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A Pueblo High School basketball player is rewriting the history books in Colorado. Maurice "Mo" Austin is now the state's all-time leader in steals, and last week, he claimed the title of Pueblo's all-time scoring leader.
Austin told News5 Photojournalist Carl Winder his friends and family helped our Athlete of the Week through his legendary high school career.
Austin began his high school basketball career playing with his older brother, Tarrance Austin.
WATCH: KOAA ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: PUEBLO SOUTH'S TARRANCE & MAURICE AUSTIN
Last year as a junior, Mo Austin was a leader on the Colts team, and he averaged 31 points per game in just the first three games of the season.
WATCH: ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: PUEBLO SOUTH'S MO AUSTIN
After winning the 2023 Player of the Year for Class 5A, Mo Austin had his jersey retired.
WATCH: AOTW: PUEBLO'S MAURICE "MO" AUSTIN
Mo Austin has received offers to play at the next level. He says if college ball does not work out, he will aim to become an electrician.
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