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Big Rapids Today
By the People, for the People
Area players pass 1,000 points total
Several high school basketball players in the area have reached the career 1,000-point milestone
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Several high school basketball players in the Big Rapids, Michigan area have recently reached the career 1,000-point milestone, including Morgan Hammond of Reed City, Pierre Johnson of Baldwin, and Kyrah Gray of Evart. The article highlights the accomplishments of these players and the significance of reaching this impressive scoring achievement.
Why it matters
Reaching 1,000 career points is a significant milestone for high school basketball players, demonstrating their sustained excellence and dedication to the sport over multiple seasons. These achievements highlight the talent and hard work of players in the local community and inspire other young athletes to strive for similar accomplishments.
The details
Morgan Hammond of Reed City needed 34 points in a game against Tri County to reach 1,000 career points, which she accomplished late in the game. Baldwin's Pierre Johnson, a junior, became the second player on his team to cross 1,000 points. Evart's Kyrah Gray, a senior, reached the 1,500 points career level. Other area players who have reached 1,000 points this season include Griffin Babbitt of Morley Stanwood and Coile Haist of Big Rapids.
- On February 19, Baldwin's Pierre Johnson reached 1,000 points against Bear Lake.
- On February 20, Morgan Hammond of Reed City reached 1,000 points against Tri County.
- Late in the week, Evart's Kyrah Gray reached 1,500 points in her senior season.
The players
Morgan Hammond
A player for the Reed City high school basketball team who recently reached the 1,000 points career milestone.
Pierre Johnson
A junior player for the Baldwin high school basketball team who recently reached the 1,000 points career milestone, becoming the second player on his team to do so.
Kyrah Gray
A senior player for the Evart high school basketball team who recently reached the 1,500 points career milestone.
Griffin Babbitt
A player for the Morley Stanwood high school basketball team who has reached 1,000 points this season.
Coile Haist
A player for the Big Rapids high school basketball team who has reached 1,000 points this season.
What they’re saying
“It feels really great. I didn't really know if I'd get it, but I got it.”
— Morgan Hammond (bigrapidsnews.com)
“It's been amazing, unreal. It's really been a matter of confidence.”
— Pierre Johnson (bigrapidsnews.com)
“It's amazing, it's amazing. We needed this to happen. It was really our confidence.”
— Pierre Johnson (bigrapidsnews.com)
The takeaway
Reaching 1,000 or more career points is an impressive accomplishment that showcases the dedication and talent of these local high school basketball players. Their achievements inspire other young athletes in the community to work hard and strive for similar milestones, highlighting the strength of the area's basketball programs.
