J&C Athletes of the Week: choose between two seniors and two sophomores

Ethan Hanson, Lafayette Journal & Courier

WEST LAFAYETTE — Four high school athletes left their mark during basketball games in Greater Lafayette Area between Dec. 11 and Dec. 17.

This talented group of students are being nominated for the weekly Journal & Courier Athletes of the Week award. The candidates were chosen based on fan and parental submissions and observations made by the Journal and Courier sports reporters.

Fans can vote until midnight this Thursday to choose the J&C Athlete of the Week.

Here's a look at this week's candidates that includes two sophomores and seniors.

McCutcheon Mavericks guard Aubrey Miller (14) and Central Catholic Knights Casey Schuessler (33) fight for a rebound during the IHSAA girl’s basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette, Ind. McCutcheon Mavericks won 48-42.
McCutcheon Mavericks guard Aubrey Miller (14) and Central Catholic Knights Casey Schuessler (33) fight for a rebound during the IHSAA girl’s basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Central Catholic High School in Lafayette, Ind. McCutcheon Mavericks won 48-42.

Aubrey Miller

School: McCutcheon

Sport: Basketball

Class: Sophomore

Team contributions: Miller is quietly becoming a force of confidence for a McCutcheon squad that is putting together wins against quality opponents. Her scoring in the paint and rebounding was critical in leading the Mavericks in two victories over Harrison and Lafayette Jeff. Miller scored 14 points, grabbed eight rebounds with two assists and two steals to lead Harrison over the Raiders 56-29 last Friday and made critical defensive plays to beat Lafayette Jeff 58-27 last Tuesday. McCutcheon (10-2) has won seven straight games and is winning by an average of 23.6 points during that stretch.

Clinton Central senior center Sara Parkison (right) holds a sign with her mom after becoming her school's all-time leading scorer.
Clinton Central senior center Sara Parkison (right) holds a sign with her mom after becoming her school's all-time leading scorer.

Sara Parkison

School: Clinton Central

Sport: Basketball

Class: Senior

Team contributions: Parkison became the all-time leading scorer in school history last Monday. Parkison scored 25 points and drilled four 3-pointers to beat Class 3A opponent Lebanon 60-34. Parkison is leading the Bulldogs to a 11-1 start. Clinton Central's only loss was on the road to Class 2A Sectional contender Carroll.

Photos from Carroll's Class 2A sectional championship win over Clinton Prairie on March 4, 2023.
Photos from Carroll's Class 2A sectional championship win over Clinton Prairie on March 4, 2023.

Jake McGraw

School: Clinton Prairie

Sport: Basketball

Class: Sophomore

Team contributions: McGraw has been shooting red hot after receiving prominent minutes for Clinton Prairie. McGraw surpassed 1,000 points and scored 27 points with seven assists, six rebounds and four steals to lead his team over Frontier 72-35. The Gophers are 6-0 to start the 2023-2024 season.

Benton Central Bison center Hunter Sisson (33) goes for a loose ball during the IHSAA boy’s basketball sectional game against the Frankfort Hot Dogs, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Case Arena in Frankfort, Ind. Benton Central Bison won 53-40.
Benton Central Bison center Hunter Sisson (33) goes for a loose ball during the IHSAA boy’s basketball sectional game against the Frankfort Hot Dogs, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Case Arena in Frankfort, Ind. Benton Central Bison won 53-40.

Hunter Sisson

School: Benton Central

Sport: Basketball

Class: Senior

Team contributions: Sisson found his offensive rhythm for Benton Central. Sisson scored a game high 22 points to go with eight rebounds in an 80-69 win over West Lafayette last Friday and scored 22 points with six rebounds against Tri-West last Saturday.

Ethan Hanson started working for the Journal & Courier in West Lafayette, Indiana after four years at the Record Searchlight in Redding, CA. He previously freelanced with the Los Angeles Daily News for four years. Follow him on Twitter at @EthanAHansonand ethan_a_hanson on Instagram.

This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: J&C Athlete of the Week candidates Greater Lafayette Area

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