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Athlete of the Week: Robert Pillow

Hits game-winning three in waning seconds against Oakton

With the final seconds ticking away in regulation against Oakton on Friday, Robinson's Robert Pillow ended up with the ball. He knew exactly what to do with it.

The junior guard rose up and drained a 3-pointer, his fourth of the night, to give the Rams the lead with just 2.4 seconds remaining in a game they would win, 81-76.

His efforts earned him Fairfax Station Patch's Athlete of the Week.

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“I was hoping to have the shot,” Pillow said. I’ve been making threes all game, so I decided to take it. I have a confident stroke in my shot.”

Pillow scored 17 points on the night.

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He and the Rams return to action Tuesday in a huge district game at Herndon.


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