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McCallum basketball's Emy Chen voted Austin-area Girls Athlete of the Week

McCallum's Emy Chen (1) races for the layup against Navarro Jan. 19, 2024 as the host Knights rally back to win 47-42 at McCallum High School.
McCallum's Emy Chen (1) races for the layup against Navarro Jan. 19, 2024 as the host Knights rally back to win 47-42 at McCallum High School.

McCallum basketball player Emy Chen, whose 19 points and seven rebounds helped the Knights beat second-place Navarro 47-42 in a key District 24-5A game on Jan. 19, was voted the Covert Chevrolet Bastrop Austin-Area Girls Athlete of the Week for Jan. 15-20.

Chen received more than 86% of the vote. Glenn's Libby Lee won the poll for Jan. 8-13.

Lake Travis soccer player Amelia Clark, Round Rock basketball player Gabby Edo, St. Michael's soccer player Lauren Hill and Pflugerville basketball player Jem Yowa also were candidates.

The American-Statesman will have a weekly vote for Girls Athlete of the Week and Boys Athlete of the Week throughout the academic year.

High School Athlete of the Week polls
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