By Andy Walter

Polytech High basketball player Sierra Henry was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week.

The freshman helped the Panthers to a pair of wins by collecting 37 points, 11 steals, seven rebounds and five assists in the two games. Henry hit a three-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation to send the game to overtime in a victory over Dover.

For the season, Henry is averaging 12.3 points, 5.2 steals, 3.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

“Sierra is a confident and aggressive player who is up to taking on any challenge — she shows no fear,” said Polytech coach Kyle Taylor. “Her energy and abilities can change the dynamic of the game. She knows how to turn the switch and help change momentum when needed. She has made big shots and stops early in her high school career that will only help her grow in becoming a champion athlete.”

The Athlete of the Week is nominated and chosen by our readers. The nominating period starts at 2 p.m. on Friday and ends at noon on Monday. A voting period follows from 5 p.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Here is the link to nominate  someone for next week's vote:

https://delawarestatenews.secondstreetapp.com/Athlete-of-the-Week-2-3-23/gallery

This process is performed exclusively online. When nominating an athlete, please include name, school and sport as well as a photo and brief description of why he or she deserves that week’s honor.

All nominations must be high school varsity athletes and come from high schools within Kent or Sussex counties. The winner appears in print and online each Friday.

Andy Walter can be reached at 302-741-8227 or walter@iniusa.org
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