01 Feb 2025 Mason Rhodes – Mayflower (501 Basketball Team 2025)

Don’t tell Mason Rhodes what he can’t do. Despite being the only returning starter for Mayflower this season, the steadfast senior won’t let anything stop the Eagles from reaching their goals.

“We have missed the state tournament two years in a row,” Rhodes said. “This year, we will not. My goals this season are to lead our team to a conference and regional championship, while helping our younger guys to be the best they can be.”

Backed by strong attitude and effort, he and his teammates have embraced their underdog mentality, picking up important wins early in the season.

“Mason has a strong desire to win and pushes and encourages his teammates to do their best,” Mayflower Head Coach Brent Stallings said. “Last year, he played a supporting guard role for us behind two seniors. This year, it’s his turn to lead. How he does it will be most important to our success.”

For Rhodes, hard work pays off. With big shoes to fill, the senior has put in extra time to hone his craft. From his improvement as a three-point shooter to his ability to attack the basket and finish, the All-Conference and All-Region honoree has evolved into a well-rounded scoring threat for the Eagles.

In addition to basketball, Rhodes plays golf, runs track, is a member of Future Business Leaders of America, volunteers his time with church youth groups and assists senior golf groups at Maumelle Country Club. After high school, he plans to pursue a welding technical certificate at a trade school.