Vote now: Who should be SBLive’s Arkansas high school athlete of the week?
Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Arkansas high school athlete of the week for Feb. 14-20. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email nate@scorebooklive.com.
Kellen Robinson, Episcopal Collegiate boys basketball
The freshman scored 20 of his 30 points in the first half in a 72-36 victory over Helena-West Helena Central in the 3A-6 District Tournament. He added 29 points and 10 rebounds in a 68-58 victory over Central Arkansas Christian in the 3A-6 District Tournament.
A.J. McCandlis, Viola girls basketball
The 5-7 junior scored 19 points in a 46-19 victory over Shirley in the 1A-2 District Tournament. She had 46 points, including 38 in the second half and overtime while making 25-of-26 free throws in a 62-59 victory over Izard County in the 1A-2District Tournament.
Justin Crutchmer, Lake Hamilton boys wrestling
Crutchmer, a star running back for the Wolves, won his third consecutive state championship at 170 pounds. He pinned Jonathan Eye of Lakeside at 2:58; received a forfeit from Hayden Cullins of Hot Springs in the second round; pined Ethyn Gibson of Russellville at 5:23 and beat Josh Handloser of Sheridan, 5-1.
Darryl Kattich, Cedarville boys basketball
The 6-1 senior guard had 15 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block in a 59-47 victory over Charleston in the 3A-4 District semifinals. He had 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal in Cedarville's win over Paris in the same tournament.
Heidi Robinson, Marmaduke girls basketball
The 5-9 senior guard scored 33 points, had 6 rebounds and 3 assists to lead the Lady Greyhounds to a 61-37 victory over Rector in the 2A-3 district championship game.
Starr Smith, Cabot girls wrestling
Smith, who was the No. 6 seed, pinned Alejandr Agosto, of Springdale Har-Ber at 3:07. She pinned the No. 3 seed Alissa Castro of Fayetteville at 4:35 and pinned the No. 2 seed Harley Seymore of Searcy at 1:26. She pinned Shay Allen, the No. 4 seed from Acorn at 5:48.
Layne Taylor, Farmington boys basketball
The sophomore scored 31 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a 82-49 victory over Gravette. He had 28 points and 8 rebounds in a 74-45 victory over Berrvyille in the tournament championship.
Derriona Spencer, Wynne girls basketball
The 5-9 senior forward scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a 55-41 loss to Pulaski Academy. She had 22 points in a 65-14 victory over Mills. She had 11 points and 6 rebounds in a 60-37 victory over Lonoke.
Caleb Record, Berryville boys wrestling
Record won his fourth consecutive state championship at 120 pounds. He pinned all three of his opponents. He pinned Bodey Stump of Batesville Southside at 1:04; Caleb McColumn of Mountain View at 22 seconds and Maddox Atkins of Arkadelphia at 3:42.
Nick Smith, Jr., North Little Rock boys basketball
The 6-5 senior guard scored 17 points, shooting 6-of-12 from the floor and made all five free throws in a 77-45 victory over Fort Smith Northside. He scored 33 points in a 72-41 victory over Bryant, adding 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals. He had 22 points in a 77-47 victory over Conway.
Heaven Sanchez, Booneville girls basketball
The 5-5 senior scored 19 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a 49-42 victory over Danville in the 3A-4 district championship game. She had 17 points and 3 steals in a 40-29 victory over Charleston in the tournament semifinals.
Archer Jones, Springdale Har-Ber girls wrestling
Jones, who was the No. 4 seed at 165 pounds, pinned her first three opponents. She dropped Katie Mendez of Fort Smith Northside in 1:05; Meghan Blakey of Cabot in 1:14; and Samantha Vazquez of Van Buren in 1:50. She beat the No. 1 seed Hailee Moore of Fayetteville, 8-3 and pinned the No. 2 seed Amelia Frounfelter of Mountain Home at 3:28.
Courtney Crutchfield, Pine Bluff boys basketball
The 6-3 sophomore guard scored 27 points in a 763-46 victory over Sheridan. He added 20 points and 4 rebounds in a 49-37 victory over Hot Springs Lakeside.
Gabi Berry, Des Arc girls basketball
The junior scored 37 points in a 74-39 victory over McCrory in the 2A-6 district tournament.
Joshua Cady, Pulaski Academy boys wrestling
Cady won his third consecutive state championship. He pinned Tristan Jackson of Shioh Christian at 21 seconds, pinned Sean Swearengin, defeated Ty Wonder 12-4 and defeated Caden Pipes of Pottsville 10-7.
Antwon Ensweller, Watson Chapel boys basketball
The 6-7 forward scored 23 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a 63-29 victory over Crossett. He had 23 points and 10 rebounds in a 59-27 victory over Monticello.
Ashauni Corley, Episcopal Collegiate girls basketball
The junior scored 26 points in a 66-20 victory over DeWitt in the 3A-6 District Tournament. She had 18 points in a 63-36 victory over Central Arkansas Christian in the 3A-6 District Tournament.
Lillian Jones, Fayetteville girls wrestling
Jones pinned her three opponents on her way to the state title. She pinned Riley Fazio in 49 seconds; Jocelyn Unwer of Rogers at 2:04 and Mackenzie Graves of Benotnville in 4:30.
Donyae May, Russellville boys basketball
The 6-1 guard scored 22 points, had 7 assists, 6 rebounds and 2 steals in a 63-34 victory over Mountain Home.
Ereaunna Hardaway, Jonesboro girls basketball
The 5-5 senior guard scored 32 points, made 4 three-pointers and made all 11 free throws in a 70-64 victory over West Memphis.
Tyler Crossno, Greenwood boys wrestling
Crossno won his second consecutive state title. He pinned Tyler Kelly of Benton at 34 seconds; pinned Ethan Easier of Maumelle at 23 seconds; defeated Kendrick Martin of Lake Hamilton 4-2 and pinned Amari Gardner of Russellville at 2:56.
Cooper Ellis, Conway Christian boys basketball
The junior scored 16 points in a 53-47 victory over Hector. He scored 38 points, including 26 in the second half in a 73-64 loss to LISA Academy North in the 2A-5 District Tournament.
Josie Williams, Conway Christian girls basketball
The 5-7 junior scored 35 points in a 68-59 victory over Conway St. Joseph in the 2A-5 District Tournament.
Alena Williams, Cabot girls wrestling
Williams pinned her four opponents on her way to the state title. She took down Drew Spurgeon at 29 seconds; Adrienne Chasten of Bentonville West in 35 seconds; Gracie Webb of Searcy in 37 seconds and Kaleigh Smith of Rogers in 1:43.
Dylan Cluck, Cedarville boys basketball
The 6-3 senior forward had 10 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks in a 59-47 victory over Charleston in the 3A-4 district semifinals. He had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block in Cedarville's District Tournament win over Paris.
Madison Cartwright, Greenwood girls basketball
The 5-10 junior guard scored 20 points, grabbed 4 rebounds, had 4 assists and 4 steals in a 63-57 victory over Siloam Springs. She scored 30 points in a 70-35 victory over Mountain Home.
Austin Callies, Mountain Home boys wrestling
Callies won his second consecutive state championship. He pinned Devin Mullins of Beebe at 2:53; defeated Justin Pena-Cook of Greenwood, 7-2; defeated Plyler Oseguera of Hot Springs Lakeside, 7-1 and Hunter Hanna of Lake Hamilton 4-1.
Joseph Pinion, Morrilton boys basketball
The 6-6 senior forward scored 21 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and had 5 steals in a 45-39 victory over Pottsville.
Kalyeigh Thompson, Lonoke girls basketball
The 6-1 senior forward scored 23 points in a 61-49 victory over eStem. She had 10 points and 15 rebounds in a 59-58 overtime victory over eStem in the rematch.
Ross Womack, Arkadelphia boys wrestling
After receiving a bye, Womack won his second consecutive state title at 160 pounds. He pinned Josiah McGee of Gravette at 46 seconds, pinned Miles Ward of Pulaski Academy at 2:26 and defeated William Brown of Shiloh Christian 10-4.
