MEAD, Wash. - The normal excitement of a new basketball season at Mt. Spokane High School is tempered by concern for one of its own.

Brody Three Stars, a fiercely competitive presence on the court, is in the hospital following a recent crash. For teammates who are used to seeing him push the pace, lighten the mood and give everything in practice, his absence is felt daily.

"I've known Brody for a long time, he's always been competitive, he's been a fighter," Jaceten Reijonen said.

Whether players are running lines, shooting layups or practicing free throws, Brody remains on their minds.

"He's always been there to lighten the mood during practice and without him here we all keep him in the back of our mind," Reijonen said. "I feel like we compete on a higher level, we want to do well th

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