Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker named WIAA Athlete of the Week

Whitaker had a 40 and 37 point performance in the first two games of the season.

By Benjamin Ray • December 16, 2024 2:40 pm
Jackson Whitaker shows a lot of emotion in the fourth quarter against the Wolverines. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Jackson Whitaker shows a lot of emotion in the fourth quarter against the Wolverines. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Liberty High School’s Jackson Whitaker was named WIAA 3A Male Athlete of the Week during week 13 of this year’s school sports season.

Whitaker shot out of a cannon in the first two games of the season for Liberty. Against a back-to-back state tournament team in Renton, Whitaker dropped 40 points with three boards and three steals in a 17-point win.

In the very next game against Lindbergh, Whitaker had 37 points and nine rebounds in a 27-point win.

Those two games were in the “Salmon Cup” hosted at Liberty, but it might as well be named the Whitaker Invitational from here on out because you will be invited to take on Whitaker at his peak.

The Patriot boys are 4-0 this year much due in part to Whitaker so far. Whitaker also has a 3.44 GPA.