Olympia High's James Nowells named 7A District 11 Player of the Year

Olympia High’s junior James Nowells was awarded the Class 7A, District 11 Player of the Year. 

The rising guard has become a player to remember on the Titans’ squad, achieving his 1,000th career point Tuesday, Jan. 6. Standing at 6-foot-2, Nowells has averaged 18 PPG, five RPR, two APG and two SPG. Not only that but Nowells also is averaging 40% from beyond the arc, putting himself 10% above the national average in high school boys basketball. 

Nowells led Olympia in scoring in the team's first regional playoff game Saturday, Feb. 14, where he recorded 26 points in the 62-51 win. He will continue to help the Titans as the team heads into the regional semifinals of the state playoffs.  Olympia will host Wellington at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Class 7A tournament.