The first week of playoff basketball is in the books, and some of Lexington County’s best showed up in the clutch for their teams. 

This week’s Athlete of the Week winners come from Gray Collegiate and Lexington and put up big numbers for their teams in a postseason win.

Voting for Athlete of the Week runs from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Monday each week at lexingtonchronicle.com/athleteoftheweek. To submit a nominee for consideration, email a photo and short bio to sports@lexingtonchronicle.com.

Photographer: Christopher P Reco

Jeremy Anderson

Irmo’s Jeremy Anderson helped the Yellow Jackets advance past Socastee in the first round of the 5A Division II playoffs. 

Anderson scored 17 points with six rebounds and four assists in a 75-50 win for the Yellow Jackets. It was another solid showing for one of Irmo’s most consistent players. 

The sophomore contributed in many ways this season, leading Irmo in points and rebounds per game, while also being top-three in assists, steals and blocks. He finished the year averaging 10 points, seven rebounds and three assists. 

Irmo’s season came to an end after a five-point loss in the second round against Berkeley. 

Sydni Anderson

Lexington’s Sydni Anderson earned Athlete of the Week after her play boosted Lexington in the first round of the 5A Division I playoffs. 

Anderson scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as Lexington defeated Boiling Springs 72-40. She also had a strong presence on the defensive end, recording two blocks. 

The Wildcats were eliminated in their next outing against J.L. Mann. Despite the loss, Anderson had a solid outing, recording a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double. 

Anderson ends the year as Lexington’s leading scorer and rebounder. She averaged a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds per game. As a junior, she will be back next season to try and help Lexington advance deeper.