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Boys basketball: A 50-point game, tournament MVP up for V845 players of week

ken mcmillan, middletown times herald- record
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Online voting for the Varsity 845 boys basketball player of the week is now open. Go to RecordOnline.com/sports and vote as often as you like until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6. (no computer bot voting, please).

Nominations are pulled from reports to Varsity 845 and other sources. Players from Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties are eligible. One player per school is permitted during each week.

The winner will be announced via X / Twitter @Varsity845. Previous winners can become eligible again once the postseason has begun.

More: Boys wrestling: Vote for the Varsity 845 player of the week (Dec. 18-31)

This week’s voting includes candidates for each of the weeks of Dec. 18-24 and Dec. 25-31, due to the holidays. You may vote in one or both polls each time you visit.

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Varsity 845 boys basketball player of week candidates

December 18-24, 2023

(all candidates listed alphabetically)

Reid Berean, Highland

The junior forward scored 24 points in a 69-66 win over Onteora on Dec. 19.

East Stroudsburg North's Bernard Bowen (10) tries to steal the ball from Port Jervis' Isaiah Boucher (1) after he falls to the ground on December 27, 2023
East Stroudsburg North's Bernard Bowen (10) tries to steal the ball from Port Jervis' Isaiah Boucher (1) after he falls to the ground on December 27, 2023

Isaiah Boucher, Port Jervis

The senior guard had a monster week before Christmas. First, he scored 50 points in a 68-42 win over Liberty on Dec. 18. Three nights later, he scored 30 in a 69-42 win over Pine Bush on Dec. 21.

Chester's Andre Jenkins lines up a shot over Wallkill's Jack Cook during Friday's game on December 15, 2023.
Chester's Andre Jenkins lines up a shot over Wallkill's Jack Cook during Friday's game on December 15, 2023.

Andre Jenkins, Chester

The senior guard scored 23 points in a 64-44 win over Sullivan West on Dec. 20.

Jason Kincscy, Ellenville

The senior guard tallied 29 point in a 64-26 win over Pine Plains on Dec. 19.

Christopher Pearson, Monroe-Woodbury

The senior guard scored 28 points in an 85-50 win over Beacon on Dec. 21.

Warwick's Skylar Rodriquez, left, guards Valley Central's Armando Perez during the Section 9 boys basketball game at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, NY on Friday, January 6, 2023. Warwick defeated Central Valley. KELLY MARSH/FOR THE TIMES HERALD-RECORD
Warwick's Skylar Rodriquez, left, guards Valley Central's Armando Perez during the Section 9 boys basketball game at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, NY on Friday, January 6, 2023. Warwick defeated Central Valley. KELLY MARSH/FOR THE TIMES HERALD-RECORD

Armando Perez, Valley Central

The senior guard tallied 29 points in a 65-52 win over Goshen on Dec. 21.

Noah Stern, Onteora

The senior forward posted 22 points in a 65-41 win over Rondout Valley on Dec. 21.

Ke’Montae Thawe, Kingston

The senior guard scored 23 points in a 55-42 win over Shenendehowa on Dec. 21.

Varsity 845 boys basketball player of week candidates

December 25-31, 2023

(all candidates listed alphabetically)

Jack Demetriow, Cornwall

The junior swingman has found his shooting stroke. He scored 22 points in back-to-to back wins over Liberty, 67-34, on Dec. 27, and in a 68-40 victory over Wallkill on Dec. 28.

New Paltz's Cayden Dones runs a drill during practice with the BCANY Mid-Hudson boys basketball team in Wallkill on July 24, 2023.
New Paltz's Cayden Dones runs a drill during practice with the BCANY Mid-Hudson boys basketball team in Wallkill on July 24, 2023.

Cayden Dones, New Paltz

The sophomore guard was named all-tournament at the Duane Davis tourney. He scored 32 points in an 83-78 loss to John Jay-East Fishkill on Dec. 29.

Newburgh's Elnathan Johnson, center, drives up court during the Section 9 Class AA boys championship basketball game at SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake, NY on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Newburgh defeated Middletown. KELLY MARSH/FOR THE TIMES HERALD-RECORD
Newburgh's Elnathan Johnson, center, drives up court during the Section 9 Class AA boys championship basketball game at SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake, NY on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Newburgh defeated Middletown. KELLY MARSH/FOR THE TIMES HERALD-RECORD

Elnathan Johnson, Newburgh

The senior guard posted 19 points in a 77-67 loss to Albany CBA on Dec. 30.

Trai Kaufmann, Eldred

The sophomore guard stuffed the stat box with 23 points, five steals, four reb and three blocks in a 63-36 loss to Millbrook on Dec. 28.

Zion Lynch, Washingtonville

The senior forward scored 32 points in a 78-33 win over Liberty on Dec. 28, earning all-tournament honors.

McCoy Rothe, Saugerties

He scored 19 points in a 56-46 loss to Burnt Hills on Dec. 27.

Warwick's Latrell Willis during practice with the BCANY Mid-Hudson boys basketball team in Wallkill on July 24, 2023.
Warwick's Latrell Willis during practice with the BCANY Mid-Hudson boys basketball team in Wallkill on July 24, 2023.

Latrell Willis, Warwick

The senior forward was named MVP of Ranger Holiday tournament in New Jersey as Warwick prevailed over Wallkill Valley 58-42 on Dec. 29.

This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Vote: Varsity 845 boys basketball players of the weeks Dec. 18-31