, while also pulling down 4.8 rebounds per game. On top of being an outstanding basketball player, Dumas is also a remarkable football player. This past season Dumas recorded 42 total tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, and a touchdown. To add the icing on the cake, Dumas is also an excellent student with a 4.0 GPA.