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Tag: CHSAA Basketball
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The St. John’s Prep Red Storm shocked the city when they moved up to the A Division after making the B division title game the previous year. Many probably thought that they wouldn’t adjust well but Coach John Kiggins and his staff developed their team and got some key transfers that would help them build…
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A look back at some of the Trending Topics and News from the Past Weekend in NYC high school Basketball as well as A look at the Week ahead curated by Editor in Chief Jaquam Bodden MAGIC MEL CHOOSES SAINT LOUIS Jermel “Magic Mel” made his commitment today to Saint Louis official on Nike’s Baseline…
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Smartball Classic opening day finished with an intense nightcap game between Cardinal Hayes and Eagle Academy Brooklyn on Monday. The Hayesmen featured No.16 PG in the nation in the class of 2026 Jermel “Magic Mel” Thomas along with top returning senior guard Kaelan Destin and Junior Malik Fields. This night cap game also was the…
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Hayes Gets their First Win of the Season over Molloy.
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We are back with some Fall Ball content for you guys. Last Thursday’s Harlem World Classic Championship game ended up becoming a double-OT Thriller as Monsignor Scanlan behind 16 points from the super sophomore Dior Anderson defeated Scanlan 53-48 in OT. The game was a straight-grinder throughout. late in the fourth quarter Eagle BX had…
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Throughout the 2022-23 High School Basketball Season as well as some spring events during the postseason we got to witness so much talent that the New York Tri-State area has to Offer. There are many prospects that we all know that are not only the best in the region but also in the country, but…
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Featured Photo Credit: Hector Martinez / Moving Pictures Just as if the 2021-22 showcase season wouldn’t get any greater, Stepinac Head Coach Pat Massaroni and the CHSAA and the Archdiocese of New Jersey decided to make things greater by coming up with the NY vs NJ Catholic High school showcase. Something special about state showcases…
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The Covid-19 pandemic has put a halt to everything especially Basketball. Playoffs canceled, in- person recruiting cancelled AAU season in question. So how are some of your favorite teams and coaches dealing with this? Just about everyone is staying positive and adapting to this whole new reality. A few weeks ago, Ralph Fornoles a referee,…
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2018-19 season: 20-7 Record, CHSAA Quarterfinalist Key players to Watch: Malachi Smith, Luis Kortright, Gary Grant St. Raymond’s Ravens have been preparing all summer to build off an impressive 2018-19 campaign. From early morning workouts to performing well in summer tournaments and preseason events, the Ravens have their eyes on making a deep post season…