After winning the title of top seed with a coin toss, the Strawberry Crest boys took home the district title Feb. 6 with a 51-31 win against tournament host Brandon High School. Leading the charge was senior forward Austin Griffin, who finished with 16 points. Over two tournament games, he scored a total of 34 points.
What were you feeling throughout the district tournament?
Shooting with confidence. We just do what coach tells us to do, and we go out and execute.
What’s the team’s key to success?
Defense, rebounding and running. Those are our main three words we say before each game.
How would you say your senior season has been so far?
We’re feeling pretty good. Hoping to make a good run in states. The season’s been good, because we’re 21-6 right now.
What are some of your hobbies outside of basketball?
I like doing a physical activity. I’m always working out or something. I like ping-pong.
Are you any good at ping-pong?
I’m actually really good. I played ping-pong before I played basketball — I started playing basketball in ninth grade, but I started playing ping-pong when I was 8 years old. I used to go to a couple of ping-pong tournaments. Also, I used to play chess.
Do you play NBA 2K14?
Yeah, I like using the Warriors. I like shooters.
Everyone says they’re good, so which of your teammates gets beat all the time in 2K?
Ernest Robinson. He’s a senior, too. He might use the Heat sometimes, and still loses! It’s pretty bad. He’s pretty funny.