Far from a 1-shot wonder
Butler High School senior Tarik Taoufik has been far more than a three-sport athlete for the Golden Tornado.
Miracle basketball shot doesn't define Taoufik
BUTLER TWP — From three-quarters of the court away, Tarik Taoufik slung the ball toward the hoop.
The ball sailed through the net on a line drive, a successful buzzer-beating shot before halftime in Butler's final home boys basketball game of the season.
The shot showed up on television newscasts.
It was almost a shame.
Taoufik could have been recognized for a lot more than one last-ditch heave at the basket.
“He's a pretty unique kid,” Golden Tornado basketball coach Matt Clement said.
That may be an understatement.
Read more about Taoufik in Thursday's Butler Eagle.
