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Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. He was previously an assistant coach at Indiana Tech. All-County Girls Basketball Team: Mater Dei's Addison Deal is the O.C. , The CIF-SS Wrestling Masters Meet is Friday at Palm Springs High. Staff Directory | Mater Dei High School Interacting with the players and teaching fundamentals are two of the main items that excites Coach Quinn when it comes to coaching basketball. McKnight, who started coaching at Mater Dei in 1983, is the winningest high school coach in California with a record of 1,161-118 in 38 seasons. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Mater Dei players cheer their team after a basket late in the fourth period against Etiwanda in the CIF-SS Division 1 basketball championship in Anaheim on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He kinda just calms everyone down, when were all nervous in a game, Barnett said. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. A trusty hammer, he pounded away again and again in the second half, the hub of the Monarchs workmanlike offense. He has seven years on the schools varsity coaching staff as an ace defensive backfield coach and 16 years in the football program. Lewis transferred because of the uncertainty of if there would be a high school season. Outstanding job ladies coach Solomon! Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, CA) Girls Varsity Basketball They have Sacramento or 916 in their social media bios. His mantra is just get better. When not on the sidelines, Coach Brown could be found between the lines as a sports official for basketball, football, baseball, volleyball and softball for an amazing 55 years. Including his years coaching girls basketball at La Quinta and Troy, Kiernan has a state girls basketball-record 876 career wins; he also coached boys basketball at Savanna and Troy. Mater Dei (27-6) closed the opening half with a 16-7 run and led 33-25 at halftime. He is also 4thnationally among all-time coaching leaders in total career wins. In 2009 he co-founded a youth basketball club program, JSK Basketball, which is located in south Orange County. His move started a trend for Sacramento-area players. Trying to do the same against Mater Dei was a tough challenge, one that ultimately proved unsuccessful. , Athletic director changes: Gil Ramirez has left Tesoro, where he was athletic director, to become the athletic director at Capistrano Valley where he replaces Chad Addison; former Capistrano Valley football coach Ernie Bucher has replaced Ramirez as Tesoros A.D.; Marina boys basketball coach Nick Racklin now also is the A.D. there; Arlie Kearney is the A.D. at Sonora, replacing Rich Lodding who continues as the schools baseball coach; and Frank McCarroll retired as athletic director at La Habra and has been replaced by Paul Caffrey, the schools baseball coach. McKnight is the fourth boys basketball coach to reach such mark. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Coach Brown was a multi-sport star playing baseball, basketball and football at Detroit Eastern HS. All schools have their own culture, especially private schools. His favorite basketball memory was going 35-0 and winning a CIF title, State title and National Championship in 2014. He played NCAA Division 1 college basketball at both the University of Notre Dame and the University of California, Berkeley. 2023 CIF San Diego Section Boys' Basketball Championships (California) Open Division. McManus played football as a defensive back at La Quinta in the 1990s. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. With the lessons he has learned, he hopes to be able to help Mater Dei Basketball continue to remain atop California High School basketball and return a CIF championship to the school. Lewis, a CIF Southern Section basketball player of the year on Coach Gary McKnight's first great Mater Dei teams in 1980s, was added to the Monarchs coaching staff this summer. Three pointer doesnt count! In addition to their many Tournament and League championships, Coach Larkins is most proud of a 33 game winning streak his teams recently compiled. And he wouldnt mind losing another 25. This is not the first time that coach (Gary McKnight) and Mater Dei played Etiwanda in the finals, Etiwanda co-coach Daniel Ryan said. His teams have won 23 section titles and 11 state . (Luca Evans / Los. Everything is amplified when you come down here. Flintridge Prep 68, Los Osos 52: Ashley Chea scored 24 points to help deliver a 3AA championship for Flintridge Prep. The team is mostly on the road, playing at tournaments against the best high school players in the country. Mr . 14 in state this week) but gets one that matters. The biggest influence on Coach Lees coaching career is Troy Roelen. The big question for all high school basketball teams in Southern California is when the season might be played. After college, Coach Brown transitioned from student-athlete to teacher and coach where he spent 3 years at Villa Park HS and 43 years at Santa Ana College. Guss Armstead has been training Sacramento area high school, college and professional players for over 30 years. Once a Monarch always a Monarch! All of that hand-to-hand combat. Coaches; 2022-2023 Team Pictures; Courtside Club; 2023 Matt Denning NIKE Hoops Classic; Program Records; (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Mater Dei guard Luke Barnett, center, protects the ball as he is fouled by Etiwandas Jimmy Baker, left, late in the fourth period in the CIF-SS Division 1 basketball championship in Anaheim on Saturday, February 25, 2023. His departure is part of a trend. , A large challenge for Pacifica Christians boys basketball team is trying to defend La Mirada sophomore Julien Gomez. Entering his 28th season as a coach with the Monarchs, Coach Quinn was a key starter on the schools second basketball State Championship team his senior year in 1990. A funeral Mass is at St. Boniface in Anaheim on Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. He left Trabuco Hills in 2012 and joined Troy Roelen (a Mater Dei alum) at Mission Viejo High School. And players dont achieve fame and earn Duke scholarships by staying in Sacramento. If you go to a bigger school, you can kind of play your natural position and play along with higher level players. He was an assistant coach at Mater Dei in the early 1990s. A 2022 graduate of Chapman University, Evans worked as the sports and managing editor of the campus newspaper before beginning freelance work with The Times. Basketball Girls' Basketball Twitter Girls' Basketball Instagram Girls' Basketball Varsity Girls' Basketball Calendar; . Its just not going to get you the exposure or the respect.. Coach Beez was a McDonald's High School All-American out of powerhouse Mater Dei High School in Orange County, California. He graduated from Vacaville High School in 2006. We knew he was going to be a tough player to defend, Etiwanda co-head coach Danny Ryan said. McKnight is the 10th coach overall to hit the plateau, as six girls basketball coaches also have at least 1,200 wins. Most recently, Coach McKnight was inducted into the San Clemente Sports Wall of Fame in 2022. Over his three decades at Mater Dei, Gary McKnight has written a storied legacy for himself and the boys basketball team. He attended Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri as a football and track scholarship athlete. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Mater Dei guard Owen Verna, left, runs between Etiwandas Alton Hamilton, center, and Carrington Pierce, right, on his way to score a basket in the CIF-SS Division 1 basketball championship in Anaheim on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Williams scored 11 points in the fourth quarter and finished with a team-high 17 points and seven rebounds, while Jimmy Baker added 16 points for the Eagles. Theres just not enough good high school teams, Waters said. Before that, he spent one year with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA D-League as a basketball operations intern. Mater Dei Athletics on Instagram: "As Coach Kiernan says, "It's go time That puts him at No. Gary McKnight of Santa Ana Mater Dei and Ed Azzam of Westchester, the winningest high school basketball coaches in the Southern Section and City Section, respectively, each confirmed on Monday that they intended to coach during the 2020-21 school year despite uncertainty with COVID-19 issues. 4 Imhotep Charter, No. 4. I just wanted to put him in a more competitive situation. The head coach, Billy McKnight, was coming to our games. Young and Stroud worked under the watchful eye of private quarterback coach John Beck . Boys Bowling Head Coach: Jeff Johnson johnsondesign@charter.net. He currently works for the County of Orange. We game-planned for that, but sometimes guys are just that good, that big and that strong We tried a variety of looks with him, going either with muscle or length.. The best thing Coach Brown says about coaching at Mater Dei is that he gets to coach alongside his dad, Myrond Brown, who is also part of the JV staff. What concerns me about that is how does a kid that has gone to a prep school for a year or two, not gone to school, how are they able to jump back into the comprehensive high school public school setting? Coach Beez was a student of the game. Matt Beeuwsaert (a.k.a. With having some of his favorite memories here as a player and student at Mater Dei, Coach Franklin is looking forward to creating new ones as a Coach under Gary McKnight. Brogan, whose mother Michelle played for Australias womens Olympic team, scored 25 points for the Southern California All-Stars team that won the Pangos Terrific 24 West championship last week. He was an assistant at several other places including St. John Bosco, New Mexico State, Long Beach State and in womens professional basketball. McCain grew up in Sacramento and spent a majority of his life in the capital city before moving to Southern California in middle school. If you are looking for a PRIVATE SHOOTING COACH or a PRIVATE BASKETBALL TRAINER, then contact COACH BEEZ today so you can take your game to the next level. Missed layups and turnovers helped contribute to the double-digit deficit the Eagles faced throughout the majority of the fourth period Saturday afternoon at Honda Center. The charge call was not made immediately. We are thrilled to welcome Coach Tom Lewis back to the Monarch family. . He has had the privilege of developing several individual players who went on to have successful careers in the NBA including Tyson Chandler, Kyle Kuzma, Jamal Sampson, Josh Childress, and Marcus Williams. In his third year as an assistant JV coach at Mater Dei. Lindsay Gould scored 27 points, making six threes for Oak Park. He, his wife Samantha and their 13 year old son Ayden, reside in Tustin. Assistant Alex Helmage directed the team in the absence of Lindsay Charity, who is on maternity leave. Coach Lee started his coaching career at Trabuco Hills High School in 1995. McManus has had a front-row seat to observe Rollinsons adroit relationships with alumni, boosters and media. Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He is the big brother, both spiritually and literally. He and his wife Carmen are proud parents of MD Alumni: JR Class of 2017 and Cristian Class of 2020; current Monarchs Jacob Class of 2025and Joel Class of 2026; and future Monarch Caitlyn Class of 2027. Fields says the solution to keeping players in their hometown is supporting them and giving them the resources needed to succeed and get exposure. Waters also think Sacramento players leave because high school coaches dont attract enough recruiting attention. The players love his energy. Someone was going to accept the challenge. Tom Lewis has returned to Mater Dei basketball and he's not going alone Tournament Game. Coach Shu has also launched two mobile apps, Jump Hi, a basketball/fitness app, and Kitchit, a mobile recipe app. In support of the schools mission and philosophy, our student-athletes are empowered to become compassionate leaders on and off the field through our espoused principles of Honor, Glory, and Love. Coach Lee was born and raised in Chicago Illinois, where he attended Oak Park & River Forest High Schools. Sometimes kids may feel alienated or dont have that same support so they may go elsewhere to try and find it. In August 2020, when a high school basketball season seemed unlikely because of COVID-19, Silva decided to attend Prolific Prep while staying a student at Jesuit High School. And even as he was swarmed by photos after the final buzzer, presented with the championship plaque, his teammates had to urge him to smile wider. St. John Bosco also has a very difficult out-of-state schedule headlined by a road . Coach Roelen supported Coach Lee when he brought him to Mission Viejo in 2012 and made the transition from Trabuco Hills to Mission Viejo very smooth. Etiwanda ran four different defenders at Davidson during the game, but nothing really slowed him down. The Sacramento area last year didnt have a Division l scholarship boys basketball player. Ron Holland and AJ Johnson have decommitted from Texas this month, giving the Longhorns a rough April after an electric March. Coach Terry finds passion in developing his players and inspiring their personal growth to prepare them for challenges on and off the court. Girls basketball in Sacramento has become a hotbed, Chambers said. . Some kids and whoever is advising them opt for that type of environment. @latsondheimer @SGABasketball @FrankieBur @CalHiSports pic.twitter.com/lDa3oNpavY. As a basketball alumnus, he returns to us with a plethora of experience and knowledge. Football Championship and the 2015 Division 1AA State Football Championship. 7 Columbus headline 2022 City of Palms Classic field, High school basketball: Sierra Canyon debuts at No. for best prep sports column. , Blairs boys basketball team is averaging 87 points a game in the playoffs with an average margin of victory of 37 points over three playoff wins. El Camino Real 4, Cleveland 0: Erin Lee, Sharon Alcocer, Nikki Velasco and Taylor Webster scored as ECR recorded its 15th consecutive shutout to win the City Section Division I title, its 15th in school history. Mr. Jason Quinn '90 Dean of Students/Boys Basketball . Entering this season, he had a 90.7% winning percentage as head coach (1,188-122). They dont hate Sacramento. The reason he left was simple: McCain wanted to raise his national profile. But there was Davidson, again, consistently making the right read and draining free throw after free throw 11 of 13 on the game to seal the win. Unbelievable ending San Gabriel Academy wins 66-64. Coaching Staff Head Coach: Mr. Cory Arentsen Assistant Coaches: Mr. Connor Beckmann, Mr. Trevor Durham, and Mr. Adam Etter . For the high school teams, most of the kids are spread out. 1202 W Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707. Now in his tenth year as an assistant coach at Mater Dei, Coach Myrond Brown brings extensive experience to the Monarch staff. Coach Quinn favors a motion offense as movement is hard to guard. Whether right or wrong, it was such a vacuum of emotion, such a tide-changer, that longtime Etiwanda head coach David Kleckner was still barking at the referee as the seconds ticked down on a Mater Dei win. It was an unprecedented move because all Prolific Prep players attend Napa Christian. He was an All-Orange County Player of the Year, All-Angelus League MVP, and CIF Player of the Year. During his tenure, the Monarchs have won 1 National Championship, 11 California State titles, 16 Southern California Regional titles and 23 CIF Southern Section titles including a National Championship in 2014. ), At Willie Nelson 90, country, rock and rap stars pay tribute, but Willie and Trigger steal the show, Concertgoer lets out a loud full body orgasm while L.A. Phil plays Tchaikovskys 5th, Dig this: Long Beach States Mason Briggs could be next big thing at libero, Kentucky Derby storylines: Training death puts early pall over Churchill Downs, Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: How to watch, start times and betting odds, Elliott: Pissed off Kings must improve in key areas to break Oilers playoff stranglehold, Shohei Ohtanis seventh home run of the season helps Angels avoid sweep. By coaching, Coach Franklin is able to give back the knowledge hes gained over the years to players as they embark on their own path, using basketball as a tool to provide higher education and experiences thatll last a lifetime. After transferring to California State University, Long Beach, he received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Former Brethren Christian coach Jon Bahnsen is the boys basketball coach at Capistrano Valley Christian. He attends Sierra College and is studying journalism. Bartlett last season was the Monarchs fourth-leading scorer, at 9 points a game, and second-leading rebounder with 5 rebounds a game. Elk Grove won a state basketball title. Why is it so hard? | The He prided himself on being a solid fundamental player, with the ability to play multiple positions. GoFan.co is the place to get advance tickets for CIF-SS playoff events. It is Servites home game and the final game of the regular season for both teams. I think we would have had momentum (if a block was called), Williams said. We knew he was going to be a tough player to defend, Ryan said. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. If a player leaves for a prep school and returns 12 or more months after, they will be granted immediate eligibility. He values the relationships he has made with coaches, players, and parents. , Boys and girls basketball championship games in Division 1 and in the Open Division are at Honda Center on Oct. 25. 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Chambers coaches AAU basketball and works with some of the top players in the area. He spent last season at Texas and transferred to Cal this past offseason. In the coming 2022-2023 season, our Sophomores will be seeking their 7th consecutive Trinity League Championship under Jim's leadership. On Wednesday, he reached a legendary echelon of coaching talent by recording his 1,200 win. Including his years coaching girls . 7 Wheeler 73-70, High school basketball: Duke signee Jared McCain guides No. Coach Beez) was a Scholastic, Parade, and McDonald's All-American out of Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana. DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION; November 28: 6:00 p.m. , Not all football-wrestling athletes are linemen or play on defense. Centennial boys basketball team beats Mater Dei, earns spot in Open Why is Frank McCourt really pushing this? In Europe, Coach Beez played for ten professional seasons, winning six Championships with two teams: Racing Mechelen and Spirou Charleroi. Lewis played college basketball at USC and at Pepperdine. Entering his 28th season as a coach with the Monarchs, Coach Quinn was a key starter on the school's second basketball State Championship team his senior year in 1990. Under Goebel's guidance, Mater Dei won 12 state team wrestling championships and took the Class 2A state football title in 2000 and finished second in 1994, 2001, '11 and '14. Coach Shu holds a degree in Kinesiology from Long Beach State. 2022-2023 Varsity Roster - Basketball - Mater Dei High School Athletics (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Etiwandas Channing Cade, right, tries to get by Mater Dei forward Blake Davidson in the CIF-SS Division 1 basketball championship in Anaheim on Saturday, February 25, 2023. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Long Beach Jordan 68, Sage Hill 57: Dennis Redmond Jr. scored 23 points for Jordan in the Division 4A final. Mike Mitchell (basketball, born 1967) - Wikipedia Caroline Makauskas is a sports reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. Coach Garcia is known for running drills with a big smile. The guy bouncing around the most on the football field during pregame warmups always has been McManus. 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It would seem to be a tough position, the only senior on a historically dominant Santa Ana Mater Dei program to receive consistent minutes. With the retirement of Steve Smith of Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) at the conclusion of the 2022 season, McKnight takes over as the coach with the most wins, coming in at 1,214 wins. Caroline Makauskas. Over 41 seasons, hes 921-285 with 15 City Section titles, including winning one this last season over rival Fairfax. He noted that he was feeling good after having lost 53 pounds since January. Amare Campbell had five assists, and Channing Cade had three blocks. His final stop was at Azusa Pacific University where he earned his Master of Science degree. La Salle 63, Hart 54: Kaden Cortes scored 21 points to help La Salle capture the Division 2AA championship. I did that my eighth-grade year. The Napa-based basketball academy doesnt offer any varsity sports other than basketball.