Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Navy Freshman J.J. Avila Goes Off For 31 Points!

True freshman 6'7" J.J. Avila of McAllen, TX & Texas D1 Ambassadors alum tore up Towson today in the Midshipmen's 89-84 victory.  Add 6 rebounds, 5 steals & 2 assists to his totals for the day. They're partying down in the Rio Grande Valley, you can be sure!.
J.J. Avila of Navy, shown below with the Texas D1 Ambassadors
Fun fact: Avila is the nephew of San Antonio Catholic Head Coach, Romy Vela.

Prior to his big outburst against Towson tonight, J.J. was named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week.  Click the link below to read the story.


http://www.navysports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/112310aab.html

I just got off the phoen with proud Papa, Big JJ as he was leaving the gym in Maryland.  Man, was he pumped!  JJ, thanks for wearing the D1 Ambassadors colors and representing your family and country.  What a great performance!-Coach Max