In high school sports, every athlete dreams of playing one more game. Unless the season ends in a state championship, there’s always something more that could have been done. There’s always one key moment that the players want back.

With Whiteford’s Josh DuPree passing the 1,000-point mark the other day and Ryan Winningham of Carlson about to do the same, I thought I’d put up a list of players who just missed 1,000 points. One more game and players like Cy Baker from Airport (995), Tom Nieman of Summerfield (990), Dan Hobbins of State Line Christian (986), Ed Blair of Bedford (982), Rex Plasters of Milan (967) and Bill Busch of Dundee (966) might have put up enough points to make it. Corey Simpson of Whiteford (965) missed four games of his senior season or he might be on the list. Flat Rock’s Jim Hehl (958) and Terry Nelson of Erie Mason (951) also were within 50 points of the milestone.

The list, as published in the Region Basketball 2008 Guide, is not yet complete. I’d like to find out more region players who just missed 1,000 career points. Drop me an e-mail if you were close or know of someone who was close. doug@monroenews.com.

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