Madison Wynbeek, Eastern Christian basketball

 

Sport: Basketball

Class: Senior. Age: 18

Accomplishment: Wynbeek, a center, scored her 2,000th career point in the victory over Pompton Lakes, finishing the game with 30 points. She also had 27 points in the win against Elmwood Park in her only other game of the week. She is second in scoring all time at Eastern Christian and sixth in Passaic County history. She also is the school’s all-time leading rebounder with 906 rebounds.

“She is a leader and a hard-working kid. She is always willing to learn. She wants the ball during crunch time. Not too many kids demand it, but she wants it, whether it’s on the block or pulling up for a shot. She is that true leader, and she is just a great kid.” — Coach Lou Lotito