I have had a great situation for 19 years at Bishop Gorman High School, Rice said. We play with joy. [2] McCasland is married to Cece McCasland. It was a moment nearly two decades in the making, and one he was grateful to share with loved ones, yet embarrassed that everyone was making such a fuss. That first season, when Rice was just 26 years old, Gorman posted a 28-6 record and won the state championship. Coach Kyle is amazing with the kids! Photographer Steve Phang has posted a new gallery Grant vs. Cordova (Cordova Christmas Classic) containing 70 photos. He graduated with the class of 1962 from Grant High School in Van Nuys, California. Head Coach. . Prior to that, he was the head coach at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2006 to 2009, and at the University of Alabama from 2009 to 2015. Grant's stats have been entered for the 89-14 win vs. Monroe on 1/18/2023 4:05 PM. His success landed him his first NCAA Division I job in 1977 as Fresno State hired him to replace Ed Gregory. Assistant Coach. Grant also served as an assistant coach during the 199394 season at Stetson. Winter Sports. On March 27, 2009 Grant agreed in principle to become the twentieth head men's basketball coach at the University of Alabama.[2]. On 2/8, the Grant varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Kennedy (Sacramento, CA) by a score of 81-43. The USA Basketball Coach Academy - Presented by Nike - is a coaching clinic composed of on and off-court sessions on defensive and offensive strategies, skill development, practice planning, X's and O's, and coaching leadership. 62-47 (L) Grant vs. Whitney. On 2/7, the Grant varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Weston Ranch (Stockton, CA) by a score of 81-73. Kevin Cherry set to lead M-G boys basketball, Zay announces candidacy for Third District U.S. Congress, By SCOTT HUNT As the final Tucson-area high school basketball team standing this season, No. Division regular season champion Girls Soccer - Danny LaCava-daniel lacava@lausd.net. Ayja Washington hit a jumper to start the final frame and put the Patriots in the lead once again. In fact, there have been only two boys basketball coaches in Grant's history: Bill McKee (1960-1986) and Levine, a former Grant High player who took over the program in 1987. Laney Shears contributed 6 points and 6 digs. On April 19, from 7:00-8:00 PM, we will be hosting an 8th Grade Activity & Athletic Fair in the East Gym of Grant Community High School. Five of the Argylls rising seniors have been playing significant minutes since their freshman year. After graduating from Miami Senior High School, Grant became an All-City first-team selection and Player-of-the-Year. Be a part of a great Tradition! Conference tournament champion. Schellhammer was listed as the Grand Ledge High School boys' varsity head basketball coach. Published: ; Aug. 23, 2013, 3:41 a.m. Dance Breanna Williams bwilliams2@pps.net. All student athletes must be passing five of their six classes each week, and they must pass four of the six classes each semester. Despite losing three of their expected top six players, the Gaels are still the runaway favorites to win state next week in Reno. Football Volleyball Cross-Country Boys Tennis Boys Soccer Girls Golf Cheerleading. The Miami native served for ten years as an assistant to Billy Donovan at the University of Florida (UF). Hes won more than all of the other coaches in town combined. The Greg Grant Sportsplex offers over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor playing surface where elite athletes and recreational players alike can compete, practice, and train. Follow @JoeAguilar64. James Wood. TYLER KAMINSKI '18 - SPRING ARBOR COUGARS In the spring of 2002, Grant was elevated to the title of Associate Head Coach after serving as an assistant for his first six seasons. Prior to the University of Florida, Grant served as an assistant to Donovan for two years at Marshall University helping them to a 3520 record. Haley covers UCLA and prep sports for SCNG. Illinois High School Association; About. OVERALL 18-10 0.64 Win % LEAGUE 10-2 2nd in League. Our coaches and staff are committed to instilling the qualities of discipline, integrity, leadership, pride, and good sportsmanship into our athletes in order to help them prepare for their futures. On 1/18, the Grant varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Kennedy (Sacramento, CA) by a score of 79-39. He guided Alabama to the NIT Final in Madison Square Garden in only his second year. This season is one of Rices best coaching jobs. Take forward Mwani Wilkinson, who went from a reserve at the start of last season to a top-50 recruit and LSU commit. Participation in team and individual sports not only promotes a feeling of family and belonging, but it allows students to develop themselves physically and emotionally. accounts, the history behind an article. As a coach that makes it fun when you have multiple weapons that can score.. Stratford Preparatory School. LOS ANGELES Tarek Abdelsameia has been coaching Grant boys basketball for 18 years either as head coach or an assistant, and he played for the program when he was in high school. or anything. Don't knowingly lie about anyone 1:00- 4:00 PM. Grant retired from coaching in 1991. A new coach taking over a team of upperclassmen doesnt necessarily make for smooth transition on either side of the coach/player equation, though its something Cherry had experience with in high school. You have permission to edit this article. Only once in 19 seasons has he not won more than 20 games, and in eight seasons theyve been nationally ranked. In Grant's fourth season at Alabama, the Crimson Tide started strong but struggled in December due to injuries. Boys and Girls Wrestling- Steven Huynh- steven.huynh@lausd.net. After graduating from Purdue, Cherry was an assistant at Lafayette Central Catholic for three years, then moved on to Lafayette Jeff for the next five seasons. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2023 CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Boys Basketball Playoffs Division 1, Photos: James Logan vs. Grant (Super Saturday Showcase), Photos: Grant vs. Cordova (Cordova Christmas Classic). Opportunity sometimes arrives at the intersection of time and place. I dont think they want to graduate from Madison-Grant being a .500 team because I think theyre better than that. Anthony Duvale Grant (born April 15, 1966) is an American basketball coach who is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Dayton. As a sophomore, Grant averaged 10.7 points a game and 6.5 rebounds a game and the Flyers again made it to the NCAA Tournament. Grant reached the 2012 NCAA tournament in his third season. Grant McCasland (born October 14, 1976) is an American college basketball coach, currently head coach for North Texas of Conference USA.McCasland joined the Mean Green in 2017 from Arkansas State, where he led the program for the 2016-17 season. OSAA Boys Basketball Championships ndState Champions and 2 Place Teams Year Class State Champion (W-L) Coach 2nd Place (W-L) Coach Score Site w w w . By Jon Ackerman Mar 18, 2021. *Grant was fired prior to the 2015 NIT and did not coach in the Tide's two NIT games. [4], On June 29, 2015, Grant was hired by the Oklahoma City Thunder to be an assistant coach under coach Billy Donovan. Additionally: Julian was b orn in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated from Pacific University. Part-Time. Volunteer to be the statistician. Leaders for the night were Morgann Ausema with 6 kills and 5 digs. McCasland joined the Mean Green in 2017 from Arkansas State, where he led the program for the 201617 season. Copyright 2023 Iowa-Grant School District. The kid has a heart, and we saw that today.. He played at the University of Dayton from 1983 to 1987 while residing at 3 Evanston (The Gateway) and guiding them to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament before bowing out to eventual national champion Georgetown. On 2/3, the Grant varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Burbank (Sacramento, CA) by a score of 80-59. Keep it Clean. Prior to being named head coach at Boston College, Grant served as head coach at the College of Charleston, as an assistant coach at Clemson University, and an assistant coach for six years under former Charleston assistant coach Gregg . Somehow, he has stuck to that narrative over the years, which gets harder to sell each season as the Bishop Gorman High team he coaches has won eight consecutive state championships in becoming a national brand. More times than not, hell even offer to buy dinner. [6], For the 201920 season, Grant was named the Sporting News National Coach of the Year and Naismith College Coach of the Year, following the team's 292 record and third place finish in the AP Poll ranking. Find Us . Characteristics that make up a Queen's Grant athlete. We play with fun, he said. Hall's staff at Kentucky for two years. Ask your coach for more information. The Gators reached eight straight NCAA Tournaments, capped by the national title in 2006 in which Florida became the first team since the 1968 UCLA Bruins to win both the national semifinal and the final by at least 15 points. Grant also got his first "signature" win, when Alabama defeated #12 Kentucky in Coleman Coliseum, 6866. We welcome all incoming freshmen and their guardians to come and meet coaches, sponsors, and current student participants. When this opportunity came available, obviously Madison-Grant, with that community and their values and their tradition coupled with their administration it was an ideal situation for me. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG), Jaiden Noralez #34 of Westchester drives to the basket Daniel Martin #13 of Grant in the first half of a CIF LA City Section Division 1 Boys Basketball Championship at the Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles on Friday, February 25, 2022. Head coach Ismael Galindo gathers his Pueblo Warriors at center court after their 68-65 loss to the Flagstaff Eagles in the 2023 Class 4A state high school girl's basketball championship game . DETAILS. Who is the head football coach for your school? Photographer Steve Phang has posted a new gallery Grant @ Laguna Creek containing 56 photos. The basketball program is led by alumna Coach Mary Kate Magagna '05 who as a player at Nazareth was named 2005 Gatorade Pennsylvania Girls . Joe Aguilar. With five minutes left, Sriaya Peters got a steal and a bucket to advance the lead as Birmingham outscored Westchester in the fourth quarter, 20-15, to secure the win. . Top Performers. Even though hes won 12 championships, coached McDonalds All-Americans and developed NBA players and on Thursday captured his 500th career win Rice says the accolades solely dont belong with him. User Options. In his 105 appearances, Grant averaged 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds. Assistant Football Coach; Ashland High School; Temporary. Rice could easily have an ego or be arrogant, and who would blame him? Winter Sports. Prior to becoming the VCU head coach, he was an assistant coach at the University of Florida from 1996 to 2006. They would go on to lose in the quarterfinals to #2 Kentucky. 4) Learning Styles. However, it was short-lived; the Tide lost to Creighton in the opening round of the tournament. Fall Sports. Van Nuys High School. SIERRA CANYON (10-1); Bronny James leads opening win in Hawaii (1 . Head coach Tarek Abdelsameia of Grant talks to his team in the locker room after defeating Westchester 51-48 to win the CIF LA City Section Division 1 Boys' Basketball Championship at the Roybal . Comments (-1) Summer School 2023. In partnership with the community, the Iowa-Grant School District will empower all students to reach their full potential as responsible individuals who strive for life-long learning to successfully compete in an ever-changing global society. Roosevelt Sanders: 699-159: R.R. Thats the type of example or role my model I want to set with those seniors.. Or Lamar, who has been Gormans unsung hero for his efforts in the post at just 6-foot-5, or junior Jonathan Braggs, who has emerged in the last month. . . Ive watched them on film. OVERALL 14-11 0.56 Win % LEAGUE 9-5 4th6A Portland. Jaycee Rider had 4 kills, 6 points, 1 ace and 10 digs. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG), Westchester bench looks on as Grant defeated Westchester 51-48 to win the CIF LA City Section Division 1 Boys Basketball Championship at the Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles on Friday, February 25, 2022. person will not be tolerated. Although Mia Calderon was sidelined due to injury, the Patriots rallied to beat Westchester, 51-46, in the championship game. Use the 'Report' link on He keeps a good relationship with all of his players, said Braden Lamar, a Gorman senior who had 17 points in the win against Durango. OVERALL 9-17 0.35 Win % DISTRICT 1-5 4th4A District 2. Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Updated 9/9/2017 6:15 PM. OVERALL 22-11 0.67 Win % LEAGUE 12-0 1stEast Valley. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. BEES COACHING STAFF Varsity Assistants : Carl Wachler, David Negin, Mitch Charvat JV Head Coach : JT Sturm Freshmen Head Coach : Ryan Heath Claggett Head Coaches : Jody Peters (8th), Jesse Soria (7th) Root Head Coaches : Brett Smith (8th), Ben Stobbs (7th) MEDINA BEES ALUMNI IN PRO & COLLEGE BASKETBALL. Grant High School Basketball; Grant Basketball. 2/28/2023 3:30 PM. 8 Beaverton held on to beat No. On Friday evening at Roybal Learning Center, he was able to see Grant move into yet another era as the Lancers beat Westchester, 53-48, for the Los Angeles City Section Division I title the first in the programs history. Everyone loves each other like a family, and I think that is what helps us play well together as a team.. 'We will be back,' coach vows after Pueblo edged by Flagstaff in Arizona 4A title game. An avid golfer, Green found time while coaching the Giants to win the coveted Grant County Amateur golf championship. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG), Head coach DeWitt Cotton of Westchester reacts against Grant in the second half of a CIF LA City Section Division 1 Boys Basketball Championship at the Roybal Learning Center in Los Angeles on Friday, February 25, 2022.