Outlaws set school scoring records

Senior Landen Scott and sophomore Audrey Corcoran, both key players for the Outlaws basketball program this year, broke Sisters High School's basketball scoring records, and just within eight days of each other.

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Senior Landen Scott and sophomore Audrey Corcoran both set new Outlaws basketball scoring records just days apart.

Scott has started on the varsity squad for three years and last year, as a junior, was selected to the First Team All-League Mountain Valley League. Last year he was also awarded the Team Player Award by the Outlaws coaches. Corcoran is a sophomore, a starter on the varsity squad this year, and also started last year as a freshman. She earned Second Team All League honors last year as well.

Scott scored 39 points on December 28, when the Outlaws played 4A North Marion, to break Eli Harrison's 37-point record from the 2010-2011 season. Corcoran scored 37 points on December 20, in the Lady Outlaws game with 2A Gervais to break Taylor Nieri's 34-point record that she secured in the 2012-2013 season.

Scott said, "I want to thank God, my coaches, and my family for the opportunities they provide. Shoutout to my teammates for their great passing and leadership. It's really amazing and such an honor to break the record."

Corcoran said, "I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to break the school record. I couldn't have done it without my teammates and I am so grateful for a team that supports me in everything, and is overjoyed when I accomplish my goals."

Both coaches shared with The Nugget their thoughts on their players' individual accomplishments.

Coach Chad Rush said, "Landen is a very dedicated player. He is what you would call a gym rat - always in the gym. Landen works really hard on his game and it shows with his scoring ability. I am excited to have been a part of Landen breaking this record. He has worked really hard over the years and I'm happy that he has this honor to add to his list of accomplishments.

"He's a fiery competitor that has put a lot of time in the gym to grow and improve as a basketball player," added Rush. "He is oftentimes the last player to leave the gym after practice. Outside of scoring, I am very proud of the effort and dedication Landen is putting into the defensive end of the floor this year. He has accepted guarding the opponents primary scorer many times this year and has done a good job. This just goes to show his desire to be successful at everything he does." 

Coach Paul Patton stated, "Audrey broke the school record against Gervais, which was an unusual situation as we were playing without several of our usual substitute players due to illness or family travel. So, Audrey ended up playing more than she normally would in such a lopsided game. When I saw that she had 26 points at halftime I thought we'd go ahead and push for the record in the third quarter.

"Audrey is a dynamic player who can score in a variety of ways," added Patton. "She's quick on the drive to the basket, can stop on a dime for the midrange jumper, and she can hit the three-pointer as well. She also works hard on the defensive end of the court and isn't afraid to crash the boards for rebounds. She is a quiet leader who has the highest respect from her teammates."