The Neuse News Athletes of the Week

Quan Hamilton, Bethel Christian Academy, basketball

Hamilton played a significant role in the Trojans’ NCCSA first-round playoff victory over Hilltop Christian Feb. 15. The junior scored 25 points, including the game-winning basket with two seconds left in a 48-46 road win. Hamilton also added six rebounds.

Favorite food: Pepperoni pizza

Favorite musical artist: NBA Youngboy

One place he would like to travel to: Italy

If he could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, they would be: Michael Jackson, LeBron James and Muhammad Ali

Gralicia Jenkins, South Lenoir, basketball

Jenkins had a well-rounded game in the Blue Devils’ regular-season finale win over North Lenoir Feb. 13. The senior scored a team-high 15 points with five rebounds, three assists and two blocks as South Lenoir won 48-43 on the road

Favorite food: Shrimp

Favorite musical artist: Jekalyn Carr

One place she would like to travel to: Atlanta

If she could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, they would be: Beyonce, Chance The Rapper and Stephen Curry