Kim English Article

An interesting article on Kim English and his growing interest in poetry at the University of Missouri. http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/02/23/english-makes-poetry-debut/

Weekend Games

The Prep will be traveling to Westpoint, NY this weekend to play 2 games against the Army JV team. The team has 3 games left in their schedule before the Prep National Championships, being held March 9-10 at Endicott College in Beverly Mass.

Player Commentary: Jake Barnett

At a first glance, people might think that Notre Dame Prep's facilities are a little more than top notch. This is my first year and Notre Dame and after traveling to a few other prep school, I could not help but notice the difference in the facilities. It's funny though because after seeing all these other great schools, I still could not see myself going to any other prep school in the nation. Notre Dame Prepatory school has done exactly what it says in the name. It has PREPARED me for so many things. It has prepared me to always be independent, and get things done on my own. It has prepared me to count on my teammates both on and off the court. Lastly, it has taught me the meaning of putting in work to be successful. My roommates and I sometimes joke about some of the difficulties that we have faced here. We joke because no matter how hard we try to explain our life at Notre Dame to our friends back home, they will never fully be able to understand the things that we have faced individually and together as a team. Using each other to overcome obstacles has brought us closer together, and makes appreciate the simple things that other students might take for granted. At the end of the day, you can take what you given, throw it away and give up. Or you can take what your given and turn it into an oppurtunity that may earn you a full scholarship to attend college. When I leave Notre Dame, I know that I will not face anything that I haven't gone threw already, and I will be able to handle anything life throws at me: On and off the court.

Lazar Hayward Article

A great article from ESPN on former Notre Dame Prep player Lazar Hayward.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=oneil_dana&id=3896613

Game Recap: Notre Dame vs. MCI

MCI began the game with a flurry of shotmaking and quickly opened up a lead over Notre Dame. However, The Prep made a small run of their own with the help of junior Calvin Godfrey (6 points) off the bench and Jake Barnett (11 points), who made a clutch 3 pointer to end the half. Ron Giplaye (20 points & 13 rebs) decided to take over down low in the second half, making a number of difficult shots in the lane and grabbing everything that came of the rim. Notre Dame eventually held off a hard charging MCI team to take home the win and improve their record to 25-4.

Game Recap: Notre Dame vs CCRI

Both teams kept it close throughout, however The Prep used their pressures to secure a win. James Southerland led the team with 23 points.

MCI Rescheduled

The Maine Central Institute game has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 20 at 7PM at St. Bernard's activity center.

Game Cancelled; Blog Update

The Notre Dame Prep game against MCI was cancelled due to the inclimate weather. The game has yet to be rescheduled.

Notre Dame plays the Community College of Rhode Island Thursday night, 8pm at St. Bernard's activity center.

The first entries of the coaches and players diaries should be appearing very soon. Also, pictures from the CCRI game and possibly a player profile or two.

Game vs MCI Tonight

Notre Dame Prep is looking to better their record to 23-4 tonight against Maine Central Institute.

Latest Prep Poll

New England Recruiting Report just released the latest National Prep Poll and Notre Dame Prep is #3, only behind The Patterson School and Hargrave Military Academy. Here's the poll. http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/701/National-Prep-Poll-Announced.php

Game Recap: Notre Dame Prep vs The Winchendon School (W 101-98)

Notre Dame Prep entered the game looking to for their 8th straight win against a tough Winchendon squad. The game began with a flurry of baskets from both teams, with Ron Giplaye (10 points) dominating down low. Ali baba Odd provided a spark off the bench for Notre Dame (18 points) with his 3 point shooting. Winchendon continued to shoot very well, connecting on a number of midrange jumpers and subsequently built a 10 point halftime lead. Notre Dame came out in the 2nd half looking to run, and did, with Johnny Lacy (17 points) and Sean Kilpatrick (21 points) leading the way. Notre Dame eventually recaptured the lead with 5 minutes remaining and managed to pull it out 101-98. James Southerland chipped in with 13 points, Jake Barnett had 11, Darius Nesmith 5, Jamil Goodwin and Pablo Bertone ended up with 2 apiece.