Tyler’s Times: One Goal
By Tyler Lewis, Senior
Throughout the 2011-2012 season, oakhillhoops.com will feature personal stories from our players.
One Goal
So far we are 28-0. We have been playing really well. Our team has so many weapons. In my opinion, no one has a better back court in the country. We have started the same three guards every game. With Jordan Adams and D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera on the wings, everything comes much more easily for me at the point. Having them on either side of the court helps me to be better.
D’Vauntes is our leading scorer and makes buckets in a variety of ways. He is also the guy we go to when we need our defense to lock down our opponents best offensive player.
Jordan Adams seems to do it all on the court. He is a great leader who always keeps his composure. He is second in scoring, but leads our team in rebounds and steals.
Our big guys have also been playing very well. Starting with Darion Clark and AJ Hammons – Darion is a solid defender and consistent rebounder. AJ is one of the most complete big men in high school basketball this season. And our bench is also producing and bringing good minutes when they are called on. RJ Curington is a player who is averaging double figures.
Our coaches are very supportive, and they want to see us succeed. Our goal from the beginning of the year has been to finish the season as national champions. This is one of the reasons I decided to attend Oak Hill. I wanted to get better as a player and have an opportunity to achieve something very special – like having a championship ring on my finger.
We have the honor of playing for the greatest high school coach of all time. It was really cool to see Coach Smith in the Hall of Fame in Springfield this past weekend. I have so much respect for Coach Smith. Before I even decided to come to Oak Hill, I came to talk to Coach Smith, and he talked about all that he thought I could do to help our team be the best, and it has all come true.
It would be really be great to win another championship for Coach Smith. We have 16 more games and we plan to play every game like it is our national championship game. Here’s hoping – Oak Hill Warriors 2012 National Champs!!!
-Tyler
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