Olivia Murphy of Blackford girls basketball has been voted The Star Press East Central Indiana high school Athlete of the Week for Nov. 17-22, brought to you by IU Health.

Murphy led Blackford to a 45-37 win over Muncie Central on Saturday, Nov. 22, with 17 points, three rebounds and two assists.

Murphy received 47,398 out of 91,976 votes cast (51.53%). This week's runner-up was Paislee Chambers of Wes-Del girls wrestling, who received 36,904 votes (40.12%).

Students in all varsity sports are eligible to be nominated and can only be named Athlete of the Week one time per season, per sport. Athletes from one school cannot win more than three consecutive weeks.

To submit nominees for future polls, please email names and any notable statistics or accomplishments to cbhampton@muncie.gann

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