OAK HILL PLAYER DIARIES: KEITH HORNSBY(BRUCE) & BEN McLEMORE

Ben McLemore: Diary #2, Three Month Report Card
Posted: 22 Nov 2010 01:22 PM PST
By Ben McLemore, Senior
Throughout the 2010-2011 season, OakHillHoops.com will feature personal stories from our players.
Three Month Report Card



We’ve now been up on “The Hill” for about three months. It doesn’t seem like I’ve been gone from St. Louis that long at all.

My senior year is going really well. I just didn’t realize it would all come this fast. In just three short months, being in this new environment has helped me a lot both on and off the court. I feel like I’m getting ready for my start in the real world.

My communication when meeting new people has improved, and I’m definitely learning to be a better student and player. I’m also now able to better focus on my goals and know how to actively pursue them. I know I’ll have a lot of opportunities in life, and being here was the best decision for me.

So our basketball season is also going really great so far. We are 6-0 heading into the Thanksgiving Break! Next game is December 3rd on the road.
I’m trying really hard every day…can’t wait until that big day when I graduate from Oak Hill – my family will be so proud of me.

-Ben #23



Keith Hornsby: Diary #2, Taking Flight
Posted: 22 Nov 2010 12:58 PM PST
By Keith Hornsby, Senior
Throughout the 2010-2011 season, oakhillhoops.com will feature personal stories from our players.
Taking Flight



The season has taken off, and needless to say, we are maintaining flight. We are 6-0, and by the way we have been playing, I can’t see anyone contending with us. Through tough practices and tough lessons on the court, we have not only become a better team, but we have also grown even closer, becoming a family.

Every player on the team has maintained their strong work ethic, and it is great to see everyone improving their game.

Off the court, school has kept us all busy and everyone has learned how our academic system works. The schedule and routine for everyone is now second nature.

It was nice last week to see three of my teammates (Sidiki, Daniel and Quinn) sign their NL of Intent with me. It was a moment I will probably remember for the rest of my life.

Everyone is looking forward to taking a break and going home for Thanksgiving this week, then it’s back to work! Until next time…


-Keith