Cody Brazen, Bellevue girls basketball

Brazen, a 6-foot sophomore forward, put together consecutive double-doubles in a pair of wins against KingCo 3A rivals. She scored a season-high 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds versus Sammamish. Against Interlake, Brazen had 12 points and 14 rebounds.

Jeff Downs, Bellevue Christian boys basketball

Downs, a 6-foot-4 sophomore forward, posted a double-double (16 points, 14 rebounds) to lead the Vikings to a win over Seattle Academy. He followed that up by scoring a game-high 18 points and pulling down nine rebounds in a victory against Cedar Park Christian to extend Bellevue Christian's winning streak to seven.

Mercer Island boys swim team

The Islanders, coached by Jeff Lowell, edged Seattle Prep 93-90 in a nonleague dual meet. Tad Homchick qualified for state in the 100-yard butterfly (:55.85) and Bill Gorin qualified in the 100 free (:50.04). Mercer Island also scored state-qualifying times in all three relays.

Stars of the week are selected by The Seattle Times staff and published Tuesdays, but can be chosen only once each sports season. Nominations may be e-mailed by Sunday night to sports@seattletimes.com with name, school and accomplishments.