Brandon White, Liberty Basketball

Taking down a league opponent is always a big deal but when your coach calls it the biggest win in school history since 1985, it’s a BIG deal. That’s how coach Jon Heinz described Liberty boys basketball’s win over Deer Valley on Feb. 10. Brandon White led all scorers with 27 points as they handed the Wolverines its only league loss of the season. 

Taking down a league opponent is always a big deal but when your coach calls it the biggest win in school history since 1985, it’s a BIG deal. That’s how coach Jon Heinz described Liberty boys basketball’s win over Deer Valley on Feb. 10. Brandon White led all scorers with 27 points as they handed the Wolverines its only league loss of the season. 

SportStars Magazine: You guys have come a long way since your freshman year. What’s been the cause for the turnaround?

Brandon White: I think this year we have players on the team who have more of an urgency to win. We also have some new guys who came in. Overall, we just have a mindset to win. Everyone on our team wants to go far and win games. 

SSM: Was the win over Deer Valley your career highlight so far? 

BW: It’s probably the biggest for my career. Just for how highly ranked they were. It was on the road and it was senior night for (Deer Valley). It was a big win and it’s always tough to win on the road. 

SSM: You’re the No. 6 seed in your bracket. You could have a rematch with Freedom who beat you in two close games this season. What needs to be done differently to beat them? 

BW: We just have to finish our baskets. Last time we played them we missed easy baskets. I think we have to run the ball more. We’re a better team when we’re out and open with the ball.

BRANDON’S QUICK HITS

Favorite athlete: LeBron James

Favorite team: Miami Heat

Favorite class: Algebra 2

Favorite Starbucks item: Carmel Macchiato

Honorable Mention

Kiran Shastri — The Miramonte junior racked up 34 points against Alhambra on Feb. 3 and collected 31 points, seven boards and three steals in a crucial league win against Las Lomas on Feb. 10.

Shannon Hennessy — The senior midfielder scored two goals in San Ramon Valley’s 3-0 quarterfinal win over Freedom on Feb. 18. The Wolves advanced to the Div. I semis with the victory.

Molly Kommer — In the final league game of the season, the Clayton Valley senior notched 27 points and 21 rebounds to hand Northgate its only DVAL loss in a 70-39 rout on Feb. 17.