Student Athlete of the Week: Jerek Funkhouser

It was only game No. 1, but when Jerek Funkhouser scored 27 points in Niwot High School's season opener on Dec. 1, it was a great omen for the Cougar boys basketball team. The senior's career-best output, part of a 73-13 home blowout of Regis Groff, was aided by an all-in team effort on offense.

"It was just awesome to see that our offense is playing for each other this year," Funkhouser said. "Mo...