Tessa Spivey
Writer
Senior Zach Pettit has been
playing basketball since he
was ten years old.
His passion for basketball
began during school recess,
but has grown into something
much more.
The 2024 winter season
is Pettit’s first year as center
after playing guard for all his
previous years.
“Since I’ve started, I have
worked to get better,”said
Pettit. “I can play faster and
shoot better, and I plan to
continue to get better and win
games with my team.’’
Throughout Pettit’s
basketball career, he has had
many proud moments and
lasting memories.
“My proudest moment on
the court was making a three
pointer at Purcell,” Pettit said.

Pettit has been both an as-
set in playing and as a team

member, making friendships

through basketball that will
leave a lasting impression.

One teammate who has en-
joyed his time running beside

Pettit is junior Blayd Harris.
“I’ve known Zach since
freshman year when I met

him in basketball,” said Har-
ris. “He has been a good

friend, and his best quality is
his great personality”
Seeing Pettit’s basketball
skills and leadership skills
continue to grow is Marlow
Outlaw Basketball coach
Kirk Harris.

Kirk Harris has Coached
Pettit for three years and has
seen how he has changed as
a player.
“Zach has really become

more confident and aggres-
sive in his play this year,” said

Harris, “He is a great team

player and always depend-
able. His confidence level has

changed more than anything
since I have known him.”
This will be Pettit’s last
year on a basketball team, and

he will be missed by his team-
mates.

“I will miss Zach as a
player for his positive attitude
and team first behavior,” said
Blayd Harris, “Off the court
we will definitely miss his
humor and good nature as a
person.”

Following graduation Pet-
tit plans on attending Harding

University to major in me-
chanical engineering.