Quantcast
breaking news

Pookie's pride stems from mother's fight

Updated: February 12, 2013
watch video
CHAMPAIGN - Centennial junior Dedric "Pookie" Byrd is new to Champaign, but he has made an instant impact for the Chargers.  But look a little closer into his life, and you'll find he's got a lot more to play for than just a college scholarship.

Comments

Log in to comment on this article

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

Highly touted recruit chooses Illinois over Louisville, Rochester coach Derek Leonard confirms to Austin Kim....

Illini LB among Big Ten's best...

Former Centennial and Illinois standout Trent Meacham just finished an incredible season playing professional basketball in France. He led his team to a championship, while leading them in scoring....

Centennial's Pookie Byrd will be out approximately two weeks from summer basketball after spraining his ankle Friday. Byrd has offers from Loyola and Green Bay. He's planning to visit Green Bay next...

Steve Stricker is in position to win his first major championship. The former Illini is at even par, one shot back of leader Phil Mickelson (-1) after 54 holes at the US Open. The Final round...

Illinois track aIllinois track and field standout Ashley Spencer continues to impress.nd field standout Ashley Spencer continues to impress....

The Parkland men's basketball team hosted camp this week....

Extended interview with Illinois men's golf coach Mike Small...

5-star PG narrows list to four schools...

"The King" signs autographs at Macon Speedway...

 
More From WCIA News
  • Second Life
    Reported By: Sarah Jindra / WCIA 3 News
    Monday, March 5, 2007 @ 6:55 PM
    U of I education professor uses online world to teach her students.
    Read More»
  • House Explosion
    Reported By: Michelle Liu/WCIA 3
    Monday, March 5, 2007 @ 6:22 PM
    Police believe natural gas is the cause of a house explosion in Macon County.
    Read More»
  • Piece of Outer Space Crashes into Central Illinois
    Reported By: Jilyan Landon/WCIA 3
    Monday, March 5, 2007 @ 5:53 PM
    Meteor hits home and shatters window, blinds and desk.
    Read More»
  • Former Players "Disappointed"
    Reported By: Christina Wall / WCIA3 News
    Monday, March 5, 2007 @ 4:51 PM
    Some former U of I athletes are upset, even angry about the recent accusations surrounding football and basketball players at their school.
    Read More»
  • UI Athletes in Hot Water
    Reported By: Sarah Jindra / WCIA 3 NEWS
    Monday, March 5, 2007 @ 3:04 PM
    Four UI Athletes have faced a judge at the Champaign County Courthouse in the last three weeks.
    Read More»
Start
4381438243834384438543864387438843894390
End
      Page 4389 of 4717
 
Connect with ciLiving

 
 
 
©1998 - 2013 Illinoishomepage.net
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved