John Greer Jr. was happy to recognize the "Athletes of The Week" from Watertown High School, for week ending January 06, 2018.
The "Watertown Lady-Purple Tiger Athletes of The Week", were McKenna George and Emma Christensen. Both of these young ladies play basketball for the "Lady Purple-Tigers".
McKenna George is a "junior" – ‘shooting-guard’, for the Lady-Purple-Tigers. McKenna had (26 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Assists and 2 Steals), in the "Watertown Lady-Purple Tigers", ‘53-37’ win over Monterey.
Emma Christensen is "freshman" – ‘guard’ for the Watertown Lady-Purple-Tigers. Emma has played well this season for the "Lady-Purple Tigers Basketball Team". She had (17 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assist, & 5 Steals), in Watertown’s ‘67-26 win’ over Gordonsville, on 12/18/2017.
In the photo is John Greer Jr., Emma Christensen, McKenna George & coach – Lane Price.
The "Watertown Boys, Purple-Tiger Athletes of The Week", are basketball players – Preston Tomlinson, Aidan Usher and wrestler – Shane Ramsey.
Preston Tomlinson plays the ‘small-forward/power-forward’ positions for Watertown Purple-Tigers. Preston has had several good games over the past couple of weeks for the "Purple Tiger Basketball Team", as he has scored: 26 pts. vs Bledsoe County, 21 pts. vs Cookeville, 14 pts. vs Monterey, 10 pts. vs Ezell-Harding Christian, 27 pts. vs Macon County on Dec. 28th, 26 pts. vs The Webb School on Dec. 29th, & 34 pts. vs Nolensville on January 5th, 2018. Preston is having an outstanding season for the "Purple-Tiger Basketball Team".
Aidan Usher plays the ‘PF/Center’ positions, for the Watertown Purple-Tigers. Aidan had (8 points, 3 rebounds & 2 assists) vs Monterey. His play on the court has been an asset for the "Purple Tiger Basketball Team" this season.
In the photo is John Greer Jr., Aidan Usher, Preston Tomlinson and coach – Matt Bradshaw.
Shane L. Ramsey has been a "standout wrestler", for the "Purple Tiger – Wrestling Team". Shane, is a senior, with a record of ‘16-0’ in the 2017-18 school year. Shane has an undefeated wrestling record this season to this point and was the 182 pound Tournament Champion at the STB/ DCA Invitational. He has earned 96 team points this far in 10 matches and 1 tournament. Shane also displays great leadership as the team captain and is a very respected wrestler.
In the photo is John Greer Jr., Shane Ramsey & wrestling coach – Hank Miller.
Our congratulations goes out to each of these Watertown High School Student Athletes, for being selected "Athletes of The Week".
