Every time he thinks hes out, the guy from South Philly gets pulled back in. "It was a special . Except for Central in the early part of the 20th century, no city leagues team had won six consecutive titles. Thats when it started to get rolling, Arrigale said. It was a PhD in coaching, Griffin said of his time at Roman. His mom worked two jobs to keep his dream alive. His old high school coach will be there and Morriss wife will call him before the game to wish him luck, more reminders of how the games mean so much to so many. A night before the final interview, athletic director Ed Bubby DiCamillo called to tell him that the other finalist had accepted the Archbishop Carroll job. As of 2022, the school has had 23 Gatorade Players of the Year. Also. Luckily, this is my second year, so I am getting more of a familiar taste of it to see what worked last year and what didnt work. Roman Catholic vs. Neumann Goretti sets up familiar championship matchup for Catholic League title. According to all-knowing social media, Albany also has extended an offer to Daniel Skillings, who played for Griffin this past season at Roman. 860 Elm . The full-court pressure and man-to-man defense had been just that suffocating. On 3/21, the Roman Catholic varsity basketball team won their away playoff game against Archbishop Wood (Warminster, PA) by a score of 66-56. Fandom is passed down through generations. They showed no mercy throughout, Mr. Lipka said. 1 seed Kansas. I get that, and thats the fun of coaching at Roman, too, the expectations are high and they have a lot of support as well. 4) (April 22-23, 2023), GUAA/Live at the Nook Notebook (Pt. He really became a mentor. Philadelphia High School Basketball Catholic League Winners, Year by Year. Which NBA players are Christian? After a 10-2 season, which saw the exodus of Williams and Duren along with playing around restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Roman Catholic returns 6-6 junior forward, Just as Killings was a highly successful recruiter in this area, both while serving under, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Some of the players had graduated 20 years ago. Jackson, the older son of former Roman Catholic and Temple star and NBA player Marc Jackson, finished with 19 points on 8-for-8 shooting from the field and 3-for-5 from the line. 2 Roman 76, Cardinal O'Hara 52 No. Theres always going to be ups and downs, but the more that those three guys can bring the group along I always say players play and, as coaches, we can guide them, but they have to take it over.. At times, basketball has taken a back seat to these broader realities. Theres another couple familiar names on the staff in freshman coaches TreVaughn Wilkerson and Manny Taylor, who both played under McNesby and graduated in 2015; Wilkerson played college hoops at Hartford and Lincoln, while Taylor played football at Rutgers. The enthusiasm is mutual for McNesby, whos enjoyed working with his players ahead of the season. Were in the process of that, Griffin said. People started to take notice.. Its bittersweet because Im going to miss my kids so much. I felt the pressure every day, Griffin said, not just from the tradition, but because he had brought in the highest-level players, certain to go on to Division I hoops. Three of his assistant coaches Bill Goebig, Kyle Bernard and Mike Wild are all still on staff, as is team statistician and local hoops figure Tom 'Hock' McKenna. The schools will face each other again on Jan. 28. A glut of talent on PCL rosters created league-wide parody and heightened interest in the competition, as four programs had a realistic chance to win the 2023 title. If he can tighten up all aspects of his game, he can help take Roman to another level. The score is there. Start the day smarter. North Catholic and Cardinal Dougherty shut down because of enrollment reasons. Wood junior guard Jalil Bethea earned Catholic League Player of the Year honors and is being recruited by the likes of Syracuse and UCLA, while Xzayvier Brown is a high-level senior guard headed to St. Joseph's. Roman Catholic basketball coach Matt Griffin to work for former Temple assistant Dwayne Killings at Albany | Mike Jensen "It was a PhD in coaching," Griffin said of his time at Roman. Arrigale proved he could move with change Adaptability, he said is his best trait as he was then the owner of 10 Catholic League championships and won them in a variety of ways with a variety of lineups. He currently coaches the Under-16 team, but he previously directed the Under-10 and Under-8 teams as well. Six crowns were won in succession (1989-94). Arrigales time at Neumann started with a beer at Deans Bar, a hole-in-the-wall at 29th and Tasker. Please email any questions or concerns about these stories to: editor@philadelphianeighbors.com. Bongard, a Roman alum who worked at the school from 2006-10 and was appointed to his current position in 2014, was also on the selection committee that hired McNesby the first time around. The title game will be the fifth matchup between Saints coach Carl Arrigale and Cahillites coach Chris McNesby in the PCL finale. JuniorJhamir Martinis also a returning starter as is 6-7 juniorMatija Radunovic. I dont know if he remembers this, but 10 years ago, I remember sitting in the office at Boston University, Griffin said. Coach Speedy Morris '60 was the coach of the East Team at The Spectrum in 1978. Administrators at Sacred Heart did not immediately respond to phone and email messages seeking comment on Thursday, but expressed remorse over the episode in a statement to GameTimeCT, a scholastic sports website that is part of Hearst Connecticut Media Group. BENSALEM The Archbishop Wood-Roman Catholic game Tuesday night featured two of the best boys basketball players in Pennsylvania. Roman Catholic Basketball has produced FIVE McDonald's All-Americans since the game's inception in 1978-Reggie Jackson '78, Lonnie McFarlan '80, Dallas Comegys '83, Mark Stevenson '85, Eddie Griffin '00, and Maalik Wayns '09. In his five-year tenure, Griffin won onePIAA 6A State Championship (onerun was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one did not take place for the same reason). "It was pretty cool. Doyle spent just a season at Neumann and the next coach Tom Dougherty lasted only three. We trust him. Boys HS Three different teams at Neumann-Goretti share one court for practice times, including the mens basketball program. He had pitched the idea of having Griffin join his staff with the Great Danes for a few weeks, as the deal evolved from more of a possibility to a reality. Imhotep Charters Justin Edwards is Phillys top high school player in 30 years. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, North Catholic created a $1.5 million dollar information-technology program that gave its students opportunities to train as information technologists, computer repairmen and network managers. Basketball is one of the most popular sports at Christ the King for boys and girls in grades 3-8. This really did mean something to these guys. Sacred Heart Academy, a Catholic high school for girls in Hamden, Conn., said that running up the score against Lyman Hall High School did not mesh with its values. Here are five people you [continue reading], AndyGerman is about to begin his first season as the head coach of St. Josephs Preps lacrosse team. Matt Griffin (above) takes over as Roman Catholic's head coach 42 years after his father graduated from the school. 1) (April 28), 2023 Hoop Group Spring Jam Fest Day 1 Standouts (April 28), Plymouth Whitemarsh Spring League Notebook (Thurs., April 27), Jay Ems Northeast Basketball League (NEBL) 2023 Schedule, GUAA/Live at the Nook Notebook (Pt. On 3/11, the Roman Catholic varsity basketball team won their home playoff game against Perkiomen Valley (Collegeville, PA) by a score of 70-31. When the Center Cityall-boys high school found itself in need of a new basketball coach following Matt Griffins departure to the University at Albany, a reach-out from an all-too-familiar name turned out to be exactly the right answer. Catholic League (B) The dad told his son that he needed it by himself. Of course, it came from the old shop on 8th Street. Roman Catholic: 22: a-Neumann-Goretti: 8: La Salle: 8: West Catholic: 8: North Catholic: a -- formerly South Cath./Bishop Neumann/St. I love the Phillies. A Roman alum, McNesby went 168-55 (.753) overall and 90-16 (.849) in the Catholic League in the eight years that followed, winning back-to-back Catholic League and PIAA state championships in both 2015 and 16. Im fortunate to coach a really good team great kids that want to be good.They represent Roman very well, so Im excited to be able to coach a group like this.. Im feeling recharged and ready to go.. Its funny, the first time I ever saw Dwayne, he was walking around campus with Pat for his interview, Matt Griffin said this week. Three of his assistant coaches , are all still on staff, as is team statistician and local hoops figure, Theres another couple familiar names on the staff in freshman coaches. Even though he knew it was the right call at the time, McNesby still missed being part of the action when he stepped aside. Im not 30 anymore. He took a job selling medical devices. But Griffin still wasnt sure about full-time coaching. As he pulled into the fabled school at the corner of Broad and Vine Streets, he received a call from an old friend: riffin will step down as Roman Catholics head coach and athletic director, effective April 1, and become an assistant on Killings staff at Albany. Playing and developing under Killings and former Penn State head coach Pat Chambers, Griffin was an integral part of the Terriers 2011 America East Conference Tournament Championship as a junior and helped the team advance to the NCAA Tournament against No. He and his staff immersed his players in what he called the Roman Way, where he pushed them to achieve their individual goals of success at the high school level while working to play collegiately. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Born in Manayunk, Morris acquired the nickname "Speedy" because he was one of the slowest kids in his neighborhood. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. There was never much doubt in their ongoing talks about where Killings would eventually end up well, maybe the where. Ever since Ive coached at Roman, they expect us to be in the championship every year, he said. In 2009, PCL stalwarts North Catholic High School, Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School, and Cardinal Doughtery all shut down. The pressure to win every year, the rise of social media, and the constant changes in the administration had worn down the guy from South Philly. On 3/15, the Roman Catholic varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Lower Merion (Ardmore, PA) by a score of 60-56. Our goal is to create the well-rounded athlete, one who understands sport from the mental and physical perspectives. Locking in on defense to complement the offensive talent could help the program reach its championship aspirations again. (Photo: Mark Jordan/CoBL). Tag(s): MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 2023 PIAA Boys' Basketball Championships 6A Boys' Championship, Photos: Reading @ Roman Catholic (PIAA 6A Championship), 66-56 (W) Roman Catholic @ Archbishop Wood, 60-56 (W) Roman Catholic vs. Lower Merion, MaxPreps Top 25 Basketball Rankings | 2022-2023 Regular Season Update #16, 70-31 (W) Roman Catholic vs. Perkiomen Valley, 62-49 (L) Roman Catholic @ Neumann-Goretti. Gillespie and Samuels returning to Villanova, Drexel's T.J. Bickerstaff enters transfer portal, California residents do not sell my data request. Roman won back-to-back Catholic League and PIAA state titles in 2015 and 2016 under McNesby led by current NBA wing Lamar Stevens and fellow former Penn State standout Tony Carr before he stepped down from the position he began in 2008, guiding the Cahillites to a 168-55 record in eight seasons. Roman will play a loaded schedule, including non-league matchups against Imhotep Charter, St. Benedicts (N.J.), Trenton Catholic (N.J.), St. Stephen-St. Agnes (Va.) and John Carroll (D.C.), with trips down to the Governors Cup in Maryland and a Hoop Group showcase in New Jersey, which should help prepare them for the postseason against stiff competition. The Cahillites, whose tallest player is Radunovic at 6-foot-7, will find themselves in matchups in which they are a touch undersized. Youre a champ forever and thats an experience with that group of guys that you take forever. That turned the coaching lights fully on. Note: This story is the latest in CoBLs Prepping for Preps series, which will take a look at many of the top high school programs in the region as part of our 2021-22 season preview coverage. In five years, his overall record was 96-29. For 103 years, the Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) has influenced generations of basketball players and coaches. Skillings led the team in scoring and rebounding last season with 19.7 points and 8.1 boards per game as Roman went 10-2 (9-1). Reading High will play District 12 champ Roman Catholic (27-3), which defeated Archbishop Wood 66-56 Tuesday, Saturday at Hershey's Giant Center at 8 p.m., looking to win its third title in. Boys Basketball It was 13 years ago that McNesby, several years a Roman assistant coach, succeeded longtime Roman coach Dennis Seddon as the Cahillites courtside leader. MISSION STATEMENT. North Philadelphia: Can the Next Crimes be Prevented? The coach washed the white shorts and jerseys the Saints wore in their semifinal win, making sure they were ready for the big game. Its been discussed here that things at Roman are going really well, Griffin said. Those with five: Roman (1924-28), Penn Charter (1940-45, one shared), Malvern Prep (1973-77, one shared) and West Philadelphia (1974-78). The whole process of growing up kind of gave me this coaching bug. The Griffin name means something in Philadelphia basketball. Griffin accrued a 96-29 overall record, including going 54-12 in the Philadelphia Catholic League. Killings was at BU for one season, 2010-11, before joining Fran Dunphys Temple staff, where he had previously been in an operations role. He got everything you could possibly get out of it, so were excited. Griffin certainly was no slouch in the follow-up act, winning Catholic League championships in 2018 and 2019 while finishing as runners-up each of the last two years; he was 96-29 (54-12 PCL) in five years, going 10-2 this past season. The decision to suspend him was made by Sacred Heart, according to Mr. Carbone, who said that the league did not have a mercy rule in basketball. Do we need to do a better job of teaching what sportsmanship is?. Of course, despite Romans terrific talent, thats not so easily done. His second season ended with a three-point loss to Eddie Griffins nationally ranked Roman team, but the Pirates felt good heading into Season 3. Hes been there before. Im just coaching to chase that down, Arrigale said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 3 of 18 4 of 18 University at Albany men's basketball assistant coach Matt Griffin, right, . Tools William "Speedy" Morris (born April 26, 1942) is an American basketball coach. Griffin is only the fifth Roman Catholic basketball coach since the 1968-69 season. He grew up at 29th and McKean, was married at St. Gabriels, raised his family a 10-minute walk from the stadiums, and now coaches the high-school basketball team that defines South Philadelphia just as much as he does. McNesby coached the sons and relatives of his former teammates at Roman Catholic. Arrigale was in. The reality is the land some of these schools are on, the [Philadelphia] Archdiocese can probably profit greatly from that, said Mike McKee, the mens basketball coach at La Salle College High School, speaking about the closures. Tribute Page. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/nyregion/connecticut-high-school-girls-basketball-coach.html. Its like being a part of something really special, and when youre away from it, youre outside the circle.
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