Nathan Padia

Lawrence High, sr.

boys basketball

What he did: Padia played a pivotal role as the Lions rattled off three victories last week. He averaged 9.3 points per game, including a game-high 15 points in Friday’s 61-53 win against Shawnee Mission He also signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play college football at Lafayette.

Kristie Tiegreen

Veritas Christian, jr.

girls basketball

What she did: Tiegreen again showed why she’s the city’s leading scorer and rebounder, tossing in 34 points and pulling down 22 boards in Monday’s victory against Shawnee Midland Adventist and scoring 23 points with 24 rebounds in Saturday’s victory against Belton (Mo.) Heartland.