I was at the game as a fan. Rashad Hart, Gwynn Park Forward Steve Clayton, Good Counsel Curtis Washington, Canterbury, 30.0 We would especially like to recognize and thank all our military veteran alumni for their sacrifice and service. Committed to Virginia Tech. Eric Branham, Cardozo 4 23 13 59 Rich Smith, Decatur (Stephen Decatur) 4 23 12 58 Terry Johnson, Decatur (Stephen Decatur) 4 23 8 54 Paul . 9351 N. Washington Street. Mel Keyes, St. James First Team 6-3 Joseph Ellis, James Monroe Thornton pulled off the upset. Horizon balances a holistic liberal arts education with rigorous content-specific curriculum to equip students for success beyond graduation. MVP of SMAC all-star game. Teams are stylized as the "Wildcats". Howie Edelstein, South River Sergio McClain could become the first to play on four consecutive state champions. Nathan Rose, Sandy Spring Anwar Jordan, Blair Patrick Bartlett, Clarke Co., 26.4. When they get focused, good thing happen to us.. He showed pretty good moves for a guy who'd learned about basketball several years before from the movie The Absent-Minded Professor. Northern "I went after a lot of mean guys on the playgrounds last summer, and even got into a couple of fights. How can they look past (us)? Three-year starter averaged 18.4 points, 5 assists and 3 steals for 17-5 SMAC champions. The Illinois State High School Association is assembling an impressive online archive of films, going back to the early recordings of spectacularly coiffed poet/IHSA administrator H.V. First Team Horton-Tucker played at Simeon Career Academy where he helped the . Coach Robert Smith's Wolverines, heavily favored to win their third state championship in a row and fifth in seven years, are being touted as the No. Tim Corbin, Chapelgate No other Admiral player scored more than five points. Shutting down 6-11 Kevin Garnett with an aggressive game plan,Thorntonheld on Friday night for a 46-43 victory over the top-ranked Admirals before a crowd of 12,229 in the Class AA quarterfinals. David Garey, Watkins Mill First Team Damien Hartwell, George Mason David Lewandoski, W.T. Also considered were Villanova and Michigan. Click to view Athletic Schedule. Former NBA . Washington-Lee I'll guarantee you, we're going to lose some of these games, and I'll probably get decapitated by some of our fans. You do not have access to thorntonh.adams12.org. James Dent, Calvert Descubra porque e aproveite as nossas dicas! Find out where to go, what to eat, where to live, and more. The 1995-96 Lower Merion Aces men's basketball team represented Lower Merion High School from Ardmore, Pennsylvania in the 1995-96 school year.. "I feel pretty lucky," he said. Kevin Flood, Central Register Here 1995 Mr. Basketball USA. Coach Reggie Underwood, Caroline, Second Team "They were good high school basketball players but they were always great football players. He was right. Peoria Manual beat Thornton in the 1995 and 1996 title games, then upended the Wildcats with a three-point victory in the 1997 state semifinals. Trey Dabney, James Monroe Unfortunately for the Thornton coach and his Wildcats, Peoria Manual played in the same state and was always a little bit better. Darrick Jackson, Episcopal Fred Hamn, James Monroe I thinkFarragutmight have been looking ahead to Peoria Manual,Thorntoncoach Rocky Hill said. Will McNeely, Einstein, 6-5, Senior Cornell Felton, Hayfield Germaine Diggs, Annapolis, 6-6, Junior Aaron Crawford, Park View The season record was a great 30-2 against a traditionally strong south suburban schedule. Scott, Layshawn ( Jr.) Brooks, Eliyah ( Sr.) Holton, Malik ( So.) Eric Shorts, T.C. Find game schedules and completed game scores by selecting a date in the calendar below: Yesterday's scores will appear daily until 11 a.m. To see today's schedule, select today's date in the calendar above. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Central U.S. location and a deep labor pool help Chicago snare top honor from Site Selection magazine for 10th year in a row. Coach Tom Hargrove, Anacostia, Second Team McReynolds detailed Garnetts college list before the game. First Team Coach Henry Lindsey, Cardozo, Second Team Basketball All-Time Roster Thornton Basketball History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 13 players) Head Coach: Tai Streets Thomas, Thurman ( Sr.) McDaniel, Tiyuan ( Sr.) Davis, Malachi ( Jr.) Garrett, Keondre ( Jr.) Maple, Jordan ( So.) Manual High School, Peoria (IL) Players . 3: 30 PM - 5: 00 PM. Brian Tyler, Capitol Christian Will Smith, Spingarn, 6-2, Junior, TOP SCORERS Athletic Department. Forward. Coach Tony Tucker, Mercersburg, Second Team Baker, Armstrong; Jerome Choice, George Wythe; Terrell Crockett, Pr. Jamaine Young, Broadneck John Cooper, West Potomac Allan Krechting, Wash. International Heat would be provided by steam, with electric fans and an automated clock and signal system. First Team I was hoping to catch them flat and we did., I dont think that was (the problem) for us tonight, saidFarragutcoach William Nelson. Garnett, considered the best player in the country, was naturally ridiculous; he's already got some of the moves that made him a transformative power forward. 2 24 16 64 Charles Conway, Chicago (Marshall) 4 26 12 64 Jack Darlington, Collinsville 4 23 13 59 Rich Hallbert, Harvey . John Downs Annapolis Xavier Singletary, Dunbar Could it be that Thornton is destined to go down in history as the ultimate schoolboy foil? That was the final shot of the game. Brett Nelson, Potomac School Jermaine Higginbotham, Laurel Bapt. Former MLB Player . Classic high school basketball game rewatch: Thornton shocks Kevin Garnett, Ronnie Fields and top-ranked Farragut (1995) There hasn't been a team in the state with more hype than Farragut's 1995 squad. LEARN MORE. Marcus Stewart, Washington-Lee, AAA PATRIOT Desmond Dailey, Glen Burnie Masero Nyirabu, Georgetown Prep "USATODAY.com - Bryant continues to hold court", article "199596 Lower Merion Aces men's basketball team" is from Wikipedia, Edithistory:199596 Lower Merion Aces men's basketball team, Sports teams in the Central Pennsylvania Area, https://en.everybodywiki.com/index.php?title=199596_Lower_Merion_Aces_men%27s_basketball_team&oldid=846037. Mike Bush, Mercersburg Thornton. George; Deven Dickerson, Henrico; Brett James, Mills Godwin; Devin. Fields loves DePaul. "I'll never forget the feeling of disappointment after losing to Manual," said Harris, whose 4.2 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale and 20 ACT score will have him playing football at Northwestern, Ohio State, Michigan, Stanford or Miami next year. But not all high schools are created equal, and most of them are lucky to have a single player make it to the NBA. No more quiet Erik.". Harold Wrotten, Annandale Anacostia Fontaine Green, Gaithersburg Sidney Hankerson, James Monroe Thierry Duverneau, Springbrook Max Bailey, Falls Church First Team Coach Will Robinson, Woodbridge, Second Team In 1939, H. V. Porter of the IHSA coined the term "March Madness" The Spartans have wins over Hyde Park and H-F while also recently beating Kankakee. Forward Shane Brooks, Courtland Terry Huffman, Culpeper Mr. DeVale Stubbs, Athletic Director Phone: (708) 585-1027 Email: dstubbs@tfd215.org. Check out the detailed 2014-15 San Jose State Spartans Roster and Stats for College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. If he makes it, five players from the rivalry could be in the national spotlight--four from Thornton. All-Northwestern Region selection. Andre Thomas, Anacostia Mark McCoy, Lackey Ahmad Dorsett, Woodbridge Anthony Stanley, Wash.-Lee, 27.2 Had high game of 49 points and scored 30 or more 10 times. Woodson Dalonte Hill, Laurel Baptist Jeremy Young, Wilde Lake, SMAC Manual is seeking to eclipse East St. Louis Lincoln, which won three straight state championships from 1987 to 1989. Across from Liberty? First Team Sean Wood, Grace Brethren Hill saw Marcus Griffin, with his blend of size and inside skills, as having the best chance for the NBA. Ill write a little on it and then Ill include the original game story from the Sun-Times. The final shot of the game came down to Darius Robinson, who transferred from Thornton to Kenwood this fall. "Peoria had pure basketball players, but we had great athletes who could adapt to any challenge we gave them.". Sean Floyd, Mount Vernon Shot 52 percent, including 47 percent from three-point range. Coach Jerry Walters, Central, Second Team That's all I could think about the whole summer. Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson (VA) Basketball Players - RealGM What if the Wildcats head back to the Peoria Civic Center and somewhere along the way, Manual is upset? Toby Jackson, Thornton Fr., 35.4 William Somerville, Leonardtown Upcoming School Events. The Best of Illinois's High School Basketball Archives, 2020 Chicago magazine / A Chicago Tribune Media Group website. Kelley Washington, Sherando Calvin Stith, Laurel Baptist Ely has endured quite a bit of ribbing while playing with McClain and Griffin on the same AAU team the last two summers. We just didnt seem to get things going. Josh Phillips, Word of Life Girls may compete in cheerleading, softball and volleyball. Coach Tom Hanrahan, Lamaar Thomas, Bob Landowski, Hershel Lewis, Paul Gilliam, Jim Ard, Larry Tanter, Garry Carter, Kevin Roberson, Coach Bob Anderson, Front Row (L to R):Estes Ross, Rich Rateree, Garland, Mays, Leonard Solomon, > Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. 4 45 38 128 Dale Kelley, Galesburg (H.S.) I'm bringing a lot of fire onto the court this season. I've heard about Shane Battier, and it's a chance to play against the best.". "I've never seen a collection of so many great athletes on the court over a three-year period," Hill said. High School Parade All-Americans: . Guard McClain played for the Asheville Altitude in the NBA Developmental League last season but today is out of basketball, as is Griffin. Deshawn Brown, Meade ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS (57) Collon Kennedy, Football, 1972. Coach Scott Mankins, James Wood, Second Team Thornton's sports teams, which are referred to as the Wildcats, compete in the Southland Athletic Conference. Maurice Bowie, North County Ernest Holmes, Hayfield, 6-2, Senior, FOURTH TEAM John Pugh, Herndon Darnerian McCants, Arundel They will play the state champions from Ohio, Louisiana and Tennessee. Brian Allen, Osbourn The players were unselfish and were considered one of the best defensive teams ever in the state of Illinois. Erik Herring was Thornton's shooting guard during its rivalry with Manual, and Hill believes Herring was as good as any other player on the floor. Porter up through the 2014 girls' and boys' championship basketball games. Kenny Staton, Wakefield Adil Bentham, High Point 59 followers. Jeff Beauchamp, Robinson Timeline Highlights Team Schedule. In 1995, Thornton entered the Class AA state championship game in Champaign with a 30-1 record and lost to Manual 65-53. The season record was a great 30-2 against a traditionally strong south suburban schedule. Kenny Barton, Riverdale Baptist Garnett arrived in Chicago from South Carolina in August and Streets attended Rich South his first three years of high school. Mike Cook, Centreville A predominantly African American and Hispanic high school, Thornton is best known for its alumni who have been successful in both the Performing Arts and athletics. 1995-96 All-Met Boys Basketball Team. In his 17th season at the Capitol Heights school, won his third Maryland state title as 24-3 Falcons won their final 17 games. But for the last two years, the same two words have been disturbing the peace of what may be the greatest collection of basketball talent Thornton has ever assembled. Watch it all and read Mark Potashs game story below: CHAMPAIGN They said it wasnt an upset, but the sea of purple that engulfed theAssemblyHallfloor when it was all over said it was. Rolan Roberts. First Team Farragut missed its Thursday shoot around in Champaign. School Information Name: Thornton Township High School City: Harvey City Population: 30,000 County: Cook Enrollment: 2507 Nickname: Wildcats Colors: Purple/White Conference: SICA East Superintendent: Dr. Kamala Buckner Principal: Angelo Armistead Athletic Director: Billy Manning Head Coach: Troy Jackson Joe Barnes, Old Mill 6th Grade Boys Basketball Game Schedule: 6th Grade A Team - Game Time 6:00pm 6th Grade B Team - Game Time 7:00pm. The home popcorn will be available in select Walmart stores on March 11, the day before the 95th Academy Awards. David Clark PF Tarrie Monroe (UIC, Lewis) will help rebound and can get out in transition too at 6-7. Alphonso Lee, Wilson But only Williams was drafted. Kiril Apostolov, The Heights Senior Boys Basketball State Series Records & Past Results Menu Illinois High School Association Phone:(309) 663-6377 Fax: (309) 663-7479 2715 McGraw Drive Bloomington, IL 61704-6011 Map & directions Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:15 pm (closed Fridays in summer) Jim Von Loh, Men's Basketball, 1972. George Turner, Fauquier, A BULL RUN Hill experienced the same sort of feeling as he watched the NBA draft Wednesday night from his home in Hazel Crest. Adam Weaver, Calverton Ernest Holmes, Hayfield The intuitively sharp Rams leader, who has appeared to be one step ahead of Thornton coach Rocky Hill at every juncture, realizes the Wildcats have the motivational edge. Player and School G FG 3P FT Pts Joe Wiley, Belleville (Twp.) Raymond Jackson, R. 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