Nowhere in sports is consistency more valued than on the high school level, where a coach can lead fathers and then their sons at the same school. State championships: 8 (1947, 1949, 1953, 1956, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964). The average GPA at the end of the 2018-2019 season was a 3.0, and four of the five graduating seniors went on to pursue college ball. Keith laughs at that story, but he doesnt do much laughing on the sidelines during games. For 51 weeks, Lorenzo Sozio hasnt forgotten the pain of falling one win short of a sectional title. His 1990-91 team set a national record when it attempted 1,078 3-pointers, making 348 of them. Schools: Newton County (Ga.) High School, Monroe George Walton (Ga.) High School, Dublin Trinity Christian (Ga.) High School, Loganville (Ga.) High School, Monticello Piedmont (Ga.) High School, Port St. Joe (Ga.) High School, Greater Atlanta Christian High School, Conyers Heritage (Ga.) High School, State championships: 3 (1964, 1976, 1985). Some people would say I need to back off them. Were all sisters. CoEd Varsity. Schools: Burges (Texas) High School, Montwood (Texas) High School, El Paso Cathedral (Texas) High School. WYMT first reported that Keith died from an apparent heart attack at Manchester Memorial Hospital. These coaches have included William Blitzer (1-19), Burl Haney (31-34), Amos Seely (46-30), William Ball (16-7), Howard Wiget (35-12), Robert Estep (29-18), Don Monk . Colleges Attended: University of Georgia (BS Education), Lagrange College (2 years as a player), Valdosta State University (M.Ed. After seeing Keith back in action at practice, Rawlings had another version of the prognosis. To say the least, NFEI has been battle tested and should be ready for the rematch with Sagemont. Married for 25 years and have 3 children 2 boys and 1 girl. Curran won CHSAA Coach of the Year 47 times in his career over the two sports and kept a steady stream of players from Archbishop Molloy to the NBA over that time, including point guards Kenny Smith and Kenny Anderson. High School, Cold Spring (Minnesota) Rocori High School. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. The image on the scoreboard still seared into the Caldwell seniors brain. The only way to go from here is up, both with the Red Devils abilities on the court and their bond with their coach. Elizabethton 26-4. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. He put his hands on her shoulders, looked her in her eyes and talked softly. On 1/24, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL) by a score of 57-48. It doesnt feel good, Brooks said of the konk on the coconut. In the middle of his sophomore season, he chose to leave IU and transfer to Providence, helping the Friars to the Final Four in 1987 under coach Rick Pitino. At Dunbar, Hughes' teams made the state semifinals 12 times. Garrett Beegan signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Eastern University, a NCAA Division III school located just outside Philadephia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Previous Coaching Experience: Lanier High School, Grayson High School, and Dawson . These are my sisters now. Keith, a Manchester native, wanted nothing more than to bring back hardware to his region. After high school Keith left home to get a college degree and play basketball, in that order. $(document).ready(function () { Schools: St. Joseph (Illinois) High School. Some of that comes from themselves for the success they had as freshmen. But Im the guy everybody reads about.. A lot of players used to come by and rub him before we played, Keith said, so hes about worn out.. Perhaps Hurley's greatest team was his 1989 national championship team which featured three future NBA draft first-round picks in Rodrick Rhodes, Terry Dehere and Hurley's son, Bobby, who went on to win back-to-back national championships at Duke. High School, State championships: 12 (1985, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005). For years Keith was frustrated that his Tigers couldnt get past the first or second round of the state tournament. I have been known to give an inspirational speech now and then, he said with a smile. The school is named for Jeremiah Clay, who donated his farmland for the school to be built on. Keith thought he was as healthy as a horse last August when he went to Lexington for a checkup. While some student-athletes dont let the emotions show until theyve played their last game as a senior, these Red Devils are a unit, one that now wont have another basketball game until next winter. $('span#sw-emailmask-14429').replaceWith(''); STAY CONNECTED. Miller Bordas would definitely tell you that he is the best Assistant Coach to ever join the staff at TCHS. You don't become a great coach in any sport without consistency. Say what you will about his style, but it shows is he cares. But I wasnt nervous at all, Keith said. Very smart and very aggressive. Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.S. Smith was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 and the National Association of High School Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2021. "All those wins just mean I'm old as dirt," Broussard once joked. Watch this highlight video of the Clay (Green Cove Springs, FL) basketball team in its game Clay vs Interlachen Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023 on Jan 27, 2023. Bottom line: Joel Hawkins won his first state championship at Lake Providence High in 1985, which was 19 years into his coaching career. Get the latest news, schedule, scores, stats, league standings, rankings and photos for Caldwell's high school's Boys Basketball teams. All told, more than 45,000 people watched. But Keith, a superb motivator, is probably more eloquent at halftime of a close game. Bobby Keith has had a magnificent obsession with Clay County basketball for 35 years, ever since he was a kid following the exploits of the 1953 Tigers, who went undefeated before losing to eventual state champ Lafayette in the quarterfinals of the Sweet Sixteen. CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- On Friday, the Terriers welcomed a new face to their Basketball program. Some comes from Bolser, who had to learn right alongside his players all year. Dels more old-school and hard-nosed than most people might expect, said Commers. Almond's greatest team was probably his 2003 squad, which finished ranked No. Ive gotten a lot more relaxed over the years., When Richie Farmer heard that, he had a ready reaction: Bull. All rights reserved. Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. As Jackson walked off the court, you could see she was emotional. Clay High School (Oregon, OH) Varsity Basketball Clay Eagles Varsity Boys Basketball Oregon, OH 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / Clay High School Basketball Clay Basketball OVERALL 1-19 0.05 Win % CONFERENCE 0-0 9th Three Rivers HOME1-9 AWAY0-10 NEUTRAL0-0 PF867 PA1344 STREAK17L Contribute to the Team CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS CARMEL CLAY SCHOOLS; CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL; EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; WHERE TO REPORT SEXUAL ASSAULT . On 2/3, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against St. Francis de Sales (Toledo, OH) by a score of 61-40. Pingatore, who died in 2019 at 82 years old, won two state championships in 1999 and 2015. He spent his entire 44-year career as a coach, principal and superintendent in the Clay County School District. On 12/13, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Toledo Christian (Toledo, OH) by a score of 59-32. Hawkins' most well-known player was an all-state pick who went on to excel in another sport forward Marcus Spears had an All-American career and won a national championship in football at LSU before becoming a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL draft. 2023 www.southbendtribune.com. As a senior, the Raiders were 28-1, losing only to eventual state champion Warsaw (75-73) in the semistate championship. Twitter. I felt both operations would be successful. Bottom line: Jack Curran was one of the most successful high school coaches in the country in two sports basketball and baseball during his 50-plus year career at Archbishop Molloy High. And yes, his language has been known to deteriorate along with a Clay County lead. We came close that year, but I never let that keep me from thinking we could win it all one day, Keith said. Maybe in basketball, but it wasnt like he was a well-rounded three-sport athlete, right? Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Schools: Mater Dei (California) High School, State championships: 11 (1987, 1990, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014). Caldwell's Ryan Lawrence (center) is mobbed by his fellow students after Caldwell defeated West Side for the North 2, Group 2 title. Im a lot smarter now than I used to be. Schools: Plankinton (South Dakota) State Training School, Tyndall (S.D.) Back when I first started coaching I thought every ball game was life and death. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). HIgh School, State championships: 5 (1986, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020). Eric Williams is holding the net (second in from the right), St. Joseph of Toms River yearbook, courtesy of Donovan Catholic High School, Becton High School yearbook, courtesy of Becton High School, Central Regional yearbook, courtesy of Central Regional High School, Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Courtesy of Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf. Coach cant even eat on game day. While some coaches may have to rely on various sources of information to put together their career accomplishments, Bradley's four children did something pretty cool for his Christmas present in 2011 when they created the CoachRonaldBradley.com website. Hey, I lettered in baseball and tennis, he quickly interjected. I remember wed have practice on one end of the court, and when I had my back turned, Bobby would sneak into the gym and start shooting at the other end, Thurman said. A senior Farmer set a finals record with 51 points in that bout. He wasnt always the most athletic player we had, but he was always the best basketball player we had. Teacher Leadership) . All of its home cookin, Keith said. Schools: Lake Providence (La.) On 1/13, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Central Catholic (Toledo, OH) by a score of 68-24. He won his 1,000th career game in two different sports, football and baseball. I just wanted to tell her I was proud of her in the same way I would tell all 12 of them., Earlier:Glimpses of what it can be, this Richmond girls basketball team is missing something. He graduated from Asbury with a Degree in Sports Management. And if somehow we missed someone, please let us know. The competitor in Brooks bristled a bit when he heard his old coaches didnt regard him as the greatest of athletes. Its an around-the-clock job for him., Hes smart enough to know how far to push himself, said Richie Farmer, the Tigers star guard. Capello spent the last 25 years of his coaching career at his alma mater, where he became known for a distinctive brand of basketball that demanded intense man-to-man defense and outside shooting. Keith was an absolute basketball genius. Scott Davenport, the head coach of the Bellarmine mens basketball team since 2005, was in his first season at Ballard when the Bruins met Clay County for the 1987 crown. But 2,000 is a club reserved for a select group. Me, all I do is occasionally win a basketball game. Rutgers Preparatory yearbook, courtesy of Rutgers Preparatory School, East Rutherford yearbook, courtesy of Becton High School. Brooks left LaLumiere in 2010. Please help us by reporting the final score. High School, Tuckerman (Ark.) Guice graduated from Howard Payne University and went directly to work for Midway High, where he won 1,392 wins in boys and girls basketball combined, with 1,018 of those wins coming on the boys side, where he finished as state runner . High School, Baton Rouge Southern Lab (La.) The source for wins is theNational Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Bottom line: Danny Broussard is one of several coaches on this list who could take over the No. I may put it on my tombstone, I finally got one, Keith told the Herald-Leader after the 1987 finals. Note: Only boys basketball coaches were included in these rankings. Pictured: Carstarphen as the current head coach at Camden. Actually, I had it happen a couple times. Peters is credited with doing as much for high school basketball in Memphis as any coach in its history and won his lone state championship in 2007. When the scores tied with five minutes to go, shes so nervous she hits the lobby and waits to hear the good news from our fans.. He was hired on as the head coach for Boys Basketball in 2017. All the red faces that came out of the locker room from the tears shed inside were the result of all the work these girls put in together to get to where they are today and where they want to be in two years. Clay County won a double-overtime rematch with the Bruins in the semifinals of the next seasons Louisville Invitational Tournament. There are situations where you have to start from the beginning. Bottom line: Gene Pingatore was the head coach at St. Joseph's High in the Chicago suburbs for 50 years, where he became famous for coaching future Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas and for being featured in the classic documentary "Hoop Dreams" in 1994. They played to their strengths and absolutely covered their weaknesses. Glimpses of what it can be, this Richmond girls basketball team is missing something, Richmonds season ends in first round of sectionals, seniors leave program in good hands, Mastriano keeps it simple, leads Northeastern past Hagerstown in first round of sectionals, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He died in 2018, at 79 years old. He never took a day off practice. Bottom line: Former Texas Southern star Robert Hughes was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1955 NBA draft but opted to play for the Harlem Magicians for several years before getting into high school coaching and becoming the all-time wins leader in the entire nation. Every day Im learning something. Keiths teams never did, said Davenport. His offense was a series of simple pick and rolls, and he rarely, if ever, paced the sidelines during games, instead choosing to stay seated and instruct his team. He was 75. Gaudet liked to joke that he only had two jobs his entire life, at Pine Prairie and when he took a three-year break to go fight in World War II. Clay Countys championship snapped a 31-year drought between titles for mountain schools, Carr Creeks run to the 1956 trophy being the most recent before it. . Im challenged daily, Brooks said laughing. I want them to play with energy and effort, and Im going to coach them with that, Bolser said. Brooks' vault of basketball knowledge will be put to the test now that he is the new boys head basketball coach at Clay High. It was no surprise that after college he returned to Clay County to teach and coach. His desire, the will to be successful, just wanting it set him apart from the rest.. The players and fans are used to it. One of Staples' former players, Billy Powell, actually wrote a book called "Pride of the Panthers" about the team's accomplishments and Staples' coaching genius over 30 years. Staples was known for his understated coaching style. Coach Jay Bordas enters histhirdseason on the Tates Creek Coaching Staff, and his 17th year of coaching. In fact, there is probably no coach who leaves less to chance than he does. When I first started at LaLumiere (Academy in 2005), the first day of practice we shot layups for the first 2 hours. IHSAA Tournament History. Bottom line: Ralph Tasker crafted a basketball legacy in New Mexico, winning one state championship at Lovington High, then 11 more titles at Hobbs High, where the gym is named Ralph Tasker Arena in his honor. Ive been around here for a while.. YouTube. The Lions' last loss on Jan. 27 to Miami Country Day . High School, State championships: 7 (1991, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2017). Coordinator Office of Infrastructure and Network Operations. After Clay County beat Ballard in overtime to win the state title in 1987, he quipped: I was hoping so bad I could win one before I gave it up because these things are harder to come by than chicken teeth!. Guice graduated from Howard Payne University and went directly to work for Midway High, where he won 1,392 wins in boys and girls basketball combined, with 1,018 of those wins coming on the boys side, where he finished as state runner-up twice. Coach is badder than ever.. Clay Bolser's first year as Richmond girls basketball coach ends with all kinds of emotions. Gilbert, a Tuckerman, Arkansas, native, came close to winning a basketball state championship in 1992, when his squad was the Class A state runner-up. Bobby Keith knows that, too. Bottom line: Billy Hicks graduated from Evarts High, played college basketball at Wofford, then returned home to coach Evarts after graduation. On 1/14, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Munroe (Quincy, FL) by a score of 47-44. Keith was an absolute basketball genius. Daniel Boone 24-8. Early life [ edit] In high school, he served as junior and senior class president as well as governor of the Indiana Boys State Convention. The doctors were right, Rawlings said. On 12/20, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Whitmer (Toledo, OH) by a score of 90-35. In 2012, he married Clay High grad April Presley. Itd be hard to find anybody who works harder than Bobby Keith. I knew she had given everything she had, and her emotion was there. HIgh School, State championships: 3 (1999, 2002, 2003). He retired as the states third-winningest coach and remains fifth on that list with 767 wins to 125 losses for an 86 percent career win percentage. High School, San Marcos (Tex.) Murray beats Manual for 28th win in a row, Campbell County gets its first Sweet win, Cook leads Franklin County by Shelby Valley, Chris Souders best year of his coaching life, Creechs 48 points lift Jenkins to region finals, Recalling Tim Couchs basketball glory days, Justice latest Kentuckian to play hoops at Vandy, Faulkner twins leaving quite a legacy at Caverna, LexCath will miss region for only second time in 30 years, Daymeon Fishbacks perfect night 20 years ago, Anderson Co.s Glen Drury true to his Bearcats. And the Cats are rising on bracketology boards. New KET documentary reveals the real-world contributions of one of the first families in the state of Kentuckys basketball history. }); Coach Jarrod Gay is a livelong Lexington resident, playing varsity ball at both Henry Clay and Bryan Station. I didnt know how close I came to doing just that, he said. They have two whole years left of high school basketball, but this is the second year in a row . Luck is not the reason the Tigers last March became the first mountain team in 31 years to win the boys state title. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Smith spent a decade as an assistant coach at Peabody High before he was promoted to the top spot and has won seven state championships, including a pair of 41-0 seasons that finished with Peabody ranked in the top five in the nation in 2004 and 2010. On 1/24, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Whitmer (Toledo, OH) by a score of 82-66. Its not often a first-year coach inherits a team like Richmond, where the only returners with significant playing time from the previous season just finished their first year of high school. On 1/20, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Lima Senior (Lima, OH) by a score of 80-42. In three seasons, Coach Gay has transformed the culture of the program through a focus on education, accountability, and long-term goal setting. Spider Thurman, who was Keiths high school coach. 12 in the nation and No. But his knocks on the melon were reserved for basketball. It is the only high school in the Oregon City School District. He was suspended in 2003 for using a paddle to swat players' butts for missing free throws and in 2004 for using foul language at practice. On 2/8, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Rickards (Tallahassee, FL) by a score of 60-49. The Tigers points were the most by a losing team in the state finals, and that team also set a tournament record with 345 total points scored. On 12/6, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Perrysburg (OH) by a score of 78-42. Unlike a lot of coaches on this list, High was denied a graceful exit when he was told by Brainerd principal Uras Agee he would not be retained as coach in 2013 despite his desire to return for one more season. I know he cares a lot, Turpin said. Contact him at [email protected] or on Twitter @zachpiatt13. He played basketball at Henry Clay HS (graduated in 1999). Back to CHS Main Site. My philosophy has always been that if you work hard enough, good things are going to happen.. What matters most is Bolsers players understand where all his passion comes from, and they do. The game was all but decided by then. Date: YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Pictured with fellow Davidson alum Steph Curry. Emergency Medical Technician Clay County . So last June I retired from the Lexington Herald-Leader after covering approximately 4,000 high school sports events in my career. Danny won his first state championship in 1986, then went through a 27-year drought before winning his next state title in 2013 and winning three consecutive championships from 2018 to 2020. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. North Clay Community High School 500 Kinmundy Rd Louisville, IL 62858 618-665-3102 FOLLOW US Facebook. Coach Bordas will serve as the Head Freshman Coach and Assistant Coach on the Varsity. He collected 35 points total last season. On 12/9, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Ross (Fremont, OH) by a score of 66-53. I still remember the score, Central 59, us 55.. Steve Patchett | Morristown-Beard News and Information Director. After graduating Coach Tyler moved to Athens, Georgia to play a short stint with a Semi-pro club called The Georgia Predators. Schools: Memphis (Tenn.) University School. The players would say that he is the best teammate, the mascot, and the assistant coach all in one! Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. After player introductions, Keith gathers his five starters around him. Coaching in an era before limits on games, Gaudet's team went 63-8 in 1938-39 and 62-6 in 1952-53. The breakthrough finally came in 1985 when Clay County reached the finals against Hopkinsville. Pictured: Holloway playing at Seton Hall. Thats what keeps him young and, at the same time, makes him old. High School, Mercer Island (Wa.) Clay County made it to the state tournament in Keiths junior and senior years. He teaches three math classes a day, oversees a study hall and home room. Lynchburg-Clay High School (OH) Varsity Basketball Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs Varsity Boys Basketball Lynchburg, OH 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / Lynchburg-Clay High School Basketball Lynchburg-Clay Basketball OVERALL 14-9 0.61 Win % CONFERENCE 8-5 4th Southern Hills HOME6-5 AWAY6-3 NEUTRAL2-1 On 1/3, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Findlay (OH) by a score of 52-35. These coaches are the biggest legends with the most wins in high school basketball history. I feel like some of us are realizing what our potential can be, especially as a group, Turpin said. Schools: Fort Worth Terrell (Texas) High School, Fort Worth Dunbar (Texas) High School, State championships: 5 (1963, 1965, 1967, 1993, 2003). Brink died in October 2021, at 84 years old. Nominate your game changer now in one of 18 categories decided by fans. High school basketball has had its share of success stories. Clay High School (Green Cove Springs, FL) Varsity Basketball Varsity Boys Basketball Green Cove Springs, FL 22-23 V. 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