SB Live interview: Omari Maulana aspires to lead young, talented Life Christian Academy to 2B state title

KELSO — Junior Omari Maulana knows Wednesday night's 2B District 4 semifinal win over Winlock brings Life Christian Academy one step closer to its ultimate

Andy Buhler, SBLive Sports | Feb 20, 2020

SB Live interview: Omari Maulana aspires to lead young, talented Life Christian Academy to 2B state title /

KELSO — Junior Omari Maulana knows Wednesday night's 2B District 4 semifinal win over Winlock brings Life Christian Academy one step closer to its ultimate goal.

He logged 19 points in the Eagles' 63-42 win at Kelso High School, but it was the team's defense that the team says is the bedrock of its success.

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Watch Maulana, among the top point guards in the state of Washington — regardless of classification — break down the Eagles' postseason standing, and motivation approaching the state tournament:

Published Feb 20, 2020

ANDY BUHLER, SBLIVE SPORTS

Andy Buhler is a Regional Editor of Texas and the national breaking news desk. He brings more than five years of experience covering high school sports across the state of Washington and beyond, where he covered the likes of Paolo Banchero and Tari Eason served on state tournament seeding committees. He works on the SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25 national boys basketball rankings. He has covered everything from the Final Four, MLS in Atlanta to local velodrome before diving into the world of preps. His bylines can be found in The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington), The Associated Press, The Columbian (Vancouver, Washington), The Oregonian and more. He holds a degree from Gonzaga and is based out of Portland, Oregon.