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It would be a mistake to assume Warren junior point guard Jaxson Davis can’t aim much higher.

As Davis, the first sophomore to win Mr. Basketball of Illinois , gets back in the driver’s seat for the Blue Devils, staying in neutral isn’t possible.

“I’ve been building confidence the last couple of years, and I would say I’ve been a leader for my team,” he said. “But I feel like I have to lead more and more.

“When I play, I like to think I’m the best player on the court, but now I want to focus on bringing my team with me.”

Davis already led Warren (27-11) to the Class 4A state championship game in March, but he hasn’t forgotten that Benet pulled out a 55-54 win .

“That’s never going to leave my mind,” Davis said. “I’m always going to rem

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