Outside+Shot

This is a sports story about Kentucky's second-favorite pastime (after horse racing): basketball. Journalist Keith O'Brien (who visited Grant County High School in 2013) ventures to Scott County, KY to follow basketball phenoms such as Dakotah Euton and Chad Jackson as well as historic coach Billy Hicks in order to document their journey to the state basketball tournament. O'Brien takes an in-depth look at what it takes to be a star athlete in high school with Division I hopes and dreams on the line. He also reveals the less-talked-about hidden agenda of high school powerhouses and the lengths coaches and administrators go to ensure victory. Read the New York TImes review of this book by clicking here.




 * Student Reviews**:

"//Outside Shot// is a fantastic book that details a season for Scott County Basketball. //Outside Shot// is packed with emotion and heart-breaking losses and stories. But fair warning: unless you have an affinity for basketball and/or know what Scott County basketball is all about, then you will more than likely not appreciate the passion with which this book is loaded." ~Alex Thompson (GCHS senior, 2014)

"Based on the true story of the Scott County basketball team, this novel is a definite read for all sports fans! My recommendation though is to do a little background research on the author and the team as it makes for a much more interesting read. Furthermore, the characters in this novel are easy to relate to because not only are they real people, but they are also high schoolers who deal with the same issues as us here at Grant County." ~Kayla Hisel (GCHS senior, 2014)