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You voted! Western's Julius Edmonds wins Louisville high school boys Athlete of the Week

j.l. kirven, louisville courier journal
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The first Athlete of the Week of 2023 has been crowned.

Western High School's Julius Edmonds won this week's fan vote a monster double-double in Louisiana. Check out his stats below and those of the other nominees.

The Courier Journal is holding fan votes every week for the high school boys and girls athlete of the week. Be sure to come back Monday to vote for who should win next week. Winners are announced every Friday.

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Jakob Dixon, Pleasure Ridge Park

With his father proudly looking on, PRP standout wide receiver Jakob Dixon signs his National Letter of Intent during a signing ceremony at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. Dec. 21, 2021
With his father proudly looking on, PRP standout wide receiver Jakob Dixon signs his National Letter of Intent during a signing ceremony at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. Dec. 21, 2021

When he's not catching touchdowns on the gridiron, Pleasure Ridge Park's Jakob Dixon likes to get buckets on the hardwood. The University of Kentucky football commit led the Panthers (11-4) to a 68-42 win over Manual on Wednesday when he dropped 21 points and five rebounds.

Julius Edmonds, Western

Western’s Julius Edmonds makes a bucket over Pleasure Ridge Park’s Chase Fraire.Feb. 18, 2022
Western’s Julius Edmonds makes a bucket over Pleasure Ridge Park’s Chase Fraire.Feb. 18, 2022

Western sophomore Julius Edmonds led the Warriors with 21 points and 10 rebounds Friday during a 70-52 win over St. Augustine (New Orleans) in the Allstate Sugar Bowl National Prep Classic in Westwego, Louisiana.

Crew Gibson, DeSales

DeSales Crew Gibson grabs a rebound against Trinity at Trinity High School in St. Matthews Tuesday night. Trinity would win 54-49. Nov. 29, 2022
DeSales Crew Gibson grabs a rebound against Trinity at Trinity High School in St. Matthews Tuesday night. Trinity would win 54-49. Nov. 29, 2022

Senior forward Crew Gibson has been a force this year for the Colts, averaging 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game for DeSales (10-5). On Friday, Gibson led the Colts with 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 72-65 win over Iroquois.

Dallas Roberts, North Oldham

North Oldham's Dallas Roberts fights for a rebound with Warren Central's Chappelle Whitney in Monday's semifinal King of the Bluegrass in Fairdale. Roberts finished with 22 points but the Mustangs fell 71-57. Dec. 19, 2022
North Oldham's Dallas Roberts fights for a rebound with Warren Central's Chappelle Whitney in Monday's semifinal King of the Bluegrass in Fairdale. Roberts finished with 22 points but the Mustangs fell 71-57. Dec. 19, 2022

North Oldham senior Dallas Roberts led the Mustangs with 29 points and three rebounds to push North Oldham (12-5) past Seneca 65-64 on Tuesday.

Dayton Williams, Butler

Doss' Inslee Carroll drove to the basket against Butler's Dayton Williams (20) during the boys LIT semifinal Friday night at Valley High School. Butler defeated Doss 63-61, advancing to the LIT final for the first time since 1998. January 14, 2022
Doss' Inslee Carroll drove to the basket against Butler's Dayton Williams (20) during the boys LIT semifinal Friday night at Valley High School. Butler defeated Doss 63-61, advancing to the LIT final for the first time since 1998. January 14, 2022

Dayton Williams is making it count for the Bears in his senior season. Williams averages 15.6 ppg and shined in the Bears' 84-63 win over Doss on Tuesday (17 points, six rebounds).

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