Jacoby McClure enters his second varsity basketball season with the opportunity he rarely had in his first. An injury kept the 6-foot-5 power forward out for an estimated 90 percent of last season. Now healthy, the Del Oro High School junior is looking to contribute from the start and take on more responsibility for the Golden Eagles.
For McClure, a member of the Class of 2028, a bigger role comes with a clear team goal. He wants to help Del Oro win a section championship. After spending much of his first varsity season on the sideline, he’s eager to show what he can bring to the lineup over the course of a full schedule.
McClure has also set his sights on All-Sierra Foothill League honors. League play will give him a chance to establish himself against familiar opponents and show how consistently he can contribute as his role grows. Beyond the SFL, he hopes his junior season puts him in the conversation among the top players in Sacramento’s Class of 2028.
Last season gave McClure only a brief opportunity to show what he could do at the varsity level. This season, he wants his play to help shape how far Del Oro goes. The immediate goal is to make an impact from the opening game. The longer-term test is whether he can sustain it through league play and help the Golden Eagles contend for a section title.
