Just last year they met with the Desert Pines Jaguars and came out on the wrong side of the 59-57 deficit. The boys [all juniors at the time] had to make sure that they didn’t have the same feeling as their junior year as they would be coming into their senior year.

 

“I wanted revenge on DP [Desert Pines] this year,” says junior Colby Jackson. “Getting to the state game and coming out as a winner is a great feeling—it almost feels like my senior year.”

 

Sherron Wilson #35

 

Sherron Wilson is not able to miss. Walking through the halls of Clark High School, the six-foot, five-inch senior is very well-known and popular.

 

Sherron only played for Clark for two years and in those 2 years he has earned a starting position.

 

Entering his senior year, Wilson was put on the bench. Not because he was short on talent, but because of an injury. He broke his right foot.

 

Missing approximately 11 games due to the injury, Wilson was able to come out as Clark’s second leading scorer averaging 12.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists.

 

“Just because I broke my foot didn’t mean I was just going to give up,” says Wilson. “It made me want to come out as a better player when I returned. And the day I did return, I wasn’t able to start but I was able to show the coaching staff that I was back to being me.”

 

Sherron was a leader on the team. He was one of the captains. Despite the injury, Sherron was at every game sitting on the bench next to his other teammates cheering on his team to victory.

 

“Having Sherron as my older brother means that when he leaves, I will have a big spot to fill,” says Sherron’s younger brother Deshawn Wilson. “But I will always play him to beat him at one-on-one.”

 

After high school, Sherron is planning on continuing to play basketball in college. He is joining the men’s basketball team in Southern Utah on a full ride Division-I scholarship.

 

Jordan Turner #32

 

Jordan is a lanky six-foot, six-inch senior. Coming in as a junior, Jordan had to work hard.

 

Like his teammate, this was Jordan Turner’s second year playing for Clark. After Jordan’s transfer from Spring Valley, he became a Clark Charger.

 

“My skills weren’t where they needed to be, and coming to play for Clark was hard, they were much more experienced and stable than what I was used to,” says Turner. “I didn’t get to play much my junior year. Last summer I worked long and hard, played summer ball to get my skills better, and earned my playing time.”

 

Hard work ended up paying off.

 

Jordan ended up earning a starting spot and averaging 6.8 points per game and 6.2 rebounds. He was able to complete massive dunks with the assistance of his teammates.

 

“There was one spot left for grabs during practices to make it to play as a starter,” says Jordan Turner. “That spot had to be mine, and when coach called my name as one for the starting line up, I knew my work was worth it.”

 

Turner has yet to commit to a college, but any college would be lucky to have him.

 

Diontae Jones #24

 

It just takes his seven-letter first name to make Diontae Jones’ name appear on google’s search bar. You will see “Diontae Jones basketball,” “Diontae Jones Wyoming,” and “Diontae Jones Las Vegas.” With one single click you have Jones’ basketball life articles with pictures.

 

Jones was able to play for Clark for three years. He came out to practice every day ready do become one of the best on the court.

 

The senior forward was voted as MVP for the region. He is one of the three captains and has been a starter since his junior year.

 

“It was a sigh of relief. We worked on weekends and after school to get to where we are,” says Jones. “As I watched the time run out during the fourth quarter of our championship game, I knew it was our time.”

 

After the victory, Diontae’s father welcomed him with an embrace. Tears were shed, but it wasn’t due to depression or sadness.

 

“I just thought to myself… WE MADE IT,” says Jones.

 

After high school, Jones will continue to play basketball. He has received a Division-I Scholarship from the Wyoming Cowboys.

 

“I didn’t do this on my own. I have my team to thank for this opportunity,” Jones concludes.

 

As one walks past the hallways near the counselors’ offices, one will notice we have proudly welcomed another trophy to the collection.

 

The Men’s Clark Chargers are now defending 2013-2014 State Champions.