One thousand points is a lot in the game of basketball and to achieve that level is a significant accomplishment, one that Israel Thorpe should be proud of. The senior Crossroads Christian point guard has now done that but she wasn’t aware of the milestone until her coach, Cammy Simmons, called a time out after her 1000th point. “I was focused on the game,” Thorpe said on Thursday’s SportsTalk. “The students were aware,” added Crossroads Athletic Director Scottie Richardson.
Her scoring milestone also points to her focus on and off the field. She has a 3.9 gpa to go along with her skills on the court. “If I’m not at the gym I’m doing school work,” Thorpe said. This doesn’t leave much time for a social life. “That’s OK with me because I’m bettering my life,” Thorpe added. After this year, Thorpe will be going to Cairn University near Pittsburgh to continue her basketball career.
Crossroads, who is seeded 4th in the state playoffs, is having their most successful season of girl’s basketball in school history. Previously the most wins had been nine but this season they have twenty-three victories and are hoping for a few more in the state playoffs. A championship to go along with the 1000 points would certainly make Thorpe’s senior year a memorable one.