Varsity Basketball Coach John McCaffrey presents senior guard Josh Malone with his glass-encased 1,000 point ball during senior game night. Deer Park High School Senior Josh Malone, a fouryear member of the Boys Varsity Basketball team, has netted his 1,000th point for the Falcons. Head Coach John McCaffrey recently presented Josh with the game ball from this milestone moment before the team tipped off against Riverhead.

Additionally, Josh has been nominated for the McDonald's High School All-American Game. The McDonald's High School All-American game is the highest honor a high school basketball player can receive and Josh has received consideration for one of just 12 roster spots on the team, comprised of the elite high school basketball players from throughout the eastern United States. Members of the nation-wide Selection Committee as well as New York State representatives nominated Josh for the team.

Josh has also received regional recognition as a Class AA All-Playoff Tournament player and All-League, All-Conference and All-County athlete. At 6'4", he leads the team in scoring this season and will look to further his academic and athletic career next year, strongly considering Quinnipiac, Stony Brook, Wagner, Old Dominion and Delaware.