R.J. Veliz has established himself at a young age.
The 6-foot-1, sophomore point guard from Blanchet Catholic School draws the attention from opponents, but still scores in bunches.
Blanchet freshman RJ Veliz (12) passes to a teammate in a game at Blanchet on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2016. Blanchet won 51 to 38.
He scored 15 points in Tuesday’s 47-33 win against Santiam Christian.
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Khyler Beach, McKay boys basketball: The junior scored 30 points in Tuesday’s 99-98 win against West Salem.
Morgan Winder, South Salem girls basketball: The junior forward scored 16 points and had nine rebounds in Tuesday’s 70-44 win against Forest Grove.
A.J. Farmer, Willamina boys basketball: The senior guard scored 18 points in Tuesday’s 58-33 win against Gervais.
Zach Bernards, Dayton boys basketball: The senior point guard scored 32 points in Tuesday’s 59-49 win against Kennedy.
Aimee Smith, Salem Academy girls basketball: The junior guard scored 21 points, had eight rebounds and five assists in Saturday’s 58-30 win against Western Mennonite.
Emorej Lynk, Kennedy boys basketball: The freshman wing scored 22 points in Tuesday’s 59-45 loss to Dayton.
Levi Mike, McKay girls basketball: The sophomore guard scored 15 points in Tuesday’s 69-30 loss to McKay.
Sydney Hunter, McNary girls basketball: The senior wing scored 14 points and had 10 rebounds in Tuesday’s 63-51 loss to Clackamas.
Sina Tapasa, Willamina girls basketball: The sophomore post scored 11 points in Tuesday’s 20-13 loss to Gervais.
Katie Tallon, Willamette Valley Christian girls basketball: The senior center scored 12 points in Tuesday’s 51-16 win against Oregon School for the Deaf.
Madison Hull, Western Mennonite girls basketball: The senior point guard scored 25 points, had 13 points and five steals in Saturday’s 58-30 loss to Salem Academy.