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Whiz Kid of the Week: Chuck Sanders

Junior forward on Lakeland High School's varsity basketball team scored a team-high 12 points in the home opener.

Who: Chuck Sanders, junior

School:

Accomplishment: Star of the varsity basketball game last Tuesday, with a team-high 12 points

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Key to awesomeness: The junior forward helped lead the Eagles to a recovery against the Wayne Zebras’ 12-3 lead in the first quarter. With a crowd-pleasing dunk, Sanders contributed to a 15-9 run by the Eagles, leaving them down by three at halftime, 21-18. The lead changed hands many times, and the Zebras held off the Eagles for the 44-43 win.

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