Tim started school at Stanwood A. Murphy Elementary. While in kindergarten, he and his
family moved to Fortuna. Tim attended Toddy Thomas and played sports through grammar
school. Tim has been involved in sports as a spectator and a player since he was five
years old. He would accompany his older brother and sisters to many practices and games.
It was a common site to see their little brother sound asleep on a bleacher if the games ran
late. So, Tim learned at a young age the long hours and dedication involved in playing
sports.
Tim started to dribble a basketball when he was five years old. He began to play for Fortuna Park and Recreation at the Fortuna pavilion. He would run up and down the court so fast, your head would spin watching him. He finally scored his first two points; the ball bounced off the backboard and miraculously fell. That was his first MVP award. Since that day, Tim has always had a hunger to win. Tim played basketball in 6th and 7th grades at Toddy Thomas. In his 8th grade year, he transferred to Town School. Tim played on the Fortuna Spartans, and they had a very successful season (23-3). The Spartans went to Crescent City and Tim made the All-Tourney team and was voted MVP. He played on the JV team his freshman and sophomore years. Tim is anxiously looking forward to this year on the Varsity team. Tim has also been involved in numerous other sports. He played baseball, volleyball, and golf. Golf and basketball are Tim's favorite sports.
Tim has received many awards for sports. Tim won the prestigious Chris Johnson award in golf from 1991 to 1996. He was the only freshman to receive an HDN in golf; he won another in his sophomore year. He made his first hole-in-one this year at Bigfoot Golf and Country Club. Tim hopes to continue to excel in both basketball and golf, and to gain lots of experience to improve his knowledge of the games. Tim is not only a successful athlete, but he has also been a successful student. Academically, Tim has taken college prep classes and plans to attend a four year college. Tim enjoys many activities outside of school. He spends a lot of time hunting and fishing with his friends.
Tim's advice to future basketball players is to work hard all year. Always remember that you are part of a TEAM, and you should show good sportsmanship both on and off the court. Tim would like to thank his family and friends for their support, and he hopes everyone will come and cheer the Huskies to victory.
Tim's parents are Tim and Paula Crowley. He has an older brother, Robert, and two sisters, Erica and Rebekkah.