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<p>The art of the steal is an important part of the game. Winning a game is more often than not dictated by turnovers, deflections and most notably stealing the ball. The young men in this article are true ball hawks that create havoc on the defensive end. They have a nose for the ball and create multiple turnovers per game. The upcoming season will be an exciting time for us at Prep Hoops as we watch them compete in their junior season on the court. </p>
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The art of the steal is an important part of the game. Winning a game is more often than not dictated by turnovers, deflections and most notably stealing the ball. The young men in this article are true ball hawks that create havoc on the defensive end. They have a nose for the ball and create multiple turnovers per game. The upcoming season will be an exciting time for us at Prep Hoops as we watch them compete in their junior season on the court.
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5'11"
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2025
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Mingo Central High School
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6'1"
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CLASS
2025
School:
Roane County High School
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5'9"
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CLASS
2025
School:
Trinity Christian High School
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5'11"
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2025
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Trinity Christian
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5'10"
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2025
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Ritchie County High School
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