Athletes of the Week

Name: Lauren Corcoran

Class: Senior

School: Rocky Boy

Sport: Volleyball

Lauren Corcoran is playing in her fifth season for the Rocky Boy Stars volleyball team.

At 5 foot 8, this senior middle blocker adds more than just volleyball talent to her team. Corcoran is a 4.0 student and is involved in Close-Up at Rocky Boy and is student body president.

Corcoran, team captain for three years, led her team last weekend to wins over Heart Butte and Hays-Lodgepole. Against Heart Butte, Corcoran had 13 serve points, nine of which were aces.

"She works exceptionall hard," Rocky Boy head coach Ty Watson said "She's a great inspiration and role model for our younger girls."

Also nominated: Brittne Zimmer, Katie Hatman, and Stephanie Mariani, Havre swimming.

Name: Brent Petrick

Class: Senior

School: Blue Sky

Sport: Basketball

Senior Brent Petrick, playing in his fourth varsity season at Blue Sky, has helped guide his team to an undefeated start at 4-0.

In two games last weekend against Big Sandy and Sunburst, Petrick scored a combined 48 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, had six assists and added two steals.

Blue Sky head coach Darrin Hannum said Petrick is "one of those special kids" who "adds a dimension of leadership" to the Eagles.

"He can score from anywhere on the floor," Hannum said. "Any time we have an offensive plan set, he's a threat."

Also nominated: Casey Schmitt, Chinook basketball; Jason Johnstone, Havre hockey; Ryan Gilbreath, Joey Howland and Mario Pizzini, Havre swimming.