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Another milestone

Kooper Ebel scores 1,000th point of hoop career

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn senior Kooper Ebel has reached another milestone in high school athletic career, this time on the basketball court. Ebel scored his 1,000th point during the Hawks' game with West Sioux on Jan. 20.

Ebel was presented with a special basketball commemorating the accomplishment prior to the game with Remsen St. Mary's on Jan. 23. He was congratulated on court by Hawk coach Naet Hoaglund and teammates.

"What a milestone and accomplishment for Kooper. I couldn't be more proud of the effort with which he plays and who he is as a teammate and person," Hoaglund said. "As a coach,...