Dairy Farmers of Manitoba Athlete of the Week

The Tire Recycle Urban Athlete of the Week is Deidre Bartlett of the Oak Park Raiders basketball team.

This 5’5” guard is averaging 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game, while shooting 42% from 3 point line for the season. She was MVP of the Piper Classic and an All-Star at the Garden City, Pembina Trails, St. Vital tournaments.  Coach Murray Brown states, “Deidre is a tremendously competitive player who has emerged as a leader for the Raiders this season. She is a knockdown shooter, hitting 42% of her shots from the 3 point line, an outstanding average at any level of basketball. Her recent 8 of 9 from 3 performance against Westwood was truly amazing, a performance which stands out in any season. Additionally she plays extremely good defense, a testament to her very high basketball IQ and desire to be a complete player”.

In grade 11, she maintains a 90% academic average, while also participating in volleyball and track & field.