Meet this week's Louisville high school boys athlete of the week from North Bullitt

J.L. Kirven, Louisville Courier Journal
·2 min read

It's a double.

Not only is this week's Courier Journal girls athlete of the week a KHSAA championship-qualifying bowler, so is the boys winner.

North Bullitt senior bowler Dakota Waskom won the KHSAA boys bowling singles championship last week and won the hearts of fans this week, earning the boys AOTW award against a talented field.

Be sure to check back Monday morning to vote again for The Courier Journal's boys athlete of the week. Polls close Thursdays at 6 p.m. Winners are announced every Friday.

Looking for more high school sports coverage? Be sure to subscribe for as little as 99 cents per month and sign up for our high school sports newsletter.

Names you need to know: Top 10 underrated Louisville high school boys basketball players

Kenyon Goodin, Collins

Collins senior Kenyon Goodin is a nightmare on the gridiron, but he's also scary on the basketball court. St. Xavier found that out the hard way Monday after Goodin led the Titans to a 65-43 win with 19 points and five rebounds.

Jacob Hand, Holy Cross

Holy Cross's Jacob Hand (11) shot against Kentucky Country Day defenders during the opening round of the Boys LIT at the Holy Cross High School in Louisville, Ky. on Jan. 9, 2023. KCD won 60-52.
Holy Cross's Jacob Hand (11) shot against Kentucky Country Day defenders during the opening round of the Boys LIT at the Holy Cross High School in Louisville, Ky. on Jan. 9, 2023. KCD won 60-52.

Holy Cross junior Jacob Hand (20.8 ppg, 6.9 rpg) has proven to be one of the best bucket getters in the city. On Thursday, Hand went off yet again for 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Cougars' 80-56 win over Whitefield Academy.

Team to beat in Seventh Region?Male High makes its case in win over rival Manual Crimsons

Julian Miles, South Oldham

The Dragons picked up a huge 80-71 win Monday over DeSales. Sophomore guard Julian Miles led the way with 27 points and six rebounds.

Dakota Waskom, North Bullitt

North Bullitt High School senior Dakota Waskom won the 2023 KHSAA boys bowling singles championship at Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown on Feb. 7 2023
North Bullitt High School senior Dakota Waskom won the 2023 KHSAA boys bowling singles championship at Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown on Feb. 7 2023

North Bullitt senior bowler Dakota Waskom won the KHSAA boys bowling singles championship Tuesday. Waskom barely made the top eight before going on a run in the two-game semifinals that qualified him for the stepladder. Waskom defeated Henderson County's Austin Lander (214-146), Butler's Peyton Troutt (171-157) and Trinity's Connor Woosley (217-189) en route to the title.

Girls basketball:Top 10 underrated Louisville high school girls basketball players

Connor Woosley, Trinity

Members of the Trinity High School bowling team pose for a picture after winning the 2023 KHSAA boys bowling state championship at Kingpin Lane in Jeffersontown Feb. 7 2023
Members of the Trinity High School bowling team pose for a picture after winning the 2023 KHSAA boys bowling state championship at Kingpin Lane in Jeffersontown Feb. 7 2023

Trinity sophomore bowler Connor Woosley has a bright future ahead of him. On Wednesday, Woosley helped lead the Shamrocks to a KHSAA state bowling team title, before finishing as the state runner-up in the singles competition.

Follow Courier Journal reporter J.L. Kirven on Twitter @JL_Kirven for more updates on Louisville prep sports.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Louisville high school boys athlete of the week: Vote now for winner