Ivory Damien earns Skagit athlete of the week

Ivory Damien has a name not easily forgotten.

But it is his polished game on the court that has given La Conner High School boys' basketball fans plenty of lasting memories.

Damien, a guard equally adept at passing and scoring, made a name for himself beyond La Conner with his outstanding play at Concrete and against Sound Christian Academy.

The Braves' senior netted 24 points in a 59-31 NW2B/1B win Jan. 5 over the Lions, then added another 21 the next afternoon when La Conner defeated non-conference foe Sound Christian 67-52 at Landy James Gym.

At Concrete, Damien collected three steals and recorded two assists. He drained a pair of perimeter treys against Sound Christian.

For his stellar performances, Damien was named the Skagit Valley Herald Boys' Athlete of the Week.

"Ivory is a senior leader for us," La Conner head coach Lance Lopez told the SVH upon the Braves' player's selection. "He's been playing extremely hard and is helping us put together a good season."

Damien is the second Braves' player recognized. Brayden Pedroza was chosen in December.

La Conner sported a 9-4 overall record after downing Friday Harbor 68-54 at home on Jan. 9.