Last week, the Brownstown Central boys basketball team competed in the Bobcat of Daviess County Classic at North Daviess High School.

The Braves had a solid showing, going 2-1 in the classic to advance to the championship contest.

Sophomore Jack Benter was on fire all three days of the tournament, and for his performance, he was one of six individuals to earn IBCA/Franciscan Health Player of the Week in their respective districts.

The Braves started out last Tuesday with a game against Rock Creek Academy, and Benter poured in 29 points en route to a 58-42 victory. He was 10-of-21 from the field, including four 3-pointers, five free throws, eight rebounds and two steals.

The following day, Brownstown took on Loogootee in the semifinals. The Braves prevailed 69-64 after another high-scoring night from Benter. He scored 33 points on 11-of-21 shooing with another four 3-point performance. He made 7-of-8 from the charity stripe and also had six rebounds and one block.

On the final day of the Bobcat of Daviess County Classic in the championship game, Brownstown played Blackhawk Christian in a battle between two 8-0 teams. The Braves suffered a 77-61 defeat, but Benter contributed 22 points to go along with six rebounds, seven assists and two steals.

It was the first loss for the Braves (8-1), who will be playing tonight at Jennings County.

Benter is now averaging 25.2 points per game through nine games this season.

Fort Wayne Snider senior Karson Jenkins, Arsenal Tech senior Reggie Bass, Mishawaka Marian junior MaKaya Porter, Blue River Valley senior Ally Madden and Jennings County sophomore Juliann Woodard were the other individuals selected as recipients for Dec. 20 to Jan. 1 in the recognition program coordinated by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.

Woodard earned the District 3 honor, but Trinity Lutheran’s Bailey Tabeling was considered one of the top nominees for it as well for her performance at the Toby Yoho Classic last week.