Athlete of the Week: Jewell Barrett-Riggins

Asheboro, boys’ basketball

Barrett-Riggins has been one of the centerpieces for the Blue Comets this season.

He’s a major force in the lane on offense and defense while averaging a double-double with points and rebounds.

The senior’s point production has more than doubled from 6.3 points per game last season when he was fourth on the team in scoring.

With a 13-5 record entering this week, the Blue Comets are within two victories of matching last season’s win total.

Barrett-Riggins played as a tight end and defensive lineman for Asheboro’s football team.