Lethbridge, AB - The Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending January 22, 2012.
Male Athlete of the Week:
Julian Spear Chief-Morris – Men’s Basketball
After missing nearly the entire 2010-11 season, Lethbridge product Julian Spear Chief-Morris had his best weekend of the season in helping the ‘Horns earn a weekend sweep over southern Alberta rivals Calgary Dinos. It was also the first time the ‘Horns had swept the Dinos in 12 years.
Friday night, Spear Chief-Morris sparked the team out the gates, hitting four first half three pointers, enroute to 19 points and a 90-80 ‘Horns victory. On the night, he was 6 of 10 from the field, including 5 of 7 from behind the arc, while also grabbing seven rebounds.
Saturday night, Spear Chief-Morris scored 7 of his 9 points in the fourth quarter to help seal the weekend sweep with a tight 80-72 victory. He also recorded four rebounds and two steals on the night.
