We’re starting to see some familiar names gracing our weekly stars list, but there are some new fresh faces, too.
This week’s stars include one player who made program history with another big scoring performance, and there were multiple buzzer-beater heroics.
Coaches and players are welcome to submit nominations by emailing Steve Hewitt at steve.hewitt@basketballjournal.com or by messaging him on Twitter/X (@steve_hewitt).
Here are the latest batch of stars, ranging from games played Jan. 5-11.
Brody Bumila, Bishop Feehan
Class of 2026, 6-9 forward
NCAA: Texas (baseball)
Bumila makes his second consecutive appearance on this list after another dominant week leading the Shamrocks. He posted 27 points and 18 rebounds in an 82-76 victory over Wareham before erupting for 35 points and 15 rebounds in a 75-61 win over Bishop Stang. Feehan is now 6-2 with four consecutive victories.
Ethan Elie, Braintree
Class of 2026, 6-1 guard
After earning MVP of the Adams Holiday Tournament, Elie continued his torrid stretch. He scored a career-high 35 points in a 57-41 win over Framingham before producing 27 points in Friday’s victory over Natick. The Wamps are now 5-4 heading into a big clash against Newton North on Tuesday.
Hussein Fahad, Acton-Boxborough
Class of 2027, 6-4 forward
The Revolution grabbed two wins last week behind a pair of double-doubles from Fahad, who had 10 points and 12 rebounds in a victory over Waltham before compiling 20 points and 17 boards in a 69-51 road win over Newton South.
Caleb Haynes, Brookline
Class of 2027, 5-11 guard
Haynes earns another nod on this list after a dominant performance in Brookline’s blowout win over Weymouth, where he finished with 32 points, eight assists and three steals. He added 16 points in Friday’s victory over Walpole.
Connor Houle, Attleboro
Class of 2026, 5-9 guard
Houle was brilliant in last Tuesday’s road victory over Oliver Ames, where he scored 23 of his career-high 32 points in the first half. He made a tough turnaround shot and five clutch free throws in the final 90 seconds to seal the game. He added 11 points and seven assists in Friday’s dominant win over Franklin, which was his dad Mark’s 400th career coaching victory.
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Matt Leichtman, Sharon
Class of 2028, 6-3 guard
Leichtman scored 16 points, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer as time expired to lift Sharon to a dramatic 75-72 victory over Taunton on Friday.
Javi Lopez, Central Catholic
Class of 2026, 6-1 guard
Lopez became Central Catholic's all-time leading scorer in the second quarter of the Raiders’ win over BC High on Sunday. He finished with 33 points in the victory, putting him at the top of the list with 1,505 career points and counting. He surpassed Tyler Nelson, who went on to become Fairfield’s all-time leading scorer.
Nyisah Miranda, Brockton
Class of 2027, 5-11 guard
Miranda hit one of the most memorable shots of the season in Brockton’s victory over Arlington on Sunday. The Boxers trailed by three with 1.6 seconds remaining, and after Arlington missed a free throw that would have put them up four and sealed the game, Miranda corralled the rebound and hurled a ¾-court prayer that banked in. It caused a wild celebration and sent the game to overtime, where Brockton prevailed for a 65-59 win. Miranda finished with 15 points.
One of the wildest shots you’ll see at any level of basketball this year.
Brockton’s Nyisah Miranda hits a 3/4-court prayer to force overtime. Boxers went on to beat Arlington, 65-59, on Sunday.
Incredible moment for @BoxerHoops. pic.twitter.com/NRVc8Mub02
— Steve Hewitt (@steve_hewitt) January 12, 2026
Elian Rodriguez, Salem
Class of 2027, 6-1 guard
Rodriguez tallied 25 points, seven assists and five steals in Salem’s big 67-59 road victory on Friday night at previously No. 2-ranked Beverly. Rodriguez found Cesar Mesa Castillo for a critical late 3-pointer as the Witches, who are now 5-0 and 4-0 in Northeastern Conference play, held on.
Aiden Torres, Lawrence
Class of 2026, 6-0 guard
The Lancers had a big three-win week over Worcester North, Dracut and Billerica behind their senior star, who scored 20.7 points per game over the week. He had 22 points and four assists in the win over Worcester North, and put up 19 points, six rebounds and four assists against Billerica. Lawrence is now 6-3 with a 4-0 mark in the Merrimack Valley Conference.
