Onondaga Central
By Noor Almaliki Focus, dribble, score! Just a few more points and Macey Deordio would be the first person on the OCS girls varsity basketball team to join the 1,000 points club since 2010 during her senior night basketball game. Macey has been playing basketball since she was six years old. She first played on the varsity team in 10th grade, but started getting serious about scoring a thousand points at the end of her 2020 basketball season. When she first started playing, she never even thought the chance of scoring 1,000 would be in reach. Little did she know, she would be the first to do it in 11 years. She says that when she first scored her thousandth point, it didn’t seem real and it still doesn’t seem real to her. Her family kept her motivated throughout all her years and her steps to achieving the goal. She says she did it for them. When asked what was the best thing about scoring 1,000 points, she says, “The best thing was being able to share the special moment with not only my teammates, but my family as well.” She also says that she will hold on to this huge milestone forever; however, it doesn’t change her plans about college and her future. Avianna Baker had twenty-two points down and one more point to go by the end of her first half of the game. She happened to score her thousandth point in the second half of her last highschool basketball game. Although she has been playing basketball since sixth grade, she started getting serious about achieving her goal of scoring a thousand points this year. She says she stayed motivated because of her uncle who, unfortunately, passed away. She was in disbelief when she scored her thousandth point, and she says it still hasn’t hit that she really achieved her goal yet. It changed her perspective because it made her realize that anything is possible. When asked what was the best thing about scoring 1,000 points, she says, “Definitely making history with Macey!” She adds she couldn’t have done it without her coaches. She states, “Thank you so much to Czarny, Culver, and Demarco for working so hard for me to reach this achievement. I’ll never forget it.” Coach Demarco has a lot to say about these two remarkable athletes. She is very proud of both of them for reaching this milestone. She explains that it is very rare for teammates to reach this goal in the same season. This goes to show a lot about their chemistry, unselfishness, and teamwork. Demarco was happy that Macey was able to have her family there since it was her senior night game. She was also happy for Avi because Avi and Macey both overcame ankle injuries a couple games before. They powered through together to be able to accomplish this incredible goal. She says that Macey and Avi both had a strong work ethic and dedication which helped get them to the point where they are now. She mentions that both were constantly in the gym, even during their off season, to improve their skills. Demarco says, “The way this group supported each other on and off the court was truly remarkable.” When asked if she had anything to say about Macey and Avi, Demarco says she can’t say enough about their work ethic, leadership, and character. She also states, “The two of them have given a lot of young athletes in our district something to look up to which is so special. They overcame a lot to get to this point, and I cannot say enough how proud I am of them. I have been lucky to have coached these two for the last few years, and I am definitely going to miss them next year.” Congratulations to both Macey and Avi and best of luck in your futures! Wrestling is not for the faint of heart and it is most certainly not for the weak. In wrestling, there are not time outs, no subs to replace you when your feeling tired, not pads to soften a takedown, and no time to reset after getting knocked down. Because in wrestling no matter how many times they take you down, you always try to get backup. Onondaga senior, Dylan Price has had great success on the mat. In his sophomore year, Dylan achieved his 100 wins, a feat many do not achieve until senior year, or not at all. In his Junior year, Dylan earned 150 wins. At States in Junior year, Dylan broke the school record of 164 wins, one set by Don Cummings. Congratulations to Dylan, Macey, and Avi for breaking records and setting career milestones!
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