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Holyfield is a rare 'gem' for MPI
Mid-Pacific Institute junior Marcus Holyfield has been one of the Interscholastic League Honolulu's top basketball players the past two years, but has flown somewhat under the radar, overshadowed by others from more high-profile programs.
Last Saturday, however, Holyfield and his Owls teammates soared into the spotlight as he scored a career-high 34 points to help MPI stun Punahou — The Advertiser's No. 1-ranked team in the state at the time — 66-48.
It was the Owls' first victory over the Buffanblu in recent memory.
"It feels really great," said Holyfield, a 6-foot-2 guard. "It feels really good to have everybody come together the way we did."
Article courtesy of The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted at January 29, 2008 8:33 AM | Permalink