Author: Joyce Oscar
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He Asks and He Shall Receive: A Sit Down With Osborne’s Matthew Smith
Photos by: Clyce’s Photography and Ty Freeman Photography “If he can shoot… then he can shoot. It shouldn’t matter if he’s 6’3 or 5’10…heart over height.” As you scroll down the Twitter timeline of 2020 point guard Matthew Smith you come across this line of thought. People say if you’re smaller in stature you can’t…
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Pebblebrook’s Milana Holmes:1000 Points and Counting
She was just a mere five-years-old when her dad first put a ball in her hands and she hasn’t stopped since. Now for four years, she has dedicated herself to her school and her teammates, but after winning a non-conference game against Tri-Cities High School 67-56, Milana Holmes’ coaches and teammates dedicated the moment to…
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Hottest New Hoop Star In The Nation “JOVAN TUCKR” Is On Fire
Stock is rising for 2020 guard Jovan Tucker of McEachern High School. Just last week he received an offer from Mercer University and others aren’t too far behind. High on the list of hopefuls is The University of Maryland. Assistant Coach “Bino” Ranson sat on the side at an Indian’s practice on Wednesday watching the…
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What is “The Quarterback Equalizer”
The Quarterback Equalizer, a unique gaming app created by techpreneur Kathy Tomlinson, is designed to teach football players (specifically quarterbacks) their position in a fun and cognitive way. The app, developed by her Dallas-based company, Equalizer Games LLC, allows players to transfer what they learn to the field. The Quarterback Equalizer aids quarterbacks – from…
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Jovan Tucker is Playing the Game He Loves in a New Home
We’re used to seeing him in a Cumberland Christian Academy (CCA) Patriots uniform but this year Jovan Tucker will hit the hardwood adorned in blue and gold. That’s right the 6’3” guard will be playing with Georgia’s #1 7A boys basketball team, The McEachern Indians. His love for the game started at a very young…
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New Season…Harder Grind: Getting to know Kaderrious McCray
He has always been drawn to it. Even at the young age of six-years-old he knew what he wanted to do and it has turned out to be one of the things he loves most. The “he” is Kaderrious McCray of Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. And the “it”….you guessed correctly, football. It’s senior…
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Get the Latest from the NCAA
If you want to compete in NCAA sports at a Division I school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to make sure you stay on track to meet initial-eligibility standards. The 2019-20 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete is available! This is a great resource for questions on the NCAA, Eligibility Center registration…
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Familiarity Breeds Contentment
Welcome to another episode of Social Sundays with Former NFL player and owner of Total Athlete Sports Complex Dwight Johnson. Contentment often comes from repeated exposure to an idea or a process. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but can, at times be destructive. Sometimes you have to get outside of your environment in order…
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The Bigger Your Character…
Welcome to Social Sundays with Former NFL player and owner of Total Athlete Sports Complex Dwight Johnson. Some character traits show a person’s underlying values or beliefs are generosity, integrity, kindness and self-control. Tune in to this episode of Social Sundays to see what Dwight Johnson has to say about Character. https://playbookathlete.vhx.tv/videos/social-sunday-dwight-johnson Follow Dwight On…
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The Joe Perkins Journey
In the summer of 2017 the question was asked to 2020 athlete Joe Perkins “WHY DO YOU GRIND”. He answered, “I grind because God has blessed me with gifts. I grind because I believe success is in my future. My faith and family are my support and I grind because I believe greatness is in…
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Terry Brooks…Ready for the Next Phase
There were five heats, 37 runners and a winning time of 53.65. These are the numbers that represent an outstanding win in the 400m run at the KTCCCA Middle School State Championship in Louisville, KY. The name that is placed next to that winning time in the East Hardin Middle School history book is Terry…
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AAU Basketball = Scholarship Offers
Each year, many high school, junior college and prep school basketball players compete to earn the relatively few college basketball scholarships that are awarded in Division I and II. During the regular basketball season it’s hard for college coaches to get to all of the high schools in America. But spring and summer AAU basketball…
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Hooping in The Ville with Trey Hourigan
As the New Albany Bulldogs wrapped up their season this past March, 6’6” power forward Trey Hourigan geared up for the start of AAU basketball with his team The Ville out of Louisville, Kentucky. With aspirations of moving on to college and playing the game he loves, the rising senior has been averaging 13 points…
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Conner Neill on Training with Parisi Speed School
Although football is a high contact sport, to excel you’ll need to have exceptional speed and agility. On the offensive side, you’ll be able to run faster and avoid opponents. Defensively, you’ll be better able to stay on a wide receiver and track down a running back. Conner Neill, a 2023 athlete has been training…
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Prospect Camps for Noah Ponce
So what is the 2019 King of the Trench Middle School champion up to this summer? Well, Noah Ponce will be hitting a few college prospect camps. Take a look at his schedule for June. Southern Methodist University (SMU) June 1st Texas A&M June 5-7 Clemson June 11-13 SMU– The Sonny Dykes Football Skills…
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It’s a Georgia Camp Tour for Hunter Burke
It seems like Georgia is the place to be during the next month for 2023 athlete Hunter Burke from Panama City, Florida. But he won’t be traveling alone. He and athletes like Trey Coker, Lamar Clark, Isaac Paul, Jordan Whitley and Randy Pittman are hitting the road to leave their marks. Take a look at…