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Eau Claire Senior Earns News19 Player of the Week Honor
Tavaras Seibles hopes to continue his athletic career in football after the basketball season.
Feb. 24, 2026 at 12:47am
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Tavaras Seibles, a senior at Eau Claire High School in Columbia, South Carolina, has been named the News19 Player of the Week. Seibles is in the middle of the basketball season but is also receiving interest to continue his football career at the next level. As a starting post player for the Eau Claire Shamrocks, Seibles helped lead his team to a first-round playoff win, much to the delight of the school's alumni.
Why it matters
Seibles' dual-sport success highlights the versatility of high school student-athletes who can excel in multiple sports. His ability to make an impact on the basketball court while also garnering attention for his football potential demonstrates the well-rounded athletic abilities that colleges often seek in recruits.
The details
According to Eau Claire head coach Jacob Lawrie, Jr., Seibles has "soft hands" that help him with ball handling inside, as well as strong footwork that was enhanced through playing football. While Seibles did not start playing organized basketball until 9th grade, he has made rapid improvements to become a key contributor for the Shamrocks.
- Tavaras Seibles is currently in the middle of the basketball season.
- Eau Claire won their first-round playoff game on Monday night.
The players
Tavaras Seibles
A senior at Eau Claire High School in Columbia, South Carolina who is the News19 Player of the Week for his performance on the basketball court.
Jacob Lawrie, Jr.
The head coach of the Eau Claire Shamrocks basketball team, who praised Seibles' ball handling skills and footwork.
What they’re saying
“Tavaras has "soft hands" which helps him in his ball handling inside.”
— Jacob Lawrie, Jr., Head Coach
What’s next
Tavaras Seibles will continue to lead the Eau Claire Shamrocks through the remainder of the basketball playoffs as he also looks to attract interest from college football programs.
The takeaway
Tavaras Seibles' success as a multi-sport athlete at the high school level demonstrates the value that well-rounded student-athletes can bring to college sports programs, as they are able to excel in multiple disciplines and contribute to a team in a variety of ways.
