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Meet this week's Louisville-area high school athlete of week from St. Xavier basketball

St. Xavier junior basketball player Graham Krezmien was voted The Courier Journal's boys athlete of the week.

Trinity sophomore basketball player Jayden Johnson was the runner-up.

Be sure to check back Monday morning to vote again for The Courier Journal's boys athlete of the week. The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.

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CJ Athlete of the Week sponsored by Dauenhauer Plumbing
CJ Athlete of the Week sponsored by Dauenhauer Plumbing

Graham Krezmien, St. Xavier, basketball

St. X's Graham Krezmien muscles in on Male guard Max Gainey in the second half during the 26th District championship game against St.X Thursday evening. Krezmien finished with 20 points in the Tigers' win over the Bulldogs. Feb. 29, 2024
St. X's Graham Krezmien muscles in on Male guard Max Gainey in the second half during the 26th District championship game against St.X Thursday evening. Krezmien finished with 20 points in the Tigers' win over the Bulldogs. Feb. 29, 2024

Junior Graham Krezmien helped lead the Tigers to the 26th District title after posting 15 points and six rebounds against Brown and 20 points and five boards against Male in the title game.

Malachi Coleman, Manual, basketball

Manual's Malachi Coleman (3) reacts after scoring against rival Male Friday night. Feb. 16, 2024
Manual's Malachi Coleman (3) reacts after scoring against rival Male Friday night. Feb. 16, 2024

Junior Malachi Coleman led the Crimsons to the 25th District title after scoring 16 points against Francis Parker and 20 points against Shawnee.

Quel'Ron House, Seneca, basketball

Seneca's Quel'Ron House goes in for a layup during the first half of a game against Male, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 in Louisville Ky.
Seneca's Quel'Ron House goes in for a layup during the first half of a game against Male, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 in Louisville Ky.

In the 27th District Tournament, senior guard Quel'Ron House scored 20 points against Atherton and 30 against Trinity in the title game.

Justin Bibb, Brown, basketball

Senior Justin Bibb scored 29 points in a loss to St. Xavier in the 26th District Tournament.

Jayden Johnson, Trinity, basketball

Trinity’s Jayden Johnson tries to make a shot against Lexington Catholic Friday night in Louisville.
Feb. 2, 2024
Trinity’s Jayden Johnson tries to make a shot against Lexington Catholic Friday night in Louisville. Feb. 2, 2024

Sophomore wing Jayden Johnson had 26 points in an 82-44 win over Waggener and 15 points and eight rebounds in an 82-71 victory over Seneca to win the 27th District.

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