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SPORTS & RECREATION
WILLIAMS
THE SUNDAY SANTAN SUN NEWS | OCTOBER 25, 2020
but in years to come. On a personal level, he holds himself to high standards. Good friends with former Pinnacle and current Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler, Williams has already taken aim at the passing record the Sooner star set during his time in north Phoenix. While surpassing 11,083 total yards passing over a high school career will be a feat in itself, Williams is confident he has not only the ability to do it, but a level of talent around him that
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their own at local parks. Despite the difficult decision, McDonald is pleased with how it has worked out thus far. Especially after notching their first win of the season after two close losses. “I feel like we are making progress every week,” McDonald said. “We still made some mistakes that we need to fix, and we will, but I’m very happy for these kids and happy for these young guys to get a taste of victory and I hope that stays with them.” Williams has leaned upon a few of Basha’s veterans to help him adjust to the varsity level. Senior running back Caleb Jones, who had four total touchdowns against Desert Vista as a two-way starter, and senior athlete Andrell Barney are among those who have taken Williams and several other freshmen who see considerable playing time for Basha this season under their wings. “I see a lot of heart in them,” Barney said. “For me it’s all about leading by example. In practice I go full speed so Demond can get used to throwing to me and Miles can get used to covering a varsity receiver. It’s helped them get used to things.” Basha’s youth movement on varsity this season extends well-beyond Williams at quarterback. Bryson Dedmon has become a staple
People “He’takes resilient. shots at him
because they’re trying to intimidate him. But he keeps getting up and going right back at them. Every game he has gotten better. Basha freshman quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is one of three freshmen making an immediate impact at the varsity level for the Bears this season. (Pablo Robles/Staff)
in the offense at wide receiver while Miles Lockhart has established his presence on defense at corner back and on special teams returning kickoffs. Additionally, sophomore transfer Wyatt Milkovic will step in at linebacker after a stellar freshman season at Ham-
ilton in which he started in most games during the Huskies’ run to the Open Division semifinals. Milkovic will become eligible in Week 5 of the season. Williams said he is excited to see what the future holds for this program not only the remainder of this season
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will continue to help him make a splash this season at the 6A level. “I want to break the Basha records first then go after what my guy Spencer Rattler did here in Arizona,” Williams said. “I think I’m on track right now. “This is the most fun of my life. Just being in this environment, I couldn’t ask for anything better.”
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