Four West Side Seniors Win Full-Ride Basketball Scholarships
West Side’s 6-foot-4 senior guard, Yasim Hooker, has decided to attend NCAA Division 2 Benedict College on a full basketball scholarship. Yasim is a 4 year varsity player who won 2 NPS elementary championships and back to back NJSIAA State Championships. He will play for Head Coach Fred Watson in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
West Side’s 6-foot-3 senior guard, Quayon Williams-King, has decided to attend NJCAA DI Georgia Highlands College on a full basketball scholarship. Georgia Highlands is ranked #5 in the nation. Quayon is a 4 year starter who finished with 1,253 Career points. He will play for Head Coach Phil Gaffney in Region 17.
West Side’s 6-foot-6 senior forward, Quaion Taylor, has decided to attend NJCAA DI Georgia Highlands College on a full basketball scholarship. Georgia Highlands is ranked #5 in the nation. Quaion is a 4 year varsity player who finished his career as one of the best rebounders in the State. He will play for Head Coach Phil Gaffney in Region 17.
West Side’s 5-foot-9 senior guard, Tyrese Henryel, has decided to attend NCAA Division 3 Rutgers Newark on a full ACADEMIC scholarship. Tyrese will be majoring in Journalism and Media Arts.