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Dec. 1st Athletes of the Week

Week 14: December 1, 2015

Male Athlete of the Week

Justin Alleyne-Washington

Sport:  Basketball

College:  Niagara County Community College

Hometown:  Mt. Vernon, NY

Alleyne-Washington helped the injury-plagued Thunderwolves (6-2) to an 81-78 non-conference win over Lakeland CC this past week. The freshman wing came off the bench to record a career-high 23 points and six rebounds in the win. It was his 3-pointer in the final minute that provided the final margin of victory.

 

 

 

Female Athlete of the Week

Alliyah Gillespie

Sport:  Basketball

College:  Niagara County Community College

Hometown:  Troy, NY

Gillespie led the Thunderwolves (11-1) to three wins this past week. The freshman guard had 20 points, five rebounds and three steals in a 69-58 win over Lakeland CC. In a 98-67 victory over Henry Ford College, Gillespie notched 21 points, eight boards and four assists. She finished things up with 15 points, five assists and three rebounds in a 76-56 win over Villa Maria College. Gillespie, who currently leads Region III Division II scorers with 15.6 PPG, was named to the NCCC Thunderwolves All-Tournament team for her efforts against HFC and VMC.