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June 02, 2004
Mitch Vingle
THE CRUEL jokes surfaced almost immediately.
South Charleston basketball star Alexis Hornbuckle, went one, is sure to lead Tennessee in steals next season.
Lame. And Hornbuckles situation is far from amusing.
After lifting the consciousness of girls high school basketball in West Virginia, after mesmerizing us on the court, after thrilling kids who met her, Hornbuckle has been charged with shoplifting. She is scheduled to appear in Nitro Municipal Court on June 21.
OK, so, sure, the charge is a misdemeanor. Sure, shes an 18-year-old kid.
Hornbuckle, though, is not your ordinary 18-year-old. Not in these parts. If the charges are true, the situation is sad.
Kids. Think kids.
The only good news for Hornbuckle is reaction from legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summit. On Tuesday, the coach told yours truly Hornbuckles spot on the Volunteers team is secure.
I talked to [Hornbuckle on Monday], Summit said. I talked to her parents. I know this is something the Hornbuckle family will handle.
At the appropriate time, well revisit this. But as far as her future at Tennessee, I dont see anything changing there.
http://wvgazette.com/section/Sports/2004060128
Mitch Vingle
THE CRUEL jokes surfaced almost immediately.
South Charleston basketball star Alexis Hornbuckle, went one, is sure to lead Tennessee in steals next season.
Lame. And Hornbuckles situation is far from amusing.
After lifting the consciousness of girls high school basketball in West Virginia, after mesmerizing us on the court, after thrilling kids who met her, Hornbuckle has been charged with shoplifting. She is scheduled to appear in Nitro Municipal Court on June 21.
OK, so, sure, the charge is a misdemeanor. Sure, shes an 18-year-old kid.
Hornbuckle, though, is not your ordinary 18-year-old. Not in these parts. If the charges are true, the situation is sad.
Kids. Think kids.
The only good news for Hornbuckle is reaction from legendary Tennessee coach Pat Summit. On Tuesday, the coach told yours truly Hornbuckles spot on the Volunteers team is secure.
I talked to [Hornbuckle on Monday], Summit said. I talked to her parents. I know this is something the Hornbuckle family will handle.
At the appropriate time, well revisit this. But as far as her future at Tennessee, I dont see anything changing there.
http://wvgazette.com/section/Sports/2004060128