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Sulphur Springs junior Justin Haire shoots a free throw in earlier action this season. Haire was named the Offensive Player of the Year for his strong play this season, helping lead the Wildcats to a 9-3 record in district play. Staff photo by Tyler Lennon
Haire named Offensive Player of the Year
The All District awards for District 15-5A were announced this week, and a number of Wildcats were rewarded for their strong play this season.
Junior Justin Haire won the lone superlative award for the Wildcats this season, taking Offensive Player of the Year. Haire had a great year, consistently leading the Wildcats with his offensive play.
Senior Boo Wilkerson and sophomore Kordrick Turner were each named First Team All-District. Senior Lamodrick Johnson and junior Caleb Alexander were each named Second Team All-District.
Honorable Mention included senior Malique Cole and junior Parker Whisenhunt. Haire, Wilkerson and Johnson were each also honored with Academic All-District.
The Wildcats had a very strong year, finishing with a record of 18-10 and 9-3 in district play. Sulphur Springs ended the season with a ton of momentum, wining seven of their final eight games entering the playoffs.
In the postseason the Wildcats kept their strong play going, defeating Jacksonville in the opening round by a final score of 59-51. Next Sulphur Springs ran into a tough Midlothian team, where they had a 21-9 lead at the end of the first half. Midlothian made major adjustments during the half and were able to come back and defat the Wildcats by a final score of 44-36.
Sulphur Springs will have the chance to return Offensive Player of the Year Haire, as well as Turner and Alexander who were named First Team and Second Team All-District respectively. The Wildcats will lose Johnson, Wilkerson, Cole, Jake Whisenhunt and Jatavion Hall.