John Henry McArthur

John Henry McArthur (MPHS 1981) lettered three years in basketball. He was known for his accurate, long-distance shooting and his defensive play. John averaged 17.5 points and 5 rebounds per game his senior year. He scored over 1500 career points. John was named All Big Eight, All District and All State by the Sun Herald. John led the Tigers in their defeat of Alabama’s number one ranked Blount High in 1980. John went on to play for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and then LeMoyne Owen University.