jcoger@hoover.k12.al.us He accepted the Hoover job in 2006. [3] (205) 522-7380, Basketball, Girls Watch this highlight video of the Hoover (AL) basketball team in its game Hoover vs Tuscaloosa County Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023 on Jan 27, 2023. She played two years at UCLA before . My son John was a graduate of Indiana State and is married to Jennifer who is the head womens coach at Wake Forest. Conference regular season champion 151d. "We lost two games in a row in December and we went on a 13-game winning streak," Dowd said, reflecting on the season. 1:00. jware@hoover.k12.al.us nsmith@hoover.k12.al.us The Golden Eagles reached the regional finals in 2012 and 2014. When I retired, I joined her advisory team and board of directors. He led Oneonta to a 51-14 overall record and the 2004 Class 3A state championship. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 RESULTS SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Cold Springs (31-2), Hoover said BCI currently has 25 to 50 guys who take part in our events. He wants to greatly expand that number. He met Sharm while still playing for Notre Dame. You never know where WUNC's events will take you. The former Hononegah star went . * Season Schedule Mon. AHSAA 2023 State Basketball Championships (205) 296-3560. (Feb. 20-26). Wake Forest has fired women's basketball coach Jen Hoover, parting ways with the former Demon Deacons player after 10 seasons. After the Athens coach resigned I got a call from some people in community that they would like me to take a look at it closely, Burkett said. "Wins and losses matter, we do keep score," Currie said in an online news conference with reporters. A_G Requirements for high school grad & college. Hoover is also a retired colonel (Infantry) with 32 years of combined military service. St. Lukes Episcopal (16-11)63,Mars Hill Bible (24-10)56 Coach Ayers gave us support and was always by your side, he stood for Hoover basketball--that cannot be denied. (205) 568-6846, Soccer, Girls Hoover advances to Saturdays Class 7A championship game, which is set to tip off at 5:45 p.m., at the Legacy Arena. (205) 305-1402, Football, JV Join us in the forums to submit corrections and new information. Cold Springs (31-2)44, Lanett (24-3)37 The AHSAA Radio Network is also broadcasting all games over its network. We are trying to help them understand the influence that they have and encourage them to give back to the communities where they came from. Sharm and Kathy have had a big impact on me, Hoover said. I want to build a program that is known for elite-level, competitive play and I want the young men that come through this program to be known for their strong character and impeccable leadership on and off the court. BJCC Legacy Arena, Feb. 27-March 4 He helped the Hornets to the SWAC championship in 2008 and 2009 and a SWAC Tournament title in 2009 and 2011 as well as a 2011 NCAA Tournament bid. Burkett replaces Stace Tedford, who coached Athens for the past 11 seasons, including four consecutive trips to the Class 5A Northwest Regional 2012-2015. 3 wide receiver, visiting Alabama Crimson Tide this weekend. In other basketball news, Foley and Prattville announced new boys coaches while Decatur picked a girls coach. He taught me how to coach, Hoover said. Hoover didnt have to go far to find its new basketball coach. On 2/17, the Hoover varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against North (Akron, OH) by a score of 69-22. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008. (205) 439-1233, Dakota Daniel Analyze how and why you love the way you do. (205) 240-4363, Soccer, Boys He was also a college assistant coach for years at Indiana State and St. Joseph's College. Joshua Coger I just thought defensively, we played well., More:How to watch, stream and follow 2023 Iowa high school state girls basketball tournament. 4AA Semifinalist. I told them in a timeout that theyre punching, Ware said. See our upcoming events and sign up to attend. She is the one who got it done, he said. An outstanding player at Jacksonville State, who was inducted into the school's sports Hall of Fame in 2013, Burkett played professionally five years before taking over at Saks in 2000. Anna Claire Black Zylstra (256) 899-5730, Softball The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. (205) 566-2730, Harley Lamey Advertisement Only a man in his 20s, now gone with the wind, Officials say Mike Bluey has completed his fifth season as the head coach at Tallmadge High School, leading the basketball team to a 15-8 record in 2017-2018. He played one season at Texas A&M, averaging 12 points and 2.3 rebounds per game while starting 17 games, but was dismissed in February 1991 by coach . Meet NPR hosts and reporters. Wade Waldrop Pebley began her career . Hoover comes to Lexington after serving 10 years as the women's basketball head coach at Wake Forest, where she became the all-time winningest head coach in program history with her 126th triumph in the 2020-21 Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament Second Round against North Carolina. Oakwood Adventist Academy (27-8)52,Autaugaville (21-7)44 The championship rounds also begin today with the 1A girls and boys finals at 4 and 5:45 p.m., respectively. Mars Hill Bible (25-5)70,Geneva County (27-7)50 CLASS 7A She finished her tenure with a 162-183 overall record and a 62-124 mark in the ACC. Discuss North Carolina politics. The school announced the move Wednesday evening, with athletics director John Currie pointing to the program's overall trajectory as well as turnover on the coaching staff. Hoover High School has six state championships and more than 170 wins under Niblett. Marion County (21-13)68,Elba ( (25-7)61 Prior to coaching at Hoover, Burkett was the head basketball coach at Saks from 2000-2006, where he led the Wildcats to the the Class 4A state semifinals in 2005 and finals in 2006. We knew coming in that they shot the ball really well from 3 and we had to protect the 3-point line. The best high school basketball player in America, according to one scouting service, lives in San Diego, and it's . The Hoover Bucs tweeted Friday morning Niblett is headed to lead a program in Gainesville, Georgia. lbridgman@hoover.k12.al.us Hoover, who coached girls' basketball at Logansport and most recently was the boys' basketball coach at Blackford where he coached his grandsons, led Logansport to a semistate appearance in 2014. Thomas Dowd led Dothan with 17 points and nine rebounds, and Mehkai Menefee added 13 points. "There shouldn't be a lot of new things for (players)," Ware said. Now Hoover is going to try to help former pro players adjust to life without basketball and give back to their community. THURSDAY SEMIFINAL RESULTS Those who cant, teach.' He helped Hoover to the Class 7A state title in 2015 along with two trips to the final four. And after a long absence of no ringing on the telephone, the Hoover household calls this night passover., At the age of 84, I have to be among the oldest persons to be inducted into the Hall. On 1/27, the Hoover varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Tuscaloosa County (Northport, AL) by a score of 64-38. 1 quarterback, No. Semifinals in Class 7A continue today at the BJCC. Lisa Bridgman 12/19 vs. TJMS Home 4 pm Throughout his career, he coached boys basketball at Demotte, Salem, North Judson, Lake Central,. He was also heavily involved in Athletes in Action, which is how Hoover met him, before branching off and starting BCI. Clements (28-6)56,Pike County (23-9)25 John Currie, the athletics director at Wake Forest, fired her on Wednesday afternoon. Ryan Wingo, nation's No. 1 safety, visiting Alabama Crimson Tide this weekend. [4], She played her collegiate career at Wake Forest and is the school's leading scorer and rebounder. Division regular season champion Hoovers biggest task is to expand BCIs REWire group of getting more former players to mentor recently retired players. dbeland@hoover.k12.al.us On 12/29, the Hoover varsity basketball team won their neutral tournament game against Benjamin Russell (Alexander City, AL) by a score of 92-65. College Night: UC CSU Private Colleges. Boys Semifinals Not all pro basketball players make the huge dollars. When they left Athletes in Action to start BCI in 2004, I became an auxiliary player and did some free-agent tournaments with them. Official Facebook Page of the Herbert Hoover Huskies Basketball team Herbert Hoover Boys Basketball | Elkview WV The Bucs announced long-time assistant Scott Ware as coach during a Friday press conference at the school. His D-One Basketball Camp at. (901) 493-6609, Athletic Director 0:04. North Canton City Schools Girls Basketball Team - Hoover Lady Vikings Hoover (30-4) 53, Dothan (26-5) 41 Boys Semifinals Over the past two seasons, the Bruins, with help of Hoovers grandsons, JD and Steffen, and Hoovers cousin Jerry Browns grandson Luke, have went 31-15 with a bright future ahead over the next two seasons in Class 2A. Hoover Tutoring Schedule. From Mirror reports People involved in high school sports inside and outside of Blair County know about Vernon Neil's success as the girls basketball coach at Central High School for 17 seasons. He doesn't use those tragedies as a crutch. My dream of playing college basketball didn't come true simply because of my good height and strength. Hoover has coached and watched countless Indiana high school basketball games. "I have never played team. lelgin@hoover.k12.al.us Hoover has spent a lifetime in education, including as a government teacher at Kankakee Valley, where his students got civics lessons in covering the school board for years following his firing as a coach on Dec. 22, 1988. (Contributed). This opportunity came about and I took a look at it, Burkett said. Hoover finished at 47.6 percent (20-of-42). This biographical article relating to a United States basketball coach is a stub. Every man thinks his mother is a saint. Some records may be incomplete. Charles Burkett is the new Athens High School basketball coach. His dad, Jim Hoover, was a high school basketball coach for 30 years, including a decade as the head coach at Dakota. I think everyone here tonight also falls into that category. At the final four, @HooverBucsBBall and @HooverLadyBucs won in the semifinals. The assistant coach on the Trailblazers was Kurt Hoover, now a TVG host and. They shrunk the floor on us. Mars Hill Bible (25-5) vs. Scott Ware Semifinals in Class 7A continue today at the BJCC. For the first time ever, each of the states four Atlantic Coast Conference teams Duke, UNC, N.C. State and Wake Forest all qualified for a bowl. Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Sparkman High School, Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Central High School, Phenix City, Boys Freshman Baseball vs. Vestavia Hills High School, Girls Junior Varsity Soccer at Oak Mountain High School. Hes in Florida and his wife is ill. My son Don has a PhD from Kansas, is a professor in Michigan. Balboa City School's DeAndre Ayton, a 7-foot sophomore who came to San Diego from the Bahamas, is averaging 25.2 points, 17.3 rebounds and 4.6 blocks a game. Brown is a native of Pascagoula, Mississippi.He played basketball at Pascagoula High School and helped the team reach the state championship game in 1988. A 1952 Monticello graduate, Hoover was a walk-on member of the Purdue men's basketball team. Bynum said Hoovers size, led by 6-foot-9 center DeWayne Brown, 6-foot-7 forward Jonathan Caicedo and 6-foot-4 guard Salim London, posed a challenge his team had rarely seen this season. 2023 www.desmoinesregister.com. The Huskies were up 48-27 at the end of the third quarter and held a 52-29 lead early in the final frame. Hoover veteran basketball coach Charles Burkett was announced as the new coach at Athens during a Tuesday press conference at the school. (205) 439-1233, Volleyball Playing career. Currie said he met with Hoover after she concluded her portion of the meetings there. jfuqua@hoover.k12.al.us Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Nick Smith Covenant Christian (30-3)47,Florala (23-8)26 7: Ryan Hoover makes most of 3-point line, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. amoseley@hoover.k12.al.us Jacksonville (28-6)82,Hale County (17-13)46 Chase Henderson put up 27 points to lead the Huskies to the state tournament, and senior teammate Elijah Vos added 14. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). In fact, Hoovers boys and girls basketball teams will both play for state titles Saturday. rdaniel@hoover.k12.al.us Westminster Christian (29-3) vs. Jacksonville (28-6),5:45 p.m. Coach's Daughter (credit only) Thomas Wiederhold . A good mixture of hard work, extensive training, private coaching, and lots and lots of playing experience, allowed me to reach my goals and dreams. Scheuerman then went on to become Iowas head coach for six years and a longtime team broadcaster. Boys Semifinals Arab (22-12)52,Brewbaker Tech (22-10)49 Newsymom provides news and information for moms to equip you with the knowledge to prepare yourself and your children for lifes challenges. @SPHSBoysBskball fell to Central in a classic game. My personal goal is to continue to be a transformational coach day in and day out, said Gilliland in a press release. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- State championships are not easy to come by. "The reality is there's never a good time," Currie said. 30 of being 1-and-oh.. Here are the top 15 recruits at the Iowa state girls basketball tournament, How to watch, stream and follow 2023 Iowa high school state girls basketball tournament, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Wake Forest has made the NCAA Tournament just twice, though Hoover guided the Demon Deacons there in 2021. Sheriffs Deputy: Johnny Young . "But he's a great kid. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Conference tournament champion. Luke Brown led the state in scoring this season as a sophomore at 35 points per game while adding 6.7 assists per contest. nsmith@hoover.k12.al.us (901) 493-6609, Nick Smith I consider it to be an honor to have spent 50 years as a teacher and coach.". CLASS 5A Girls Finals "I am so happy for coach Hoover," said Whitney Jennings soon after she had learned that he had been selected. He coached the state's Miss Basketball winner Whitney Jennings while with the Berries. 3 wide receiver, visiting Alabama Crimson Ryan Wingo, nation's No. North 22 Hoover 69 Final Box Score Feb 18, 2023 @ 12:10am Stats Updated Hoover's stats have been entered for the 69-22 win vs. North on 2/17/2023 6:15 PM. Im especially proud of all my children because they worked their way through school just as I did.. Hoover was an all-Atlantic Coast Conference performer as a Wake Forest player from 1987-91. Prattville Christian (33-3)52,New Hope (23-6)37 Contact Alyssa at ahertel@dmreg.com or on Twitter @AlyssaHertel. That was enough to get me here.. jlamey@hoover.k12.al.us More:Here are the top 15 recruits at the Iowa state girls basketball tournament. Aliceville (24-1)73,Sand Rock (22-11)63, on March 2, 2023 MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Charles Henderson (25-5) vs. Valley (32-0),10:45 p.m. ablackzylstra@hoover.k12.al.us Jen Hoover Watch this highlight video of the Hoover (AL) basketball team in its game Hoover vs Thompson Game Highlights - Jan. 20, 2023 on Jan 20, 2023. Little Blonde Girl . So I give the credit to my familys accomplishments entirely to my wife of 58 years, Loretta. [10], On March 4, 2021, Hoover became the winningest coach in Wake Forest history after beating North Carolina in the 2021 ACC women's basketball tournament. Early in the second half, the Go-Hawk offense still had some fight in them and went on a 5-0 run to start the . Women's Basketball Coaches Pay. I was a part of coaching the 11 . Decatur hired Justin Moore for its girls basketball position. Burkett has won 422 games in his career. Trinity Presbyterian (31-2)53,Susan Moore (29-4)47 After months of deliberation, Jerry Hoover decided to step down as the boys basketball head coach at Blackford High School this week. Scott Ware Recruiting roundup: USC hosting nation's No. FAFSA/Dream Act After School Support for Seniors. Dothan, coached by Jeremy Bynum, scored just five points in the first quarter and made three of its first 19 shots. tmatlock@hoover.k12.al.us After the season, all three assistants departed, with associate head coach Erin Dickerson Davis becoming head coach at William & Mary. Rain showers this evening with clearing overnight. Letter for Parents of Seniors 2023. I went on three tours with Athletes in Action when Sharm was the general manager. Hoover has won 433 games over 36 seasons with stops at 10 different high schools. Other schools have approached Burkett through the years. "I am disappointed and deeply saddened to receive the news that I was terminated today without cause," Hoover said. jmmontgomery@hoover.k12.al.us I want to help build a tradition of excellence in this program that will make the school and community proud.. Phipps-Komo guided the Blue Streaks to a third-place finish . Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Newsymom. Details Select delivery location Only 1 left in stock - order soon. TCU women's basketball coach Raegan Pebley will reportedly step down after the 2022-23 season, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Steven Johnson. Fresno, CA Midfield (25-5) vs. Plainview (30-5), 2:15 p.m. I thought defensively, collectively, we really guarded well, Courtney Henderson said. The success of these teams is driving interest and historic ticket sales among local fans and students. CLASS 5A Boys Finals Pleasant Grove (27-6) vs. Arab (22-12) winner,9 a.m. rgrier@hoover.k12.al.us Hoover announced assistant Scott Ware, right, as its new basketball coach during a press conference at Hoover High School in Hoover, Ala., on Friday, May 29, 2020. I know the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce doesnt want this to get out. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Hoover was fired from her post at Wake Forest in May. "Jen Hoover Named Kentucky Womens Basketball Assistant Coach," University of Kentucky Athletics, Monday, July 11, 2022. Hospital Patient: Alyssa Yowell . Girls Semifinals Seniors on the Arcadia High basketball team were encouraged to coach in the seventh- and eighth-grade leagues. Her teammate Alyssa Ustby grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds.