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ETPCU PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: Cumberland Academy's RJ Mckenzie and Jeremiah Whitmore

RJ Mckenzie and Jeremiah Whitmore having been leading the Knights to district victories these last three weeks.

TYLER, Texas — Cumberland Academy's boys basketball team was struggling to find their footing in the beginning of the season. Then, in the beginning of February, things turned around for them. 

They got a revenge win over Brownsboro, then added two more district wins to their resume by beating Van and then Lindale. The final win over Lindale gave them a playoff berth chance. 

This was the Knights first year under the coaching of Devin Anderson and Jabari Omowale. 

"When I first looked at this team's film, I noticed that they weren't very competitive," Omowale said. However, after their most recent success they've shown grit and determination. " 

Anderson said the teammates' biggest strength is that they don't quit. 

"I tell them to take it one game at a time and every game is going to be a dog fight," Anderson said. 

On Wednesday night, they secured a 74-65 win over Lindale on their home court. 

PJ Mckenzie was the leading scorer with 23 points. 

"It felt amazing since I never had a dub in district because this is my first year playing," Mckenzie said.

On the other hand, Whitmore is a four-year starter and four-year letterman, so the experience has helped him. 

"Great team win, we knew what was at stake and we just wanted to come in extremely focused," Whitmore said. 

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