ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Ben Carlson Mahtomedi Basketball Ben Carlson is a key factor in Mahtomedi's boys basketball resurgence as the Zephyrs, with all rookie starters, are now 12-10 after an 0-7 start. In two wins last week, the 6-foot-3 senior logged 36 points, 18 rebounds, 12 assists and six steals, while leading the defensive effort that held St. Thomas and Two Rivers under 40 points. In the last six games, Carlson is averaging 19 points, lifting his season average to 13.1. He has made 80 steals. "Ben is playing defense as well as anyone we have had here for the last several years," coach Keith Newman said. "He has extremely quick hands and great reflexes to get steals." TONG'S AUTO PLACE ST. PAUL, MN Ben Carlson WE BUY USED VEHICLES FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1981 3555 Hoffman Rd White Bear Lake, MN 651-488-8400 | www.longsauto.com ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Ben Carlson Mahtomedi Basketball Ben Carlson is a key factor in Mahtomedi's boys basketball resurgence as the Zephyrs , with all rookie starters , are now 12-10 after an 0-7 start . In two wins last week , the 6 - foot - 3 senior logged 36 points , 18 rebounds , 12 assists and six steals , while leading the defensive effort that held St. Thomas and Two Rivers under 40 points . In the last six games , Carlson is averaging 19 points , lifting his season average to 13.1 . He has made 80 steals . " Ben is playing defense as well as anyone we have had here for the last several years , " coach Keith Newman said . " He has extremely quick hands and great reflexes to get steals . " TONG'S AUTO PLACE ST . PAUL , MN Ben Carlson WE BUY USED VEHICLES FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1981 3555 Hoffman Rd White Bear Lake , MN 651-488-8400 | www.longsauto.com