1 spot one day. Smith spent a decade as an assistant coach at Peabody High before he was promoted to the top spot and has won seven state championships, including a pair of 41-0 seasons that finished with Peabody ranked in the top five in the nation in 2004 and 2010. The next day Keith was cut open to relieve artery blockage. Instead, he was explaining how he was still on a strict cholesterol diet five months after undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery, which came five months after he lived his dream by guiding Clay County to the Sweet Sixteen championship. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Two years later, he was valedictorian at Union College. In 2012, he married Clay High grad April Presley. Once also seen as a lofty goal, these days, players seem to reach 1,000 points on a nightly basis. Schools: Mound City (Missouri) High School, Raytown South (Mo.) Although the sun doesnt shine in Clay County for three days after we lose. Bottom line: Walter "Buck" Van Huss was a legendary high school basketball coach who spent his entire career in Tennessee first at Hampton High, then at Dobyns-Bennett High. Mattox is aJunior player in the Tates Creek Basketball Program. In 2006, while the director of basketball operations at LaLumiere, he was arrested for failure to pay restitution and losing touch with his probation officer. Its just kind of sad because it takes forever for the next season to come.. After player introductions, Keith gathers his five starters around him. Schools: Lake Providence (La.) Bottom line: Kenny Almond won three state championships at Woodlawn High and also finished as state runner-up four times in his career three at Woodlawn and once at Lee High in 1982. After high school Keith left home to get a college degree and play basketball, in that order. McDonald, who died in 2020 at 87 years old, had six children who were all-state selections, and they all went into coaching. On 1/24, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, FL) by a score of 57-48. Hero shot for Nova a personal thrill for LexCath alum, Dodgers A.J. He prefers the light brown one these days because the teams been on a roll. On 12/13, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Toledo Christian (Toledo, OH) by a score of 59-32. He joked that he needs the exercise anyway, and hell probably wind up tearing his Achilles at some point. The players and fans are used to it. They didnt want to take any chances, the coach said as he played with the furry newcomer named Sweet Pea. He spent his entire 44-year career as a coach, principal and superintendent in the Clay County School District. Currently Bordas is employed as the Dean of Students at Bryan Station High School. You bet she is, Keith said. Previous Coaching Experience: Lanier High School, Grayson High School, and Dawson . He followed Pitino to Kentucky as an assistant coach. He guidedhis beloved Clay County Tigers for 27 seasons, leading them to 18 (!) 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. The last 42 years of it were at Mercer Island High, where he won four state championships. Maybe in basketball, but it wasnt like he was a well-rounded three-sport athlete, right? His schedule during basketball season is unrelenting. On 1/14, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Munroe (Quincy, FL) by a score of 47-44. We still have a lot to figure out; were young, but by our senior year, I feel like well all reach our potential., What exactly that potential is Turpin couldnt say, but she believes they can go pretty high., Sectionals:Mastriano keeps it simple, leads Northeastern past Hagerstown in first round of sectionals. In three seasons, Coach Gay has transformed the culture of the program through a focus on education, accountability, and long-term goal setting. The problem really didnt surprise the 47-year-old coach. Clay County made it to the state tournament in Keiths junior and senior years. In its second trip to the game, Clay County defeated Ballard, 76-73, in overtime before a crowd of 19,000 in Rupp Arena. In the 80s and 90s, you could go about anywhere in the state and if you had anything Clay County on, thats the first thing people would say: Bobby Keith, Gregory said. All win totals are current through Dec. 10, 2021. Kentucky High School Athletic Association KHSAA Student-athletes of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow. McKnight has won 11 state championships, and his last state title also came with his lone national championship in 2014. Eugene Rawlings is another player who will testify to his coachs intensity. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Read more: Clay HS Girls' Basketball 2020-21. Were all sisters. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Last year:Richmonds season ends in first round of sectionals, seniors leave program in good hands, Most of us have known each other since middle school, and weve created a bond, sophomore Cami Turpin said. Coach - Drew Emnett . Bottom line: Ronald Bradley's career wins total gets over the 1,300 mark when you count his time as a girls basketball coach as well. Hicks became best known for his time at Scott County High in Georgetown, Kentucky, where he won two state championships and lost in the state championship game five times over 25 seasons. He was the all-time leader among coaches who coached exclusively at a mountain school during their career. He attended Bryan Station High School where he was a 2-year starter and was captain his senior year for the Defenders. I have been known to give an inspirational speech now and then, he said with a smile. After Clay County beat Ballard in overtime to win the state title in 1987, he quipped: I was hoping so bad I could win one before I gave it up because these things are harder to come by than chicken teeth!. Those were three of the most epic games at any level of basketball, Davenport told the Herald-Leader. Email: Taking a basketball off the noggin can be an enlightening experience. He played basketball at Henry Clay HS (graduated in 1999). Pictured with fellow Davidson alum Steph Curry. It takes patience. Keith is a study in concentration on game days. I am an emotional, energetic, crazy coach, and I have no regrets about that When you care about things, you give everything you have.. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 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The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He brings great enthusiasm to the program and is excited about the direction the program is headed. Nominate your game changer now in one of 18 categories decided by fans. Academy of Business, Entrepreneurship, & Education, Academy for Leadership at Millcreek Elementary, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). They played to their strengths and absolutely covered their weaknesses. Id kick him out, but as soon as Id turn around hed be back shooting again. Schools: Robert E. Lee (Louisiana) HIgh School, Baton Rouge (La.) Im not that bad, he said with a smile. Bobbys thinking basketball day and night, said Stanley Abner, a Clay County teacher who has been around the Tigers for more than 40 years. Dels more old-school and hard-nosed than most people might expect, said Commers. During a second-half comeback effort, sophomore Maddie Sonsini hit a big shot to bring the Red Devils within a single possession, and Bolser fist-pumped so hard that his right leg came off the ground, spinning him around 180 degrees. 12 in the nation and No. It was something that stuck with Delray Brooks for a while. I remember wed have practice on one end of the court, and when I had my back turned, Bobby would sneak into the gym and start shooting at the other end, Thurman said. I may put it on my tombstone, I finally got one, Keith told the Herald-Leader after the 1987 finals. In August 2016, Coach Gay found his home at Tates Creek High School, teaching special education. He won his 1,000th career game in two different sports, football and baseball. CoEd Varsity. These are my sisters now. On 12/9, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Ross (Fremont, OH) by a score of 66-53. Broussard took over at St. Thomas More High in 1983 for his brother, Ricky, who took a job as a college assistant, and has never left. Caldwell. College of Charleston approved a new five-year, $5.5 million contract for men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey. CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- On Friday, the Terriers welcomed a new face to their Basketball program. The 49-year-old 1984 Mr. Basketball (he actually shared the. Coordinator Office of Infrastructure and Network Operations. The players would say that he is the best teammate, the mascot, and the assistant coach all in one! Harper, an Austin native, began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Burges High immediately following his graduation from UTEP in 1968 and has been a head coach since 1971. I bounced a ball off his head (to get his attention). I just wanted to tell her I was proud of her in the same way I would tell all 12 of them., Earlier:Glimpses of what it can be, this Richmond girls basketball team is missing something. 2022-23 Student-Athlete Handbook. You don't become a great coach in any sport without consistency. On 12/20, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Whitmer (Toledo, OH) by a score of 90-35. I always thought I was the best at what I did, he said. This story was originally published October 5, 2016, 6:40 PM. The doctors were right, Rawlings said. South River yearbook, courtesy of South River High School, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Pleasantville High School yearbook, courtesy of Pleasantville High School, Perth Amboy High School yearbook, courtesy of Perth Amboy High School, Bogota High School yearbook, courtesy of Bogota High School. But he knows winning in court cant be more fun that winning on a court. 1 in Kentucky with a 21-1 record and 32 consecutive victories over state competition. Pictured: Carstarphen as the current head coach at Camden. Schools: Eisenhower (Washington) High School, Anchorage East (Alaska) High School, Anchorage West (Alaska) High School, State championships: 18 (1975, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983-85, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2010). Bottom line: Morgan Gilbert did something no one in the history of high school sports had ever done in 2012. After we won the state title I said I could die a happy man. Harper was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. Wooten, who also coached DeMatha's football team until 1968, first made national headlines when his basketball team pulled off a stunning upset of New York's Power Memorial Academy and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1961, ending their 71-game win streak. They have the most wins in high school basketball history. Chris Jent (right) on the bench when he was an assistant coach at Ohio State. He died in January 2020, at 88 years old. He retired as the states third-winningest coach and remains fifth on that list with 767 wins to 125 losses for an 86 percent career win percentage. He died in 2018, at 79 years old. Krueger, who was honored with the Morgan Wooten Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019, was part of one of the most remarkable assemblies of high school coaches in history. Coach cant even eat on game day. It was lunch time one day last week and Keith was sitting at a corner table in Bob & Skylers, his favorite eating establishment in Manchester. On 1/17, the Clay varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Middleburg (FL) by a score of 63-46. Read more: Clay HS Boys' Basketball 2020-21. Im serious. On 1/6, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against ED White (Jacksonville, FL) by a score of 59-58. I thought I was going to get thrown out of Market Square Arena last year, she said, referring to Clay Countys loss to Marion, Ind., in Indianapolis. State championships: 22 (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1988, 1991, 1994, 1998, 2002). He wasnt always the most athletic player we had, but he was always the best basketball player we had. Hopefully, we developed a really good relationship and they know that while I may be hard on them, its because I want the very best for them I hope these girls know how much I love them.. The 6-foot-6, 295-pound junior came off the bench and helped Ramsey repeat . Its been 31 years since a mountain team did it, so Im happy and proud to be finally taking the title back there. I know he cares a lot, Turpin said. Almond's greatest team was probably his 2003 squad, which finished ranked No. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Schools: Newton County (Ga.) High School, Monroe George Walton (Ga.) High School, Dublin Trinity Christian (Ga.) High School, Loganville (Ga.) High School, Monticello Piedmont (Ga.) High School, Port St. Joe (Ga.) High School, Greater Atlanta Christian High School, Conyers Heritage (Ga.) High School, State championships: 3 (1964, 1976, 1985). Peters was inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 2008. After a successful collegiate career, Coach Gay pursued his masters degree in special education, while simultaneously working as a graduate assistant and an assistant coach with Bryan Station (2012- 2016) and then Henry Clay (2016- 2017). R1AAA Semifinal. He pleaded no contest to the second-degree felony and was given 10 years probation, as well as having to pay restitution. Every day Im learning something. The breakthrough finally came in 1985 when Clay County reached the finals against Hopkinsville. HIgh School, State championships: 5 (1986, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020). Thats the sign of a great coach and a great teacher.. But after taking a stress test, he got some startling news. They have three children; Miller (9), Leighton (12), and Mattox (16). It was during a Memorial Day weekend but Davenport got in his car as quickly as possible and made the drive, calling it one of the greatest honors in his life. . "All those wins just mean I'm old as dirt," Broussard once joked. Please help us by reporting the final score. Central High School, Woodlawn (La.) Were all trying to push ourselves to become better people and better players because we know he cares., Bolser said this year has been a learning curve for both him and his players, but theyve gotten to a point where there is mutual respect and trust in each other, and they believe Wednesday was the hardest weve ever played.. Schools: Queens Archbishop Molloy (New York) High School. Watch this highlight video of the Clay (Green Cove Springs, FL) basketball team in its game Clay vs Middleburg Game Highlights - Jan. 17, 2023 on Jan 17, 2023. And the Cats are rising on bracketology boards. He was 75. All rights reserved. Hughes would coach for 46 years in Fort Worth, Texas, first at segregated Terrell High, then at Dunbar High, winning five state championships between the two schools. And if somehow we missed someone, please let us know. While at Asbury, Coach Tyler was a 4-year starter, 3-year team captain, 1,000-point club member, 800 rebound club member, and the River States Conference Champion of Character award recipient his senior season. The celebration has really never stopped in Clay County, probably because the Tigers are ready to make a run at a second straight crown. Daniel Boone 24-8. Colleges Attended: University of Georgia (BS Education), Lagrange College (2 years as a player), Valdosta State University (M.Ed. The competitor in Brooks bristled a bit when he heard his old coaches didnt regard him as the greatest of athletes. Watch this highlight video of the Clay (Green Cove Springs, FL) basketball team in its game Clay vs Bishop Kenny Game Highlights - Jan. 24, 2023 on Jan 24, 2023, Watch this highlight video of the Clay (Green Cove Springs, FL) basketball team in its game Clay vs Fleming Island Game Highlights - Jan. 20, 2023 on Jan 20, 2023. NEW! He started as a freshman (under head coach Bill Hahn), and just kept getting better.. Schools: Cameron Yoe (Tex.) He led the Tigers to 18 state tournaments as a head coach, including seven straight from 1984 to 1990. Almond was inducted into the Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. On 12/6, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Perrysburg (OH) by a score of 78-42. 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