Basketball Athletes of the Week

The PACWEST is pleased to announce the Week 14 basketball Athletes of the Week following an exciting weekend.

Female Basketball Athlete of the Week
Mackenzie Dalphond – Douglas Royals

In a battle for third, first-year forward Mackenzie Dalphond had an outstanding performance off the bench, earning the Royals a weekend split with the CBC Bearcats.  In an extremely entertaining game on Friday, where the lead changed or was tied 11 times, she led her Royals with a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 67% from the field. She added a pair of blocks and had a steal. Then in Saturday’s rematch, she continued her effectiveness in the paint, shooting 80% from the field, and netting a team high 20 points, leading the Royals to a comfortable win. She was one rebound shy of consecutive double-doubles, as she grabbed nine boards, and added a block and a steal.

Male Basketball Athlete of the Week
Levi Van Egdom – CBC Bearcats

Levi Van Egdom led the team with his strong on court performances which helped propel the Bearcats to a new single season record for wins.  On Friday night he led his team in scoring with 22 points, nailed six-three pointers, grabbed five rebounds and two steals in a team high 32 minutes.   Then on Saturday he continued to lead the way with his scoring by contributing 17 points and chipped in with three rebounds.  The Bearcats now have 11-wins on the season, setting a new school record for wins.