Southeast Misourian player of the week: Brianna Mueller

Sophomore Brianna Mueller scored 19 points in the title game of the Delta New Year's Tournament as Saxony Lutheran successfully defended its crown in dominating style last week.

The top-seeded Crusaders claimed the championship with a surprisingly easy 68-22 win over No. 2 seed Woodland to improve to 8-2 on the season. Mueller also scored 15 points in a semifinal rout of Scott County Central and 12 points in a thumping of Delta in the first round.

Mueller is averaging 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.4 assists on the season.

The 5-foot-7 guard/forward was selected Class 3 second-team all-region as a freshman.