It's the 11th sectional championship for Edwardsville and seventh since coach Mike Waldo took the reins before the 1987-88 season. OTTAWA, ILL. • Mark Smith's march to become the next Mr. Basketball continued unabated Friday night. A-Sun. Create New Account. The Power of the Texas Governor takes a fresh look at the state’s chief executives, from John Connally to George W. Bush, to discover how various governors have overcome the institutional limitations of the office. Feb. 1 - Oliver Stephen. Senior Frisco, TX Wakeland / University of Arkansas. .error{color: white !important;} They beat Belleville . 1. He followed that with 10 unanswered points, including another 3-pointer from just across halfcourt, that put Edwardsville ahead 65-43. } } Smith, who plays for head coach Anthony Smith, averaged 18.4 points-per-game early in the season and has played a key role as a leader on the Knights. . 2017 EDWARDSVILLE ATHLETES OF THE WEEK. Only a matter of time…. If that’s not with the Lumberjacks at SFA, which has made the NCAA Tourney four times since 2014, Anthony Smith said they have explored options at prep schools and JUCOs. METRO-EAST LUTHERAN 68, FATHER MCGIVNEY CATHOLIC 46: A.J. One resulted in a monster slam. Oct 11. EDWARDSVILLE 76, ALTON 61. After averaging 17.3 points and 7.9 rebounds a game as a junior for the Knights, Smith was locked and loaded for a big senior season at MEL. If you had to pick from those two, which one would you take? Junior. 204 43 5. AJ Smith (Edwardsville IL) 2020-2021 youtube.com. .flex-container { .subscriptionResponse_injected{color: white !important;}. font-style:normal; A.J. . He's by far the best player I've seen,” Houpt said. EDWARDSVILLE - Junior forward A.J. 1. Class 4A Boy's Basketball Sectional Title Game: Danville vs Edwardsville, hosted by Ottawa Township High School, Friday, March 10, 2017. But AJ’s really talented and I think he has a chance to pursue his dream.”. “It’s real slow,” AJ said of the recruiting process with college rosters still unsettled because of the pandemic. Edwardsville 17 23 18 18 — 76. In high school, you play against a couple, three kids, who are good. Smith and Zion Tucker had 28 points and 19 points respectively in a 71-41 Metro-East Lutheran victory Monday night over crosstown Glen Carbon rival Father . Smith, shown in a game during his junior season at Metro-East Lutheran, averaged 22.1 points per game for the 10-5 Knights in 2021. Log In. View AJ Smith's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Metro-East Lutheran High School. Latest on LSU Alexandria Generals guard A.J. And it was AJ’s choice to wear his brother’s jersey No. Who’s better, him or his brother? Metro-East Lutheran coach Anthony Smith talks to his son and Knights star AJ Smith (13) during a game in the 2019-20 season at Hooks Gym in Edwardsville. We noticed you're using an ad block software. Smith also led the team in assists (2.9 a game) and steals (1.9). He remained in the game until the benches cleared in the final minute. AJ Smith, Edwardsville Metro-East Lutheran (6-4, Sr., SG) 50. Edwardsville's Mark Smith drives to the basket against Althoff in the championship of the 33rd Annual Collinsville Holiday Basketball Classic at Collinsville High on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. He's scoring points and doing it efficiently and easily against what I think is a pretty good defensive team.”. That’s just the burden you’ve got to bear. Found inside – Page 50Commerce Commn . , Chgo . , 1950-51 ; practice in Granite City and Edwardsville , III . , also St. Louis ... A.J. Greenberg & Assocs . , Chgo . , 1984-87 ; prin . ... Avocations : golf , officiating football and basketball . Smith repeated as an Associated Press Class 1A All-State selection. I don’t know. } 2016-17 Belleville News-Democrat. But AJ is rarely compared to Maria, Yvonne or Anthony. AJ Smith, who is the Intelligencer's MVP for small-school boys basketball, has already made a name for himself. 4. 10/19/21 12:13PM. Smith is among the top players on the boy's basketball team at Metro-East Lutheran High School and is among the leading scorers in the St. Louis metro area. For that, Smith has been named the Knights' Riverbender.com's male Athlete of the Month for January 2020. Scout Look (7) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. border-bottom-left-radius:0px; EDWARDSVILLE – It is the most common surname in the United States, shared by more than 2.4 million Americans. Epenesa had a good view from the bench. Smith, who scored a career-high 37 points in the teams' first meeting, an 81-78 Edwardsville win, was named the tournament's MVP. EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Shaun Doss Jr. had 16 points and 12 rebounds to carry Southern Illinois-Edwardsville to a 75-37 win over Knox on Monday night. Stephen had 12 points, all on 3-pointers, and hauled in 10 rebounds. He sat down after he was whistled for his fourth foul with 1 minute and 53 seconds to play in the third quarter. Metro-East Lutheran High School Edwardsville IL. But he’s always going to get that comparison. Smith landed hard on his tailbone and stayed down to collect himself but took his free throws. Edwardsville's Mark Smith (13) smiles as he takes photos with fans at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, The Edwardsville basketball team celebrate with the trophy at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Mark Smith (13) hangs in the air for a layup attempt in the first half at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Mark Smith (13) hangs in the air for a layup in the second half at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Jack Marinko (2) looks to drive to the basket in the first half at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Mark Smith (13) smiles as he is handed the sectional championship trophy at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Mark Smith (13) and the Edwardsville team accept the sectional championship trophy at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Oliver Stephen (31) dribbles around a Danville defender at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville coach Mike Waldo calls out a play in the first half of a game at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Caleb Strohmeier (34) celebrates towards the end of the game against Danville at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Caleb Strohmeier (34) hangs in the air for a layup in the second half at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's AJ Epenesa (33) drives past a Danville defender at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, The Edwardsville bench celebrates as the clock winds down at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, The Edwardsville boys basketball team and cheerleaders celebrate with the sectional trophy at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Jack Marinko (2) looks to make a pass in the game against Danville at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com, Edwardsville's Mark Smith (13) dunks the ball in the first half of a game against Danville at Ottawa Township High School during the Class 4A sectional championship on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Ottawa, Ill. Paul Halfacre | STLhighschoolsports.com. position:relative; Press alt + / to open this menu. View A.J Smith's career, season and game-by-game basketball stats while attending Metro-East Lutheran High School. Accuracy: (94.55%) 52 / 55. Coach Nat @TheCoachNat. “It's just spectacular watching him do what he does and I love watching him when I'm on the court or on the bench.”. “We've seen a lot of good players. text-transform: uppercase; Another comparison. Accessibility Help. “It was all right,” Smith said playing in his brother’s shadow. A biographical and bibliographical guide to current writers in all fields including poetry, fiction and nonfiction, journalism, drama, television and movies. March 15 - Makenzie Silvey. Junior guard Jerry Reed scored 12 points to go with four rebounds and six assists. AJ has played on 3 . No matter what the Vikings tried, Smith beat them with his feet, his eyes or his hands. Greg Shashack is a graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism. Did you know Riverbender.com is free for you thanks to our awesome advertisers? Questions? Bolingbrook vs. Naperville North, 7:30 p.m. Palatine Fremd vs. Algonquin Jacobs, 7:30 p.m. Chicago Whitney Young vs. Evanston, 7 p.m. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. “I just picked it up from Mark, I guess. Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon drives to the basket past SIU-Edwardsville guard Cameron Williams, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, in Iowa City, Iowa. Metro-East Lutheran senior A.J. Jan. 4 - Mark Smith. ACC. -webkit-border-bottom-right-radius:0px; 2022 Basketball Latest Target Crystal Ball Predictions . Smith Is iCan Clinic Male Athlete Of The Month At Metro-East Lutheran High School, Top Story: Nolte Place Fatal Fire Was Devastating For Family And First Responders At Tragic Scene. “Heck yeah,” their dad and MEL coach Anthony Smith said. 1. Once he gets by you, everything breaks down.”. But I was disappointed that we couldn’t have a postseason.”. Player of the Year. @media (max-width: 800px) { Congrats to MVP A.J. The No. Latest on Fisk small forward AJ Hassell including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN text-shadow:1px 1px 0px #040405; It feels good. "They have helped me a lot, due to the fact that I try to play many sports," Smith said, "but since going to college in basketball is my number one, I have so I can be the best me on the court.". This book asks questions that are essential to advancing DBER and broadening its impact on undergraduate science teaching and learning. Edwardsville is 6-1 overall and 3-1 in the Southwestern Conference and travels to East St. Louis for a league game at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Smith is the 2021 Telegraph Small-Schools . Smith wasn't oblivious to the fragility of the moment Tuesday. "I would have to say just the training process I have been doing my whole life," Smith said, "and the accolades come with the continuous effort on and off the court.". - Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith moved past Gary Taylor and into third place on the all-time Division 1 coaching wins list with two victories Sunday in the Cowboys' road trip to Little Rock. April 5 . Jersey. Jump to. 19-20 Varsity Basketball. Metro-East Lutheran High School 6305 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Sign Up. -webkit-border-bottom-left-radius:0px; Serving the areas of Alton, Godfrey, East Alton, Wood River, Roxana, Edwardsville, Jerseyville, Brighton, Bethalto, Grafton, Granite City, Metro East S.W.A.T. line-height:31px !important; States the need for community-based, integrated services to meet the many needs of at-risk youth and their families. Oct 31. With coaches from Ohio State, Butler, Nebraska, Illinois State and Western Kentucky watching, Smith lived up to his billing as one of, if not the, top unsigned senior in the country. A detailed review of the fundamentals and techniques ofeffective hitting. Covers attitude, stance, visualizationand execution, follow-through, field of vision and depthperception, bunting, drills, troubleshooting and muchmore. AJ Smith. -webkit-border-top-left-radius:0px; Charlotte 2021 Basketball Prospects (4) Charlotte . text-indent:0; But with the IHSA, under the governor’s guidance, slow to make a decision on basketball during covid, AJ said he was getting overtures from Missouri schools to gauge his interest in transferring. box-sizing:border-box Found inside – Page 75Contact A. J. HAMMONDS 526 E. ... Replies to GEORGE CLYDE SMITH SHOWS Fair Crounds, Farmvitte, Va., this week; Enfield, N. C, Fair, next week. Zebulon, N. (., Fair, Sept. ... If interested, phone me c o V.F.W., Edwardsville, 111. Big-12. cursor:pointer; I am a level-headed, smart, dependable, team-oriented individual. A special Valentine's Day card helps third-grader Harry overcome his fear of climbing the rope in gym class. That’s not going to happen.”. Jerry Meyer Director of Basketball Scouting. 2FG-10, 3FG-11 . Far from the jaded professionals, the stories in Taylor Bell's Sweet Charlie, Dike, Cazzie, and Bobby Joe are of hungry young men playing their hearts out, where high-tops and high hopes inspire "hoop dreams" from Peoria to Pinckneyville, ... We… CALL. “Every school I talked to, they all said the same thing. Mark Smith was the 2017 Telegraph Large-Schools Boys Basketball Player of the Year at Edwardsville. "It means a lot. Coach Nat @TheCoachNat. Rice 2022 Basketball Prospects (8) Rice 2022 Basketball Prospects. Smith thanked his parents and family for their help and support, both athletically and academically. “We tried to keep him in front and it's almost impossible,” Houpt said. He was part of the Big 3 of 2017 with sharp shooter Oliver Stephen and five star football phenom AJ Epenesa. 1. .SubscribeBox_injected{width:80%; margin:auto; background-color:#333333; padding:8px;} flex-wrap: wrap; The Tigers (12-1, 4-1 SWC) led just 33-32 when Tilmon fouled Smith. Simeon is among the biggest of big dogs in Chicago basketball. -moz-border-radius-bottomright:0px; "They're a good team. Enable hls playback. This is the time when you will discover more about yourself than at any other point in your life. You will discover strengths, interests, and beliefs that will guide your future career and life decisions. .SubscribeBox-header_injected{color:#FFF; font-size:18px;} Edwardsville's AJ Epenesa (33) . Just keep this little trend up that we have going in the family.”. David Wilhelm: 618-239-2665, @DavidMWilhelm. "I would like to thank both my parents and my siblings because they do so much for me with helping me academically," Smith said, "and helping me with all my sports, especially my dad, because he takes time out of his day to help me train every day.". Smith is among the top players on the boy's basketball team at Metro-East Lutheran High School and is among the leading scorers in the St. Louis metro area. We at Riverbender.com wish you continued success in your future! He finished with 1,131 career points. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. max-width: 350px; Even college coaches follow that lazy, and unfair, path – as does this story — when inquiring about the Metro-East Lutheran senior, who chose an alternate prep path than his brother’s career with the Edwardsville Tigers. Smith found senior guard Oliver Stephen for a 3-pointer to start the fourth. I'm trying to get another (net),” Smith said. Mark Smith, Edwardsville, sr. Coach of the Year. But it has not provided much cover from the inevitable, unwanted comparisons between AJ Smith and his older brother and former Illinois Mr. Basketball Mark Smith. ⏱ @CombineMbb @SJecewiz #basketball #HoopStateLeague. In June 1748, eighty Nanticoke Indians grounded their canoes in a wilderness along the Susquehanna River in the area that would later be named Nanticoke. Lippincott CoursePoint is the only integrated digital curriculum solution for nursing education. For over a decade, The Language of Composition has been the most successful textbook written for the AP® English Language and Composition Course. .SubscribeBox-formSubmit_injected{float:right;} We want to hear from you. See more of Metro-East Lutheran High School on Facebook. Claimed! Official Basketball Box Score McCluer North vs #1 Edwardsville 12-28-16 1 p.m. at Collinsville, Ill. . 6 Med. “We know we have a lot more work to do. 0.9419. Junior. A 6-7 forward/guard, Smith averaged 17.3 points and 7.9 rebounds for the Knights . Edwardsville made 12 3-pointers, received numerous dunks from seniors AJ Epenesa and Mark Smith and saw all five starters reach double figures Friday in a 95-72 victory over Belleville East . background:-moz-linear-gradient( center top, #838587 5%, #020303 100% ); The 2020 NFL Draft is tonight! This is a great accomplishment and one to be very proud of. This is a one-stop reference on fiber optic sensors for biomed applications. “His maturity, strength, and just efficiency. /* Responsive layout - makes a one column layout instead of a two-column layout */ Being a 6' 6" left-hand dominant setter gives me advantages that a coach and team can count on. The family lineage of elite athletes goes beyond the brothers. With one of the gym's nets hanging around his neck, Smith was happy but unsatisfied. background-color:#272b2b; Found inside – Page 1447Military Serv: AUS sgt; Game Theater Ribbon: Bronze Stars; Victory Medal WWII; Am Theater Ribbon: Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon; Good Conduct Medal 1943-46. Home Addr: 1916 Vassar Dr. Edwardsville. II. 62025. SMITH, MARVIN. A one-time Mizzou baseball recruit, Smith continues to open eyes across Illinois and the nation with his meteoric rise. Evaluate AJ Smith's men's basketball recruiting profile. EDWARDSVILLE - In mid-July, Plan A for Metro-East Lutheran basketball standout AJ Smith looked to be Stephen F. Austin. Claimed! AJ Smith @AjSmith1321. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Co-Tournament Director. I just want to have both of them to get the opportunity to go play.”. We ended up staying at Metro and, thankfully, they allowed us to play. 5. Found inside – Page 134Edwardsville High Sch . , Edwardsville , III .; Clergyman , 1895 - present ; Pastor , Edieth Chapel , Pulaski County ... was Sports authority on the staff of the Negro Times ; first man to interest Negro college basketball teams to play ... Found inside – Page 85RATES : Single $ 16.50 Twin $ 10 each For info . or to register write : Medalist Basketball Coaches Clinic P.O. Box ... Washington State DEAN SMITH , North Carolina MORGAN WOOTTEN , DeMatha High School ( MD ) Hilton Hotel Myrtle Beach ... Key moments. He is the first two-time All-Stater in school history. In words and photographs, Illini Legends, Lists and Lore allows fans to experience the thrills and drama of University of Illinois athletics history. From sharing authority, to inspiring action and building solidarity, the book demonstrates how curators can make the most of visitors’ physical and mental experience of exhibitions. Those that wish to take advantage of the extra year will be listed as a senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. Class 3A-4A Boys Basketball Team. Provide your thoughts and comments below. He jammed home a two-handed putback that left the crowd gasping. FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 SPORTS ROUNDUP. Smith was one of the key players for the boys' basketball team at Metro-East Lutheran High School, where he led the Knights in scoring during the 2019-20 season. Others turned into 3-point plays. filter:progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.gradient(startColorstr='#020303', endColorstr='#838587');*/ You get to college and there are 13 really good guys and everybody wants to play. /*background:-webkit-gradient( linear, left top, left bottom, color-stop(0.05, #020303), color-stop(1, #838587) ); ACC; A-East; AAC; . 1. There was a problem saving your notification. In his first start of the season, 6'6 . He was waiting Thursday to see if Stephen F. Austin would offer a Division I scholarship that Smith would likely accept to play for the WAC school in Nacogdoches, Texas. Joe Melton . 1 team in the STLhighschoolsports.com rankings, Edwardsville (30-1) advanced to play Simeon (28-3) in a super-sectional at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Redbird Arena in Normal. Edwardsville defeated the Viking's 81-59. text-decoration:none; Smith (right) drives past Marquette Catholic’s Parker Macias during a game last season at Hooks Gym in Edwardsville. Danville was led by junior guard Kendle Moore, who had 13 points and five rebounds. COLLINSVILLE • Mark Smith put on quite a show for Kansas State University basketball coach Bruce Weber and a sold-out crowd Tuesday night at Collinsville High. With Epenesa down, it gave Danville a chance to exploit its quickness and attack the paint. The Iowa star was also a monster on the hardwood during his prep career at Edwardsville where he played alongside Mark Smith and Oliver Stephen to form quite a trio! AJ Smith retweeted. Well former Edwardsville star AJ Epenesa is expected to be the second defensive end off the board in the first round. Wrestlingӳ biggest mistakes, most comical mishaps, and most egotistical performers are all featured in this cornucopia of nonsense presented in top-10 list format.Lists include The Greatest Mullets in the History of the Game, Wrestlers Who ... Ja'Mais Werts @duffyfamj. flex-direction: row; EDWARDSVILLE - Senior A.J. 21. View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL) @ Metro-East Lutheran (Edwardsville, IL) conference basketball game on Tue, 2/18/2020. Recruiting summary on Elle Evans, a 2022 D-I women's basketball wing prospect from Edwardsville, Illinois. Clay 19, Trimble 9, D. Smith 3, Do. Smith’s 22.1 ppg were the most for a MEL player since Gary Spiller scored 22.4 a game in 1996. “It wasn’t the hardest thing to do. LITTLE ROCK, ARK. AJ wants to go and be in there for probably about three. A-East. Clay 8, Caldwell 8, Edwards 14. "Without my AAU program, and all the people who have helped me in life," Smith said, "I don't think I would be the person I am today.". Smith has been playing basketball since second grade, and enjoys the competitiveness of the sport and knows about the value of hard work on the court. Jan. 18 - Luke Odom. Ray'Sean Taylor had 13 points for . PF. There were several possessions he'd take the ball out of bounds and go coast-to-coast. March 1 - Noah Surtin. Sections of this page. 0. Career plan is to be a coach or own a company. “He has to overcome some small things when he gets to college. EDWARDSVILLE - Junior forward A.J. Edwardsville's last sectional title came in 2014, when it finished fourth in the state. top:1px; © Copyright 2005-2021 Intellisoft Development Corporation. AAC. Another comparison. Alton 9 21 13 18 — 61. .subscribe_injected { Edwardsville, which won its ninth in a row, outscored the Panthers 19-7 in the quarter and cruised to the win as Smith scored a game-high 34 points.
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