High School Sports

Rocky River’s Jayden Ross is The Observer’s boys’ high school athlete of the week

Rocky River’s Jayden Ross is The Charlotte Observer’s boys’ high school athlete of the week.

The 6-2 senior scored 30 points to go with 11 rebounds and three steals in an 86-58 win over Garinger on Jan. 17.

Ross also scored seven points in a 71-50 loss at Independence on Jan. 14.

Ross is averaging 19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game for Rocky River this season.

This story was originally published January 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM.

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The Charlotte Observer
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