All Entries in the "Player Diaries" Category
Pe’Shon Howard’s Diary #5 – Maintaining Focus
By Pe’Shon Howard
December 19, 2009 — Man, the last week and a half has been crazy. We started it off with four games in four days. It was tough, but we came out with four wins. Coach scheduled the games this way to help us get ready for our after Christmas tournament in Portland, so this helped us realize the type of focus it will take for us to win.
Juwan Staten’s Diary #6 – So Far, So Good
By Juwan Staten
Throughout the season, OakHillHoops.com features personal stories from our players.
December 15, 2009 — Today is the last day before semester exams. It has been the toughest week of school since we’re all looking forward to Christmas break starting on Saturday. A lot of us have already packed our bags mentally, so studying for exams seems that much harder.
Pe’Shon Howard’s Diary #4 – Feeling Better
By Pe’Shon Howard
Throughout the season, OakHillHoops.com features personal stories from our players.
November 20, 2009 — Hey everyone. I’m back! A lot has happened since my last entry. We’ve had a fast start (8-0). It’s great to be undefeated early in our season.
Thanksgiving Break started Saturday (11/21), and everyone was ready to go home and see their families. I hope everybody comes back to pick up where we left off both on and off the court…
Juwan Staten’s Diary #5 – Staying Strong
By Juwan Staten
November 12, 2009 — Yesterday was our fifth game of the season, and we played a school from North Carolina called Flora McDonald Academy. Despite having two players out sick (Pe`Shon and Marco), we played well.
The game was relatively close to start, but we soon dominated and pretty much put them away in the first half…
Juwan Staten’s Diary #4 – First Game
By Juwan Staten
November 4, 2009 — Saturday we opened our season at home against Central Carolina Academy. With most of the students gone because of Open Weekend, we still drew a pretty nice crowd.
From jump-ball on, we owned the game. We shot well from the floor and played fairly solid defense. Roscoe led all scorers with 24, Doron had 22, and I had 15. Baye had 8 blocks and 9 rebounds.
Pe’Shon Howard’s Diary #3 – Coming Together
By Pe’Shon Howard
October 28, 2009 — What’s up everyone?! The season is coming fast. Everything is starting to pick up. Last week we scrimmaged Bluefield College and won by 22. The team played well, everyone played hard and had fun. I love our chemistry and how we interact with each other.
Juwan Staten’s Diary #3 – Surprisingly Good
By Juwan Staten
October 16, 2009 — Thursday was our first scrimmage of the year. The emphasis all week in practice was execution on all plays so that we would be ready. As the time got closer and closer to 6:30pm/game time, I have to admit that I had some pre-game jitters. I know everyone was a little unsure on how we would look after only eight official practices…
Pe’Shon Howard’s Diary #2 – Gelling
By Pe’Shon Howard
October 5, 2009 — I’m back!! We are now in our second month of school. Workouts are good. We are going hard in the gym. The team is coming together really well!
Juwan Staten’s Diary #2 – Heating Up
By Juwan Staten
October 1, 2009 — So far school has been kind of easy. The work load has been hard, but basketball season hasn’t officially started, so we haven’t been overwhelmed with anything.
This weekend will be the first time in about four weeks that I have been home. I’m taking my official visit to the University of Dayton…
Pe’Shon Howard’s Diary #1 – Back at the Hill
Throughout the 2009-2010 season, OakHillHoops.com will feature personal stories from our players.
Check out Senior Pe’Shon Howard’s first diary entry.
Juwan Staten’s Diary #1 – Coming to the Hill
Throughout the 2009-2010 season, OakHillHoops.com will feature personal stories from our players.
Our first player diary comes from Senior Juwan Staten.
Austin Alecxih’s Diary #3 – Half Season Reflection
With nearly half of the season under my belt, I reflect from a team standpoint and realize that things could not have gone much better than they have to this point. We have fought and grinded our way through close, physical games. We have battled injuries, fatigue, and even time zone changes. And most importantly, we pulled together and showed that we were a true team when we needed to be the most. Read my full post!
MoMo’s Diary #3 – Go Warriors
Throughout the 2008-2009 season, OakHillHoops.com will feature personal stories from our players.
Well, it has been a while since I last wrote due to school projects and all of our games and traveling over weekends & the holidays. Since my last journal entry a lot has happened. We’ve traveled to NC, WV, KY and WI. We had an awesome trip and tournament championship in Hawaii and then a 3 week break from school. So far our season has been great. We’ve gelled together as a team and are finally one. We’ve pulled off some close games. Read my full post!
