HPHS Basketball Star Signs Letter of Intent

Highland Park High School senior David Sachs signed a letter of intent May 19 to play basketball at Barry University in Miami, Florida. David was HP’s starting point guard for the past three years.

Sachs, who was the starting point guard for the Giants for the past three years, finished his career 10th all-time in scoring, 5th in 3-pointers made, 2nd in steals and 2nd in assists. He was Team MVP and was selected CSL all-conference during his sophomore, junior and senior seasons and only the second player in HPHS history to be a three-time MVP.

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“He never missed a game, and our team took on his competitive personality. He hit big shot after big shot throughout his career and he, along with his teammates, helped us to a 42-16 record over the past two seasons,” said coach Paul Harris.

Sachs was also special mention all-state during his junior and senior year as selected by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.