Shannon Murphy

Dakota Hitchner, a senior guard at Atlantic Christian School in Egg Harbor Township, came into Monday afternoon's game against New Foundations Christian School needing just four points to reach 2,000 for her career. Tension began to mount when, four minutes into the game, Hitchner remained scoreless.

The most exciting part of the school year is back! Time to cast your vote for this week's 97.3 ESPN High School Athlete of the Week. Here's how it works: each week, we have a new batch of local student-athletes who have proven themselves worthy in their respective fields. You can then vote for your pick and hear the winner announced on the South Jersey Sports Report with Tyler Donohue Saturday mor