Murphy voted Lowndes County Athlete of the Week
Published 5:00 am Monday, March 4, 2024
Julissa Murphy is a Central High School junior who plays varsity girls’ basketball for the Lady Tigers. Coaches say she is an all-around good kid in the classroom and on the court.
Ashton Yelder is a Lowndes Academy junior who plays varsity baseball for the Rebels. In addition to his skills on the baseball diamond, Ashton was recently selected for the AISA all tournament team in basketball.
The Calhoun School senior Kentavious Loftin is a small forward for Tigers boys’ basketball team. He made the All Central Region Tournament Team and has the highest three-point percentage in the state at 51.85%.
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Julissa Murphy has been voted Lowndes County Athlete of the Week for Week 21. She is a Central High School junior who plays varsity girls’ basketball for the Lady Tigers. Coaches say she is an all-around good kid in the classroom and on the court. Murphy won this week’s award by receiving 37%, 275 out of 739, of the votes.
Ashton Yelder from Lowndes Academy and Kentavius Loftin from The Calhoun School were also nominated for their athleticism and setting the standard for excellence on and off the court. Congratulations to Murphy and all athletes nominated this week.
Athlete of the Week is made possible by the joint efforts of The Lowndes Signal and Lowndes County Public Schools Athletic Director Nickles Rankins, and through the cooperation of the coaches and administration of Central High School, Lowndes Academy, and The Calhoun School.
Check out our website, www.lowndessignal.com/contests, on Saturday evening for the next player of the week contest.
