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By Jeff Halpern

Here are the candidates for SBLive’s Arkansas high school athlete of the week for Nov. 15-21. Read through the nominees and cast your vote. Voting will conclude Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email nate@scorebooklive.com.

Malachi Gober, North Little Rock football

The junior completed 21-of-35 passes for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Charging Wildcats’ 24-21 win over Bentonville.

Torrance Moore, North Little Rock football

The junior ran for 150 yards on 24 carries in the Charging Wildcats’ 24-21 win over Bentonville.

Nick Smith, North Little Rock boys basketball

The senior forward and Razorback signee scored 20 points, had 8 assists, 7 rebounds and 3 steals in an 84-72 victory over Maumelle Saturday in the Hoopin’ 4Hoodies Showcase at Maumelle.

Cooper Smith, Bentonville football

The senior caught four passes for 75 yards, including a 29-yard TD reception, while also adding a 90-yard punt return for a touchdown in the Tigers’ 24-21 loss to North Little Rock.

Carson Burnett, Bryant football

The senior ran for 8-yard and 5-yard touchdowns, and passed for 2 touchdowns in the Hornets’ 42-10 win over Fort Smith Northside.

Brynn Washam, Mammoth Spring girls basketball

The sophomore guard scored 17 points to lead Mammoth Spring to a 75-47 victory over Hillcrest and had 20 points in an 80-66 loss to Marmaduke. She had 20 points in a 93-23 victory over Armorel and 19 points in a 54-28 victory over Rector.

Bladen Fike, Fayetteville football

The senior threw 4 touchdown passes and ran for another to tie the score late in the Bulldogs’ 34-27 win over Cabot.

Isaiah Sategna, Fayetteville football

The senior hauled in 16 catches for 247 yards and a touchdown passes in the Bulldogs’ 34-27 win over Cabot.

Jalen Blackburn, Fayetteville football

The senior caught 2 touchdown passes in the Bulldogs’ 34-27 win over Cabot.

Joseph Pinion, Morrilton boys basketball

The Arkansas Razorback signee scored 31 points, had 14 rebounds with 4 steals and 2 blocks in a 54-46 victory over Sacred Heart. He also 18 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a. 63-54 victory over Sheridan.

Donovyn Omolo, Conway football

The sophomore completed 12-of-16 passes for 257 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Wampus Cats’ 49-0 win over Rogers.

Ethan Winningham, Conway football

The senior forced two fumbles and recovered two fumbles in the Wampus Cats’ 49-0 shutout over Rogers.

Taylor Hernandez, Pulaski Academy girls basketball

The senior guard scored 17 points to lead the Lady Bruins to a 69-47 victory over Central Arkansas Christian. She also had 15 points in a 46-43 loss to Nashville in the Heavenly Hoops Invitational at Mount Saint Mary.

Josh Shepherd, Rogers football

The senior rushed for 154 yards in the Mounties’ 49-0 loss to Conway.

Hunter Houston, Greenwood football

The junior completed 25-of-35 passes for 359 yards and 4 touchdowns, and ran for another score in the Bulldogs’ 42-0 win over Mountain Home.

Mike Reddick, Dumas boys basketball

The junior guard scored 29 points, had 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in a 71-54 victory over Bay. He also had 31 points, 7 assists and 3 steals in a 90-52 victory over West Fork.

Donovan Whitten, Arkadelphia football

The junior completed 11-of-12 passes for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns, while adding 40 rushing yards, in the Badgers’ 51-29 win over Batesville Southside.

Tyrique Jones, Crossett football

The senior threw for 133 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 131 yards and 4 touchdowns, in the Eagles’ 44-20 win over Ozark.

Brynlee Huggins, Pangburn girls basketball

The senior scored 40 points to lead Pangburn to a 62-45 victory over Searcy.

Jacari Lee, Warren football

The senior had an interception and a sack for a 20-yard loss in the Lumberjacks’ 35-7 win over Trumann.

Cedric Calbert, Warren football

The senior rushed for 55 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Lumberjacks’ 35-7 win over Trumann.

Riley Cornish, Warren football

The senior threw for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Lumberjacks’ 35-7 win over Trumann.

Gunner Gleghorn, Izard County boys basketball

The senior forrward scored 27 points and hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to lead Izard County to a 69-66 victory over Concord and had 28 points in a 52-43 victory over Calico Rock.

Dillon Fox, Centerpoint football

The senior rushed for 2 touchdowns and caught another one in the Knights’ 28-23 win over Charleston.

Stran Smith, Benton football

The senior completed 21-of-32 passes for 304 yards in the Panthers’ 59-37 loss to Marion.

Kiki Williamson, Mayflower girls basketball

The sophomore scored 28 points in a 68-28 victory over Benton Harmony Grove.

Ben Gerrard, Marion football

The senior completed 17-of-24 passes for 434 yards in the Patriots’ 59-37 win over Benton.

Cade Forrester, Hoxie football

The senior completed 8-of-10 passes for 228 yards and 3 touchdowns, and ran 10 times for 114 yards and another score, in the Mustangs’ 42-0 win over Cedarville.

Ashton Elley, Little Rock Christian girls basketball

The senior guard had 18 points, 10 steals and 5 rebounds to lead Little Rock Christian to an 80-41 victory over Pine Bluff.

James Jointer, Little Rock Parkview football

The senior Arkansas Razorbacks commit had 25 carries for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns, in the Patriots’ 41-21 win over Jonesboro.

Jaylon White, Little Rock Parkview football

The senior Ole Miss commit completed 14-of-20 passes for 190 yards and 3 TDs in the Patriots’ 41-21 win over Jonesboro.

Gavin Boddie, Mammoth Spring boys basketball

The junior guard scored 15 points to lead Mammoth Springs to a 59-44 victory over Hillcrest. He also had 23 points in a 70-61 victory over Crowley’s Ridge Academy. He added 21 points in a 50-31 victory over Armorel and 16 in a 56-44 victory over Maramduke.

Raven Brown, Little Rock Southwest girls basketball

The senior guard scored 15 points in Southwest’s 44-14 win against Hall High School Tuesday Night. She also scored 18 points in a 49-44 win against e-Stem Friday night.