After its loss to the Kingwood Panthers in the second round of state playoffs last Wednesday, the varsity boys basketball team has completed its 2020-21 season. Led by a core group of eight seniors, the Knights had one of their most successful seasons in team history, ending with a final record of 17-7 and a winning percentage of 71 percent, the highest winning percentage for the Knights in more than 15 years. This was also the first time in 15 years for the Knights to be bi-district champs and advance to the second round of playoffs. Now that their time playing here at McCallum has concluded, we want to take a moment to recognize the achievements of each of these hard working players. Graphics by Randy Varela. Interviews and photos by Kennedy Weatherby.

LUKE ALLEN

Senior forward Luke Allen has been playing for various McCallum basketball teams since his freshman year and enjoyed his first season on the varsity team this year. 

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ALBERT GARZA

Co-captain of the varsity boys basketball team, Albert Garza has been a part of the Mac Hoops program since his freshman year. Garza is now a two-time All-District honoree, winning honorable mention his junior year and First-Team All-District this season. He averaged 16 points and four rebounds per game this season and led the team in assists and steals with four assists and two steals per game, making him one of the Knights’ most valuable players this season.

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SAM HOLCOMB

A senior forward for the varsity team, Sam Holcomb has been playing for the Knights since his freshman year. A varsity player since his sophomore year, Holcomb has been a positive addition to the team, averaging two points per game this season. 

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ED JOHNSON

Senior Ed Johnson is a starting forward for the varsity team and has been in the basketball program since his freshman year. Johnson is a two-time All-District honoree. After being named an honorable mention player, his junior year, he made Second Team All-District this season. He was a well-rounded player, averaging seven points, six rebounds, and one block per game. 

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GRAYDON OLSEN

Senior Graydon Olsen is a forward on the varsity basketball team and has been playing basketball at McCallum all four years of his high school career. This was Olsen’s first year to be a part of the varsity team, and his constant encouragement of his teammates brought enthusiasm to the court. 

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HUDSON SPRADLING

A starting guard for the varsity team, senior Hudson Spradling has played for the McCallum basketball team since his freshman year of high school. He was named as an All-District honoree this season, named to the Second Team along with his teammate Ed Johnson. Spradling was the third leading scorer for the Knights, averaging nine points per game, and he often guarded the to scoring guard night in, night out. 

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JOHN WADE

Senior John Wade is a starting guard for the varsity team and has been playing for McCallum alongside his twin brother Rob since his freshman year. This year was J. Wade’s first time to be named as an All-District honoree. He earned honorable mention honors. He played many roles on the varsity team this season, including being a strong wing defender for the Knights. He also averaged five points and three rebounds per game. His threat as an outside shooter opened up the floor for the whole offense.

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ROB WADE

Senior Rob Wade has been a co-captain of the varsity basketball team for two seasons now and has played at McCallum since his freshman year. Wade is now a three-time All District honoree. He was named First Team All-District his junior and senior year, as well as being named District Offensive Player of the Year this season. He led the team average in points and rebounds, with 18 and eight per game respectively. Wade will further his basketball career at the University of Texas at Dallas in the fall.

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MAC HOOPS CLASS OF 2021

The Mac Class of ’21 achieved a lot in its four years on the floor. As freshmen, the Class of 2021 tied for the district title under Coach Carlin Shaw. The varsity team made the playoffs when these players were sophomore and won the Marble Falls and Hays tournaments when they were juniors. In their senior year, this year, the Knights were Bi-District Champions and won the program’s first playoff game in 15 years, which was also win No. 100 for head coach Daniel Fuentes.

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