Wes Leonard, Remembered and Honored
February 12, 2012
Nearly a year after his unexpected and tragic death, Wes Leonard's memory lives on as his story continues to touch many on a national level.
Fennville High School added to his legacy Friday, inducting the former all-state basketball standout into its athletic Hall of Fame in a ceremony one Michigan sportswriter described as both somber and proud.
Check out his report and links to additional coverage of Friday's induction by clicking the links below, and also one for the Wes Leonard Heart Team and its efforts in preventing sudden cardiac arrest:
Wes Leonard's Fennville Hall of Fame induction one of 'deep sadness' and 'deep pride' (Kalamazoo Gazette)
Wes Leonard inducted into Fennville Hall of Fame (Holland Sentinel)
Wes Leonard inducted into Fennville Hall of Fame (The Associated Press, via Detroit Free Press)
Wes Leonard Heart Team (blog most recently updated Jan. 31)
Our MHSAA Network cameras were there for the ceremony and a feature with thoughts from his mom, coach and teammates.
Also, check out this ESPN video from May.
PHOTOS courtesy of Al LaShell Photography.
State Champs! Michigan: Hangtime 1-27-23
January 31, 2023
Join Lorne Plant, TJ Kelley and Scott Burnstein for the fourth episode this season of STATE CHAMPS! Hangtime.
0:00 - Open
1:54 - CHSL teams in playoffs
6:22 - Recap last weekend and Tuesday's games
8:58 - TJ talks Port Huron Northern
10:10 - Scott's take on Port Huron Northern
12:08 - TJ's Super 20
14:15 - BCAM Chalk Talk with Saline Head Coach Mike Marek
16:48 - SEC Red
19:02 - Tournaments, Tournaments, Tournaments
20:38 - Key games with Scott
26:09 - TJ's Fastbreak Invitational at Belleville
29:41 - Cardinal Mooney team manager Jimmy Downey makes his debut
30:19 - Close