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Big scoring nights: Vote for the High School Boys Basketball Player of the Week

chris mcdaniel, the patriot ledger
·4 min read

Canton High's Jeremiah Predin has been voted the High School Boys Basketball Player of the Week.

The senior received over 27,000 votes to earn that honor. He scored 23 points and grabbed 9 rebounds ina 77-71 win over Milford.

And this week's candidates are...

Shamus Hanlon, Calvary Chapel Academy: Hanlon scored 26 points in a 67-64 overtime win over Atlantis Charter.

Isaiah Green, Soph., Hull: Green scored a game-high 28 points in a loss to Randolph.

Michael Porter, Sr., Scituate: Porter scored 22 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in a 64-54 win over Hingham.

Scituate's Michael Porter goes up for a layup on a fast break opportunity after a steal during third quarter action of their game in the Round of 32 game in the Division 2 state tournament at Scituate High on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Scituate's Michael Porter goes up for a layup on a fast break opportunity after a steal during third quarter action of their game in the Round of 32 game in the Division 2 state tournament at Scituate High on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Hunter Wood + Kobe Nguyen, North Quincy: Wood scored 12 of his 20 points in a 55-48 win over Plymouth North. Nguyen notched a career-high 30 points in a 71-65 win over Quincy.

Raider Kobe Nguyen makes a move as teammate Zach Taylor tries to block a move by WH guard Drew Daley. North Quincy hosted Whitman-Hanson in MIAA tournament action narrowly beating W-H by one point on a free throw with less than a second to play on Friday March 3, 2023
Raider Kobe Nguyen makes a move as teammate Zach Taylor tries to block a move by WH guard Drew Daley. North Quincy hosted Whitman-Hanson in MIAA tournament action narrowly beating W-H by one point on a free throw with less than a second to play on Friday March 3, 2023

Zach Falls, Sr., Duxbury: Falls scored 37 points in an 86-73 win over Pembroke.

Zachary Falls of Duxbury lays up a shot under pressure from Eagle Nick Marcel.Plymouth North hosted Duxbury in boys basketball action on Friday February 3, 2023
Zachary Falls of Duxbury lays up a shot under pressure from Eagle Nick Marcel.Plymouth North hosted Duxbury in boys basketball action on Friday February 3, 2023

Patrick Jackson, Fr., South Shore Tech: Jackson scored 31 points in a 65-37 win over Bristol Aggie.

John Francois, Sr., Brockton: Francois scored 24 points in the Boxers' 55-41 loss to New Bedford.

Co-captain John Francois of the Brockton Boxers goes up for a layup after getting a pass from a teammate during opening day basketball practice on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.
Co-captain John Francois of the Brockton Boxers goes up for a layup after getting a pass from a teammate during opening day basketball practice on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

Edric Loissaint, Sr., Weymouth: Louissaint scored a career-high 30 points in a 75-50 win over Wellesley.

Weymouth's Edric Louissaint, center, races to the paint as he splits North Attleborough's Jack Murley, left, and Chace Frisoli, right, during boys basketball action at Weymouth High School, Monday, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.
Weymouth's Edric Louissaint, center, races to the paint as he splits North Attleborough's Jack Murley, left, and Chace Frisoli, right, during boys basketball action at Weymouth High School, Monday, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.

Tristan Rodriguez, Sr., Archbishop Williams: Rodriguez scored 25 points in a 73-58 win over Bishop Stang.

Archbishop Williams' Tristan Rodriguez shoots a layup during a practice on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.
Archbishop Williams' Tristan Rodriguez shoots a layup during a practice on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023.

Jack Balzarini, Jr., Carver: Balzarini scored 24 points in a win over Hull.

Crusader Jack Balzarini gets fouled by Rocklands Daniel Johnson during a lay up.The Carver Crusaders hosted Rockland Bulldogs boys basketball in MIAA action on Friday February 10, 2023
Crusader Jack Balzarini gets fouled by Rocklands Daniel Johnson during a lay up.The Carver Crusaders hosted Rockland Bulldogs boys basketball in MIAA action on Friday February 10, 2023

Jackson Davenport, Jr., Middleboro: Davenport finished with 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in a 65-62 win over Rockland.

Despite being surrounded by Randolph defenders, Middleboro's Jackson Davenport goes up strong for a shot in the 1st half of the game on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
Despite being surrounded by Randolph defenders, Middleboro's Jackson Davenport goes up strong for a shot in the 1st half of the game on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.

Caleb and Ryan Baker, Whitman-Hanson: The brothers starred in a win over Marshfield. Ryan scored 22 points while Caleb added 16.

Panther sophomore forward Ryan Baker lays up a shot over Raider Dylan Clifford.North Quincy hosted Whitman-Hanson in MIAA tournament action narrowly beating W-H by one point on a free throw with less than a second to play on Friday March 3, 2023
Panther sophomore forward Ryan Baker lays up a shot over Raider Dylan Clifford.North Quincy hosted Whitman-Hanson in MIAA tournament action narrowly beating W-H by one point on a free throw with less than a second to play on Friday March 3, 2023

Troy Chase, Soph., Plymouth North: Chase canned seven 3-pointers and finished with 23 points in a 60-49 win over Silver Lake.

Troy Chase watches as the ball drops into the net.
Troy Chase watches as the ball drops into the net.

George Anastos, Sr., Keefe Tech: Anastos led the Broncos with 15 points in a loss to Bay Path Thursday.

Simon Bleier, Sr., Westborough: Bleier hit a 3-pointer with about a minute remaining to seal a 58-57 win over Shepherd Hill on Wednesday, leading the way with 14 points.

Westborough's Simon Bleier greets teammates during player introductions.
Westborough's Simon Bleier greets teammates during player introductions.

Anthony DeLuca, Sr., Hopkinton: DeLuca led three Hillers in double figures with 15 points in a 68-41 win over Millis. Cooper Willadsen and Jack Ianelli scored 14 each for Hopkinton (7-2, 7-1 TVL). Sean Ryan hit two 3s and had 12 points for Millis (4-6, 2-3).

Niko Chaplain, Fr., + Braden DeZutter, Sr., AMSA: DeZutter paced the Eagles with 18 points and six assists in a 66-33 win over Parker Charter Friday, while Chaplain stuffed the stat sheet with seven points, six assists, 10 rebounds and six steals. Earlier in the week, Chaplain scored 11 points and DeZutter had nine in a loss to Bay Path.

Ryan Dooley, Sr., Lincoln-Sudbury: Dooley led three Warriors in double figures with 14 points and six rebounds in a 57-49 win over Newton South.

Lincoln-Sudbury senior captain Ryan Dooley at practice, Jan. 12, 2023.
Lincoln-Sudbury senior captain Ryan Dooley at practice, Jan. 12, 2023.

Dante Jeremic, Jr., Natick: Jeremic led the way with 22 points as the host Redhawks (7-2) earned a big 61-57 win over Needham.

Natick High School junior Dante Jeremic in traffic against Needham, Jan. 19, 2024.
Natick High School junior Dante Jeremic in traffic against Needham, Jan. 19, 2024.

Patrick Madden, Jr., Hopedale: Madden carried the load for the Blue Raiders on Friday with 20 points in a 36-28 win over Sutton. He scored 15 of them in the second quarter as Hopedale built a lead. Earlier in the week, Madden powered the Blue Raiders with 17 points in a 42-35 win over Whitinsville Christian.

Hopedale's Patrick Madden shoots while David Prouty's Alec Fournier defends.
Hopedale's Patrick Madden shoots while David Prouty's Alec Fournier defends.

James McKinney, Jr., Nipmuc: McKinney posted a massive double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds Thursday, but the Warriors fell 62-51 against Douglas at home.

Nipmuc High School's James McKinney goes up for two points against Douglas, Jan. 3, 2024.
Nipmuc High School's James McKinney goes up for two points against Douglas, Jan. 3, 2024.

Mason Melchionda + Jono Windle, Srs., Dover-Sherborn: Melchionda and Windle each scored 15 points for the Raiders in a 66-47 win over Ashland on Friday.

Dover-Sherborn junior Mason Melchionda brings the ball up the court during the game against Dover-Sherborn in Millis, Jan. 31, 2023. The Raiders defeated the Mohawks, 75-60.
Dover-Sherborn junior Mason Melchionda brings the ball up the court during the game against Dover-Sherborn in Millis, Jan. 31, 2023. The Raiders defeated the Mohawks, 75-60.

Jackson O’Brien, Sr., Hudson: O'Brien scored 22 points for the Hawks in a 53-43 win over Quabbin. Earlier in the week, O’Brien scored 12 points in a road loss to Lunenburg.

Hudson's Jackson O'Brien shoots as Clinton's Cam Grady defends on Friday January 12, 2024.
Hudson's Jackson O'Brien shoots as Clinton's Cam Grady defends on Friday January 12, 2024.

Matt Parlon, Jr., + Caden Reisman, Sr., Medway: The point guard Parlon scored 24 points Wednesday in a 62-54 win over Holliston. Two days later, Reisman scored 26 points in a tight 52-51 loss to Westwood on Friday.

Medway's Caden Reisman lit up Canton for 27 points in a quarter. His work refining his shootig form over the summmer paid dividends almost immediately.
Medway's Caden Reisman lit up Canton for 27 points in a quarter. His work refining his shootig form over the summmer paid dividends almost immediately.

Andrew Rivera, Jr., Milford: Rivera (25 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists) was immense, leading the way in an 81-72 win at Taunton.

Milford's Andrew Rivera looks for an open teammate to pass to.
Milford's Andrew Rivera looks for an open teammate to pass to.

Robbie Rudisill, Jr., Ashland: Rudisill scored 25 points, 17 in the second half, to lead the Clockers in a 60-53 win over Dedham.

Caden Sullivan, Jr., Franklin: Sullivan led the way with 18 points as the Panthers (11-1) rallied from going down 10-0 to start with a 68-56 victory at North Attleborough.

Franklin High School sophomore Caden Sullivan shoots against Milford, Feb. 17, 2023.
Franklin High School sophomore Caden Sullivan shoots against Milford, Feb. 17, 2023.

Votes are unlimited. Voting closes on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at noon. Emailed votes will not be counted. Send future nominations to cmcdaniel@wickedlocal.com.

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