20/20 Providence College mens basketball team defeated the No. Hall of Fame. DIVISION TOURNAMENT: No. The 6 players selected to the first team will be nominees for Player of the Year at this spring'sRhode Island High School Sports Awards, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. 1 Johnston, 59-52, in the Division II final. yet remain grounded in the here and now, On 2/21, the Providence School varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Master's Academy (Oviedo, FL) by a score of 67-27. Schedule & Scores; Rosters; Team Info; School Year: Date Time East Providence High School Athletics Few coaches get their teams more prepared and ready to go than Gary Reedy and if Cumberland pulls an upset, it shouldnt be a surprise. Friars In Overtime: The Friars have recorded a 2-1 record in overtime games in 2022-23. 7 Cumberland, 64-50. We answered the bell., [Windermere Prep coach Brian Hoff meets mentor in FHSAA boys basketball semifinal]. The Lakers lead swelled to 43-34 when senior guard Aiden Fletcher, who had 10 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, penetrated and dished a bounce pass to Huan for a reverse dunk with 6:46 to go. Captain Clutch took a monumental leap in his senior season. Now, after 27 years as a coach in the area, Bibby is ready to head back home. As a team, they're nailing 8.6 3-pointers per game, at a 34.4 percent rate. On 1/14, the Providence varsity basketball team won their neutral non-conference game against Taft (Woodland Hills, CA) by a score of 76-73. Host Ribault won its final game in the Austin-Wilkes Gymnasium, routing Bishop Kenny 91-59 to win the Region 1-4A title and coast into next weeks state semifinals. As a result of its excellent season, Providence would be selected as a 6 seed in the 2015 NCAA tournament East Region and faced the 11 seeded University of Dayton. 5 Woonsocket, 82-71; in 2018, No. He played basketball at Central High School and he was a two-time Rhode Island High School Player of the Year honoree. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. The senior averaged over 17 points and eight rebounds a game and defended all five positions on the court. 5 seed in the Big East tournament, they defeated Creighton and No. Windermere Prep freshman Brandon Bass Jr., a second-generation hoops standout at 6-5, is powering the Lakers' offense at 17.9 points per game, followed by junior Chandler Watts at a 13.1-point average. WebJames F. Deffley 44: Devoted teacher, role model and very successful football coach at East Providence High School. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as a No. 62 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Report a correction. Ponte Vedra will face Wekiva on Thursday at 8 p.m. Providence outlasted visiting Florida High 58-55 in overtime in Region 1-3A. "We play seven or eight guys and they really like each other a lot. Windermere Prep had a big following for the semifinal. The Trojans got 16 points from George Woods to improve to 25-4. Villanova would later go on to win the Big East tournament. "He [Anthony Robinson] was very crafty," Jaylen Robinson said. On 1/21, the Providence varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Rock Creek Academy (Sellersburg, IN) by a score of 63-33. On 1/14, the Providence varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Jeffersonville (IN) by a score of 58-49. 4 Cumberland, 67-50. 25, 2022 at 10:19 AM PDT. By now, hoops fans across the First Coast know Chris Arias, Mason Lee and Jaylen Robinson, the high-flying, high-scoring trio that has led Providence's charge for the past two years. [3] However, he would later be taken in by neighbors Gloria and Eddie Searight, who provided Cooley with meals and a place to sleep. ; Smithfield Reilly Bennett, G, Sr.; Nick Collins, G, Sr.; Chris Currie, G, Sr.; Shawn Dwyer, G, So. [1], Cooley was born on September 10, 1969 in Providence, Rhode Island to Jane Cooley and Edward Smith. ; Ray Porter, F, Sr. KEY RESERVES: East Providence Max Collins, G, Sr.; Cam Evora, F, Jr.; Derrell Liggins, G, Jr.; Kenaz Ochgwu, C, Jr.; Brandyn Van Wagner, G, Jr.; Smithfield Aidan Fair, C, Sr.; Elijah Reed, G, So. Aaron Thomas, 54, resigned as a coach and teacher at North Kingstown in June and was hired at Monsignor Clarke School in Wakefield as a teacher for the 2021-22 Cooley has been the Friars coach since 2011. REGULAR SEASON: East Providence 11-7, Division I; Smithfield 10-8, Division I. New Providence heads to the NJSIAA Group 2 state semifinals, 5 p.m. Wednesday at Central Regional High School in Bayville. ; Thomas Malloy, G, So. Williams High School, his teams posted a 75-9 mark and won the District title each season, including 2008 when the squad captured the state title and he was named Virginia Coach of the Year. Published: Mar. The Lakers won their own Windermere Prep Holiday Classic, the Battle at the Villages holiday tournament in December and the Citrus League championship game against Lake Highland Prep in January. PROBABLE STARTERS: East Providence Jayveeon Gonsalves, G, Sr.; Trey Rezendes, G, Jr.; Xavier Hazard, F, Jr.; William Winfield, F, Sr.; Alex Mulamba, C, So. Providence has won numerous athletic program awards. Every morning, get the late sports scores and stories from the night before. WebThe Providence Catholic Boys Basketball team has a good foundation of returning players, and Murphy believes they will bring leadership and depth to the team. He averaged 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists while guiding Classical to the D-I title and a spot in the state title game. ; Jacob Marcone, G, So. Providence outlasted visiting Florida High 58-55 in overtime in Region 1-3A. Again in 2015. The 2020 Big East tournament was cancelled at halftime of the first game of the quarterfinals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [2], At Providence's Central High School, Cooley played basketball and twice earned Rhode Island Player of the Year honors. In Region 1-5A, Columbia saw its season end with a 35-34 loss at Daytona Beach Mainland. La Salle Academy. Justin Barney joined News4Jax in February 2019, but hes been covering sports on the First Coast for more than 20 years. Providence WebBoys Basketball - Providence High School / Roster Varsity JV FS Coaches Alexandros Barkouras Boys Basketball FS Head Coach Anthony Cosby Boys' Varsity Basketball Head As the No. Despite the loss, the season marked yet another major step forward by Cooley's in rebuilding the PC basketball program. WebProvidence has proven to have one of the strongest high school athletic programs in North Florida, winning District Regional and State Championships. The Friars run in the polls was aided greatly by co-Big East Player of the Year Kris Dunn, who averaged 15.6 ppg and 7.5 apg in his return season, while senior forward LaDontae Henton added 19.7 ppg. Providence last played for a title in 2017, a 14-point loss to Westminster Academy. They defeated St. John's in the quarterfinals, Seton Hall in the semifinals, and Creighton in the thrilling final at Madison Square Garden, claiming PC's second tournament title in Big East history. That season, combo guard Bryce Cotton was named first-team All-Big East and Kadeem Batts was recognized as a co-winner of the league's Most Improved Award and earned All-Big East Honorable Mention accolades. 6 Classical, 51-47; Smithfield beat No. ", A Tiger returns: NFL veteran Brian Allen back for second stint as Columbia coach, Boys basketball: Ribault, Providence, Ponte Vedra, NFEI to FHSAA final four, First Coast Varsity Weekly: Doug Pederson welcomes flag football squads to Jaguars' home. Clayton Freeman Florida Times-Union 0:04 0:49 Jim Martin knows winning basketball. On 2/2, the Providence varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against South Central (Elizabeth, IN) by a score of 49-26. 29 Providence Academy 17-9. La Salle Academy. Following college, Cooley taught history at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School in Massachusetts from 1994 to 1996. The senior averaged 20 points,eight rebounds and four assists per game and when La Salle needed a big shot, the ball usually found its way into his hands. Dribbling out the clock along the sideline, Boum slapped hands with coach Sean Miller. 2 St. Raphael beat No. PREVIOUS MATCHUPS: Hendricken beat Cumberland in Warwick, 64-44, on Dec. 13; the Clippers returned the favor, winning their home game over the Hawks, 63-59, on Feb. 8. This report was first published at Orlandosentinel.com. In his second season, Cooley led the Friars to a 1915 record overall and a 99 mark in league play. On 1/27, the Providence varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Rio Hondo Prep (Arcadia, CA) by a score of 84-25. On 2/2, the Providence varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Polytechnic (Pasadena, CA) by a score of 65-62. Box score MANASQUAN (22-7) 3-6-4-17--30 HOW THEY GOT HERE: La Salle beat No. Windermere Prep coach Brian Hoff meets mentor in FHSAA boys basketball semifinal, 10-time state champ OCP leads 6 Orlando area teams to FHSAA basketball tourney. 2020 PROVIDENCE SCHOOL OF JACKSONVILLE. We knew what we were up against. 2701 Hodges BoulevardJacksonville, FL 32224904.223.5270, 3115 Discovery WayJacksonville, FL 32224904.223.0809. DIVISION TOURNAMENT: No. This years final four trip is the first for head coach Charles Showers. Track & Field Assistant . They later debuted in the AP poll on February 23, and peaked as high as 23rd in the polls. 5 Smithfield, 50-40; in 2019, No. 13 Barrington lost to No. Lynch averaged 15 points and seven rebounds per game and the Hawks leader had a knack for making big plays. These coaches are the biggest legends with the most wins in high school basketball history. 10 seed in the West region where they lost to Texas A&M in the First Round.[5]. Both will be fighting for their schools first final-four appearance, so expect both to leave every ounce of themselves on the floor to close the night. Both teams had to come back from double-digit deficits in the quarterfinals before pulling out wins. We have a lot of really good defensive players, Hoff said. They were defeated by Kent State in the second round of the 2011 NIT, finishing with a school-record 258 record. Controversy again ensued for Ed Cooley's Friars, as the site of the game would be played in Columbus, Ohio, just 80 miles from Dayton's campus. Ed Cooley is the head basketball coach of the Providence College Friars. Who earned postseason hoops awards? PREVIOUS MATCHUPS: The teams did not meet in the regular season. They rose to the occasion as a heavy underdog in their biggest game Wednesday morning, scoring a 55-43 victory against No. CLARKSVILLE, In. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 63-51 win vs. St. Petersburg on 1/21/2023 1:40 PM. 8 Smithfield lost to No. The Stags were defeated in the quarterfinals of the tournament by Creighton. 2 La Salle, 60-49, in the Division I quarterfinals; No. Former East Carolina assistant coach Larry Epperly has been hired as boys basketball coach at Providence High, Panthers athletics director Charles Lansing told the Friars freshman guard Josh Fortune was the only incoming player in the 20122013 season eligible to compete. Guidance counselor and head coach of the Boys Varsity Basketball team for many years. On 1/20, the Providence varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Chadwick (Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA) by a score of 85-61. Providence Catholic School 1215 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78215. TIP-OFF: Sunday, 2 p.m., Rhode Island College. PROBABLE STARTERS: Barrington Sean Bonneau, G, Sr.; Owen Pfeffer, G, So. 9 Toll Gate, 65-51. The Tigers finished 20-10. 9 seed where they faced USC in an exciting First Round matchup and won on a Rodney Bullock layup with 1.5 seconds left to advance to the Second Round where they lost to North Carolina. High School Head Coach. Windermere Prep junior Chandler Watts (left) and ninth-grade teammates Brandon Bass Jr. (center) and Sinan Huan play key roles for the Lakers in their FHSAA Class 3A state semifinal win against Providence School at RP Funding Center in Lakeland. Thats a no-no. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. He finished with game highs for points (15), rebounds (10) and steals (3). 7 Cumberland, 64-50. On 12/27, the Providence varsity basketball team won their neutral tournament game against Thousand Oaks (CA) by a score of 64-59. Hoff spent six seasons at Providence and also coached alongside Martin in the 2017 McDonalds All-American Game. HOW THEY GOT HERE: Hendricken beat No. Transfers Carson Desrosiers and sophomore forward Tyler Harris, were eligible to play their first season in black and white, having sat out the NCAA enforced one-year period. HEAD COACHES: Barrington Michael Raffa, first season; Middletown Kevin Lendrum, 13th season. St. Raphael wont have any pressure, but with how steady La Salle is, it doesnt look like it will be feeling any either. "We've definitely grown with our chemistry," Lee said. HEAD COACHES: La Salle Mike McParlin, fourth season; St. Raphael Ruben Garces, fifth season. 1 Hendricken, 47-45, in the Division I final; No. Riding a freshman pair and a rising junior star, Windermere Prep ended the season of No. TIP-OFF: Sunday, 2 p.m., Rhode Island College. ; Gavin Trost, G, Jr. QUICK LOOK: This is what the State Tournament is all about. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. PREVIOUS MATCHUPS: Smithfield He played basketball at Central High School and he was a two-time Rhode Island High School Player of the Year honoree. Bibby recently announced hes stepping down as the boys basketball coach at Central High School. Wali averaged 18 points and five rebounds per game this winter. They led 28-25 at the half and 38-34 going into the final quarter. LAST STATE QUARTERFINAL APPEARANCE: In 2019, No. 3 Barrington, 48-43, in the Division I quarterfinals. PROBABLE STARTERS: Hendricken Azmar Abdullah, G, Sr.; Michael Paquette, G, Sr.; Eze Wali, G, Sr.; Matt Brock, F, Sr.; Devin Lynch, F, Sr.; Cumberland Kalil Fofana, G, Sr.; Taye Meerbott, G, Sr.; Joe Parenteau, G, Jr.; Chris Cotto, F, Jr.; Hunter Zancan, F, Jr. KEY RESERVES: Hendricken James Caldarella, G, So. Cooley was named MAAC Men's Basketball Coach of the Year and was the USBWA District 1 Coach of the Year. In nine seasons as an assistant at BC, Cooley helped the Eagles post a 175108 overall record, which included five 20-win seasons. As the No. Providence outlasted visiting Florida High 58-55 in overtime in Region 1-3A. Watch this highlight video of the Providence (Clarksville, IN) basketball team in its game Providence vs Rock Creek Academy Game Highlights - Jan. 21, 2023 on Jan 21, 2023. This is probably the closest-knit group I've ever had.". Providence School's stats have been entered for the 72-38 win vs. Bishop Snyder on 2/8/2023 7:00 PM. W-L record: 921-228. The Stallions (28-2) have three state championships under coach Jim Martin. Providence had a player face-guarding Bass, Windermere Preps leading scorer (17 ppg), for most of the game but that opened the door for his teammates. Hoff said his team has consistently played its best basketball in games with championship ramifications. Despite losing sharpshooter Josh Fortune as a result of transfer to the University of Colorado, Cooley gained the eligibility of transfer guard Junior Lomomba, who was forced to sit out the season before due to NCAA regulations. Broadus' head coach Ashley Emmons talks to her players during the Broadus Lady Hawks' game against the Custer-Hysham Lady Rebels in the first round of the Southern C Divisional tournament at Lockwood High School on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2023 CIF Southern Section Boys' Basketball Championships (California) Division 2A, Photos: Maranatha vs Providence (So Cal Christmas Classic), 67-40 (L) Providence vs. Bishop Montgomery. From coaches and student-athletes to parents and fans, our entire school community wholeheartedly believes in our philosophy of sportsmanship and fair play. A first-team selection for the second straight season, Awas play was crucial to the Rams success in the regular season. News, weather, features and events to get your weekend started right. Classes were cancelled for middle and high schoolers and six school buses transported students and teachers to the game. 0:36. Entering the Big East tournament, the Friars played as the fourth seed due to losing the tie-breaker with Xavier. Others have crumbled before the Stallions' assault. Middletown has an undersized but physical center in Ben Connerton while Barrington has a 6-foot-5 Nick Scandura in the middle. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. As members of the Prep League, which includes Chadwick, Flintridge Prep, Mayfield, Pasadena Poly, Rio Hondo Prep and Westridge, we belong to a larger community that has the same core beliefs about athletics. On paper, Hendricken has more talent up and down the court, but Sunday will come down to execution. Here are the 2021-22 Providence Journal All-State Boys Basketball firstand second teams. From coaches and student-athletes to ; Middletown Connor Lopez, G, Sr.; Jacob Mello, G, Jr. QUICK LOOK: Might as well save everyone a trip and play this at Roger Williams. Wekiva (26-4) vs. Ponte Vedra (22-6), 8 p.m. Ribault (25-4) vs. In his first season at Providence, Cooley led the Friars to a 1517 mark overall, posting an 113 mark (80 at home) in non-conference action and going 414 in the Big East. Cooley earned his first head coaching position in 2006 for Fairfield University of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, Courage Award nominees wanted for All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. REGULAR SEASON: Hendricken 17-1, Division I; Cumberland 11-7, Division I. We take pride in how our student athletes support our community, how honorably they win or lose, and how respectful they are of their opponents efforts no matter what the outcome of a game. Providence School's stats have been entered for the 47-41 win @ Orange Park on 1/16/2023 7:00 PM. "Just senior leadership off the charts," Martin said. I feel like were a team and theyre a team. The Friars finished the season at 2312 mark overall, the most wins in a season since 19961997. Facebook (opens in new window/tab) Intagram; Twitter (opens in new Providence (28-2) vs. Windermere Prep (23-7). tel: 818.846.8141. [2] He was one of nine children by his mother in a family on welfare, living in the low-income South Providence neighborhood. 4 Smithfield beat No. They've got prime shooters in David Fonville, Caleb McAbee and Brady Patterson, all averaging better than 35 percent from behind the arc; a defensive ace in B.J. Murphy comes with a 9 Toll Gate, 65-51. Box score MANASQUAN (22-7) 3-6-4-17--30 When Providence launches its patented back-breaking runs, like the 11-0 spurt that started the regional final, Robinson is usually at the center of the action. Cranston West Feb 07 @ 48. Is trophy number four on its way to the Don Barfield Gymnasium after this weekend?