Jim Forbes, who was an El Paso sports icon for decades, has earned a spot in the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame. Forbes graduated from Bel Air High School, played for the United States basketball team in the 1972 Olympics, played at UTEP and was a successful high school basketball coach. Larry Goad coached for 43 years, with head coaching stints for four years at Henrietta High School and 30 years at Desoto High School. Larry Spruiell played at Pottsboro High School, Megarel High School, (consolidated now with Olney), and Petrolia High School. played at Pottsboro High School, Megarel High School, (consolidated now with Olney), and Petrolia High School.

Source: Forbes July 07, 2022 18:57 UTC