Posted Friday, December 18th, 2009
The state of Connecticut will crown four separate state champions at the Mohegan Sun Arena in early March, but the team that takes the LL title will have no qualms about calling themselves the state’s best. With enrollment numbers putting all of the state’s biggest schools in this division, powerhouse programs like Hillhouse and Sacred Heart volunteering to play with the state’s best, and three of last season’s four state champions all in this division, Class LL will be a…
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Posted Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Class I, NH’s second-largest division has been topsy-turvy in recent years. Two of the past three champions entered the tournament as the #10 seed, and last year’s winner was 6th ranked Portsmouth. That makes it easier to fathom how this year’s favorite is a team that not only failed to make it to the semi-finals a year ago, but also lost their best player to graduation. Below is a breakdown of Milford, as well as the other top teams in…
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Posted Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Anyone who followed Class L basketball in NH last season knows that Trinity (Manchester, NH) was on another level. They went 17-1 in the regular season, and won the title, following back to back championship game losses to Salem. The Pioneers would have been the consensus favorite once again in NH’s big-school division, but they lost six of their top eight players, including the state’s 2009 Mr. Basketball Jordan Laguerre. Laguerre reclassified and transferred to the New Hampton School, and…
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Posted Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
With last year’s champions depleted by graduation anything can happen in division II and III of the Rhode Island Interscholastic League this year. While repeat champions have been the trend in recent years we wouldn’t be surprised to see some new kings crowned this year. Here is a look at the contenders: Division II Classical High School – The two time defending champions will have to compensate for the loss of big man Ashton Watkins and point guard Lavon Waite. …
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Posted Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
The big story in the state of Rhode Island this year will be whether or not Bishop Hendricken is able to capture their seventh consecutive state title and match the record set by Classical High School between 1969 and 1975. Here is a look at Hendricken’s chances as well as a glance at where the competition will come from. Bishop Hendricken High School – Hendricken has won an amazing six straight division I state championships under head coach Jamal Gomes. …
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Posted Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
While the state’s best basketball is undoubtedly played in divisions I and II, the MIAA produces some good talent and competitive teams in division III and IV. This year is no different as there is good basketball on the horizon for the next few months. Division III Wareham High School – They project to be the state’s most athletic and explosive team in division III. Jules Tavares has all the tools to be a star and when he decided to…
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Posted Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
The MIAA has done some reshuffling since last year and no division has been more affected than division II. With traditional powers like Catholic Memorial moving up to division I and new contenders like Lynn Classical, Sabis, and Scituate being added to the mix, this division will look a lot different than it did a year ago. South Scituate – They make the move from division III to division II after claiming the 2008 state title and advancing to the…
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Posted Monday, December 14th, 2009
The New England Recruiting Report was on hand Sunday to check out the consolation, Proctor Academy vs. Marianapolis Prep, and championship, Blair Academy vs. Worcester Academy. Here’s a look at the action from Sunday: Proctor Academy vs. Marianapolis Prep: The consolation game matched two teams that are very familiar with each other, as they have already met once in the young season, with Marianapolis taking the first match up 58-54. Coach Dave Vitale’s squad came out hot, building a 25-6…
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Posted Monday, December 14th, 2009
The high school basketball season is already underway in Massachusetts and this looks like a year where a host of teams could challenge for the division I state championship. Here’s a preview of the favorites and contenders from each region. North Central Catholic High SchoolAfter claiming the state title in 2008, Central Catholic spent the vast majority of last season as the heavy favorite in the MIAA until they were abruptly stopped by Lynn English in the regional finals. …
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Posted Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Class C Favorite Calais – Cam Shorey is a linebacker disguised as a basketball player and we can’t see how anyone is Class C is going to have a chance of defending him in the paint. With a nice senior base returning as well as junior Ryan Cavanaugh this team will have balance as well. Class C Contenders Washington Academy – Ben Teer returns from a 17-1 team from a season ago but he is one of the few as…
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