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. Paul Halfacre. Quintero is an outstanding running back on the El Dorado football team. ANAHEIM The Etiwanda boys basketball team has staged a handful of fourth-quarter comebacks this season. Fryer: So, that's it from Mater Dei? The public deserves more details I dont think its going to very easy coming off a big loss like this, Baker said of the short turnaround to prepare for the state playoffs. Coach Terry finds passion in developing his players and inspiring their personal growth to prepare them for challenges on and off the court. When Coach Garcia is not on the basketball court you can find him on the golf course enjoying life. We are thrilled to welcome Coach Tom Lewis back to the Monarch family. On 2/28, the Evansville Mater Dei varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Evansville Bosse (Evansville, IN) by a score of 58-57. Under Coach McKnights tenure, the Monarchs have had 9 players compete in the NBA (1 currently), 4 former players coaching in the NBA, 24 Monarchs have been named CIF Player of the Year, with 2 Monarchs being named Gatorade State Players of the Year. operations intern. He said hed told assistant coach Brian Henderson not to schedule any out-of-state games that would require flying but that a trip to Las Vegas was still possible. Silva practiced with Prolific Prep for a few months before returning to Jesuit. NFL draft: Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud primed to extend Southern We had just bought a brand-new house in Folsom. Girls basketball in Sacramento has become a hotbed, Chambers said. McKnight is the fourth boys basketball coach to reach such mark. 1-seeded team from Downey to victory. Entering his second year as assistant coach for the Mater Dei freshman basketball team, Coach Terry looks forward to an exciting season. Jared McCain is a prominent face in high school basketball. He was an All-Orange County Player of the Year, All-Angelus League MVP, and CIF Player of the Year. The Mater Dei vs. Servite football game will be at Cerritos College on a Thursday night, Oct. 27. Coach Almazans favorite experience was traveling to Iraq and serving under challenging and harsh conditions. 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. (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Mater Dei guard Brady Karich celebrates with the CIF-SS Division 1 championship plaque in Anaheim on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was previously an assistant coach at Indiana Tech. About the Coaches - Coach Beez (Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer), Etiwandas Curtis Williams, center, gets tied up by Mater Dei guard Brannon Martinsen, lett, and guard Scotty Belnap, right, in the CIF-SS Division 1 basketball championship in Anaheim on Saturday, February 25, 2023. , A large challenge for Pacifica Christians boys basketball team is trying to defend La Mirada sophomore Julien Gomez. A graduate of Vanguard University, where he starred as a point guard, Coach Quinn loves the teaching aspect of the game and is forever instilling that into his players. Steve Fryer covers high school sports at the Orange County Register. Davidson made 8 of 12 from the field and 11 of 13 from the line. Flintridge Prep 68, Los Osos 52: Ashley Chea scored 24 points to help deliver a 3AA championship for Flintridge Prep. 1; Del Oro surge, Prep baseball, softball rankings: SFL stands tall again; Elk Grove-Franklin to play three, So fun: Crowd of almost 10,000 watches Triple-A Sacramento River Cats open 23rd season. Easily couldve of but it wouldnt have done nothing for me. The highlight of his collegiate career was on national television vs UCLA where he tallied 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 7 assists, and was awarded Player of the Week in the PAC-10. Coach Quinn favors a motion offense as movement is hard to guard. Over his three decades at Mater Dei, Gary McKnight has written a storied legacy for himself and the boys basketball team. Ron Holland and AJ Johnson have decommitted from Texas this month, giving the Longhorns a rough April after an electric March. Etiwandas Jimmy Baker, right, drives around Mater Dei guard Brady Karich, left, in the CIF-SS Division 1 basketball championship in Anaheim on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Orange Lutheran 63, Marlborough 45: The Lancers won their seventh title and first Division 1 championship behind Shea Joko, who scored 17 points and finished four of eight from three-point range. 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. McManus played football as a defensive back at La Quinta in the 1990s. You couldnt compare Sacramento high school basketball to playing on the Grind Session with Prolific Prep, Hawkins said. He said the math is simple for an excellent high school player. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. And, unlike the boys side, the girls basketball programs in Sacramento have built a name for themselves as powerhouses. 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. , All of the CIF-SS boys and girls basketball semifinalists qualified for the CIF Southern California Regional that begins Feb. 28. Now in his fifth year as the assistant Sophomore coach, Coach Garcia brings his experience on and off the court to share with his players. Retired Crenshaw legend Willie West (right) finished with 16 LA City titles and 803 wins (1971-2007) pic.twitter.com/gCvKBXw93g. 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. 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. Bartlett last season was the Monarchs fourth-leading scorer, at 9 points a game, and second-leading rebounder with 5 rebounds a game. GoFan.co is the place to get advance tickets for CIF-SS playoff events. Steve also writes a weekly column that covers pro and college sports, and other topics. McKnight has coached at Mater Dei since 1982. A few years after Brown made the move to Prolific Prep, Coleman Hawkins arrived at the Napa school. The big question for all high school basketball teams in Southern California is when the season might be played. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Coach Brown was a multi-sport star playing baseball, basketball and football at Detroit Eastern HS. . He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. 7 Columbus headline 2022 City of Palms Classic field, High school basketball: Sierra Canyon debuts at No. Mater Dei pulls out tight victory in Zurliene's debut as program's coach His coaching experience began coaching club basketball out of San Clemente, where hes continued to coach for the past 6 years. The head coach, Billy McKnight, was coming to our games. There are so many places to get looked at and there are way more AAU teams. Hawkins is entering his junior season at Illinois. McCain is preparing for his final season at Centennial High School in Corona. Joe Davidson has covered sports for The Sacramento Bee since 1988: preps, colleges, Kings and features. Final: Westchester 68, Fairfax 43Westchester is 1-2 vs. Fax (No. Tough and-one finish. Mater Dei coach Craig Zurliene during a game in the Alton Tipoff Tournament on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Alton High School in Godfrey, Ill. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports . Tournament Game 2022-23 IHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball State Tournament S32 | Boonville Evansville Bosse 57 Evansville Mater Dei 58 Final Box Score Tournament Bracket Mar 1, 2023 @ 3:10am We had no intention of leaving except we started looking at the basketball side of things. This is Coach Aaron Mobleys first year as an assistant varsity coach at Mater Dei. The Askew family also moved to Southern California for basketball reasons. He is a stat junkie who created and maintains a record book for high school sports in the Inland Empire. 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. Someone was going to accept the challenge. He left Trabuco Hills in 2012 and joined Troy Roelen (a Mater Dei alum) at Mission Viejo High School. Azzam said he evaluated on a yearly basis whether to return and acknowledged the uncertainty around the upcoming basketball season as a result of the virus. But ever since a rocky fall tournament at the Border League in Las Vegas, the Monarchs Zack Davidson has taken on his role with no complaints. In his personal time, Coach Terry enjoys spending time and vacationing with his girlfriend, Leslie and 5 year old son, Kameron. Mater Dei High School Athletics Social Media - Footer. Staff Directory | Mater Dei High School Athletics Sean is married to his wife Darra for seven years. WHAT A FINISHCongratulations to Moorpark Girl's Soccer on becoming Division 3 CIF Champions @MoorparkHighSch pic.twitter.com/R2jZ46Bx8l. Berkeley, under Coach Lou Campanelli. 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