Charlestown sophomore Justice Burdin was one of three Indiana Basketball Coaches Association/Subway Players of the Week for her performance during the opening week of the high school girls’ basketball season (Nov. 5-10).
Burdin, a 5-11 sophomore wing, notched a double-double as the Pirates began its season with a 64-37 triumph over Southwestern. She tallied 21 points and 14 rebounds as Charlestown jumped to a big lead and captured the season-opening decision over the Rebels.
Wawasee senior KiLee Knafel and Richmond sophomore Mackenzie Taylor were also named players of the week.
Winners are chosen each week from each of the IHSAA’s three districts. Girls winners will be chosen from now through the week following March 2. Boys winners will be chosen starting in two weeks and through the week following March 23.
Other local nominees for Week One from Southern Indiana’s District 3:
Alex Davidson, Salem; Ashley Elliott, Scottsburg; Emily Hollis, Henryville; Ashley Johnson, New Washington; Mikala Lomax, Columbus East; Tanner Marcum, New Albany; Ali Patberg, Columbus North; Kirsten Ricke, Oldenburg Academy; Annie Thomas, Southwestern (Shelby); Haley Vogen, Jeffersonville; Lauren Whitlatch, Bloomington South; Whitney Williamson, Brown County and Jackie Young, Princeton.