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Willard's half-court heave: Vote for the High School Boys Basketball Player of the Week

chris mcdaniel, the patriot ledger
·3 min read

Abington High's Tyler Staiti has been voted the High School Boys Basketball Player of the Week.

The sophomore received over 25,000 vote to earn the honor. Staiti starred with 34 points in a win over Hull.

And this week's candidates are...

Edric Louissaint + Will Savage, Weymouth: Both Wildcats finished with 21 points in a 73-65 win over North Quincy.

Wildcat forward Will Savage blocks a shot by Wamp forward Ethan Elie. Weymouth hosts Braintree in their Christmas basketball tournament finale on Friday Dec. 29, 2023
Wildcat forward Will Savage blocks a shot by Wamp forward Ethan Elie. Weymouth hosts Braintree in their Christmas basketball tournament finale on Friday Dec. 29, 2023

Jalik Fernandes, Holbrook: Fernandes scored 27 points in an 82-64 win over Quincy.

Bulldog forward Jalik Fernandes looks to sneak a pass by an Excel defender under the Holbrook basket. The Holbrook Bulldogs hosted Excel Academy in boys basketball on Tuesday Dec. 19, 2023
Bulldog forward Jalik Fernandes looks to sneak a pass by an Excel defender under the Holbrook basket. The Holbrook Bulldogs hosted Excel Academy in boys basketball on Tuesday Dec. 19, 2023

Matt Delcore, Sr., Pembroke: Delcore scored 31 points in a loss to Reading. He led the way for the Titans with 23 points in a win over Silver Lake.

Scituate's Brian Good defends as Pembroke's Matthew Delcore looks for an open teammate on an inbounds pass. The Pembroke Titans hosted the Scituate Sailors in boys basketball on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
Scituate's Brian Good defends as Pembroke's Matthew Delcore looks for an open teammate on an inbounds pass. The Pembroke Titans hosted the Scituate Sailors in boys basketball on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.

Dylan Kaplinger, Sr., East Bridgewater: Kaplinger had 22 points to go with 8 rebounds in a 59-50 win over Silver Lake.

West Bridgewater's Nathan Hancock takes a shot at the basket over East Bridgewater's Dylan Kaplinger during a game on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.
West Bridgewater's Nathan Hancock takes a shot at the basket over East Bridgewater's Dylan Kaplinger during a game on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.

Theo Moore, Sr., Braintree: Moore was named MVP of the Adams Tournament, which the Wamps won. He scored 19 points in the final, a 63-50 win over Weymouth.

Braintree's Theo Moore gets fouled on his way to the basket. Weymouth hosts Braintree in their Christmas basketball tournament finale on Friday Dec. 29, 2023
Braintree's Theo Moore gets fouled on his way to the basket. Weymouth hosts Braintree in their Christmas basketball tournament finale on Friday Dec. 29, 2023

Nick Adams, Jr., Norwell: Adams scored 22 points in a 58-47 win over Holbrook.

Norwell's Nick Adams goes up for a three pointer on an inbounds play to help with Norwell’s comeback in the fourth quarter of their game against Carver at Carver Middle High School on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.
Norwell's Nick Adams goes up for a three pointer on an inbounds play to help with Norwell’s comeback in the fourth quarter of their game against Carver at Carver Middle High School on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023.

Jake Willard, Sr., Oliver Ames: Willard drained a shot from half court at the buzzer to lift the Tigers to a 54-53 win over Cardinal Spellman.

Oliver Ames Jake Willard scores a basket on Abington defender Hunter Maxwell during the Don Byron memorial game on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
Oliver Ames Jake Willard scores a basket on Abington defender Hunter Maxwell during the Don Byron memorial game on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

Ryan Dooley, Sr., Lincoln-Sudbury: The forward scored 19 points and was named tourney MVP as the Warriors (5-1) defeated Tech Boston, 70-47, to take the Framingham Holiday Tournament. In the 66-51 win over King Philip in the first round, Dooley scored 26 points and grabbed 11 boards as the Warriors fought back from an early 19-4 deficit to win.

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

Jack Carter, Fr., + Adam Hart, Sr., Millis: Carter had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Hart added 15 points as the Mohawks defeated Prospect Hill Academy, 53-40. Carter also scored 22 points in a 53-38 loss to Bellingham on Dec. 20.

Dover-Sherborn junior captain Brian Olson eyes the basket, as Millis High junior captain Adam Hart pressures, during the game in Millis, Jan. 31, 2023. The Raiders defeated the Mohawks, 75-60.
Dover-Sherborn junior captain Brian Olson eyes the basket, as Millis High junior captain Adam Hart pressures, during the game in Millis, Jan. 31, 2023. The Raiders defeated the Mohawks, 75-60.

Patrick Madden, Jr., Hopedale: The guard drained five shots from beyond the arc while scoring 24 points to hit the 20-plus mark for the fifth time in as many games as the Blue Raiders rallied to defeat Wayland.

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

Brendan McNamara, Medway: The senior scored 15 points and made the All-Milford Tournament Team after a 66-58 loss to host Milford in the consolation game.

James McKinney, Jr., Nipmuc: The center scored five of his 19 points in overtime against Northbridge and 20 of his 21 points in the second half to go with 15 rebounds versus Oxford as the Warriors collected a pair of close victories.

James McKinney, Nipmuc
James McKinney, Nipmuc

Mason Melchionda + Jono Windle, Srs., Dover-Sherborn: Melchionda (19 points) and Windle (18) led the way in a tough loss for the Raiders (4-2) to Martha’s Vineyard. Melchionda also led all scorers with 23 points in a 79-68 win over Medfield, while Windle added 20.

Dover-Sherborn junior Jono Windle works to get the ball to the basket during the game in Millis, Jan. 31, 2023. The Raiders defeated the Mohawks, 75-60.
Dover-Sherborn junior Jono Windle works to get the ball to the basket during the game in Millis, Jan. 31, 2023. The Raiders defeated the Mohawks, 75-60.

Ross Priscella, Sr., Bellingham: Priscella led the way with 21 points as the host Blackhawks defeated Wayland in the opening round of their Barry Hutchinson Memorial Tournament, 53-39. Bellingham fell to Bourne in the final, 68-50. Priscella also scored 14 points in a 53-38 win over Millis on Dec. 20.

Votes are unlimited. Voting closes on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at noon. Emailed votes will not be counted. Send future nominations to cmcdaniel@wickedlocal.com.

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