Athletes of the Week Feb. 26

Zimere Bolden

Watch Zimere “Scoochie” Bolden on the basketball court for just a few minutes and you might think “glue guy” or “enforcer.” Cape coach Shemik Thompson prefers a different descriptor: “monster.” The junior forward has averaged nine points and 10 rebounds in Cape’s last three games, shooting 76 percent from the floor along the way. He recorded his first career double-double in the Vikings’ win over Sussex Central Feb. 19, putting up career bests of 11 points and five blocks to go with 11 boards. Through 12 games, Bolden leads the team in rebounds (103) and blocks (14). “I’ve gotten more confident throughout the season,” Zimere said after Cape’s Feb. 24 victory over Milford. “I’m believing in myself, so I’m attacking the basket more and attacking the glass.”

Jaxon Clampitt

A three-sport athlete and Beacon eighth-grader who has grown nine inches since sixth grade, Jaxon is the truth on the basketball court. In a game at The Factory Feb. 22, his job was to “blow up” the feel-good story of the all-girls Hornets team, a group of eight Beacon classmates in search of a championship in the boys’ league. Jaxon scored inside and outside, grabbed rebounds, and was money from the free-throw line. He also plays soccer and baseball. Baseball is his favorite sport, where he is a pitcher and outfielder for the 14U Bagel Bombers Mears travel ball team. Jaxon is a straight-A student, and takes both English and math classes in the Academic Challenge program. He is looking forward to playing sports at Cape.   

Amalia Fruchtman

Leading edge of the A Team – one of five sisters with names beginning with A. Her parents are Jason and Megan. A seventh-grader at Beacon, Amalia is a tall kid with a bright basketball future. Amalia grabbed rebounds and made key shots as her all-girls Hornets team won the boys’ youth league championship Feb. 22, with a 40-27 score over the SAC Kings. Coach Steve Re said of Amalia: “She is a free spirit with a great personality and always brings energy to everything she does. Hard worker in practice and a good student. Her improvement over the last year has been amazing. She will be a force in years to come!” Amalia plays AAU basketball in Maryland for the Ocean City Fast Breakers. She also played volleyball for Beacon.

Faith Re

This Beacon eighth-grader and three-sport athlete plays like a coach’s daughter – because she is the daughter of coach Steve Re – but she inherited her mother’s smarts. Faith had an awesome all-around game at The Factory Feb. 22, draining threes and dishing off dimes as the Hornets beat the SAC Kings for the Youth League Championship 40-27. Faith is in the Academic Challenge program and an excellent student. According to her coach/dad, Faith is a dedicated athlete who spends countless hours in the gym, always trying to improve. She will be ready and excited for the next level. She played AAU for the Ocean City Fast Breakers, plays volleyball and has played lacrosse for several years.