Vote in the Varsity 845 poll for the High School Boys Basketball Player of the Week

Melissa Kramer, Times Herald-Record
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This week's Varsity 845 Player of the Week poll is live. Finalists were chosen based on games played Jan. 3-Jan. 9 and on information reported to the Times Herald-Record.

The poll will be open until 2 p.m. Wednesday, so cast your votes now!

Last poll's winner was James I. O'Neill's Ben Aprilante

If you can't see the poll, click here to vote.

Finalists (listed alphabetically)

Alex Bastian, Chester

Bastian scored 24 points in a 77-26 win over Tri-Valley and added 12 points in an eight-point loss to Haldane (No. 5 in NY state).

Chris Cruz, Middletown

Cruz had a career-high 26 points in Middletown's 63-51 win over Valley Central.

Justin Hannibal, Goshen

Hannibal had a team-high 22 points in Goshen's 85-47 win over Port Jervis.

Kyle Krebs, Wallkill

Krebs was named tournament MVP of the Dick O'Neill Jingle Ball Classic after tallying 13 points, leading Wallkill to a 58-55 win over Monticello in the championship game.

Antwon Lewis, James I. O'Neill

Lewis scored 14 points in a game against Monticello and 29 facing New Paltz.

Michael Mingot, Monticello

Mingot notched a team-high 20 points and was named to the All-Tournament team in a loss to Wallkill at the Dick O'Neill Jingle Ball Classic championship. He also added 21 points in a loss to James I. O'Neill.

Jack O'Boyle, Burke Catholic

O'Boyle was a key piece of his team's success and averaged 20 points in three games as his team kept a winning streak alive. He scored 28 points in a 54-43 win over Minisink Valley. His 25 points led Burke Catholic to a 62-38 win over Port Jervis. He had 10 points in a 52-32 win over Fallsburg.

Ke'montae Thawe, Kingston

Thawe showed how he can impact a game in the clutch, after scoring 27 points, including seven in overtime, to lead Kingston to a 75-74 win over Shenendehowa. He also contributed 26 points in an 83-41 win over Warwick.

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