Bryce Wilson New County Athlete of the Week After Leading ‘Horns Playoff Push

Schulenburg basketball player Bryce Wilson has had an exceptional season as a whole, but has really turned on the jets in the postseason.

Wilson has scored in doublefigures at least twice throughout the playoffs and drained 28 points in the Horns’ previous regional semifinal game against Sabinal, which was held at San Antonio Wagner High School.

“Bryce has been a blessing,” said Schulenburg head boys basketball coach Rich Hoogen-doorn. “He sat out a whole year last year and played JV. We knew he was going to be an impact player just watching him last year. He’s lived up to the billing. He’s a great one on one player. He fits perfectly into our system because we like him to run down the sideline and catch the ball, then wheel and deal. He’s really worked on his three. He’s just really been a blessing to our program. He deserves the honor.”

Wilson’s superb postseason has given him the approval for this edition’s Player of the Week.

Question: What kind of thoughts go through your mind when making a deep run in the postseason?

Answer: “Just got to keep working hard. Keep pushing. We know we’re the best up there, so we just got to show out.”

Question: What’s your favorite part about the game of basketball?

Answer: “Probably playing with my teammates. I love playing with them. They’re so fun to play with. They’re so good. It’s just fun out there.”

Question: What do you think are some reasons why you’ve had the success you’ve had this year?

Answer: “I’ve been really working hard in practice. Focusing on my shot, trying to get it better. Just finishing around the hole, getting to the hole.”

Question: What are your pregame rituals?

Answer: “I don’t really have any pregame rituals.”

Question: What’s the best word of advice you’ve received throughout the season?

Answer: “Keep working hard, keep pushing and we can win state.”

Wilson’s heavy contributions have put Schulenburg basketball on notice as they hunt down a state championship trophy.

Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week

A Weekly Feature by BRIAN PIERSON

Recent FCR’s Athlete of the Week

Jan. 15: Shelby Hofferek, La Grange Soccer

Jan. 22: Kenny King, Schulenburg Basketball

Jan. 29: Emma Jurecka, Fayetteville Basketball

Feb. 5: Hector Orona, La Grange Soccer

Feb. 12: Morgan Marburger, Schulenburg Basketball

Feb. 26: La Grange boys and girls basketball teams

March 5: Bryce Wilson, Schulenburg Basketball

* Read about the new honorees in our Friday editions and then watch their interviews on our Facebook page a few days later.