Dunwoody's Sam Scothorn is voted SBLive Georgia Athlete of the Week
Congratulations to Dunwoody's Sam Scothorn, the winner of SBLive Geogia's Athlete of Week award as voted by Georgia high school sports fans.
In the process of winning Dekalb County wrestling title, Scothorn notched the 100th win over his career. This earned him 85.38% of our state-wide vote.
If you would like to nominate an athlete, please email athleteoftheweek@scorebooklive.com or message us on Twitter or Instagram at @sblivega.
Here are all the other athletes that were nominated for Jan. 23-28:
Dylan Gustafson, Midtown Boys Basketball
With 29 points, 17 rebounds, three steals and two blocks, Gustafson had a performance that will be talked about for awhile versus Lithia Springs.
Jayce Nathaniel, Lanier Boys Basketball
Nathaniel finished with a big-time double-double with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while also adding four blocks in a win over North Forsyth.
Shavar Carter, Tattnall County Boys Basketball
Carter led his team to a big region win against Pierce County, with a stat-line of 25 points, 15 boards, and three steals.
Chizadi (Chit Chat) Wright, Wesleyan Girls Basketball
Wright went off for 27 points, four rebounds and four assists in a huge win over Buford.
Ja’Kerra Butler, Hebron Christian Girls Basketball
Butler showed up and showed out in a blowout win over Southwest Dekalkb, she ended the game with 21 points, 13 rebounds and five steals.
Adia Bouldin, Lakeside Girls Basketball
Bouldin had maybe the performance of the week with her monster game. She scored 40 points and grabbed eight rebounds while shooting 90% from the field.
Cedric Taylor, Drew Charter Boys Basketball
Taylor scored 20 points in a win over North Gwinnett to eclipse the 1,000-point mark.
Dylan Faulkner, Calhoun Boys Basketball
Faulkner lit up Dalton with a 31-point performance and led his team to a four-point victory.
Jayce Nathaniel, Lanier Boys Basketball
Nathaniel had a monster performance to protect home-court versus region opponent North Forsyth. He finished with 32 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks.
Cole Williams, South Forstyh Boys Wrestling
Williams was the 215 Champ at the North Metro Invitational, and he pushes his overall season record to 39-3.
Marvin Mcghee, Alexander Boys Basketball
Mcghee had himself a night in the win over New Manchester. He finished with 30 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
Max Young, Central Boys Basketball
Young showed off his marksman skills going 6-for-9 from behind the arc and finishing with 28 points.
Josh Lange, Mount Pisgah Boys Wrestling
Lange won his 100th match over the weekend and helped his team place first in the Dual State Championship.
Josiah Lawson, Tucker Boys Basketball
The 6-foot-7 forward did a little bit of everything to help his team achieve its 11th straight win. He scored 24 points, collected 12 rebounds, had five assists and three steals.
Darius Reynolds Jr., Cedar Grove Boys Basketball
Reynolds, Jr. was a beast inside for the Saints in a win over Lithonia. He finished with 17 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks.
Tyler Brooks, Dutchtown Boys Swimming
Brooks showed out all year and was named to the All-Henry County Swim team after winning both his individual and relay races.
Ari Dyson, Luella Girls Basketball
The dynamic forward had her weekly double-double in a win over cross-town rival Stockbridge. She finished with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Chloe Evans, Midtown Girls Basketball
Evans went off for 31 points, six rebounds and five assists in a win over Creekside.
Jakiyah Butts, Monroe Area Girls Basketball
Butts scored her 1,000th point in a game against Hart County.
Emma Reynolds, Cherokee Bluff Girls Basketball
Reynolds went for 18 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three steals to help take down region opponent Cedar Shoals.
Madison Mclane, Hart County Girls Basketball
Mclane couldn’t be stopped as she scored 30 points off the bench in a big win over Monroe Area.
Tanyia Williams, Swainsboro Girls Basketball
Williams went to work and had another double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds in a blowout win over Bleckley County.
