Good GMC West Michigan Allstar: Kory Banner

This week’s Good GMC West Michigan Allstar is Kory Banner, senior point guard for Forest Hills Central.

There’s a drama in high school sports that is unparalleled at any other level.  The type of drama that comes when you know the players personally, perhaps even associate with them, and especially when you’ve perhaps even been in almost the exact same situation on the court or on the field yourself.  Talk about empathy; everybody’s been to high school.

Kory Banner personified that type of drama earlier this week, scoring 20-points in a nail-biter win over rival Forest Hills Northern, and in doing so won himself the Good GMC West Michigan Allstar award.  And there is none better at capturing that drama with the written word than the Venerable Jane Bos of the Grand Rapids Press.  Take it away, Jane.

Playing your biggest rival in front of a pretty full house. At home. Senior year. The game is intense. Lots of energy, the lead going back and forth, the student sections are dancing and screaming.

And as long as you’re dreaming up the perfect scenario for a memory maker, how about after making some key shots and free throws in the decisive fourth quarter, you make a free throw in the final second to seal the win.

Ah. That’s what I’m talking about.

That’s exactly what Kory Banner did.

The Forest Hills Central senior point guard made critical free throws down the stretch against neighborhood rival Forest Hills Northern – arguably the biggest game of the year for the players – to help the Rangers grab a 68-64 victory.

That’s high school sports drama.  I just got chills.

Congratulations to Kory Banner, this week’s Good GMC West Michigan All Star.

To nominate your West Michigan Allstar, go to WoodRadio.com.