Minky Couture Week 27 high school star athletes of the week

Boys Basketball
Parker Snedaker, Bingham (Sr.)
Bingham has won five straight and is starting to heat up at the right time, and senior guard Parker Snedaker is a big reason why.
Snedaker has shown his versatility throughout the season as he can impact the game in numerous different ways. He’s averaging 18.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals for the Miners, who face a huge game this Friday against 6A No. 1 Westlake.
“Parker is a great basketball player and an even better person. It is fun to see all of his hard work and dedication pay off this year. He has earned multiple scholarship offers and is expecting a few more as well,” said Bingham coach Parker Snedaker.
“The amount of extra reps he puts in before practice and after as well as in the classroom and the weight room proves his incredible work ethic. Parker is also a tremendous leader both on and off the court.”
His offers so far are from Southwestern Oregon Community College, Wenatchee Community College and Green River Community College.
Girls Basketball
Brynn Wadman, Fremont (Jr.)
Brynn Wadman’s growth has been a big part of Fremont’s success this season as the team owns a 17-2 record heading into the final two weeks of the regular season.
The junior has scored in double figures in six straight games as she’s elevated her scoring average to 9.4 this season. She’s also chipping in with 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals.
“Brynn is a natural scorer who has developed into a complete player for our team. She invests a tremendous amount of time in her game outside of practice, and that dedication and work ethic have driven her growth,” said Fremont coach Lisa Dalebout.
“She’s a strong rebounder, has significantly elevated her defensive play, and is someone we trust in big moments. Her leadership and daily commitment to improvement make her a great player. Brynn loves the game, and it shows every time she steps on the floor.”
The 5-foot-9 guard ranks second on the team with 29 3-pointers this season.






Boys Swimming
Brigham Skinner, Mountain Crest (Sr.)
Brigham Skinner appears to be peaking at the perfect time this season.
The Mountain Crest senior won the 100 backstroke and 200 individual medley at the Region 11 championships last week, and in the process he posted the second-best times in the entire state in those events.
He won the 200 I.M. with a time of 1:55.04 and won the 100 back with a time of 51.24.
“Brigham consistently pushes himself and sets a high standard for those around him. He trains with a strong group of teammates who hold each other accountable every day,” said Mountain Crest coach Brian Kwant.
“As one of our captains, he’s helped establish a culture built on hard work, incremental improvement, and supporting one another’s success . He never shies away from extra work, both in and out of the pool, and we’re grateful for the leadership and example he brings to our program.”
Skinner heads into the 4A state meet next week looking to defending his title as 100 back state champ.
Girls Swimming
Sarah Nielson, Ogden (Sr.)
Sarah Nielson’s performance at the Region 12 championships last week played a big role in Ogden edging Logan to claim the region title.
The senior won both of her individual events and then swam a leg in a pair of Ogden relays as the Tigers won the region title with 426 points.
“As head coach of Ogden High School’s swim team, Sarah Nielson is a selfless leader and captain with rock-solid commitment. Hard work, extra efforts and her drive to improve elevate the whole team. It’s no wonder she’s thriving now and will excel at the next level,” said Ogden coach Kyle Lambson.
Nielson won the 100 butterfly (1:05.34) and the 500 freestyle (6:00.88). Her time in the fly ranks third in 3A this year, and her 500 free time ranks fifth.
Heading into her final state meet next week, Nielson will look to podium again in her both her individual events like last year, and perhaps help Ogden podium in a couple of relays as well.
Boys Wrestling
Ben Kohler, Wasatch (Sr.)
Ben Kohler improved his record to 51-6 last week with another strong showing at the 5A Division B state-qualifying meet.
He’ll be the favorite at the state tournament in 138 pounds to win his third straight individual state title.
“Ben is one of those kids that is a coach’s dream, someone who buys in to every aspect of the program and works his tail off to be the best. He is a no-nonsense guy that just takes care of business both in the classroom and on the mat,” said Wasatch coach Kamron Day.
“He is always in the room getting better and traveling across the country to seek out the best competition. He is a competitor and is always in the fight. His relentless work ethic and mental toughness is always on display, helping him to lead by example every time he steps on the mat. He is always pushing himself in every aspect of his life and is always elevating those around him. Ben’s commitment, accountability, and team-first mindset make him a cornerstone of our program and leader others naturally follow.”
Kohler won all four of his matches at the divisional meet by fall.
Girls Wrestling
Madison Sherman, Skyridge (Sr.)
Madison Sherman enjoyed a dominant performance at the 6A Division B state-qualifying meet last week as she moved one step closer to an individual 3-peat.
Sherman won the 155-pound bracket at Syracuse High School with four pins, including three in the first 30 seconds of matches as she improved to 16-1 on the season.
“Madison is a great wrestler. She is on point to be back in the finals to defend state title. She has overcome some struggles this year but is back in the room committed to winning a third state title. We are excited to see how she performs at the state tournament this year,” said Skyridge coach Brian Bond.
Sherman placed second at state as a freshman and then was a state champion as a sophomore and junior. A year ago Sherman finished with a 33-2 record en route to the state championship.