This March 2001 story on Lebron James of Akron St. Vincent St. Mary’s High School contains some of the earliest known basketball highlights of the NBA superstar. The feature from Lebron’s sophomore year includes interviews with then Akron head coach Keith Dambrot and travel coach Gregg Collins. The story was written, produced and edited by Brad Forster when he was a sports anchor/reporter for WMFD television in Ohio. For more of Brad’s work check out YouTube.com
Deshawn Smith #7, I’tavious Mathers #4 Jacques Smith #22 Jes Patton #44, Tyrek Collier #5 It was Blackman’s first road game of 2009. However, it didn’t take the Blaze long to make themselves at home. Senior running back DeShawn Smith scampered 65 yards for a touchdown on Blackman’s second play from scrimmage. From there, the visiting Blaze were never threatened, coasting to a 41-0 victory over Lincoln County here Friday night at The Pit. The Blaze ground game one-upped last week’s 209-yard rushing performance against Tullahoma, tallying 322 yards in the first half alone. Three Blackman backs finished with at least 80 rushing yards, led by 131 yards on 9 carries by sophomore I’tavious Mathers. Smith finished with 128 yards and two touchdowns on six carries, while quarterback Tyrek Collier threw for a score, ran for a score and finished with 82 yards rushing on just five carries. The offensive line paved the way for 400 rushing yards on 36 carries, an 11.1 per carry average. Not to be outdone, the Blaze defense again brought its A-game. Blackman (2-0) surrendered just 51 yards in the first half and ran their scoreless quarters streak to 10, dating back to last season. After Jacques Smith’s one-yard run staked Blackman to a 14-0 lead, Lincoln County had a chance to cut into the Blaze lead. However, the Blackman defense held, Blaze senior linebacker Jason Gann stepped in front of a pass at the 4, returning it to the Blackman 10. From there, Blackman needed just six plays to …
Top-40 recruit Noel Johnson to commit to USC By David Wharton, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer September 23, 2008 Noel Johnson, a 6-foot-7 guard from Fayetteville, Ga., will commit to the USC basketball team, according to his father, former NBA player Cheese Johnson. Noel, who is expected to make a formal announcement Tuesday, was ranked among the top 40 prospects in the nation by Rivals.com. He had visited campus with his family and godfather Xavier McDaniel, another NBA veteran.
Joe Haden High School Football Highlight from Senior Year at Friendly HS in Maryland then he signed with Flordia University. Drafted 7th over in the 2010 NFL Cleveland Browns shut down corner back. Full highlight at : www.getitondvd.net