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Thursday, NOVEMBER 4, 2021 •
The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
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COMMUNITY Prep Phenom Mikey Williams Returns to SD By Darrel Wheeler Contributing Writer
Prep basketball star Mikey William’s returned to America’s second finest City on October 19th to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer and it’s victims. Before he left San Diego, he was considered the number one freshman comboguard in the country. Mikey left San Diego in 2019 for Charlotte, North Carolina to play for Vertical Academy’s basketball team. “I believe sometimes you have to leave your city to see and compete against other competition. It can only make you a better player and person,” said Mikey.
He team-played Inland Rotary from Riverside, losing the contest 93-88 in double overtime. “It was nice coming back home. I wish the outcome of the game could have been a little different, but it’s ok,” Mikey said. Mikey’s return was not the only function at the night’s Hoopsjunction. Family friends and media also made their way to City College’s Gymnasium in support of breast cancer awareness. The night honored former Encanto Lady Bull, Kearny High School, Pepperdine college, and overseas professional basketball star Daphanie Kennedy, who passed away from breast cancer in 2018 at the age of 32 years.
Mikey, the 17 year old wonder boy, work his basketball-magic, and he didn’t disappoint. “I definitely think he has the skill-set to make it to the next levels,”said Mater Dei Catholic’s High School champion basketball Coach David Monroe. “If he gets any taller that could only help him, but if hekeeps working hard, I think sky’s the limit for the young man. He’s definitely got game.” Mikey Williams recently became the first High School player to sign
a multi-year endorsement deal with PUMA Athletic Wear. Now, Mikey will have the coins to match his talent and swag.
Daphanie’s mother was driven to tears as her daughter was honored for her many basketball exploits and kind hearted ways. The who’s who of local basketball officiants also showed up to see
Photos By Darrel Wheeler
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