ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: JESSICA LAKENAN

Jessica Lakenan

School: St. Vincent

Sport: Basketball

Coach: Terry Wengert

Week Report: Lakenan, a 5-foot-8 senior, put up some big numbers last week. Against Arcadia Valley, Lakenan scored 11 points, pulled down 20 rebounds, picked off four steals and dished out three assists. Against Valle Ste. Genevieve she had 27 points, 10 boards and was just two steals shy of completing the triple double. Against Fredericktown, she posted 18 points, 11 rebounds and four steals. Despite all of that, the Squaws suffered losses to Arcadia Valley and Fredericktown.

Season Report: Lakenan is one of the top scorers in the area, averaging 15.7 points. She also gets 12.5 rebounds, three assists and more than four steals per game for the Squaws (15-8). The second-team all-state volleyball player also scored a 30 on her ACT, is ranked first in her class and will be playing volleyball at Central Missouri State next year. Lakenan is a four-year varsity starter.

Coach's Comments: "Jessica gives it everything she has no matter what sport or whatever she's doing," said Wengert. "She's a very good athlete. We've used her as a point guard and center. She's just so quick. Her first step is so quick that she gets people in foul trouble before they even know it. She's one of those that comes along just every so often. I've enjoyed having her play and she's been a great asset to the team and to the school."