Drew Novara

MHS Graduation Year: 2012

MHS Sports: Golf, Basketball, & Baseball

MHS Awards & Honors:

Golf:

Shot MHS Record 9-Holes (31)
Shot MHS Record 18-Holes at State Trny (76)
Shot MHS Record 2-Day Total at State Trny (158)
Most Valuable Player: 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12
SIRR All-Conference: 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12
SICA All-South: 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12
SIRR Individual Conference Champion: 2010-11, 2011-12
IHSA Regional Advancer: 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 (2nd)
IHSA Sectional Advancer: 2011-12 (4th)
IHSA State Finalist: 2011-12 (23rd)

Basketball:

Member of 2010-11 HOOPSQUAD, 2nd at State
Highest Free Throw %: 2011-12
Fewest Turnovers: 2011-12
Best Assist to Turnover Ratio: 2011-12
Leadership Award: 2011-12

Baseball:

SIRR All-Conference: 2011-12
SIBCA All-Star: 2011-12

Awards:

John Baker Sportsmanship Award: 2011-12
Red Devils Athletic Leadership Award: 2011-12
Elizabeth Smysor Scholarship Award: 2011-12

How did Murphysboro HS prepare you for college?
My teachers, coaches, and administrators really challenged me to be as successful as I could be and they were very helpful in the process. Even though I was a 3 sport athlete, I was still treated the same way all the other students were treated and so far it's been the same way in college.

Most Memorable Red Devils Athletic Moment?
I will always remember beating Carbondale at our place in basketball. 7 technical fouls were given out and the atmosphere was incredible! It was also my most successful game scoring wise. As a senior it felt great to defeat a huge rival.

What does being a Red Devil mean to you?
Being a Red Devil to me means no matter what you do, you should carry yourself with honor and pride for your school and community. I realize the legacy the former Red Devil Athletes have on the youth in our community!

What advice would you give to the current Red Devil Athletes?
Continue to work hard at practice and school. Also, I encourage you to attend the FCA meetings in order to have a healthy relationship with the Lord and to also meet different students from around the school.