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Houston's Wheatley thrives under pressure

By Jeff Miller
Special to ESPNRISE.com

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

HOUSTON -- To call fans of the boys' basketball team at Wheatley (Houston) enthusiastic might be selling them short. They're demanding. And engaged. They're often not only willing to cheer on the Class 4A power but also ready to offer second-year Wildcats coach Willie Patrick immediate feedback and input. "Why are you calling another timeout?" "Put Charles in!" Martin Vaughn, Wheatley Class of '85, makes it to most games no matter where the Wildcats play. Dressed in a bright purple Wheatley ...

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