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Indianapolis Star
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Former Indiana guard A.J. Moye named athletic director at Jeffersonville High School
Former Indiana University basketball standout A.J. Moye is the new athletic director at Jeffersonville High School. Moye, a player at IU from 2000 to '04, will team up with another former IU star, Sherron Wilkerson, who led Jeffersonville to its first boys' basketball state championship in March since he was a player at Jeff in 1993. 'We are absolutely thrilled to welcome A.J. Moye back to Southern Indiana and to the Red Devil family,' Jeffersonville principal Pam Hall said in a statement released by the school. 'His experience as a high-level player and his passion for developing young athletes, combined with is understanding of the high level of athletics in Indiana, make him an exceptional leader for our athletic department. We are confident that his vision and enthusiasm will inspire our student athletes, support our dedicated coaches, and further strengthen our entire school community.' For the past two seasons, Moye was an assistant coach on Roger Powell Jr.'s staff at Valparaiso, leading recruiting and player development. Prior to coaching at Valpo, Moye trained professional and collegiate players within the late Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy. He also coached at the high school level in California at Oak Park. Moye is better known here for his role as a player on IU's 2001-02 team that reached the national championship game, providing a memorable blocked shot of Duke's Carlos Boozer in the Sweet 16 win over No. 1 Duke and 14 points. The former Georgia Mr. Basketball and Parade All-American averaged 5.9 points as a sophomore that season. As a senior, Moye averaged 10.0 points and 6.4 rebounds before going on to play professionally in Iceland, Germany and Finland. Moye will oversee all aspects of Jeffersonville's athletic programs, including coaching staff development, management of athletic facilities, budget administration, ensuring adherence to IHSAA regulations and maintaining relationships with Jeffersonville athletes and families.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
St. Pete trucker honored as 'Highway Angel' for heroic actions following devastating crash
The Brief A professional truck driver was recently honored with the "Highway Angel Award" for his courageous actions following a serious crash he witnessed last month. While driving through Alabama, he encountered the aftermath of a horrific accident on the interstate. A pickup truck had collided with the rear of a stopped car, forcing it under an 18-wheeler. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - As holiday traffic surged over the weekend, many travelers found themselves battling congested roads. However, for one St. Petersburg trucker, the long weekend was spent on the road with a renewed sense of purpose. Deshown Moye, a professional truck driver, was recently honored with the "Highway Angel Award" for his courageous actions following a serious crash he witnessed last month. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The backstory While thousands rushed to their destinations, Moye embarked on a long-haul trip to Denver, maintaining a steady pace and urging others to do the same. "I just tell everybody, man, it's not worth it. Slow down, put those phones down, and pay attention," he advised. He has not been able to put a crash from last month in his rearview. While driving through Alabama, he encountered the aftermath of a horrific accident on the interstate. A pickup truck had collided with the rear of a stopped car, forcing it under an 18-wheeler. READ: St. Pete to resume late water bill fee collection. Here's what to know Moye's wife captured the scene from the passenger seat, highlighting the chaos and urgency of the situation. The first thing Moye noticed was a child standing alone on the side of the highway. "We didn't see anybody, but this child standing on the side of the highway," he recalled. Ensuring the child's safety, Moye was directed to a woman trapped inside the crumpled car, severely injured in the collision. MORE: St. Pete Police receive grant money to create youth program aimed at reducing teen gun violence Dig deeper "The bone was sticking out of her leg, so I knew it hurt," Moye described, detailing the severity of her injuries. Without hesitation, he applied pressure to her wounds and held her hand, offering comfort and reassurance. "The best thing for me to do was to grab her hand. She reached out for me, saying, 'Baby, stay with me, stay, stay. Please, please, please. I'm scared.' I was like, 'Sweetie, okay, I'm not going nowhere. I'm going to stay right here until the EMS get here,'" Moye recounted. Realizing her seatbelt was restricting her breathing, Moye acted swiftly. "I grabbed the seatbelt at the bottom over here in the corner and I cut it. As soon as I cut, you could see her chest, like the airflow just started going," he explained. Big picture view Moye's selfless actions did not go unnoticed. The Truckload Carriers Association awarded him the "Highway Angel Award," recognizing his bravery and compassion. READ: Florida Orchestra timpanist retires after nearly 4 decades, joined by son in final performance "She was like, 'Thank you so much. You were a God-sent angel.' I was just like, I was right here at the right time, sweetheart. That's all I got," Moye humbly shared. Why you should care The accident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of distracted driving. With no skid marks on the highway, it is believed the pickup driver, traveling at 80 miles per hour, never braked before hitting the stopped traffic. As summer travel continues, Moye's story underscores the importance of arriving alive. This Highway Angel's message is clear: The journey's true purpose is reaching your destination safely. The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
