Posted Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
New England has a growing number of independent prep schools. Putnam Science Academy and Woodstock Academy are the most notable, but there are plenty others, and whether they compete in the Power 5 Conference, GNAC, or something else, they’re becoming an increasingly relevant part of the local landscape. Here’s a look at three such programs that every college coach and local prep school fan needs to be familiar with: Lee Academy The Pandas continue to have a distinct international theme…
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Posted Tuesday, December 4th, 2018
The battle for the NEPSAC tournament is an intense one in Class B as there’s far more than 8 teams capable of making a run. Here’s a look at those with the most firepower heading into the season: Hamden Hall – The Hornets have made a statement out of the gates, delivering big wins over both the defending champions, Brooks, as well as fellow contenders Beaver Country Day. The senior trio of Byron Breland, Christian Adams, and Tim Dawson leads…
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Posted Monday, December 3rd, 2018
Class AAA has national powerhouses and AA has incredible depth but Class A isn’t as far behind as some think, especially at the top of the league as there’s dozens of scholarships prospects every year and some of the very best coached teams in the region. This season, the race for the Class A championship appears to be a wide open one as there are numerous programs who can not only contend for a spot in the post-season, but make…
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Posted Monday, December 3rd, 2018
The final day of the Zero Gravity Prep Classic at St. Andrews School certainly lived up to the hype with various teams and players continuing to impress the fans and college coaches in attendance. Gould Academy 69 Cheshire Academy 53 The final score doesn’t tell the full story of this hardfought affair, as the two teams were knotted at 28 heading into the break. Gould Academy pulled away in the second period, led by dominant big man Wildens Leveque. Leveque…
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Posted Sunday, December 2nd, 2018
The Zero Gravity Prep Classic in Barrington, Rhode Island continued on Saturday. An electric atmosphere inside the gym was highlighted by some of the best teams and players in the country. Here's a look at which ones stood out on day two: Brimmer and May (51) vs. The River School (47) Brimmer and May defeated The Rivers School in arguably the most entertaining game of the day. The game was back and forth throughout, with Brimmer & May bringing just…
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Posted Saturday, December 1st, 2018
Putnam Science Academy alum and Mass Rivals product Akok Akok made a verbal commitment to UConn on Saturday during his latest trip to their campus. Akok, who has been the top ranked prospect in New England's 2019 class for over a year, spent the last two-and-a-half years at Putnam after transferring from Manchester West High School in New Hampshire and played a major role in the Mustang's National Prep Championship last March. While Akok was labeled a repeat sophomore when he first…
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Posted Saturday, December 1st, 2018
The Zero Gravity Prep Classic tipped off on Friday night at St. Andrew's School in Barrington, Rhode Island and included several big time matchups as well as some huge individual performances. IMG Academy 60 vs Mt. Zion Academy 72 The marquee matchup of the day turned out to be a great one. Mt. Zion jumped out to a big lead in the first half and got up by 15. Mt. Zion was led by Point Guard Ayinde Hikim, who finished…
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Posted Friday, November 30th, 2018
The Zero Gravity Prep Classic tips Friday at St. Andrew’s School (full preview here) and as usual features many of the best programs New England has to offer along with numerous counterparts from throughout the United States and Canada. It also marks the first full weekend of the prep school season. We’ve already previewed nine of the top programs in Class AA of the NEPSAC, and the fact that only eight qualify for the post-season is proof positive of just…
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Posted Thursday, November 29th, 2018
Tilton is ready to defend their championship. MacDuffie could be the favorite. St. Andrew’s has a true star in the backcourt. Gould may have the league’s top inside-out tandem. Vermont is just as talented as anyone. Cushing has arguably the best young talent in the class. Worcester is as deep and experienced as anyone. The program that no one seems to be talking about in AA is Wilbraham & Monson Academy where head coach Mike Mannix may have one of…
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Posted Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
As the prep school season gets going in full swing at all levels this week, it’s time to take a look at a couple more programs that could make their presence felt in the race for the AA crown. Gould Academy may not be the deepest team in the league but head coach Cory McClure has one of the best, if not the best, inside-out tandems there is and enough supplementary talent to form a solid supporting cast. The Returners…
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