His son, Luke Kiley, is the starting point guard on the Olympia Bears team. S-Z Tanya.Washington@ocps.net. Volunteer to be the statistician. Tolbert had 8 points and 6 rebounds, all in the fourth quarter to help Olympia pull away and advance to Tuesdays regional semifinal against Metro West rival Windermere (20-7), which defeated Centennial 73-65. Matt had many accomplishments in his baseball career. 3 Olympia upends No. Those can be cliches, but really everybody contributed tonight, and I couldnt be more proud of the guys. He has to be smarter on that play with risking injury to dunk it, Gordon said of James aggressive attack on the rim. Doctors believed the tumor would have killed him within three months if it had gone unnoticed. Please note this is not an emergency response line. But its hardly unique. March 03, 2023 8:00 AM. Its a big moment, Olympia coach John Kiley said. Follow him on Twitter @ThomasBruch. 5, hes a big football stud, just making (Heide) uncomfortable and making him catch (the ball) in places he really didnt want to catch it.. He was the winner of the Chris Springer Scholarship, Dekalb Award Winner and American Farmer Degree. Screenwriter Howard Klausner, who wrote the script for Space Cowboys, wrote the screenplay for Hoovey and put Elliott in touch with Echolight Studios, which produces faith-based family movies. But the movie was always meant to serve a much greater purpose than to make money. In the second quarter, momentum continued to shift in favor of Olympia, which finished the first half on a 9-0 run. Olympia's stats have been entered for the 78-59 win vs. Edgewater on 1/25/2023 7:00 PM. On 1/7, the Olympia varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Curtis (University Place, WA) by a score of 78-69. Photographer Patrick Krohn has posted a new gallery Olympia vs. Gonzaga Prep (WIAA State Quarterfinal) containing 57 photos. Maybe he never will. Grandma and grandpa, Johns parents, show up for every home game, sitting right behind the Bears bench, cheering. They beat us last year, so hopefully well have a little incentive to try to change that a little bit this year.. But we didnt come here to play in the state championship game, so we still have unfinished business.. At times, he has bared the burden of the occasional yells and the high standards, Kiley said with a chuckle. Mike Neisler (Coach/Sponsor-Outstanding Contribution). Obviously, Miller likes to get to the rim, so we tried to take a couple charges and really get him in foul trouble. Do you have a team . Olympia High School. I thought Dre did a good job (on Heide), Kiley said. All rights reserved. And he loves every second, every drill. Share the heritage and cultures of our community at the Lacey Cultural Celebration. Wes Mcallaster [email protected] Baseball: Scott Freeman [email protected] Boys Basketball. Engholm finished with 23 points on 9-for-14 shooting to lead all scorers. Its a dream come true. Picked up + brought to #seatac (where I discovered giant #plu sign - Go #Lutes . FEB 05, 2022. Theyre a great team. From board games to mini challenges, youre bound to find something you enjoy! Advocate Bromenn was transposed to the exterior of the hospital used for the movie and a water tower had the town of Normal added to it. Candidates must demonstrate Teaching, Leadership, and Interpersonal Skills. All were present on the red carpet along with Jeff, Ruth and other assorted family and friends. 29 Whittier Tech topped No. In addition to the showtimes at the Normal Theater, various churches across the country will be screening the movie over the next two months. Olympia students cheer on the Bears during their state quarterfinal game against the Gonzaga Prep Bullpups at the WIAA state basketball tournament in the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington, on . Other accomplishments Bryan has made throughout the years include 10 year 4-H member, member of the state 4-H livestock judging team, Sheep superintendent at McLean County fair for 25 years, 10 years Mclean County show director and Mclean County 4-H foundation member for 3 years. The grueling procedure was successful, but the side effects were debilitating. When Gonzaga Prep threatened late in the fourth quarter, Olympia had an answer, keeping the Bullpups at bay in an 51-47 win, which sent the Bears through to Fridays semifinal. Latest Updates. The team finished 8-1 in dual meets, 2nd in leagues, 3rd in districts, and now 13th in state. After high school Mr. Neisler attended Judson College where he earned many honors. Rainier Beach which edged the Bears for the Class 3A title in front of thousands of fans in the Kingdome in 1998 visited the Bears home gym in January for a nonleague contest, and several former Olympia players and both coaches were recognized on the court in honor of that memorable matchup. At one point during his college career, a fellow parent remarked to Jeff and Ruth at how easy the game seemed for Eric. On 2/24, the Olympia varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Skyline (Sammamish, WA) by a score of 67-54. I try to play my best for them because they love coming out and watching us. Then came a 10-year stretch were Kiley coached the Bears from 1992 to 2002, stepping away from his dream coaching job for one particular reason he wanted to coach his sons while they were growing up, starting when they were in first grade. Again. John Kiley is back at Olympia High School as a boys basketball coach. 905 . Mabton girls basketball coach Italia Quigley, right, had a baby three days prior, but that didn't stop her from coaching her high school basketball team during the quarterfinal girls 2B game . Dre was so great, Kiley said. I just wanted to go right at them.. Sherwood Brown, professional basketball player, member of Florida Gulf Coast team that reached the 2013 Sweet Sixteen BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Western Washington University head men's basketball coach Tony Dominguez has announced that guard Kai Johnson will join the Vikings in 2020-21 as a freshman out of Olympia High School. He was also the National runner up in Sheep Production, which won him a trip to Europe. Olympia High School. Olympia coach John Kiley said that the play was Juergens in a nutshell. "I'm so proud of our guys. On 1/21, the Olympia varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Rainier Beach (Seattle, WA) by a score of 65-49. Gonzaga Prep's Jamil Miller is pressured by Olympia defenders Parker Gerrits (22) and Andreas Engholm during their state quarterfinal game at the WIAA state basketball tournament in the Tacoma . This story was originally published March 3, 2023, 9:21 PM. Hes a junior just learning the game, Gordon said. McNamara insisted during casting that the actor depicting Eric Elliott must have actual basketball skills. Olympia High School Our School Athletics Teams Winter Sports Boys Basketball. russell.wambles@ocps.net. At each practice, hes now both father and coach. You'll earn a few extra bucks, fill a critical need and have a lot of fun too! Notable alumni. Its crazy to think about, senior guard Parker Gerrits said. Girls Athletics Head Coaches Girls Basketball Head Coach: J.R. Boudouris jrboudouris@rochester3a.net. Hargrave, a 2004 Oly graduate, was a sophomore in Kileys last year as the Bears head coach before taking a sabbatical. Between the Class 4A and 3A boys and girls state tournaments, 60 high school basketball games will be played in the Tacoma Dome this weekend. Closing Date: Until Filled OHS BASKETBALL CHEERLEADING COACH - (split stipend) Candidates must possess a valid Illinois Teaching License or an ASEP Certification. Kiley has coached Luke since the Bears senior point guard was in grade school. 407-905-6400 x612-6482. Useful Links. I think it means everything to John, Jack Kiley said about what it means to John to coach his son. We love our school. Cameron Downing hit a 3-pointer just before the halftime buzzer to give the Bears a 28-23 lead at the break. [Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James backs sons basketball exploits]. All total, Elliott had invested $644,000 in the hopes of turning his book into a movie. Incident Report Form (Anonymous Tip Line), Olympia Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2022. On 3/2, the Olympia varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, WA) by a score of 51-47. The Wildcats will face fourth-seeded Federal Way at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in the 3rd/5th place game. N-R: Jasmine.Hollis@ocps.net. Clearances for these sports will occur at the ASB during NB, lunch, or after school from October 25-November 5. Mike retired in 2021, dedicating 32 years to Olympia High School and leaving an everlasting impact. Friday night in the Tacoma Dome, the No. 4 preliminary round, Tyler Rice scored 21 points as No. At 13, he had never even kissed a girl. On 1/17, the Olympia varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Rogers (Puyallup, WA) by a score of 76-52. The Wildcats (25-3) play No. At a face-to-face meeting in Beverly Hills, Calif., Eberts suggested that it would take about $1.7 million to make the movie, according to court records, and both men left the meeting agreeing to an initial contribution of $150,000 each. Download. Jewell-Bellucio was hired as cheerleader coach at Greece Olympia High School in August 2013, Heiden said. Matt Lindblom added 11 and Mason Juergens had eight. On 1/31, the Olympia varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Puyallup (WA) by a score of 74-41. With little distribution financing, the movie will be shown in churches across the nation over the next few months. The play still made Gordon turn toward the crowd and say to his father, Bob, a former basketball coach of 30 years: This is painful to watch.. Olympia High School; Timber Creek High School; University High School; Wekiva High School . The Elliotts drove through the heavy snow at a doctors urging to reach Bromenn Hospital, dodging large snow drifts that covered most of the roads. Bryan Hoffman (Class of 1983-Distinguished Individual/Graduate) Bryan Hoffman is a 1983 graduate of Olympia High School. Hes coaching at basketball practice, putting his Olympia Bears through another drill, another workout, another preparation for their next game. Fax: (360) 596-7001. I hope we both look back on it as a very special opportunity, John said. The game was described as a "miracle" by . All season, the Olympia High School boys basketball team has shown onoen trait: poise. Lucas, Feb 24 Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Skyline High School Skyline High School 8:00 pm | Tumwater High School Feb 25 Girls Varsity Basketball at Richland High School Richland High School 6:00 pm | Richland High School, Sunday the draw was announced for the 2023 WIAA 4A Boys basketball tournament. He was the starting point guard on the Bears 1986 state championship team, the one coached by Al Sokaitis. 4 Federal Way in the third-fifth place game at 11:15 a.m. Saturday. The all-time winningest . Hume played for the Bears in 1983, Johns sophomore year. Olympia secured the #3 overall seed after their impressive victory over Federal Way and a buzzer beating defeat to Curtis in the WCD district tournament. . [CDATA[ But last season's Titans were the first to win a district . High school title in Las Vegas 1995 Durango. 8 open jobs for High school basketball coach in Olympia. Im really used to it because Ive had him as my coach since first grade, Luke said at a recent practice. You can make your picks for the sectional games below for a chance to win a Headwest gift card! An MRI revealed a tennis ball-sized benign tumor near the brain stem that required immediate surgery. Elliott reflected on the consequences of the diagnoses. Much of the cast and crew was present at the Red Carpet premiere at the Normal Theater on Saturday, and the movie will be shown over the next week with proceeds going to causes like St. Jude and other local institutions. Econ and minor in Animal Science he worked on the University of Illinois sheep and research farm. Fax: (360) 596-7001. function googleTranslateElementInit() { Mount Si, this wouldve been their fourth (championship) game in a row. Olympus Sports was founded in 2015 with the goal to find and develop the best young athletes, whilst also providing them with high quality secondary school education. 73-62 (W) Olympia vs. West Orange. Practice starts at 5:30, so be there by 5:15; The COACH must be notified before any absence by a player If you are reporting an emergency situation, please call 911. The Christopher High School girls basketball team defeated Neoga 50-45 in the Class 1A Effingham St. Anthony Super-Sectional. Started at #orangetheory in W Olympia. Skinner advanced in the 220 lb weight class after winning three straight matches by fall at the West Central District competition to finish in third place. Cody Linley (Hannah Montana) checked off that box with a sweet shooting stroke that opened up many more avenues for the director and his crew. Parker Gerrits and Andreas Engholm each scored 14 points for the Bears. Olympia High School women's basketball coach and Evergreen alum, Jackie Robinson picked to lead the Geoduck women's basketball team for the 2019-20 season announced today by Director of Student Wellness, Recreation, and Athletics Elizabeth McHugh. 1302 North Street SE. Sign up to receive text and email alerts from your favorite teams. Weve worked so hard for this and its been a long time since Olympia has been in the state championship game. So, it means a lot. . The Sweetwater Union High School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender . The crew even shot a snow scene in 80-degree weather. I missed the first one and was like Oh crap, I couldve lost this for our team and then I was like, Alright, I got it, were fine now.. Olympia will face No. BOYS BASKETBALL In the Div. Before Mike Neisler began his contributions to Olympia School District, he attended Girard High School. Rochester High School 1 Rocket Dr. (Google map, other maps) Rochester, IL 62563-9281 Phone: 217-498-9761 Fax: 217-498-9825 School . They define, and Curtis too, what rare air it is to try to get to this level with all these great teams. The Olympian. A moment in the third quarter of Thursday's 68-41 Region 2 . Just the fact that he gets everyone to buy in is something Ive seen every year Ive played for him. Olympia went 24-2 in 2007-08 and 28-5 with a region championship and state runner-up finish in 2008-09 with Griseck as its head coach. After high school, Bryan attended ICC to obtain an associate degree. NORMAL In a small town Texas basketball gym that was repainted and rearranged to look like his own high school court in Olympia, Ill., Eric Hoovey Elliott was seeing the game he loved through a lens he had never peered through before. Lauren Smith is a sports reporter at The News Tribune. There was definitely a bad taste in our mouth from last year in the same situation, so that helped fuel me personally a lot, Olympia forward Andreas Engholm said. DP and Leanna talk about the Lincoln girls state semifinal game on Friday and the three boys sectional championship games. Follow us! PF 1871 PA 1391 STREAK 3W. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Theyre a great team, great program, Kiley said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. While attending ICC, Bryan was on the Livestock judging team. Great environment for Girls basketball. This report was first published at Orlandosentinel.com. After every game, win or lose, Luke goes to his grandparents and thanks them for coming. Seattle Times staff reporter. [Boys basketball roundup: Colonial, Evans, Lake Brantley, Oak Ridge, move on in 7A Region 1 ]. It was normal. Born and raised in Tacoma. Men's Basketball - Support Staff; Image Name Title; Nate Louis: Director of Basketball Operations: Phillip Pickney: Character Coach: Alanie Rhodes: Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball, Men's Golf) On 2/8, the Olympia varsity basketball team won their neutral conference tournament game against West Orange (Winter Garden, FL) by a score of 73-62. The Wildcats tied it at the quarter break on a layup from Miles Heide, and regained the lead early in the second on a steal and breakaway layup from Blake Forrest. Every single time I thought I had given up, someone came into our lives, Elliott said. They define and Curtis, too what rare air it is to try to get to this level with all of these great teams. Hes just a fighter and instinct took over and made a play.. He graduated as the school's career scoring leader with 1,440 points. Frahm was the 2009 IHSBCA Player of the year, Wendy's Heisman Finalist, and All State Honors for baseball and basketball in 2008 and 2009. 4A SPSL rivals Curtis and Olympia meet in state title game: 5 things were watching, $754.6 million Powerball winner identified as Washington woman. Theres one thing Jack never does with John. The Tacoma Dome will be as electric as youve seen it in years Saturday night when these teams meet for the fourth time this season this time, for the Class 4A state championship. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, WIAA 2023 Boys Basketball Hardwood Classic 4A, Photos: Olympia vs. Gonzaga Prep (WIAA State Quarterfinal). 2:09. Union's Yanni Fassilis dropped 41 points, an unconquerable obstacle for Sumner in the opening round of the state tournament on Saturday. Boys Basketball to Host Viera in Regional Semifinal 2/20/2023. This is where Kileydribbled up and down the court for the Bears 31 years ago. Jizzle James had one of his 3 steals in the backcourt and made a beeline toward the basket and went up for a contested dunk while being guarded closely. We put so much work in the offseason, throughout the rest of the season and weve played together for so long that were so connected on the court because of how much we do off the court, Gerrits said. Playing their fourth game in as many days, the Bears dug deep to earn their school record 26th win of the season. The dance team earned 2nd place at regionals for their hip hop routine earning them a bid to nationals. Some times hell tell me what I need to work on, tell me good things and bad things.. IHSA Contest Drama competition makes no separation of entries based on size of school; sixty schools entered the state series that year, making fifth place particularly notable. University of Cincinnati recruit E.J. Leading by two points with 2.9 seconds left, Mason Juergens went to the line for a 1-and-1 opportunity. Hes had that burden at times. Eric is a commercial underwriter now for Country Financial in Bloomington and is married with two young children. Elliott soldiered through rehabilitation and put off a surgery that would have permanently ended his vision in one eye. Feb. 2 Benefitting Parkside Junior High School, Feb. 3 Benefitting St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Feb. 5 Benefitting Advocate BroMenn (sold out), Feb. 6 Benefitting Fellowship of Christian Athletes.