Exclusive video: Jalen Wilson of Benilde-St. Margaret’s boys basketball team keeps percolating and is one of our Prep Athletes of the Week
The Prep Athletes of the Week include Lincoln Ayers-Assad of Holy Angels, Lauren Elsmore of Pine Island, Marta Forsline of Mesabi East, Weston Schenkelberg of Hopkins, Maielle Schugel of Holy Family, and Samantha Wills of Visitation.
Benilde-St. Margaret's Jalen Wilson steals a pass from Orono guard Nolan Groves (5) intended for Orono forward Brady Wooley late in the second half Jan. 30. (Jeff Wheeler/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
MN high school athletes of the week
It’s time to recognize our Minnesota Star Tribune Prep Athletes of the Week.
For more on Wilson, click here to read this story on startribune.com.
The Prep Athletes of the Week are, left row, Jalen Wilson of Benilde-St. Margaret's, Lincoln Ayers-Assad of Holy Angels, Lauren Elsmore of Pine Island; right row, Marta Forsline of Mesabi East, Weston Schenkelberg of Hopkins, Maielle Schugel of Holy Family; center, Samantha Wills of Visitation.
Other Prep Athletes of the Week:
Lincoln Ayers Assad, Holy Angels • boys hockey
Lauren Elsmore, Pine Island • girls wrestling
Marta Forsline, Mesabi East • girls basketball
Weston Schenkelberg, Hopkins • boys hockey
Maielle Schugel, Holy Family • girls hockey
Samantha Wills, Visitation • girls basketball
For more on these Star Tribune Prep Athletes of the Week, click here to read this story on startribune.com.
Nominate an athlete: Send an email with supporting information to preps@startribune.com. Include a photo and a link, if available, to video.
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