The July 4 holiday marks the mid-point on the sports calendar. 

If you’re looking for somebody who can explain why Ty Scroggins was bigger than the five football state titles his teams won at Central High School, ask Anthony Wales.

Scroggins' death was confirmed in a Facebook post from DeSales High School, where he last coached.

"I know he’s got a lot of people praying for him and hoping that he gets better."