By Katie Banning
Last night preceding the last regular season game of his high school career, Asher Williams was recognized for breaking yet another Bonners Ferry High School record, surpassing 2,000 career points in basketball.
On January 18, 2025, Asher broke the single-game scoring record with an incredible 50-point performance and then on January 31, 2025, after a stellar 28 points against the 6A Coeur d’Alene Vikings, the 2,000-point threshold was broken. He is now the first ever player at Bonners Ferry High School to surpass 2,000 career points.
Asher Williams has been a standout player his entire career. In high school alone, he has been two-time 3A Player of the Year, earned Most Valuable Player of the 3A State Tournament in 2024, and helped lead the team to its first-ever state championship game in 2023.
Asher just keeps improving each year. From his incredible free throw average to his lay-ins and three-point shots, Asher is near the top in the State of Idaho in total points scored. His freshman year, he scored 345 points, sophomore year, he scored 446 points, his junior year, he scored 702 points and his senior year, he has 584 with many more to come.
“Asher is a true standout in our community, not just for his athletic achievements, but for his leadership, perseverance, and humble nature. While he may not love the spotlight, we all know how much he values his teammates, family, and our community’s support.” – Lisa Carle
You can watch Asher and the rest of the Varsity Badgers when they host districts on February 24th at 6:30 p.m.
Go Badgers!!