Athie and Siefring Named OCCAC Basketball Players of the Week

The Ohio Community College Athletic Association (OCCAC) has named Edison State Community College freshman Ibrahima Athie (Deer Park HS) and sophomore Allison Siefring (St. Henry HS) OCCAC Basketball Players of the Week for November 8–14, 2021. Athie snares his first weekly honor while Siefring hauls in the eighth of her career.

Athie continued the impressive start to his collegiate career, lifting the Chargers to three wins on the strength of 21.3 points, 15.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He knocked down 25-of-47 (57%) field goal attempts and 14-of-19 (74%) at the charity stripe. Athie was a monster on the boards, corralling 25 caroms against the University of Rio Grande JV squad…25! He came back two games later and garnered another double-double with 15 points, 13 rebounds at Clark State.

Siefring defended her crown as the league's player of the week. She converted at a 73% clip in sinking 19-of-26 shots from the floor and 86% (19-22) at the line. Siefring averaged a double-double (19 points, 11 rebounds) in the 3-0 week for Edison State. Her tenacity flashed on the offensive glass, snagging a total of 19 offensive rebounds. Siefring distributed as well, totaling a dozen assists for the week.

The Chargers are currently 5-1 overall, and the Lady Chargers are currently 6–0 overall.