This was followed by Cal State Fullerton University where he played basketball and earned his Bachelors degree. Eric-Paul is a lifelong resident of Riverside and graduated from Bethel Christian and Cal Baptist. Lewis, a CIF Southern Section basketball player of the year on Coach Gary McKnight's first great Mater Dei teams in 1980s, was added to the Monarchs coaching staff this summer. McKnight is the 10th coach overall to hit the plateau, as six girls basketball coaches also have at least 1,200 wins. But with Mater Dei trying to hold a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter, Etiwanda fans came alive after senior Curtis Williams drove, absorbed contact from Barnett, and finished an and-one layup that couldve cut the Monarchs lead to seven. If you are looking for a PRIVATE SHOOTING COACH or a PRIVATE BASKETBALL TRAINER, then contact COACH BEEZ today so you can take your game to the next level. Under Goebel's guidance, Mater Dei won 12 state team wrestling championships and took the Class 2A state football title in 2000 and finished second in 1994, 2001, '11 and '14. Mater Dei High School Athletics Social Media - Footer. 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. Coach Garcia takes great pride in watching his players develop. Coach determined to take Mater Dei basketball to new heights The guy bouncing around the most on the football field during pregame warmups always has been McManus. Athletics | Mater Dei Catholic High School - Breese, IL He added, If youre in Los Angeles, it creates urgency to get better, faster and work harder. NFL draft: Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud primed to extend Southern 1,201 with a 55-54 performance against De La Salle on Thursday at the Xavier Winter Showcase. Many more have had successful college careers, including more than 100 Monarchs that have go on to play college basketball, including more than 80 at the NCAA Division 1 level. The top five placers in the Blue and in the Gold Divisions advance to the CIF State Meet, Feb. 23-25 at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield. As the calendar flips to 2022, Mater Dei is 13-2 on the season. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. Basketball players at Prolific Prep attend school at Napa Christian, a very small private school adjacent to the basketball practice gym. 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Boys Bowling Head Coach: Jeff Johnson johnsondesign@charter.net. He returned the following school year and is entering his senior year. Coach Almazans favorite experience was traveling to Iraq and serving under challenging and harsh conditions. Its definitely for the better.. Coach Lees favorite moment as a player is being a sophomore on the varsity football team and making the playoffs. 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. Would he be going to Duke? They were just feeding me insight and thats finally when I made the decision that Im going to go to Prolific kind of as a basketball decision., Hawkins added later, I definitely appreciate (Sacramento). The Napa-based basketball academy doesnt offer any varsity sports other than basketball. , A large challenge for Pacifica Christians boys basketball team is trying to defend La Mirada sophomore Julien Gomez. Coach Larkins (Class of 1987) begins his 9th season as the Head Coach of our Sophomore Boys Basketball team. Mater Dei's Zack Davidson holds the boys' basketball Southern Section Division 1 championship plaque after the Monarchs' win over Etiwanda at the Honda Center on Saturday. Two other Sacramento-area players, Isa Silva and Ben Roseborough, made the move to Prolific Prep but didnt complete a full season at the school. When a top player decides to transfer, which is rare, its likely she will stay in the Sacramento area. Sean Chambers has been heavily involved in Sacramento girls basketball for decades. Steve's first byline appeared in the Register in 1979. The Panthers will host Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) two weeks later on Sept. 22. Except, with McKnights heart throbbing, he said, the referees altered the call. Besides his coaching duties, Coach Quinn is also the Dean of Students at Mater Dei. Gary Franklin is now in his second year is a Varsity Assistant Coach. 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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Eagle Rock wins City Section Division II boys basketball championship, Poly wins City Section Division I girls basketball title in overtime, The Times final regular-season top 25 baseball rankings, Sondheimer: JSerra baseball star Dominic Smaldino has history on his side, Ventura High track prodigy Sadie Engelhardt still pushes, even when only competition is herself, High school boys volleyball: Saturdays playoff results and updated pairings. As a basketball alumnus, he returns to us with a plethora of experience and knowledge. How Gary McKnight has built Mater Dei into a high school basketball He continued his academic and athletic journey at Antelope Valley College where he played both basketball and football while earning his AA Degree. Someone was going to accept the challenge. In 2009 he co-founded a youth basketball club program, JSK Basketball, which is located in south Orange County. Coach McKnight has guided the Monarchs to an overall record of 1,214 127 since becoming Mater Deis head coach. They had just bought a house in Folsom. Basketball - Boys. Theres just not enough good high school teams, Waters said. Josh Zumkehr is the new boys basketball coach at El Toro High. Moorpark 2, Marina 1: Zaina Barakats goal in overtime gave Moorpark the Division 3 championship. Matt Beeuwsaert (a.k.a. Quinnipiac basketball coach Baker Dunleavy, Tom Pecora named coach Mr. Frank McManus Head Coach Football. Im scoring 40 every game, breaking every record at Antelope. Coach Terry finds passion in developing his players and inspiring their personal growth to prepare them for challenges on and off the court. Its been a wave the past six to eight years.. Mater Dei boys basketball lost a college prospect during the summer. 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. 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The Antelope coach has seen his program rise to one of the best in the region. ), At Willie Nelson 90, country, rock and rap stars pay tribute, but Willie and Trigger steal the show, Concertgoer lets out a loud full body orgasm while L.A. Phil plays Tchaikovskys 5th, Dig this: Long Beach States Mason Briggs could be next big thing at libero, Kentucky Derby storylines: Training death puts early pall over Churchill Downs, Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: How to watch, start times and betting odds, Elliott: Pissed off Kings must improve in key areas to break Oilers playoff stranglehold, Shohei Ohtanis seventh home run of the season helps Angels avoid sweep. Freshman Brannen Martinsen scored the final five points in that run. When Coach Garcia is not on the basketball court you can find him on the golf course enjoying life. El Camino Real 4, Cleveland 0: Erin Lee, Sharon Alcocer, Nikki Velasco and Taylor Webster scored as ECR recorded its 15th consecutive shutout to win the City Section Division I title, its 15th in school history. Joe Davidson. Coach Garcia is known for running drills with a big smile. Amare Campbell had five assists, and Channing Cade had three blocks. In 1998 Coach Garcia & his family became part of the Monarch family. There are plenty of examples of how (the prep route) has worked out. I watched Devin Aksews success growing up when they moved to southern California, McCain said. Like his players, McKnight has been doing some work on his own fitness during the shutdown. 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. (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. Why is Frank McCourt really pushing this? Mater Dei coach Gary McKnight won his 1,200th career game, becoming the fourth boys high school basketball coach to reach that mark. The former Mater Dei and Rancho Cucamonga standout are expected to be the first two QBs selected Thursday . On defense, he emphasizes man defense and the responsibility that goes with playing that type of defense. Jim is licensed by the state of California to represent homeowners/businesses who file insurance property damage claims and works for an industry-leading public adjusting firm, Allied Public Adjusters, Inc. High school basketball: Gary McKnight of Mater Dei heads list of top 50 Coach Lee has two kids; a named Robert Lee and a daughter named Sherise Badwah. Just based on the perception of Sacramento basketball, I dont think so. 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. The Sacramento area last year didnt have a Division l scholarship boys basketball player. Ron Holland and AJ Johnson have decommitted from Texas this month, giving the Longhorns a rough April after an electric March. The competition is a key reason Hawkins and others made the move. He appeared in games but transferred back to enroll at his neighborhood school in Monterey Trail in Elk Grove. Bosco Tech 88, Lynwood 81: In Division 5AA, Jaden Erami scored 30 points and Ryan Osborne added 29 points to help Bosco Tech overcome a 35-point performance from freshman Jason Crowe Jr. Valencia 65, St. Bonaventure 62: In Division 4AA, Mikah Ballew scored 30 points and Bryce Bedgood had 12 points and 11 rebounds to lead Valencia. Mater Dei Christmas Tournament (V) Home: December 28: tba: Mater Dei Christmas Tournament (V) Home: . 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. Mater Dei High School 900 N. Mater Dei Dr. (Google map, other maps) Breese, IL 62230 Phone: 618-526-7216 Fax: 618-526-8310 School . DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION; November 28: 6:00 p.m. We have to rally our team and get ready We are going to see them (Mater Dei) again, I promise you that.. Coach Isagawa is entering his 8th season at Mater Dei High School. Staff Directory | Mater Dei High School Athletics He then went on to play professional basketball in Europe for 10 years. He is a lifelong Northern California resident and has written freelance stories across the north state. Fryer: Mater Deis new coach, Frank McManus,, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Fryer: Mater Deis new coach, Frank McManus, looks like the right coach for the job, CIF-SS Division 1 softball playoff bracket creates challenging road for O.C. Mater Dei Athletics on Instagram: "As Coach Kiernan says, "It's go time Tough and-one finish. Hawkins spent his first two years at Antelope High School. Because winnings cool. He, his wife Samantha and their 13 year old son Ayden. A few years ago, the McCain family had no plans to move. Get in-depth, sideline coverage of Sacramento area sports - only $30 for 1 year. Rialto 46, Buena Park 44: In 4AA, Rialto came back from a 12-point halftime deficit. Coach Almazan thrives on teaching youth the fundamentals of basketball and expanding the players knowledge as it relates to the sport of basketball. It was kind of me persuading (my family) I wanted to go down there to take basketball more seriously.. team to reach the championship semifinals. 1-seeded team from Downey to victory. Matt Beeuwsaert (a.k.a. The Mater Dei coach looks up. He transferred to La Quinta from Mater Dei, so it looks like Mater Dei does not hold grudges against athletes who transfer from Mater Dei to another school.