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Justin Ortiz Reaches 1,000 Points, Honors Late Father

1/16/2026

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Justin Ortiz, a senior point guard for Hewlett High School, is the eighth player in the program's history to reach 1,000 career points, now around 1,150, and he aims to break 1,445.
He dedicates the milestone to his late father and wore a wristband reading “for dad” during the game.
This season is emotionally charged as Hewlett's assistant coach Jonathon Welsh faces a family health crisis with his daughter.

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Story summary

Justin Ortiz, a senior point guard for Hewlett High School, is the eighth player in the program's history to reach 1,000 career points, now around 1,150, and he aims to break 1,445.
He dedicates the milestone to his late father and wore a wristband reading “for dad” during the game.
This season is emotionally charged as Hewlett's assistant coach Jonathon Welsh faces a family health crisis with his daughter.