This time of year in high school basketball, focus and
vision for the state title and the opportunity to play at the Colonial Life
Arena in Columbia, South Carolina, is the main priority. And this is exactly
what is taking place across the river as North Augusta High School advances
further in the state playoffs.
North Augusta finds themselves as the last 8 standing in the
Class 4AAAA State Tournament when they travel to Sumter High School on Tuesday
night at 7:00. Winner advances to the Final Four to face the winner of Goose
Creek and Ridgeview in Florence, South Carolina.
The North Augusta folks are ecstatic, the 6th man
(The Yellow Jacket Student Section) is chirping, and the team is rolling with
momentum on a current 7 game winning streak. But in the back of everyone’s mind
there is focus and determination, especially in the North Augusta Locker Room.
To lighten the anxieties and fully grasp the excitement
across the river in South Carolina, I have sat down with North Augusta’s Junior
Shooting Guard Christian Davis for a further look at the Yellow Jacket squad
and there preparation for Tuesday’s night game at 7:00 at Sumter High School.
1. ABR Live Reporter-Zach:
If I was to ask your teammates who Christian Davis was, how would they describe
you?
Christian:
Hardworking and Energetic— A lot of clapping and physical defense!
2. Zach: Who
would you say the vocal leader on your team is?
Christian: Our
Senior Captains: Tavarez Hall and T.J. Sheppard
3. Zach: Who on
your team is always joking in the Locker Room and on the Bus?
Christian: Robert
Morgan and Malik Dunbar are always goofing off and keeping the entire team
laughing, even through the playoffs. It’s a good mix.
4. Zach: First to fall asleep on the bus?
Christian: Dexter
Simmons gets caught slippin’ on most road games and usually finds himself in
many pictures afterwards.
5. Zach: Sing in
the shower or bus?
Christian: Senior
Captain Tavarez Hall
6. Zach: Is that
so? Well rumor has it you sing a mean Alicia Keys. Tell me about that?
Christian: For my
church I was asked to do an intro video. They told me to play the part of
singing in the shower and the first song that had been stuck in my mind all day
was Alicia Keys with the lyrics “This Girl is on Fire…” and that was the end of
my music career.
7. Zach: Enough
with the embarrassment. How would you describe the Yellow Jacket faithful
student section?
Christian: They
have been incredible, especially during the Richland Northeast victory last
week. I’ve never experienced anything like that before. We were down by nearly
20 and they stuck through and fought with us through the comeback. When the
clock expired they stormed the court with us, it was incredible, and thankfully
I never fell down amongst the pile of students and players! They are our 6th man!
8. Zach: Would
you rather make a big steal and a layup or consecutive 3’s?
Christian: I
would definitely go with a big steal and layup. It’s a complete play: tough
defense and offense.
9. Zach: What does a typical game day look
like for you?
Christian:
School, relax, and usually enjoy a Kickin Chickin Sandwich from Zaxby’s or one
of my mom’s classic Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches. Then I head to the
locker room and read through my Bible. Lately my brother Austin, who plays at
Olivet-Nazarene University, sends me some scriptures to keep on my heart.
Colossian 3:23, Philippians 4:13, and Psalm 56:3 reminds me that I am not my
own and I am playing for the Lord first and foremost. Then we hit the hardwood.
10. Zach: Any
rumors on what Sumter has?
Christian: I
witnessed them at Lake Marion during the Christmas Tournament when they lost to
Westside (GA) in the championship game. We are looking forward to a great
competitive game.
11. Zach: If you
could give the pregame speech tomorrow what would you say to your team?
Christian: I
would speak directly to the seniors and encourage them to take leadership with
the upmost intensity and battle throughout the entire game until the clock
expires. Leave it all on the court!
Zach: Seven game
winning streak and aiming for the Final Four in Class 4AAAA State Tournament. Good
luck Christian to you and your team and I am looking forward to covering the
game Tuesday night.
Sincerely,
ZWILLY
No comments:
Post a Comment