ERIK WILLIAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK

BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Williams' triple-doubles lifts Cy Springs
By SAM KHAN JR. Copyright 2009 Houston Chronicle
Feb. 16, 2009, 12:35AM

Cy Springs senior Erik Williams averaged a triple double to help the Panthers clinch a playoff berth.

Name: Erik Williams, Cypress Springs

• Notable: In wins over Langham Creek and Cypress Ridge, the senior averaged 22 points, 11 rebounds and 15 blocked shots to help the Panthers clinch a playoff berth despite starting district play with three losses.

• Quotable: “He competed every single possession, and he has been fantastic. He has been our anchor defensively.”

— Cypress Springs coach John Harmatuk

Other nominees
• Kendrae Carter, Crosby: The senior guard scored 34 points in an 80-77 win over North Forest on Tuesday.

• Jeff Greene, Langham Creek: The senior guard averaged 20.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and three steals in two games for the Lobos last week.

• Adrian Johnson, Kingwood Park: The sophomore scored 23 points in a 71-68 double-overtime win over North Forest on Friday. Johnson hit two free throws with 12 seconds left to keep the Panthers alive in the District 19-4A playoff race.