Clay High School is a public high school in Oregon, Ohio, United States, east of Toledo. High School, State championships: 4 (1970, 1972, 1977, 1990). He helped former Elkhart Memorial High standout Daimon Beathea coach international touring teams. [1] One of Staples' former players, Billy Powell, actually wrote a book called "Pride of the Panthers" about the team's accomplishments and Staples' coaching genius over 30 years. The official Facebook account of the Clay County Bulldogs Basketball teams. To reintroduce myself: I was born in Pikeville, grew up in Bardstown, graduated from the University of Kentucky, worked at newspapers in Eustis, Fla., Lake City, Fla., Henderson, Ky., and Evansville, Ind., before coming to Lexington in 1980. Courtesy of Rodney Harris | South River head coach. Harper was inducted into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. On 1/20, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Fleming Island (Orange Park, FL) by a score of 53-48. He graduated in 2013 where he attended Asbury University. He put his hands on her shoulders, looked her in her eyes and talked softly. But Im the guy everybody reads about.. After player introductions, Keith gathers his five starters around him. He teaches three math classes a day, oversees a study hall and home room. You don't become a great coach in any sport without consistency. Its an around-the-clock job for him., Hes smart enough to know how far to push himself, said Richie Farmer, the Tigers star guard. 7:30 PM. Lathrop, who is in the Missouri Hall of Fame, died in 2018 at 82 years old. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Wooten coached until 2002. Keith was a media favorite because he was always cooperative and always a good quote. Schools: Montclair-Kimberley and St. Patrick, School: St. Joseph of Toms River (now Donovan Catholic), Schools: St. Benedict's and Roselle Catholic, Schools: Dwight Englewood and Montclair-Immaculate, School: Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf. 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. On 1/6, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against ED White (Jacksonville, FL) by a score of 59-58. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Nominate your game changer now in one of 18 categories decided by fans. 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 . After the game, Bolser admitted hes actually mellowed out quite a bit, and Wednesdays game while it may have been the most animated hes been this year was nothing compared to years ago when he coached at Northeastern. On 12/30, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Southview (Sylvania, OH) by a score of 59-44. The two doctors who took care of me (Joseph Harkness and Thomas Donohue), theyre the real heroes. All rights reserved (About Us). Coaching in an era before limits on games, Gaudet's team went 63-8 in 1938-39 and 62-6 in 1952-53. Schools: Chattanooga Brainerd (Tenn.) High School, State championships: 3 (1984, 1988, 1992). Luck does not play defense, sink last-second free throws or plot game-winning strategies for a team that isnt big, quick or blessed with a bunch of great athletes. At Dunbar, Hughes' teams made the state semifinals 12 times. Thats the sign of a great coach and a great teacher.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Curran won CHSAA Coach of the Year 47 times in his career over the two sports and kept a steady stream of players from Archbishop Molloy to the NBA over that time, including point guards Kenny Smith and Kenny Anderson. Note: Only boys basketball coaches were included in these rankings. In 1987, Keith took a Tigers team starring future University of Kentucky standout Richie Farmer then a junior to the programs second Sweet Sixteen championship game, two years after Clay County fell to Hopkinsville, by one point in the 1985 finals. Coach Bordas will serve as the Head Freshman Coach and Assistant Coach on the Varsity. Bobby Keith, the legendary boys' basketball coach who won more than 700 games at Clay County High School and guided the Tigers to their only state title, died Wednesday in Manchester. Van Huss died in July 1990 at 72 years old and just six victories away from becoming the nation's all-time wins leader. On 12/9, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Ross (Fremont, OH) by a score of 66-53. High School, State championships: 12 (1985, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005). Schools: Lake Providence (La.) We ask you to do that because McDonald, who coached 59 years, never received a technical foul in over 1,400 games as a head coach. WYMT first reported that Keith died from an apparent heart attack at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Pictured: Carstarphen as the current head coach at Camden. Its just kind of sad because it takes forever for the next season to come.. Bottom line: Ralph Tasker crafted a basketball legacy in New Mexico, winning one state championship at Lovington High, then 11 more titles at Hobbs High, where the gym is named Ralph Tasker Arena in his honor. He collected 35 points total last season. Clay High School (Oregon, OH) Girls Varsity Basketball Clay Eagles Varsity Girls Basketball Oregon, OH 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Videos News More / Clay High School Basketball Clay Girls Basketball OVERALL 6-18 0.25 Win % CONFERENCE 1-13 9th Three Rivers HOME4-8 AWAY2-10 NEUTRAL0-0 PF667 PA1117 STREAK1L RAMSEY Logan Bahn, better known as a bruising offensive lineman in football, showed he can play basketball as well. From there, he was hired as the head coach at Texas-Pan American. Hicks, who retired in 2019 after losing in the state championship game, was named the Louisville Courier-Journal Coach of the Year three times and in three different decades. Clay HS Girls' Basketball 2021-22 Schedule. Now, eight months later, Im rested and ready for a part-time return to the game. Schools: McGregor (Minn.) High School, Barnum (Minn.) High School, Chisholm (Minn.) High School, State championships: 3 (1973, 1975, 1991). High School, Cold Spring (Minnesota) Rocori High School. 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. He graduated from Asbury with a Degree in Sports Management. That was followed a few months later by winning the Class A state championship in baseball. Fox News lawsuit unveils gaslighting that has become common practice in U.S. | Opinion, Rare animal dashes across road, then returns with precious cargo, Texas photos show. Daniel Boone 24-8. Every day Im learning something. Bottom line: Ed Pepple is the only coach to make the list who spent his whole career in Washington. In its second trip to the game, Clay County defeated Ballard, 76-73, in overtime before a crowd of 19,000 in Rupp Arena. Pictured: Burns at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Schools: St. Anthony (New Jersey) High School, State championships: 26 (1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2016). Last year was terrible. Sozio recalled. Is it time to end Kentucky-Indiana All-Star series? Schools: St. Joseph (Illinois) High School. I want them to play with energy and effort, and Im going to coach them with that, Bolser said. But after taking a stress test, he got some startling news. He never took a day off practice. We came close that year, but I never let that keep me from thinking we could win it all one day, Keith said. The last 42 years of it were at Mercer Island High, where he won four state championships. 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). That years Sweet Sixteen drew 140,266 people, still a tournament record nearly 30 years later. Schools: Sullivan (Tennessee) High School, Sullivan Central (Tenn.) HIgh School. He is a special education teacher this year. Id kick him out, but as soon as Id turn around hed be back shooting again. High School, Baton Rouge Southern Lab (La.) When the scores tied with five minutes to go, shes so nervous she hits the lobby and waits to hear the good news from our fans.. She was on her way to the end of the bench, but head coach Clay Bolser stopped her at the front. In three seasons, Coach Gay has transformed the culture of the program through a focus on education, accountability, and long-term goal setting. the Clay boys' basketball team has had twenty-one (21) coaches. He wont put up with a lot of (stuff). On 1/20, the Clay varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Lima Senior (Lima, OH) by a score of 80-42. 66. Schools: Lafayette St. Thomas More (La.) It was no surprise that after college he returned to Clay County to teach and coach. This is a young team, one thats still growing and learning but has expectations through the roof. Luck is not the reason Clay County is currently No. Even before he had his heart trouble all he could eat was cheese and crackers.. 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. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. As a boys coach, he spent his entire career in Georgia. The 49-year-old 1984 Mr. Basketball (he actually shared the. These coaches have included William Blitzer (1-19), Burl Haney (31-34), Amos Seely (46-30), William Ball (16-7), Howard Wiget (35-12), Robert Estep (29-18), Don Monk . Indiana High School Lacrosse Association (IHSLA) John Harrell's Basketball & Football. Its happened that way for years. Read more: Clay HS Boys' Basketball 2020-21. But you know whats crazy? Keith is a study in concentration on game days. His wife, Meredith, is the Freshman Academy Principal at Tates Creek. Im challenged daily, Brooks said laughing. This story was originally published October 5, 2016, 6:40 PM. He spent his entire 44-year career as a coach, principal and superintendent in the Clay County School District. Hey, I lettered in baseball and tennis, he quickly interjected. Newark Academy High School yearbook, courtesy of Newark Academy High School, Pictured: The 1974-75 Newark Academy basketball team. Schools: Memphis (Tenn.) University School. OREGON, Ohio Clay High School has named Joel Visser the new boys basketball coach and Keith Kennedy the new girls basketball coach. Keith laughs at that story, but he doesnt do much laughing on the sidelines during games. He attended Bryan Station High School where he was a 2-year starter and was captain his senior year for the Defenders. R1AAA Semifinal. Bottom line: Jerry Peters graduated from Rhodes College in 1960 and took a job as an educator and assistant basketball coach at Memphis University School that fall before becoming the head coach in 1964. It was just as entertaining and spine-tingling the second time around. Pingatore, who died in 2019 at 82 years old, won two state championships in 1999 and 2015. Back then we would shut the town down when we were in the Sweet Sixteen.. As Jackson walked off the court, you could see she was emotional. Clay Junior High & High School Honor Roll - Second Nine Weeks, 2022-2023 6th Grade All A's - Khloe Adams, Kinley Hoyme, Colby Secrist A Average - Lillian Anderson, Kyiden Chambliss, Aspen James, Alexis Kennison, Jasmine Phok, Sophia Scott, Ella Snellgrove, Claire Wermuth, Addyson Young And dad-burned if it doesnt seem to work.. Keith was an absolute basketball genius. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Im still trying to forget.. The Lions' last loss on Jan. 27 to Miami Country Day . Previously, Coach Bordas has been an assistant coach at Lafayette High School, and Henry Clay High School, as well as the head coach at LTMS, Southern Middle and Bourbon County High School. He puts his arms around them, and as they huddle together their heads touch. And the Cats are rising on bracketology boards. In fact, last year alone, 86 players hit 1,000. CoEd Junior High CoEd Varsity. The celebration has really never stopped in Clay County, probably because the Tigers are ready to make a run at a second straight crown. Actually, I had it happen a couple times. Brooks' vault of basketball knowledge will be put to the test now that he is the new boys head basketball coach at Clay High. State championships: 8 (1947, 1949, 1953, 1956, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964). I didnt know how close I came to doing just that, he said. He then cupped her face in his hands before giving her a long, tight hug. Bottom line: You won't find many educators and coaches like John Guice. Back. Learn more and make a nomination! A score that in the eyes of those players who were a part of this incredible . It is a complete index of all his amazing accomplishments over the decades. 2023 www.southbendtribune.com. Schools: Hampton (Tenn.) High School, Dobyns-Bennett (Tenn.) High School. Just ask Bobby Lynch, Geordon Blantons championship senior year, Fast-pitch softball has given girls college opportunities, Put me in, coach! In August 2016, Coach Gay found his home at Tates Creek High School, teaching special education. Bottom line: In 43 years as St. Anthony High's basketball coach, Bob Hurley produced over 150 Division I players and won four national championships. Colleges Attended: University of Georgia (BS Education), Lagrange College (2 years as a player), Valdosta State University (M.Ed. Currently Bordas is employed as the Dean of Students at Bryan Station High School. The doctor told me I had between five minutes and three months to live unless I had surgery.. So last June I retired from the Lexington Herald-Leader after covering approximately 4,000 high school sports events in my career. After a successful collegiate career, Coach Gay pursued his masters degree in special education, while simultaneously working as a graduate assistant and an assistant coach with Bryan Station (2012- 2016) and then Henry Clay (2016- 2017). Those teams captured the imagination of fans far outside the Manchester city limits. After seeing Keith back in action at practice, Rawlings had another version of the prognosis. Brooks left LaLumiere in 2010. White, who only had one losing season in 45 years as a coach, died in 2019 at 78 years old. Bottom line: If you know high school basketball in the Midwest, you know the name Bud Lathrop. 2021-2022 Lambert Basketball Coaches. 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When you end up doing that, it means you've had a lot of success. They have the most wins in high school basketball history. Visser comes to the Eagles with eight years as a. Miller Bordas would definitely tell you that he is the best Assistant Coach to ever join the staff at TCHS. Under Coach Gays leadership, the Commodores had their first winning season in 7 years. In an exciting title game, Hopkinsville won 65-64 when Clay County, with 11 seconds left to pull out the victory, lost the ball as it was hurrying down the court. They have two whole years left of high school basketball, but this is the second year in a row . He was inducted into the Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1984, National Sports Hall of Fame in 1991, and Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 1997. Please help us by reporting the final score. Bottom line: Eric Staples still makes the list despite not coaching a game in almost 60 years the longest amount of time of any coach among the list of wins leaders. 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