Jaxson Davis, Warren's top basketball talent, has opted to stay in-state rather than joining the ranks of prep schools that have claimed his friends Davion Thompson and Devin Cleveland.
The decision not to leave for Link Academy or La Lumiere was a tough one, with Davis admitting that he had considered it. However, ultimately, staying close to home won out as he felt that his support system was already in place at Warren High School. The strong bond he shares with his peers, coupled with the enthusiasm of the fans, played a significant role in his decision.
For coach Zack Ryan, who guided the team to state championship glory last season, Davis' commitment is a welcome relief. Despite graduating several key players, Ryan remains confident that this year's squad will be just as strong, if not more so.
Several new additions have bolstered the team, including junior guard Tayte Cordova and senior guard LeBron Massey, with Braylon Walker - Davis' best friend and fellow standout player - also set to return.
While some may question why Walker wasn't getting recruitment offers from top colleges, Davis is determined to take it one game at a time. With several high-profile matchups on the schedule, including Benet, Evanston, and DePaul Prep, the pressure will be on.
Ultimately, Jaxson Davis' decision to stay at Warren has injected much-needed talent into Illinois high school basketball, providing fans with another exciting season of competition.
The decision not to leave for Link Academy or La Lumiere was a tough one, with Davis admitting that he had considered it. However, ultimately, staying close to home won out as he felt that his support system was already in place at Warren High School. The strong bond he shares with his peers, coupled with the enthusiasm of the fans, played a significant role in his decision.
For coach Zack Ryan, who guided the team to state championship glory last season, Davis' commitment is a welcome relief. Despite graduating several key players, Ryan remains confident that this year's squad will be just as strong, if not more so.
Several new additions have bolstered the team, including junior guard Tayte Cordova and senior guard LeBron Massey, with Braylon Walker - Davis' best friend and fellow standout player - also set to return.
While some may question why Walker wasn't getting recruitment offers from top colleges, Davis is determined to take it one game at a time. With several high-profile matchups on the schedule, including Benet, Evanston, and DePaul Prep, the pressure will be on.
Ultimately, Jaxson Davis' decision to stay at Warren has injected much-needed talent into Illinois high school basketball, providing fans with another exciting season of competition.
it's crazy how much talent he has and now we get to enjoy watching him compete against other top schools in illinois. coach ryan must be hyped to have all these talented players on his team again 
tayte cordova and lebron massey are gonna bring some serious firepower to the court too! can't wait for the season to start 
. I mean, it's not always easy for these talented teens to navigate the prep school route, and sometimes it can be tough on them and their families too 
. Plus, he's got a solid support system at Warren High School, so it makes sense that he'd want to stick around 
. The fact that coach Ryan still thinks they've got what it takes to win again is reassuring 
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So I think it's awesome that Jaxson Davis decided to stick with Warren High School! It's clear he values his relationships with his friends and teammates, and that's super important in sports, you know? Plus, having Braylon Walker back on the team is gonna be a game-changer. Those two are like, unstoppable together 
Coach Ryan must be thrilled to have Davis and Walker leading the charge again. Let's see if they can bring home another state title 
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[link to Illinois high school basketball schedule](https://www.highschoolsports.com/illinois/schedule/)