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Guy V. Lewis Top 50 watch list announced

Guy V. Lewis Top 50 watch list announced
De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings won the Guy V. Lewis Award two years ago. Vype

Originally appeared on Vype.com

As district play begins in basketball, so does the Guy V. Lewis 2017-18 Award watch list.

Houston is home to the likes of NBA pros such as De’Aaron Fox (Cy Lakes) and Justin Jackson (HCYA) of the Sacramento Kings, Justise Winslow (St. John’s) of the Miami Heat, Wesley Iwundu (Westfield) of the Orlando Magic, Joseph Young of Indiana Pacers, Kelly Oubre (Bush) of Washington and Andrew Harrison (Travis) of the Memphis Grizzlies. Don’t forget Gerald Green of the Rockets who played at Gulf Shores Academy.

These are the guys who came before this installment of the Guy V. Lewis Award. College Park’s Quentin Grimes, Sam Houston’s Kendric Davis and Jamal Bieniemy headline the list, but there are dozens of H-Town hoopers challenging for the city’s top player award.

HERE IS THE TOP 50 WATCH LIST

SENIORS

Abdul Atatishe, Westside

Ajare Sanni, Clear Lake

Bryson Etienne, Bush

Cliff Guidry, St. John’s

Darius Mickens, Willis

DJ Peavy, Dekaney

DJ Weaver, Cy Falls

Durey Cadwell, Klein Forest

Efe Odige, ProVision

Jackson Moffatt, Magnolia

Jaedon Ledee, Kinkaid

Jamal Bieniemy, Tompkins

Jay Lewis, Conroe

Jeremiah Gambrell, Madison

Jermaine Drewery, North Forest

Jock Hughes, Yates

Keith Haymon, Cy Ranch

Kendric Davis, Sam Houston

Kobe Wilson, Atascocita

Miller Kopp, Houston Chrisitian

Mitchell Seraille, Yates

Neil Van Beck, Westside

Nigel Hawkins, Cy Falls

PJ Byrd, Bush

Quentin Grimes, College Park

Romello Wilbert, The Woodlands

Tamir Bynum, Lamar

Terrell Wilson, FB Marshall

Trajan Wesley, Cy Falls

Tristan Ikpe, Deer Park

Tyrone McMillan, Houston Davis

Uche Dibiamaka, Second Baptist

Zach Nuttall, Bryan

JUNIORS

AJ Ragland, Bellaire

Delor Johnson, Cy Ranch

Donovan Williams, Elkins

Ja’Mere Redus, Eisenhower

Ja’Mare Redus, Eisenhower

Javonnne Lowery, Pearland

Jesse Zarzuela, Spring Woods

Keionte Cornelius, Spring

Montavious Murphy, Klein Collins

Pierce Hellums, Concordia Lutheran

Sahvir Wheeler, Houston Christian

Tayvion Fisher, Foster

Tyron Henry, Shadow Creek

SOPHOMORES

Jahari Long, Episcopal

LJ Cryer, Morton Ranch

Micah Peavy, Dekaney

Tramon Mark, Dickinson

The award is named for Guy V. Lewis, the legendary Hall of Fame coach who led the University of Houston to five Final Four appearances, 592 wins and was the architect of the “Game of the Century” between the Cougars and UCLA.

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Joe Esapda is hoping Framber Valdez can secure a series win for Houston. Composite Getty Image.

The Houston Astros (37-30) aim to close out their series against the Chicago White Sox (23-45) on a high note Thursday night at Daikin Park. The three-game set is currently tied 1-1, and with a chance to secure their 11th series win at home, the Astros will send left-hander Framber Valdez to the mound. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.

Valdez (6-4, 3.07 ERA) has quietly been one of the most consistent arms in the American League. Known for his heavy sinker and ground-ball inducing style, he enters the night with a stellar 1.06 WHIP and 84 strikeouts. With the Astros bullpen having absorbed some heavy usage earlier this week, Valdez will be counted on to give Houston quality length.

Opposing him will be right-hander Davis Martin (2-6, 3.62 ERA), who has pitched better than his win-loss record suggests. Martin has maintained a 1.21 WHIP and will try to quiet an Astros lineup that broke out for 10 runs in Wednesday’s win.

Houston’s offense has been led lately by Jeremy Peña, who is batting .439 over his last 10 games with five doubles, two homers, and six RBIs. Isaac Paredes continues to be a steady power threat, leading the team with 14 home runs and a .468 slugging percentage. José Altuve, fresh off his 2,300th career hit, adds veteran stability to the top of the order.

The Astros are 23-13 at home this season and have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games. When they avoid giving up home runs, they win — as shown by their 20-4 record in games where they keep the ball in the yard. That will be a key Thursday against a White Sox team that’s light on power but capable of grinding out runs when they out-hit opponents (16-9 when doing so).

Chicago, meanwhile, has struggled mightily on the road, going just 7-27 away from Guaranteed Rate Field. Still, they’ve had unexpected success against the Astros this season, winning three of the first five matchups. Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman have been among the few bright spots in a lineup that’s hit just .227 over its last 10 games and been outscored by six runs.

With the series on the line and the division-leading Astros looking to stay hot, Thursday night offers a chance to assert their edge with a trusted ace on the hill and momentum building in the lineup.

Here's a preview of the Astros lineup for the finale!

Christian Walker remains in the five spot after his big night in Game 2. Victor Caratini will be the DH hitting seventh behind Jake Meyers. Jose Altuve is shifting back to left field, with Jacob Melton getting the night off. And Brendan Rodgers will hit last and play second base.


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