Bottom line: Few sporting figures in Alaska history have loomed as large as Chuck White, a star athlete for the University of Idaho who was drafted to play in the NBA, NFL and MLB. 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. 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. When he grows up, he wants to be just like his daddy and coach others! Nowhere in sports is consistency more valued than on the high school level, where a coach can lead fathers and then their sons at the same school. In 2012, he married Clay High grad April Presley. On 2/24, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Perrysburg (OH) by a score of 69-36. After Keith was released from the hospital last summer, doctors told him hed be better than ever. High School, State championships: 12 (1985, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005). Taking a basketball off the noggin can be an enlightening experience. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Were sort of saying that if we have our heads together, nobodyll beat us, Keith said. Lathrop ran into hot water several times for his practice tactics. Back then we would shut the town down when we were in the Sweet Sixteen.. At Dunbar, Hughes' teams made the state semifinals 12 times. On 1/10, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against St. John's Jesuit (Toledo, OH) by a score of 82-40. Smith was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 and the National Association of High School Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2021. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Chris Jent (right) on the bench when he was an assistant coach at Ohio State. Besides, Adolph Rupp won a few games wearing brown., Ever since last years district tournament, the Tigers have also followed a pregame ritual just for luck. The problem really didnt surprise the 47-year-old coach. He puts his arms around them, and as they huddle together their heads touch. High School, Gonzales East Ascension (La.) Contact him at zpiatt@gannett.com or on Twitter @zachpiatt13. Once also seen as a lofty goal, these days, players seem to reach 1,000 points on a nightly basis. 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. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Unlike a lot of coaches on this list, High was denied a graceful exit when he was told by Brainerd principal Uras Agee he would not be retained as coach in 2013 despite his desire to return for one more season. Clay County Principal Michael Gregory, who graduated from the school in 1991, recalled what it was like following the Tigers back in Keiths coaching days. Ellis caught news of Dunbars title, Lexington vs. Louisville for 7th time in finals, Grab bag of contenders in Sweet quarterfinals, Braden Miller has a Ty to South Laurel champs, Fairdales back-to-back feat has aged well, Butler flattens Flyers to claim 5th title, Butler gets shot at record-tying 5th title. Coach Jay Bordas enters histhirdseason on the Tates Creek Coaching Staff, and his 17th year of coaching. Colleges Attended: University of Georgia (BS Education), Lagrange College (2 years as a player), Valdosta State University (M.Ed. Schools: Lafayette St. Thomas More (La.) The Blue Devil teams made eight (8) KHSAA Sweet Sixteen appearances earning a state title in 1983, in a classic game with Carlisle County. Peters was inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 2008. High School. High School, Tuckerman (Ark.) Lathrop, who is in the Missouri Hall of Fame, died in 2018 at 82 years old. On 2/7, the Clay varsity basketball team won their home playoff game against Baker County (Glen St. Mary, FL) by a score of 59-48. His desire, the will to be successful, just wanting it set him apart from the rest.. But its nothing new. 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Bobbys thinking basketball day and night, said Stanley Abner, a Clay County teacher who has been around the Tigers for more than 40 years. $('span#sw-emailmask-14429').replaceWith(''); It was no surprise that after college he returned to Clay County to teach and coach. 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. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He spent his entire 44-year career as a coach, principal and superintendent in the Clay County School District. Trailing by a few points with the clock becoming their enemy, the Red Devils had to start fouling, and the Dragons werent missing their free throws, going up by double digits and eventually winning the game 45-27. I want them to play with energy and effort, and Im going to coach them with that, Bolser said. The celebration has really never stopped in Clay County, probably because the Tigers are ready to make a run at a second straight crown. He played so hard he was vicious, Abner said. Keiths teams never did, said Davenport. Keith laughs at that story, but he doesnt do much laughing on the sidelines during games. I didnt know how close I came to doing just that, he said. On 1/6, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against St. Francis de Sales (Toledo, OH) by a score of 49-47. Early life [ edit] In high school, he served as junior and senior class president as well as governor of the Indiana Boys State Convention. Schools: St. Joseph (Illinois) High School. His sister Geneva had open-heart surgery almost 20 years ago. I just said, Listen, Im proud of you, Bolser said. Luck is not the reason he has averaged more than 28 victories for the last 18 years, with a staggering record of 508-89 (85 percent). 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. As a coach, Bolser wears his heart on his sleeve. For years Keith was frustrated that his Tigers couldnt get past the first or second round of the state tournament. 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 do things differently.. He wasnt always the most athletic player we had, but he was always the best basketball player we had. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Keith coached 27 seasons at Clay County, including 24 straight beginning with the 1970-71 season. The Lions' last loss on Jan. 27 to Miami Country Day . 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Guice graduated from Howard Payne University and went directly to work for Midway High, where he won 1,392 wins in boys and girls basketball combined, with 1,018 of those wins coming on the boys side, where he finished as state runner . Keiths daughter Stephanie, who manages the clothing store, has been known to blister a referees ear. 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. YouTube. Schools: Mater Dei (California) High School, State championships: 11 (1987, 1990, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014). They played to their strengths and absolutely covered their weaknesses. Warren, a football and basketball star at East Tennessee State, won 15 coach of the year awards during his time at Sullivan but never was able to win a state championship as a coach. This Richmond team was one full of sophomores, and theyre the ones who got most of the playing time both this season and last. Schools: McGregor (Minn.) High School, Barnum (Minn.) High School, Chisholm (Minn.) High School, State championships: 3 (1973, 1975, 1991). They have two whole years left of high school basketball, but this is the second year in a row . He died in 2018, at 79 years old. Central High School, Woodlawn (La.) [1] Baseball Bass Fishing Softball Track Volleyball. But after taking a stress test, he got some startling news. A few years later, when he was a freshman, Keith tried out for the Clay County team. He followed Pitino to Kentucky as an assistant coach. Anybody who wins at anything needs luck, Keith said, but you cant count on it. On 2/8, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Rickards (Tallahassee, FL) by a score of 60-49. But Keith, a superb motivator, is probably more eloquent at halftime of a close game. 2 in the nation behind St. Vincent-St. Mary (Ohio) High and star player LeBron James. What matters most is Bolsers players understand where all his passion comes from, and they do. Im not that bad, he said with a smile. FORTVILLE, Ind. College of Charleston approved a new five-year, $5.5 million contract for men's basketball coach Pat Kelsey. Bottom line: Gary McKnight has been the head coach at powerhouse Mater Dei since 1983 and is the all-time wins leader for California high school basketball coaches. 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). All rights reserved (About Us). For 51 weeks, Lorenzo Sozio hasnt forgotten the pain of falling one win short of a sectional title. CoEd Varsity. Lathrop, a basketball star at William Jewell College in the 1950s, was most known for this time as the coach at Raytown South High in his hometown, where he won four state championships. On 12/16, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Lima Senior (Lima, OH) by a score of 72-33. High School, State championships: 4 (1970, 1972, 1977, 1990). On 1/27, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Findlay (OH) by a score of 70-18. Schools: Fort Worth Terrell (Texas) High School, Fort Worth Dunbar (Texas) High School, State championships: 5 (1963, 1965, 1967, 1993, 2003). Bottom line: Former Texas Southern star Robert Hughes was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 1955 NBA draft but opted to play for the Harlem Magicians for several years before getting into high school coaching and becoming the all-time wins leader in the entire nation. 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