Commitment Catch-up

Commitment Catch-up

Posted Saturday, March 8th, 2008

SNHU Lands Talented GuardMCI guard Marcus Matthews has committed to attend Southern New Hampshire University.  He joins Lucas Croteau from Spalding High School in New Hampshire in SNHU’s recruiting class.  Matthews is a very talented player who should be able to make an immediate contribution in the NE-10.  In fact, prior to his junior season at Bishop Loughlin High School (Brooklyn, New York) he verbally committed to UMass.  However, he struggled with injuries for the next two years and eventually… READ MORE >

Maine State Championships Decided

Maine State Championships Decided

Posted Friday, March 7th, 2008

Cheverus took the Class A title as they knocked off previously undefeated Bangor High School in an upset victory.  Midway through the game it looked as if Bangor was well on their way to completing their perfect season as they held a 24-14 lead at the half behind the play of sharp-shooting swingman Jon McAllian.  But Cheverus junior star Mick DiStasio took over in the second half scoring 19 of his game high 24 points.  Cheverus took their first lead… READ MORE >

Burlington High School Wins Vermont State Championship

Burlington High School Wins Vermont State Championship

Posted Thursday, March 6th, 2008

Clancy Rugg was the dominant force with 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 blocked shots as BHS held off a gritty Rice effort in front of a frenzied crowd of 3200 at Patrick Gymnasium on Monday night.  But the numbers don’t tell the whole story for Rugg who came up with several timely buckets and altered a wide variety of shots patrolling the paint on the defensive end.  Rice jumped out to a 13-7 lead early and looked as if… READ MORE >

National Prep Championship – Day Two Recap

National Prep Championship – Day Two Recap

Posted Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Unfortunately it was not a good day for New England, as both local teams were eliminated in the semi-finals.  It began in the first game of the day as Brewster Academy met up with #1 Hargrave Military Academy.  Mark Lyons came ready to play as he had 8 points in the game’s first 4 minutes.  But Hargrave was clicking on all levels in the first half as they opened up a double digit lead on 48% shooting from the floor. … READ MORE >

National Prep Championship – Day One Recap

National Prep Championship – Day One Recap

Posted Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

In the first game of the day St. Thomas More squared off against Hargrave Military Academy.  Although the #1 seed jumped out to a 12-0 lead to start the game, STM wouldn’t be discouraged as they chipped away at the lead for the next 25 minutes.  Ultimately, with only 8 minutes remaining in the game, Hargrave held a slim 2 point advantage.  That was when their backcourt took over.  The combination of Dee Bost (Mississippi State) and Damier Pitts seemed… READ MORE >

National Prep Championship Begins Today

National Prep Championship Begins Today

Posted Monday, March 3rd, 2008

The field will not only feature the nation’s best teams, but also some of the top players.  American Christian’s Tyreke Evans and St. Thomas More’s Devin Ebanks headline that list.  Both players are also New York natives who will end their prep school careers playing in front of the home crowd this weekend.  Today’s action will begin at 5pm when Ebanks and St. Thomas More look for the upset against the number one ranked team in the country, Hargrave Military… READ MORE >

Stars Shine at NEPSAC Finals

Stars Shine at NEPSAC Finals

Posted Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

The NEPSAC finals lived up to the hype as it was an extremely exciting day of basketball with numerous storylines.  The atmosphere was electric all day long as the Endicott gymnasium was filled with various student sections from each participating school.  But ultimately what made the day so entertaining was the action on the court as we saw five well played games, a dramatic finish in class A, and some dominating performances by a few players.  Class D1 – Hyde… READ MORE >

National Prep Championship Field Announced

National Prep Championship Field Announced

Posted Friday, February 29th, 2008

Hargrave Military Academy (VA), Findlay College Prep (NV), Patterson School (NC), Brewster Academy (NH), American Christian Academy (PA), Notre Dame Prep (MA), Harmony School (OH), and St. Thomas More School (CT) have all been selected to participate in the National Prep Championship beginning next Tuesday, March 4th at Fordham University’s Rose Hill Gymnasium.  Kevin Keatts and his Hargrave squad earned the #1 seed after going undefeated through the regular season.  They are led by Roscoe Davis (West Virginia), Dee Bost… READ MORE >

NEPSAC Semi-Finals Tip Tonight

Posted Thursday, February 28th, 2008

20 teams head into action tonight all with the goal of making it to Sunday’s NEPSAC finals.  Here is the rundown of who, what, and where as we bring you tonight’s schedule.  Class A – Endicott College – Beverly, MA7pm:  #2 Winchendon vs. #3 St. Thomas More9pm:  #1 Brewster Academy vs. #5 South KentFinals on Sunday, Endicott College, 7pmClass B4:30pm at Avon Old Farms – Avon, CT:  #1 Marianapolis Prep vs. #5 Salisbury5:00pm at Lawrence Academy – Lawrence, MA:  #2… READ MORE >

NEPSAC Class A Quarterfinals – Event Recap

NEPSAC Class A Quarterfinals – Event Recap

Posted Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

It was an exciting day of basketball in North Andover as the NEPSAC tournament got under way.  By the end of the night the field had been cut to four with the semi-finals set for Friday night.  Game 1 – St. Thomas More 74 Phillips Exeter Academy 73The day got off to a terrific start as STM and Exeter squared off in a wildly entertaining and well played game that finished dramatically.  With 1:45 left on the game clock Exeter… READ MORE >

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