WJBC Athletes of the Week: Jan. 5, 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015

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WJBC, in partnership with Frontier Communications and Roberts Trophies, is again proud to present the High School Athletes of the Week.

Here are the winners for the week of Jan. 5, 2015:

Chante Stonewall- U-High Girls Basketball 

Chante led the Pioneers in scoring and rebounding as U-High rolled to the championship of the State Farm Holiday Classic large school bracket. 

Alex Peacock – Normal Community Boys Basketball 

Alex hit the game-winning shot on his way to a game-high 19 points as the Ironmen won the State Farm Holiday Classic large school championship. 

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