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Meet David Crisp
Standout sophomore guard is leading Clover Park's boys basketball team to victory -- and, he hopes, back to the state tournament.
Whiz Kid's name: David Crisp
Whiz Kid's age: 15
Whiz Kid's school: Clover Park High School
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Whiz Kid's accomplishment: David, a sophomore, is a star point guard for the reigning 2A state-champion Warriors basketball team, averaging a team-high 25 points a game. He balances his athletic skills with academics, maintaining a 3.8 grade-point average.
In his spare time, he has participated in Clover Park’s student government as sophomore class vice president, and plays AAU basketball for the Northwest Panthers.
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After high school, David plans to play Division I basketball, preferably at the University of Kentucky. He was born in the Bluegrass State. So far, his greatest interest lies in studying communication.
Whiz Kid's key to awesomeness: David said that the key to his success is working hard, “because it pays off” – and not only on the basketball court. His goal is to keep his grade-point average above a 3.8 and continue to succeed academically and athletically.
He said that his favorite part of playing basketball isn’t the actual game, but instead, “making my family proud by how well I do.”
David started playing basketball at a young age, joining his dad in the gym.
Returning as a veteran on the 2A championship team “feels good,” he said.
“There’s not really pressure, but the goal is to win state again!”
