Recalling a night in 2005 when a young man found relief in taking the hardwood for his dad

by By Dan Manley Advocate Sports Editor
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UTTERLY OUTSTANDING—Brad Utterback, a junior in December 2005, gets words of encouragement from the late assistant coach, James Scott, prior to entering the game against Menifee County. Earlier in the day Utterback had been at his father’s funeral but insisted on playing for his Dad, Archie, that night, and he came off the bench to score 18 points and grab nine rebounds, leading the Indians to a come-from-behind 58-50 win. (Photo by Kevin Martin/Mt. Sterling Advocate-Boston Globe).


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