Shot after Shot Erik Spaven sinks the ball more than most.

Standing six-foot-five he is the tallest on his team and is known for 26-points per game.

But this star player is as modest as he is talented.

B次元官网网址淚 hope to keep it up, but I donB次元官网网址檛 try to focus on it too much,B次元官网网址� said the 17-year-old.

B次元官网网址淚n high school basketball anyone averaging 20 points a game is impressive and noteworthy,B次元官网网址� said Belmont coach Kevin Brown.

According to sportvictoria.com Spaven is leading in the league with 156 points scored over the season.

B次元官网网址淲hen it comes to points per game he is a leader,B次元官网网址� Brown said. B次元官网网址淢ost people watch him because of his scoring abilities, but what is more impressive is his effort, aggressive attitude and his competitiveness.B次元官网网址�

Long limbs and a height advantage make Spaven hard to guard, Brown said. But Spaven is also a true team player.

B次元官网网址淭he team goes first. He appreciates the team and thanks them after every game, because they get him the ball,B次元官网网址� Brown said.

Spaven started playing basketball when he was six years old, learning the Canadian-born game from his father Curt Spaven.

B次元官网网址淢y dad was my coach all through elementary and middle school. He still helps me,B次元官网网址� said Spaven.

Spaven spent the last couple weeks on the sidelines after suffering a concussion during a game on Jan. 18.

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Despite the injury Spaven is so far ahead he could still have the most baskets in the league when the season ends in February.

All three years at Belmont, Spaven has played on the senior team.

B次元官网网址淚 am glad my coaches saw potential in me,B次元官网网址� he said.

Spaven hopes to play for the Camosun Chargers.

B次元官网网址淲ith basketball all my problems and stress in the world go away and I have fun,B次元官网网址� said Spaven.

charla@goldstreamgazette.com