PIERRE, S.D. – The Pierre Athletic Coaches Association (PACA) has named their Avera Riggs High School Athletes of the Week. The two athletes selected are Governor basketball freshman Lincoln Kienholz and Governor Girls basketball player Kenzie Gronlund. Governor head basketball coach Terry Becker said that Kienholz had a great week last week scoring 28 points vs. Sturgis including 6 of 7 from the free throw line, 10 points against Mitchell and 14 points & 6 assists against Thunder Basin. For Gronlund, her head coach Scott DeBoer says that if there is a basketball statistic that encompasses selflessness, intelligence, toughness and team-first mentality, it is wrapped up in Charges Drawn. Last week Kenzie took her charge total for the season to an unprecedented 16! Coach DeBoer adds that she does the little things for the team on offense and defense that drive it’s success, but that statistic stands out.
(Courtesy Photos: Kenzie Gronlund and Lincoln Kienholz)
