A Royal Flush
Knapp and Johnson are the PACWEST Athletes of the Week
The PACWEST is proud to announce the Basketball Athletes of the Week following the opening weekend of the regular season.
Female Basketball Athlete of the Week
Jenessa Knapp – Douglas Royals
In an extremely entertaining and competitive PACWEST season opener, last year’s rookie of the year Jenessa Knapp, led the Royals in a come from behind win over the Langara Falcons. In a game that was tied 10 times and featured 11 lead changes, Jenessa led all scorers with 25 points, 20 coming in the second half. With the Royals trailing by four points midway through the fourth quarter, she scored eight of the next 10 points giving the Royals their first second half lead which they wouldn’t relinquish. She shot 50% from the field including 4 of 8 from downtown. She was also a force on defense, with a game high four steals and added three rebounds and two assists.
Male Basketball Athlete of the Week
Corez Johnson – Douglas Royals
Second year guard, Corez Johnson impressed in the Royals season opener filling the stat sheet with 33 points, seven rebounds and two assists. He was dominant in the fourth quarter, leading the Royals back from a four-point deficit at the start of the quarter to win 97-92.