Athlete of the Week: Nayla Wesley
The team played for the Class 5A state title last week but came up short against Scottsboro. Nayla Wesley, in her semi-finals game to clinch the finals, recorded a rare 10-10-10 triple double: 10 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds.
Wesley, in her state finals debut, dropped 15 points with eight rebounds and five blocks, becoming the Rams' leading scorer after a tough battle with Scottsboro.
Congratulations to Nayla Wesley, CBS 42's Athlete of the Week.
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