Senior basketball forward and standout wide receiver for the Jays, Marcus Lucas is enjoying his week long trip to San Antoino, TX for the high school Army All-Star game. The Missouri Tiger recruit was selected to participate in the event due to an outstanding high school career.
The week has featured about 4 hours of practice per day against some of the best high school players in the nation. "It's a lot different. The competition is very good. For example, we have linebackers that can run like wide receivers and our left tackle is 6'8", 340 lbs. This experience will help me adjust to the collegiate level, " states Lucas.
There's much to do besides football. Each player is partnered with an 'Army Hero'...a military person who has experienced an overseas tour of duty. "It's just an amazing opportunity to learn from them and to gain some understanding of what all they have done for our country."
Lucas has kept in touch with his basketball teammates this week. In fact, he was immediately called during the locker room celebration after JT Nixon's 3-point shot at the buzzer that beat LSN Tuesday night 55-54.
The All-Star game will be televised on NBC is Saturday, Jan 9th at Noon. Joining Lucas at the game will be Head Coach Joel Wells and number of Jays' assistant coaches. Good luck Marcus!
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