Vote for the Jackson-area basketball Player of the Week for Feb. 8-13

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JACKSON – The 2021 Michigan high school basketball season finally tipped off this past week with a loaded slate of competition.

The Jackson area saw its fair share of impressive performances and feats, but we want to know which individual performance ranks above the rest from the opening week of action. Readers of MLive and Jackson Citizen Patriot can vote as many times as they’d like from now until 9 a.m. Friday for the student-athlete they believe deserves top billing for their accomplishments.

Below are our Top 10 candidates for Player of the Week.

Arbor Prep loses to Grass lake during the varsity girls basketball on Friday night

Grass Lake's Lexus Bargesser (1) shoots a free throw during the varsity girls game against Grass Lake at Arbor Prep in Ypsilanti on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. The sweat has made her mask almost see through (Alie Skowronski/mlive.com)Alie Skowronski | The Ann Arbor News

Lexus Bargesser, Grass Lake

The junior standout averaged 27 points per game this week, including a 35-point outing against Addison, to further cement her status as a 4-star prospect and a Top 50 recruit in the 2022 class. Bargesser helped power the Warriors to wins over Hanover-Horton (66-14), Addison (101-11) and Ypsilanti Arbor Prep (80-69).

Grass Lake vs Michigan Center girls basketball

Michigan Center's Shealyn Tripp (23) shoots the ball during a girls basketball game at Grass Lake High School on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the state in Division 3. Michigan Center won the game over Grass Lake, 65-55.J. Scott Park | MLive.com

Shea Tripp, Michigan Center

Tripp opened her season with a quadruple-double against Manchester, finishing with 22 points, 18 rebounds, 12 assists and 10 steals to power the Cardinals to a 76-40 home win. The senior standout then added 14 points, 10 rebounds, five steals, seven assists and one block to lead Michigan Center to a 62-14 win over Napoleon.

Grass Lake vs Hanover-Horton boys basketball

Hanover-Horton's Carson Sanders (25) shoots the ball during a high school boys baskeball game at Grass Lake High School on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Hanover-Horton beat Grass Lake for the second time this season, 57-44, and is poised to capture the Casacdes Conference title.J. Scott Park | MLive.com

Carson Sanders, Hanover-Horton

The junior forward for the Comets averaged 19 points and seven rebounds per game this past week. He opened his season with a 25-point, six-rebound outing against Adrian, 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks against Grass Lake and added 17 points, seven rebounds and three steals against Vandercook Lake.

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Austin McKessy, East Jackson

The junior playmaker scored 27 points and added six rebounds, four steals and two assists to lead East Jackson to a season-opening win over Manchester and added 19 points, four steals and two rebounds in a win over Whitmore Lake.

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Leslie vs. Stockbridge girls basketball

Stockbridge's Gwen Rogozinski (4) dribbles during a girls basketball game at Stockbridge High School on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. Stockbridge won the game over Leslie, 39-35.J. Scott Park | MLive.com

Gwen Rogozinski, Stockbridge

Rogozinski scored 28 points to lead Stockbridge in a 60-45 loss to Chelsea on Monday, and added 22 points, seven rebounds and five assists in her team’s win 55-41 win over Pinckney on Saturday.

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Western hosts Northwest in girls basketball

Parma Western's Hillary Griffin (13) drives to the basket during a high school girls basketball game at Western High School on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. Western won the game over Northwest.J. Scott Park | MLive.com

Hillary Griffin, Parma Western

Griffin finished with 10 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists against Battle Creek Harper Creek and power her squad to a rivalry win over Jackson Northwest on Thursday with 21 points, five rebounds, five assists, three steals and four blocked shots.

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Columbia Central Zoie Bamm (34) attempts a jump shot during the game against Lumen Christi on Feb. 10, 2020. Mikayla Carter | MLive.com

Zoie Bamm, Columbia Central

The sophomore center averaged 21 points per game for the Golden Eagles this week. She opened her season with a 16-point outing against Dundee, a 24-point performance against Adrian Lenawee Christian and added 23 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in a win over Hillsdale.

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Western vs. Northwest boys basketball

Northwest's Dawson White (3) dribbles during a boys basketball game at Northwest High School on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Parma Western won the game over Northwest, 63-47.J. Scott Park | MLive.com

Dawson White, Jackson Northwest

The senior guard for the Mounties finished with 21 points, including seven in the fourth quarter, to lead Northwest to a rivalry game win over Parma Western and followed that up with a 16-point performance against Mason in overtime Saturday.

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Maddox Overweg, Springport

The freshman started her varsity career with a 24-point outing in a win over Reading and added 13 points, three steals and two assists in a loss to Olivet.

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Homer's Lowyind Pullen guards a Reading player during district opener at Concord High School on Monday, March 9, 2020. Homer defeated Reading 89-81 after double overtime. Mikayla Carter | MLive.com

Lowyind Pullen, Homer

The senior forward scored 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Trojans in a 77-47 win over Union City on Saturday.

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