CatchMark SportsNet: Player of the Week of (February 24th – February 28th) – CatchMark Sports

Welcome to the CatchMark SportsNet: Player of the Week, where we celebrate the unsung heroes and rising stars who light up the local sports scene! Each week, we put the spotlight on three extraordinary athletes who not only rack up impressive stats but also inspire their teammates and elevate their game.

At the end of this article, you’ll find a poll where you can cast your vote for the athlete you believe deserves the title of Player of the Week. The poll will be open for one week, starting today and ending on the following Friday (February 14th, 2024). Spread the word, share this article, and rally your friends and family to vote for their favorite athlete! Let’s make some noise and show our local sports stars the appreciation they deserve!

Mariah Sain, Junior, Muskegon Girls Basketball

Sain is a 5’8″ combo guard for the Big Reds and she dominated in her last outing against Reeths-Puffer. In the 69-42 victory last Friday, Sain scored 28 points and shot 70% in the field. As a freshman, Sain was ranked as the 60th-best player in Michigan according to Prep Girls Hoops. Sain has been on an injury hiatus since December 24th, but she is back and in a big way.

Clare Westerlund, Sophomore, Whitehall Girls Basketball

Westerlund recorded a double-double in Friday’s 45-26 blowout win over Orchard View. Westerlund put up 19 points to go along with her 13 rebounds. She has played a vital role in Whitehall’s playing style since coming into high school as a freshman. Westerlund is on track to be a four-year varsity starter with the way she impacts the Vikings.

Hudson Hazekamp, Sophomore, Fruitport Boys Basketball

Hazekamp recently turned just 16 years old a couple of days ago. Often overlooked by Trojan DayDay Williams and Dexter Lillmars, Hazekamp has been just as productive. The 6’4″ forward notched 20 points, which included four 3-pointers, in the win over Belding on Friday. With the win, Fruitport secured a conference championship.