The scoreboard said otherwise. Brandon was the largest public high school in the state, bursting with more than 4,000 students. All rights reserved. They gathered last week at the original Beef O'Brady's restaurant about five minutes from the gym where, 40 years ago, they won the school's first Western Conference championship. "There are just so many positives about Washington It's everything I've ever wanted in a job. 601-825-2261; 3090 Highway 18, Brandon, MS 39042; bhs.rcsd.ms Letsgetstarted. The senior was joined by Isaiah Davis, who finished with a game-high 22 points on 7-of-10 shooting. Debate & Individual Events. "God has blessed you.". 3 Rough Riders will play No. This is a developing story. "The last time we played in this coliseum we felt embarrassed about the way that we performed. We strive to promote athletic experiences that contributes to the entire educational process and addresses the physical, mental, and moral welfare of our student-athletes. "He and Charlie were buddies," Vonda said of Orndorff, a 185-pound high school student who worked his physique to a peak of 262 pounds and 21-inch biceps as a pro wrestler. I'll just say that by my clock, the shot was at least 2 seconds late. ", MORE:'Play for Deckert': State rallies behind longtime Brandon Valley coach in cancer fight. 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The offense, the team with possession of the oval-shaped football, attempts to advance down the field by running with the ball or passing it, while the defense, the team without possession of the ball, aims to stop the offense's . "It was one of the greatest places to work because of the principals and kids. The longtime head coach made the announcement in an interview Saturday morning with John Gaskins . Well, to this day Robinson students and fans will tell you that their team won the game. Brandon High School basketball coach Jan Bennett exhorts his players during the 1977 game when the Eagles defeated Robinson High in double overtime. On 2/13, the Brandon varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Durand (MI) by a score of 57-54. Jeff Turner continues to rank as one of Brandon's best known athletes. All paperwork MUST be completed online. Sometimes when you get rooted in a community and your kids get into a school it's hard to leave. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports. Brandon's coaching staff didn't know if Bridges would be healthy enough to attend school on Friday - playing was an afterthought. "The boys were like a family," said Vonda, who taught at Seffner Elementary School for 32 years. Read More West Bolivar High School - Basketball/Football 3 days ago Jobs 0 Brandon Dawayne Roy (born July 23, 1984) [1] is an American basketball coach and former player. She finished to applause. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Football - Coaching Staff - Brandon Bulldog Athletics FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF SAM WILLIAMS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / HEAD COACH Greg Robinson DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR WYATT ROGERS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR NATHAN MCLAURIN ASSISTANT COACH / RUNNING BACKS TYLER STANLEY ASSISTANT COACH / LINEBACKERS CLARK PULLEN ASSISTANT COACH / LINEBACKERS RANDY WEST Feb 28, 2023. Through the sport of basketball, Coach Hogg has found his ministry. Greg Parris, who coached the baseball team from 1992-2001, also borrowed from Cozart in order to get the most out of his players. "Anybody who has played for Jan Bennett will say they can play for anybody. There were only 10 public high schools then, compared to 27 now. Pierce County High school in Georgia is searching for a varsity girls basketball coach. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. We provide leadership and serve as an information resource to school administration, coaches, student-athletes, parents, and community members to inform and enforce district and state policies and procedures. From 2009-2012, he was the Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at St. Patrick Catholic High School. That blessing includes memories that remain fresh four decades later, a bond stitched with eternal thread. He arrived in 1978 after stops at East Bay and Hillsborough thinking he could coach boys basketball, but Bennett returned as coach and Brandon instead offered him the volleyball job. That's because Hillsborough County was a very different place in 1977. "I put in coach Bennett's 1-3-1 defense. No result has been reported for the Brandon varsity basketball home conference tournament game vs. RAPID CITY Brent Deckert is stepping down as Brandon Valley boys basketball coach. Watch this highlight video of the Brandon (Ortonville, MI) basketball team in its game Brandon vs Corunna Game Highlights - Jan. 20, 2023 on Jan 20, 2023, Watch this highlight video of the Brandon (Ortonville, MI) basketball team in its game Brandon vs Flushing Game Highlights - Jan. 17, 2023 on Jan 17, 2023. Coaching key in Brandon High's decades of success. On 3/2, the Brandon varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against North Branch (MI) by a score of 56-43. Though leaving Washington wasn't an easy decision and the pool of applicants was "outstanding," according to Lynx athletic director Randy Marso Nelson has long seemed destined for the BV job. He now operates a marriage ministry with his wife in Miami. Assistant Athletic Director, Head Boys Soccer Coach, Sports Media Director, Chess Team Coach, Academic Team Coach, Health Science 2 and Health Science 3, HOSA Advisor, Spanish 1 & 2 Teacher, Foreign Language Dept. Brandon was the largest public high school . Prior to becoming a sports columnist in 2016, I was the only sports writer in Tulsa World history to have covered OU, OSU, the University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts sports on an everyday basis . Figgins won a World Series title with the Anaheim Angels in 2002, led the league in stolen bases in 2005 and earned an all-star nod in 2009. I have friends from Robinson who still haven't gotten over it. "All of a sudden, nine years have gone by," Nelson said. Brandon wrestling has been around for 51 years (1969-present), has a combined all-time dual meet record of 908-26-1 with an all-time winning percentage of 97.1%, and has won countless championships. The Toronto Raptors selected Joey 16th overall in the 2005 NBA draft and played for six seasons. Behind stars Omarion Blakes and Brandon Hall, the Warriors put together a big third quarter beat Bay Springs 69-58 in the Third Round of the MHSAA Boys Class 1A Basketball playoffs at Clinton High School on Thursday night. "I wanted him to see what this was all about, of how close we were, and what that still means. Though reluctant to stand in the spotlight, Deckert and his family have received an incredible amount of support from both within the Brandon Valley community and from around the state. "We always want assistant coaches at Brandon Valley who want to be head coaches, because it keeps you hungry, it keeps you learning and it keeps you doing the things you need to do in order to advance professionally.". In a 2019 interview with the Argus Leader, Roosevelt coach Mitch Begeman said he received a call from Deckert late in his first season. They raised a pair of sons and now, have eight grandchildren. "I knew nothing about volleyball," said Vining, famous for twisting and tugging his mustache. Brandon Xavier Ingram (born September 2, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Brandon Jones Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Mattoon High School Mattoon, Illinois, United States 589 followers 500+ connections Join to follow Mattoon High School Coastal. Brandon DiPaola - North Smithfield . State Tournament: March 3-4, 2023. Missing Score - Brandon vs. Brandon's stats have been entered for the 77-49 win vs. Olive Branch on 3/1/2023 6:00 PM. But no one around back then will forget the night that Robinson traveled to Brandon. If you need to know who to send to, let me know and I'll point you in the right direction. Hes a special guyHes one of the best and he always will be. Brandon High School 3090 Highway 18 Brandon, MS 39042. Let's build an integration together. ", "Part of (staying on), originally, was this team and being able to coach my son this last time," he continued. "I still see other coaches go to him all the time," said Parris, whose 1995 team finished as state runners up. ", At least nine of his former players have gone on to the coaching ranks themselves, though Bennett says, "I can't remember any one of them ever saying they wanted to be a coach.". "We walked in and sat down and looked at the front table and saw these books like, How to Coach Volleyball and Volleyball 101 and thought, 'Oh my God this is going to be terrible. Galloway went on to play football at the University of Florida and then spent nine years in the National Football League. Every team. . Year after year. On 1/31, the Brandon varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Holly (MI) by a score of 80-65. . ""The whole theme of this season has been redemption," Brandon coach Fredrick Barnes said. Feb 24, 2023. "That's probably the biggest thing. Shawn Rambler . Eric Vician can be reached at ericvician@yahoo.com. Coach Hogg is excited to be back in the area working with local rising talent motivating and mentoring them to achieve in all aspects of their lives. THE SCHEDULE Thursday Class 4A Boys:. Deckert, who will close out his 21st season in the Class AA consolation championshipgame later today, led the Lynx to a state title in 2019 andrunner-up finishes in 2003 and 2013. High school basketball coaches (girls and boys), if you haven't nominated your senior(s) for the Azalea Orthopedics All-Star Basketball Games, please do so today or tomorrow. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. The road to the MHSAA Class 6A boys basketball championship runs through Rankin County. It was too loud in the gym to hear the final buzzer. Watch this highlight video of the Brandon (Ortonville, MI) basketball team in its game Brandon vs Lake Fenton Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023 on Jan 27, 2023. The South Carolina High School League boys basketball state championships will take place at USC Aiken Convocation Center from Thursday through Saturday. Craig Nelson's coaching career is coming full circle. For his part, Deckert offered a vote of confidence in his successor and excitement for what's ahead for both Nelson and the Lynx. Tyler Kolek scored 21 points and dished out 10 assists as No. Thursday Boys. Learn More SDPB Coverage. Teaching position does include a high school PE spot. I couldnt have asked for a better coaching mentor to give me my first coaching job and show me the ins and outs of how to be a head coach, Nelson said. Brandon is a lovely place. He believes that good coaches are helped by good parents and success comes when the two merge together in sports. Wausau East 39 37 - 76. Volunteer Schedule last updated on Feb 28, 2023 @ 12:31am (GMT) Schedule Correction All athletes must complete an AP packet including EL3, PCA consent, EL2 physical, 2 medical release cards, media release, payment of fines agreement, PCA, Concussion, Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heat Illness Prevention videos, proof of residency, and purchase insurance prior to participation. King High School, Tampa . On 2/18, the Brandon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Harrison Central (Gulfport, MS) by a score of 58-54. It just happened to be that my family lives six miles to the east and there's another job that fits me slightly better. All rights reserved. "It's really getting them in those youth practices as first graders and working with them early on.". As an All-State Standout for Edwardsville High School in 2008, Hogg went on to compete at the collegiate level for Division II Powerhouse Southern Indiana University. Subscribe to our free DayStarter newsletter. Congratulations to Marcel Bridges for being selected the Brandon player of the game. Every season. Who graduates? 12 Tennessee point guard Zakai Zeigler will miss the rest of the season after tearing his ACL on Tuesday night, the school announced Wednesday. Brandon Basketball Schedule Print OVERALL 25-7 0.78 Win % DISTRICT 4-2 2nd 6A Region 5 HOME11-2 AWAY8-4 NEUTRAL6-1 PF1,984 PA1,603 STREAK7W Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Football. Education, like basketball, is an equalizer and can be used to overcome social barriers to success. Coaching high basketball is unlike coaching at any other level. Brandon 54, Robinson 53, double overtime. Follow Brian Haenchen on Twitter at @Brian_Haenchen. What do we have to do for next year?. During his turn on the Coaches Show, Harrisburg coach Scott Langerock recalled Deckert reaching out to him during a rocky start to his tenure as Tigers coach, encouraging him to keep fighting and stay confident. Brandon had defeated the Knights by one point the first time they played. Coach Hogg was a MVP during his season in Albania and a 3-time league champion in Albania, England, and China. Dr. Bryan Marshall's twenty two year career has included teaching and coaching, transportation director, assistant principal and lead principal. Well, um in the interest of full disclosure, I was courtside that night and did a mental countdown of the final few seconds. Football. Coach Porter is a native of St. Louis, MO, where he played football, basketball, and ran track at Hazelwood East. Candidates will be nominated by MBBCA and MBCA member Head Coaches. 27 Feb 2023 15:54:09 Contact Joe Henderson at joehtampa@gmail.com. The Warriors won their fourth straight sectional title, outlasting South River 60-52 in front of a soldout crowd. The players gathered round for a team picture, with Bennett in the middle. There'snot many of those guys around.. 4 O'Gorman for the AA title Saturday night. He has presented at several conferences within the state (MASSP, MASS, MASA, MSBA) as well as nationally (National Title I Conference). And I was there for their reunion. As CEO and Founder of the Ball Hogg Academy, Coach Brandon Hogg comes equipped with years of experience playing, coaching, and mentoring through the game of basketball. 2023 www.argusleader.com. Coach Picon coached at Galena Park Middle School for 9 years and at Bryan HS for 4 years. "He played an important part in my life and he didn't even know it," said Orndorff, who's battling cancer like his former coach, his voice tinged by recent chemotherapy treatments. We serve to develop, enhance, and oversee the interscholastic athletic programs at the high school and middle school levels. 0:29. Previous coaching experience includes nine years at Cedar Park High School where the Timberwolves won the 2012 4A division 2 state championship. 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Building Construction Academy at Bowers/Whitley, Mort Elementary A Community Partnership School, Riverwalk STEM Academy at Just Elementary, South Tampa Academy at Monroe Middle Magnet, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). "It was good.". "We knew we needed to be back there in the coliseum," Davis said. The Brandon School District is proud of its beautiful schools that set out to challenge and engage students on a daily basis. One thing was to run 2 miles with somebody on your back and I got paired with my brother since we were about the same size.". Three Eagles became head basketball coaches Mike Baker (Riverview), Adrian Johnson (Tampa Bay Tech), and Stan Conley (East Bay). Parris, now the physical education department head at Brandon, implemented some of the wrestlers' conditioning program. ESCC Media Release. "I'll never forget that conversation.". "I think the same thing would've held true if he'd moved to Harrisburg. George Scott has been named the new head coach for Enterprise State Community College's women's basketball team. On 2/21, the Brandon varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Kearsley (Flint, MI) by a score of 74-52. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. basketball | 4.3K views, 195 likes, 31 loves, 4 comments, 8 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Beverly Hills 90210: Brandon tries out for the basketball. Learn More SDPB Coverage. "Not just a rivalry game but a rivalry game for a gold ball. Nick Lambros Cody Hassler Brandon Kirsch Brian Powers Travis Dresch. I have a friend who is interested.' Manasquan (26-4) will play South Jersey champion Middle Township Thursday in the . A GoFundMe page established to raise money towards both the coach's desire to create a scholarship fund for Lynx basketball players and supporting the Deckert family has raised over $20,500, while inBrandon there have also been more simple acts of kindness like donated meals and the neighbors coming by to help clear the driveway and sidewalks when it snows. Roy played six seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Portland Trail Blazers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Four days before jumping into playoffs, the Saints had an opportunity to dig deep and find that grit. After graduating in 1980, the 6-foot-9 forward went on to stardom at Vanderbilt and then won a 1984 Olympic gold medal playing alongside Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing. Coach Hogg has had a successful international basketball career in Germany, Albania, England, and even China! "I see nothing but good things on the horizon for Craig and for Brandon Valley.". Nelson, who will also coach girls golf (his second stint with the program), has spent the last nine years at Washington High School, where he coached boys basketball and girls golf. I used to tell my players if you work half as hard as the wrestling team, you would be more successful.". 2023 www.argusleader.com. Brandon High is a school that serves approximately 1700 students . All paperwork MUST be completed online. "It's going to be big," Barnes said.