BOYS' BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK (Dec. 24-30)
Kellen Williams, 6-1 senior guard/forward, Chambersburg
About Williams: Football season officially behind him, the gritty Trojans gamer proved he's clearly in basketball mode with a pair of terrific games and tournament MVP honors at Gettysburg last week.
In the tournament opener Wednesday night against the host Warriors, a team previously unbeaten, Williams erupted for 21 points and 15 rebounds in the Trojans' 64-58 victory. Included was a flash of seven straight points to answer a 10-0 second-half surge by Gettysburg. Williams sank four straight free throws, then drilled a deep 3-pointer on Chambersburg's next possession, to restore order and put coach Beau Gantz's team back in control.
In the title game against a talented Delone Catholic club, Williams secured his MVP honors by totaling 20 points and six rebounds in a 60-54 triumph. Again, his effort was clutch. His jumper tied the game shortly after the Squires briefly went ahead in the fourth quarter.
Williams was the lone junior on a senior-dominated Patriot-News Big 15 1st-team squad from last year, and with his help the Trojans (6-3) carry a three-game winning streak into 2013.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Dominick Antonelli, Trinity -- MVP of the East Pennsboro tournament, scoring 14 in victory over the host Lions, then following with 22 in the championship win against Cumberland Valley.
Dee'quan Fleming, Steel-High -- Reigning Player of the Week earned MVP of the West York tournament, posting 22 points in a win over West York and 26 in the title victory over CD East.
Sam Light, Northern Lebanon -- Helped the Vikings win their own tournament title for the first time since 1993, posting 21 points (10 in the fourth quarter) in a one-point victory over Conestoga Valley, then popping 26 in title win vs. Elco.
Seth Wagner, Mifflin County -- MVP of the Huskies' own Holiday River tournament, posting 30 points, 16 rebounds and three blocks on his 18th birthday, an opening win over Selinsgrove. Followed by scoring 19 to lead championship victory over Shikellamy.
Deshawn Williams, Camp Hill -- Showed no ill effects from a twisted ankle his last time out, totaling 42 points (20 vs. Harrisburg Christian, 22 vs. Bible Baptist) and earning MVP honors as Lions won the Halifax tournament.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
Week 1: Jonas Page, Susquehanna Twp.
Week 2: Dee'quan Fleming, Steel-High
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