Each week during the high school sports season, Eastern Maine Sports will announce a female and male athlete of the week. You can send your nominations during the week to Marc at easternmainesports@gmail.com. When you send your nominations include the athlete, name of the school, stats for the week of the nomination. Here is a full list of the 282 past athlete of the week winners.
This week, we had six Rowell’s Garage male athlete of the week nominations. Keegan Gentle averaged 23 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.5 steals in lifting Houlton to a 2-0 record during the week. It is the second athlete of the week honor for Gentle. He had a big week and was named on December 23rd. Gentle was also voted athlete of the month for December.
Roadrunner Taxi male athlete of the week
Keegan Gentle – Houlton – Basketball- had 20 points, five rebounds, and four steals in 61-35 win over Southern Aroostook. Had 26 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and two assists in 73-47 win over Central.
Runner up
Connor Robertson- Orono- Basketball- had 25 points (4 three pointers) and eight rebounds in 59-44 win over Presque Isle.
Other nominations
Marcus Christopher- Skowhegan- Basketball- scored 18 points in 47-34 win over Nokomis.
Caleb Crocker- PCHS- Basketball- recorded 19 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and two assists in 66-65 win over Valley.
Kobe Gilbert- PCHS- Basketball- had 15 points and eight rebounds in 66-65 win over Valley.
Eben Cooley- PCHS- Basketball- had 13 points, six rebounds, and three steals in 66-65 win over Valley.
