It’s been a big week for milestones within the Liberty Christian boys basketball program.
The team’s 70-33 win over Providence Christian Academy last Saturday featured a special moment in …
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It’s been a big week for milestones within the Liberty Christian boys basketball program.
The team’s 70-33 win over Providence Christian Academy last Saturday featured a special moment in the second quarter.
With just over two minutes left in the half, junior guard Phoenix Obermann scored on a steal and subsequent drive to the basket for a layup.
It was not only part of his game-high 28 points in the win, but it also marked the 1,000th point of his high school career.
“This feels really good,” Obermann said. “This is something I’ve wanted for my entire career. I was told after the last game that I was pretty close, so I wanted to go for it tonight.”
As Obermann hit an important milestone on Saturday, he did so on the heels of one from his teammate.
In Liberty’s 50-45 loss at Winfield on February 5, senior post player Willy Mueller scored his 1,500th point as part of his 19-point, 18-rebound effort.
“I didn’t even know that I hit it, but that’s awesome,” Mueller said. “It’s great to know that I worked hard for it, and it’s something cool to achieve. It feels great to know that we’re playing and working hard as a team, and that we’re helping each other out. All glory to God that we’re able to do this.”
Mueller, who is also the career rebounding king at the school, followed up his milestone night with 18 points and 17 rebounds for Liberty (19-6) against Providence.
Liberty Christian coach Butch Clark said that the high level of play from this year’s team has paid individual dividends and should pay even more very soon.
That’s because senior forward Tommy Meyer, after his nine points against Providence, sits at 971 for his career.
“That’s pretty incredible, when you think about it,” said Clark of the statistical successes. “I think that tells a little bit about the talent level that we have this year.”
For his part, Obermann said he likes the idea of facing an individual obstacle he would likely encounter next year in pursuit of an even bigger number.
“Next year, it will be a big challenge without Tommy and Willy, but I think I’m going to try and get to 2,000 points,” Obermann said.
