LINDSBORG, Kan. — Congratulations to this week’s Athlete of the Week Katja Blanchat, Smoky Valley senior on the girls’ basketball team. The Athlete of the Week is presented by Hutchinson Community College.
The week – Blanchat had a remarkable week, helping the Vikings to two wins in three games. Against Hoisington, Chapman and Nickerson, Blanchat scored 76 points and grabbed 31 rebounds. She had a career-high 30 points against both Nickerson and Chapman. She also had four steals against Hoisington and five more against Nickerson.
The season – Blanchat, who will play collegiate volleyball at Southwestern Oklahoma State, is having a strong season. Headed to the midseason Sterling Invitational, Blanchat is averaging 20.5 points, 11 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 2.1 blocked shots per game. Blanchat has six double-doubles this season; since the holidays, she has averaged 25.5 points per game.
Previously we recognized: Corey Crumrine, Sophia Spies, Ethan Luck, Lucas Witt, Dalaina Schutte, Caleb Muehler, Chelsie Brown, Ava Burlie, Adelynne Strecker, Kade Smith, Will Wegerer, Sam Harp, Dalton Bontrager, Hudson DeWeese