Bullard
Guard Scores Seven in North's Loss
BY: PHIL HICKS, Sports Editor
07/31/2006
AUSTIN - It was not the result Brody Greene had hoped for, but the Bullard
High School graduate enjoyed the experience of playing in the state
capital.
Greene and his North teammates fell to the South,
122-116, in the 62nd annual Texas High School Coaches Association All-Star
Basketball Game before 2,803 fans Monday at the Frank Erwin Center.
Greene hit for seven points for the North, while
grabbing two rebounds and dishing out three assists. He also had two
steals.
"You always want to go out a state champion, but
this is at the top, too," said Greene, who will attend Texas A&M
on a baseball scholarship. "It was nice to be able to play in this
arena and a great honor to play in the state capital, the first time this
game has been here in 56 years.
"There are a lot of great players in the state of
Texas and it's an honor to be a part of this team."
In the first quarter, Greene deflected a pass that ended
up in the hands of Howe's and North Texas' Collin Mangrum, who drained a
3-pointer. As the first period was winding down, Greene swished a
10-footer to bring the North within 31-26.
Later, Greene had a steal and then dished to Flower
Mound's Shawn Schepel for a layup as the North pulled closer, 33-28. In
the fourth quarter, the A
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