Hoop Mountain Prep Classic – Day 1 Recap

Posted Friday, December 4th, 2009

The much anticipated Hoop Mountain Prep Classic got underway late Friday afternoon and showcased a variety of talented college prospects in four competitive games. Game 1 – St. Mark’s 67  Boston Trinity Academy 37 Two teams with championship aspirations kicked off their season in style with a head to head match-up between two of the favorites in Class C & D with St. Mark’s and Boston Trinity.  With Boston Trinity’s primary eight man rotation featuring six underclassmen and five newcomers… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Prep Classic Begins Friday

Posted Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

This weekend’s Hoop Mountain Prep Classic features a number of the region’s top small conference prep schools in addition to other teams from Canada, California, Florida, New York, and New Jersey.  Games begin at 4:00p.m. on Friday night and continue throughout the day on Sunday.    Notable match-ups include Friday night’s opener between Class C and D favorites, St. Mark’s and Boston Trinity.  Saturday’s action will be headlined by a match-up between two of Class B’s top programs in Marianapolis Prep… READ MORE >

Vermont Division III & IV Previews

Posted Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

While Vermont’s most competitive high school basketball may be played in divisions I and II, the small town teams that fill divisions III and IV can produce the occasional gem.  This year for example, defending D3 champs Hazen are one of the state’s best all around teams.  After claiming last year’s title with a 60-48 decision over BFA-Fairfax in the final, Hazen appears to be the heavy favorite to repeat.  Led by Billy Boyd, a power player with a soft… READ MORE >

Vermont Division II Preview

Posted Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Led by Connor Merrill, last year’s Division II runner-up, Vergennes, has to be considered the favorite to win the state title in 2010. The sinewy six-foot-six swingman should emerge as the dominant force in division II this year.  He has a long frame, some deceptive strength, and the versatile skill set to make opposing defenses pick their poison.  Merrill will be far from a one man show as the Comodores should have all their bases covered with dead-eye shooter Logan… READ MORE >

Vermont Division I Preview

Posted Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Division I basketball in the state of Vermont has been about two teams over the last three years with Rice and Burlington meeting in the three straight state finals.  Rice took the title in ’07, Burlington in ’08, and Rice scored the upset last year, snapping Burlington’s 47 game winning streak. Burlington enters the 09-10 season looking for retribution.  They will once again be led by six-foot-five do-it-all guard Joe OShea who is not only the state’s best player but… READ MORE >

Harvard Adds West Coast Forward

Posted Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The Rivals network referred to six-foot-eight forward James Moore as “the top prospect in northern California” this summer.  Moore, who averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds during his junior year at Jesuit High School in Sacramento, had drawn interest from a variety of schools in the Pac 10, WCC, and Ivy League.  Traditionally, Moore has been primarily a perimeter four-man with consistent three-point range on his jumper, a high basketball I.Q., and good passing ability.  But lately he has developed… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Holderness

Posted Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The 2008-2009 season was supposed to be a two horse race in Class C…but Holderness had other plans.  Head coach Tony Mure’s club scored a dramatic upset victory over Lawrence Academy in the opening round of the NEPSAC tournament and would advance all the way to the final before falling to St. Mark’s.  This year, Holderness won’t sneak up on anyone as they are now a well known commodity, returning key contributors from last season’s squad and adding a couple… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – Lawrence Academy

Posted Monday, November 30th, 2009

Lawrence Academy last captured championship gold in Class C of the NEPSAC in 2007 when they defeated St. Mark’s in the final.  In 2008 St. Mark’s turned the tides and defeated Lawrence Academy in the championship game.  At this time last year most people assumed that 2009 would be the rubber match with no other contender projecting able to knock off either of the powerhouse programs.  The regular season played out as most expected as both teams were dominant throughout… READ MORE >

Hoop Mountain Prep Classic Preview

Posted Sunday, November 29th, 2009

After a number of the top Class A programs in New England made their season debut last weekend at the National Prep Showcase, many of the top B & C schools in the region open their schedule this weekend at the Hoop Mountain Prep Classic.  Perennial powerhouses like St. Mark’s, Proctor Academy, Cushing Academy, Lawrence Academy, Wilbraham & Monson, Marianapolis Prep, and St. Andrew’s will lead a talented local contingent while other teams will be traveling from as far as… READ MORE >

Prep Profile – St. Mark’s

Posted Saturday, November 28th, 2009

St. Mark’s has won back to back Class C championships and Nate Lubick has plans of a three-peat in his senior season. “This is my last season with my dad and my little brother and I definitely want to make it a memorable one,” Lubick told the New England Recruiting Report last month. Lubick brings an unmatched toughness and will to win to his team.  He was a 20 & 10 machine last year and figures to be even better… READ MORE >

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