Walker Valley sophomore Hobie Brabson played like a veteran late in Tuesday’s 66-59 home win over McCallie.
After Spencer Turner showcased his powerful post moves to cut what was once an 18-point deficit to four for the Blue Tornado, Brabson stepped up in crunch time.
The second-year varsity player hung in the air on a drive to the left baseline, hitting his shot through contact as well as the ensuing free throw. Brabson then followed that by forcing a steal in the paint on the defensive end, which led to a highlight-reel worthy layup as Spencer Jackson beat the 7-foot-1 David Craig down the right baseline and scored on an up-and-under layup to make the lead 53-44.
Senior Hayden Moore provided an important box out soon after to increase the lead to double digits as the Mustangs improved to 4-0 to start the season.
“This is a great group of guys who are extreme competitors and work hard every day,” said Walker Valley coach Will Campbell. “They will scrap, fight, claw as best they can. I will take a team that will lay it out on the line every night over a team that is loaded with just athleticism.”