Russell selected as co-Newcomer of the Year
Plano East boys basketball collected all-district awards for the past season.
Malik Russell led the way as the 9-6A co-Newcomer of the Year along with Luke Chaney from Prosper.
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By David Jenkins • [email protected]
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