Athletes of the week — Dec. 27

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Bishop Gorman’s Jamal Bey (5) scores a slam dunk against the Clark Chargers during the ... — Bishop Gorman’s Jamal Bey (5) scores a slam dunk against the Clark Chargers during the second half of the platinum division championship basketball game of the Tarkanian Classic at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017. Bishop Gorman won 69-56. Joel Angel Juarez Las Vegas Review-Journal @jajuarezphoto

ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Boys Basketball

Jamal Bey, Bishop Gorman

The senior, who is committed to Washington, was named MVP of the Tarkanian Classic after helping the Gaels win the tournament. He averaged 23.3 points in four games, and scored 38 against Centennial-Corona (California).

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Girls Basketball

Dre’una Edwards, Liberty

The Utah-bound senior totaled 83 points last week in helping the Patriots win the Diamond bracket championship of the Tarkanian Classic at Durango High. Edwards was named the tournament MVP after posting a double-double in the final.

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Wrestling

Daniel Kennedy, Cimarron-Memorial

The senior won all three of his 138-pound matches by fall last week, winning against Canyon Springs, Bonanza and Desert Oasis to help the Spartans win the meet.