Highland’s mascot “Fat Al” watches over the high school’s gym, on Dec. 17, 2022. Part of the photo series Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois. (Photo copyright of Vincent D. Johnson)The Highland High School gym holds a plaque with all the players who’ve scored a thousand points in their career at the school. Among the players to have done so for the Bulldogs is Sam LaPorta, class of 2019. LaPorta however might be a little more known for his play in the grid iron though, as he plays for the NFL’s Detroit Lions as a tight end. Photo from Dec. 17, 2022. (Photo copyright of Vincent D. Johnson)Highland High School’s Sam LaPorta is one of several former Bulldog players to have over a thousand points at the school. Part of the photo series Illustrious, on Dec. 17, 2022. (Photo copyright of Vincent D. Johnson)
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