JORDAN DEARDORFF

School: Lummi

Sport: Boys' Basketball

Year: Senior

Position: Guard

What he did: Deardorff hit a game-winning shot against Tulalip Heritage on Tuesday, Jan. 29, to help the Blackhawks secure the Northwest 1B League championship. He scored 17 points in the 58-56 win and has averaged 16 points coming off the bench in Lummi's last three victories.

Coach's quote: "Jordan has put together three solid games to finish his regular season, coming off the bench and being a key contributor to the Blackhawks' winning the league championship." - Jerome Toby

AIDAN GLAZE

School: Bellingham

Sport: Swimming

Year: Junior

Events: Freestyle and breaststroke

What he did: Glaze is a first-year swimmer with an impeccable work ethic and competitive desire, according to coach Jeff Anderson. He hasn't won a race, but leads the team in personal bests with 22, so far. He swam a time of 1 minute, 19.41 seconds in the 100 freestyle at the Northwest Conference B Championships on Friday, Feb. 1, and a 1:28.78 in the 100 breaststroke after helping the Red Raiders place fourth in the 200 medley relay.

Coach's quote: "(Last) week, against Sedro-Woolley, Aiden went four for four, or four races with four best times. On our team, we call that a Grand Slam. Aiden has the equivalent of five Grand Slams this season, with more to come, I'm sure. He is also an A student and a prominent member of the Bellingham High 'Showstoppers!'" - Anderson

Athletes of the Week are selected by the Sports staff of The Bellingham Herald from a list of student athletes nominated by their coaches for their outstanding performances. Coaches, please submit your nominations to david.rasbach@bellinghamherald.com by 3 p.m. Friday for consideration.

Reach DAVID RASBACH at david.rasbach@bellinghamherald.com or call 715-2271.