Shai Young admits that he thrives on challenges.
Young, who celebrated his 26th birthday last weekend, is preparing for his second year as a high school head girls basketball coach in what could be one of the toughest high school hoop districts in the state.
In District 3-4A, the Golden Tors face traditional powers Canyon and Level-land twice each season. The Texas Association of Basektball Coaches’ Class 4A pre-season poll has Canyon ranked fifth in the state and Levelland eighth.
Young refuses to back down from a challenge.
“A lot of it goes back to the preparation you’ve put into something. As long as ...