So this was an interesting text conversation:

Me: “Gatorade POY?!! Congrats man, can you talk later?”

Malcolm Jones: “Ya. Did I win national or state???”

Me: “State. Wait. You didn’t know?!?!”

MJ: “No, my coach didn’t tell me! haha”

Me: “HAHAHA Oh crap! My bad! Uhh… Congrats. HAHA Hit me up later.”

MJ: “HAHA Thanks”

Didn’t mean to break the news, but I guess he’s happy. Will try to make sure I get him on the phone later today.