 The all-time leading scorer in Johnson Central history officially made his decision to play basketball for the U-Pike Bears next season. A senior shooting guard Mason Blair signed his letter of intent in ceremonies held at the school today. As it stands now, Blair has scored 1,953 points and has made 353-point baskets. He also ranks as one of the state's top five leaders in steals. Blair is excited at playing at the next level. It's been one of my goals since I was in fifth or sixth grade. I gave up on all other sports and I really wanted to focus on basketball. It's taken me a lot of places and I just love the game. To be able to continue that and play at the next level, it's the best feeling. There are a lot of things about him that we love. The fact that he's a relentless worker, he spends time and loves the game of basketball. He's always in the gym, he's traveling, and guys like that improve. Hopefully that will be something that really spreads throughout our entire organization. As far as having him here with us, he's a once-in-a-lifetime kid. The scoring accolades speak for themselves. I think that this time next year we're going to be looking around wanting a Mason Blair to walk through that door. It feels pretty good. All the guys are behind me. The younger guys look up to me and I just want to be a leader for them and give this team some success. Shout out to my family, my friends, they're the best. Bless Coach Willis, give me the opportunity to play at the next level. Go Bears!