New Hampshire High School Preview

New Hampshire High School Preview

Posted Thursday, December 11th, 2008

One of the nice things about New Hampshire high school basketball is that virtually all of the powerhouse programs play in Class L.  Consequently, the team that wins that particular state championship truly earns the title of the state’s best.  With that in mind here is a look at some of the favorites in Class L.  Salem: They ran away with last year’s title, defeating Trinity 66-45 in the final game to earn their second consecutive championship.  This year they… READ MORE >

Rhode Island High School Preview

Rhode Island High School Preview

Posted Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Division IThe FavoritesBishop Hendricken - When you’ve won five straight state titles and return two of the best guards in the state, it’s a pretty safe assumption that you’ll be the favorites.  Bishop Hendricken is used to having the “X” on their back and anyone who says they aren’t the pre-season favorites is simply kidding themselves.  Billy Baron, the hero of last year’s state championship game, returns for his senior season as perhaps the state’s top player.  But he’ll get… READ MORE >

NEPSAC Class D Preview

NEPSAC Class D Preview

Posted Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Hyde SchoolLast year’s defending champions return their best player in powerful 6’3” guard Tywon Clark.  He’ll be able to put points on the board in a hurry and will get plenty of help from 6’3” sophomore Jumah Sutton.  Zach Crocker and Ryan Giebel will also be able to contribute.  If they can get Jovan Mitchell and Jovan Smith back in the line-up they will certainly be the favoritesPingree SchoolAllen Williamson returns for his senior year at the Pingree School and… READ MORE >

Weekend in Review

Weekend in Review

Posted Monday, December 8th, 2008

Carroll’s Stock Soaring for 2010Worcester Academy’s Austin Carroll recently made public that he plans to do a post-graduate year and join the class of 2010.  It didn’t take long for that announcement to generate a response from college coaches as the Atlantic 10’s Fordham University was quick to extend a scholarship offer.  With Rams assistant coach Jared Grasso in the gym on Saturday, along with Western Michigan head coach Steve Hawkins, Carroll went off for 7 three-pointers and 30 points… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Prep Tournament – Day 3 Recap

Hoop Mountain Prep Tournament – Day 3 Recap

Posted Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Sunday Game Recaps Choate Rosemary Hall 53 Noble & Greenough 52Luke Matarazzo and Derick Beresford locked up in a classic battle at the point guard position as both players guarded each other well and still knocked down contested shots to top the 20 point plateau.  Ultimately, Choate escaped with the win when they were able to come up with a defensive stop on the final possession of the game.  Patrick Liengueu and C.J. Ruskay chipped in with 11 and 10 respectively… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Prep Tournament – Day 1 & 2 Recap

Hoop Mountain Prep Tournament – Day 1 & 2 Recap

Posted Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Friday Night – Notre Dame 98 IMG 82The Hoop Mountain Prep Tournament at Marianapolis Prep started off with a bang Friday night as Notre Dame Prep faced off against IMG Academies of Florida.  The first five minutes set the tone for the rest of the game as both teams were more concerned with putting the ball in the hoop than getting stops on the defensive end.  The first half ended with Prep ahead by three, 50-47.  The beginning of the… READ MORE >

NEPSAC Class C Preview

NEPSAC Class C Preview

Posted Friday, December 5th, 2008

St. Mark’s and Lawrence Academy have met in the Class C Championship game in each of the last two seasons.  Lawrence claimed victory in 2007 and St. Mark’s evened the score last year.  This year could very well turn out to be the grudge match with both programs poised for another successful season.  But here is a look at some other schools hoping to play their way into contention.  Holderness SchoolHolderness has built a winning tradition and this season looks… READ MORE >

Western New England Conference Preview

Western New England Conference Preview

Posted Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Hotchkiss SchoolWith Jason Morris, Derrick Wilson, Kellen Jones, Alex Miller, and Monty Brown their starting five should be virtually unmatched in the league.  And with Jones being the only senior of the group and Miller and Wilson being only sophomores they’re likely to be one of the top programs for years to come.  Wilbraham and MonsonBefore even coaching his first official game, the Chris Sparks era at Wilbraham and Monson already features two division I players in Kostadin Marshavelski and… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Prep Classic Headlines Busy Weekend

Hoop Mountain Prep Classic Headlines Busy Weekend

Posted Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

College coaches are expected to be making the trip to Thompson, Connecticut in bunches this weekend for the third annual Hoop Mountain Prep Classic as over 40 division I prospects will be in action.  The action tips off on Friday night as perennial New England powerhouse Notre Dame Prep squares off against IMG Academy at 6:30pm.  At 8:30 Providence Country Day will face Putnam Science Academy.  Saturday’s action begins at 3pm with a match-up of two of class B favorites… READ MORE >

Vermont High School Preview

Vermont High School Preview

Posted Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

To no one's surprise Burlington High will be the heavy favorite to follow up on their undefeated championship season with another state title in 2008-09.  Even losing a game would be a surprise to many, as Joe OShea, who is drawing heavy interest from the Ivy's, America East, Patriot League and Atlantic Ten schools leads the way. With scholarship level player Clancy Rugg, and Shane Norris a future college point guard chiming in, this nucleus is the cog in the… READ MORE >

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