One point is all that made the difference in the 4A state championship game. With Orem's Dalton Nixon on the free-throw line, the Braves watched as their dream of becoming state champions became reality. It's been a long time in coming. Bountiful won their last state championship in 1997. In their battle to become state champions year after year they experienced many near wins. Finally, they pulled off a win.
Mike was on the team last year, but was never able to play. The surgery on his ankle never completely enabled him to play. We tried many different treatments, and met with several different doctors, but to no avail. Still hoping for recovery, and wanting to be a part of the team, he went to every practice, and every game. He knew these great young men and grew to love and appreciate each one.
Three of the boys on this year's basketball team were named Academic All-State, Andrew Lund, Jordan Bleak, and Trevor Lloyd. Several have also received calls to serve a full-time mission. Not only talented boys, but just great kids.
It's a good day to be a Brave!
Photo credit of Sam Merrill: Deseret News
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