
Osborne Senior Danny Floyd and Lincoln Freshman Jenna Farris have been named the NCKS Sports.com/Cunningham Telephone & Cable Athletes of the Week.
On Saturday Floyd wrapped up his third straight 3-2-1A State Championship at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays with a 4-0 performance on the tournament and winning his championship match over Levi Schneider of Ellsworth at 140 pounds by a 5-4 decision. Floyd not only won his third straight state title, but also ended his career on a 103 match winning streak, and finished this season with a 36-0 record. Floyd also joined elite company in Osborne history as he matched Larry Grieve for the distinction of being the only Bulldog wrestlers to ever win three state championships. Danny is the son of Jim and Kiley Floyd of Osborne.
As a freshman, Farris led the Lady Leopards to a regional championship on Saturday with 29 points, 6 steals, 5 assists and 3 three pointers in the title game against St. John's. In the regional semifinal against Tipton, Farris scored 17 points, made 4 steals, and went 6-6 at the charity stripe. On the season, Farris averages 21.9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 assists per game and is shooting 47% from the floor and 78% from the foul line.
Congratulations to Osborne Senior Danny Floyd and Lincoln Freshman Jenna Farris on being named the Cunningham Telephone & Cable/NCKS Sports.com Athletes of the Week!
Read on for others who were nominated this week.