St. John's 6'4 senior Cole Thomas has been named the NCKS Sports.com/Cunningham Telephone & Cable Athlete of the Week.   

Thomas has been a double-double machine lately with 3 straight double-double games and has 11 double-doubles on the season! Against Pike Valley on Feb. 12, Thomas scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds.  Against Lucas-Luray on Feb. 16, Thomas scored 21 points and pulled down 16 rebounds along with three steals. He had already accomplished his double game after the first half with 15 points and 10 rebounds. On Friday, Cole continued his terrific play in a win over Tescott with 23 points and 19 rebounds. 

Thomas averages 16.8 points and 10 rebounds per game and has scored in double figures in 18 of his team's 20 games. He is the son of Mike and Carol Thomas, Beloit.

Please send your nominations to us by email at wgerstner@northeastkansassports.com or call or text us at 785-545-7141. If you can, please include a short reason why you are nominating that particular athlete.  

We will announce the winners each week. Remember, you can nominate an athlete from any high school sport.