I got to Milwaukee and the people gave me a standing ovation and really made me feel welcome. Odds & lines subject to change. Lanier is the Pistons' all-time leader in scoring average (22.7 ppg); he ranks second in total rebounds (8,063), third in total points (15,488), and was voted to seven All-Star games. Watch highlights of Lanier High School Varsity Boy's Basketball from Sugar Hill, GA, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. (Photo by Marcelo Endelli/LatinContent via Getty Images). 47 6 [email protected] 042-532028 , 042-532027 Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Report abuse . Former Jeff Davis and Tennessee State University standout tight end Steve Holloway, a long time assistant to 3 previous head coaches, finally got the call to lead the Poets. Lanier HS is one of Georgias 83 public schools that earned a College Success Award in 2022 based on their success preparing students for college. OVERALL 13-19 0.41 Win % DISTRICT 6-10 6th in District. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 62-60 (L) Lanier County vs. Atkinson County, 56-42 (L) Lanier County vs. Clinch County, 69-47 (W) Lanier County vs. Echols County, 67-46 (L) Lanier County @ Charlton County, 72-45 (W) Lanier County vs. Atkinson County, Lanier County vs Irwin County Game Highlights - Jan. 24, 2023, Lanier County vs Turner County Game Highlights - Jan. 17, 2023, 57-43 (L) Lanier County vs. Turner County, Lanier County vs Charlton County Game Highlights - Jan. 14, 2023, 75-27 (L) Lanier County vs. Charlton County. "These kids took a lot of pride in basketball and brining recognition to the Latinos that lived in the neighborhood. School Hub School Hub Clubhouse Clubhouse Schedule Schedule Roster Roster Coaches Coaches Stats Stats JV Team JV Team Freshman Team Freshman Team. ; media row ( l to r ): Elizabeth Curry, Bobbitt!, school - Wikipedia /a > no mater on June 2, 2005 profiles,,., photos and video highlights was still in production . "They were a very fun team to watch because they were always undersized," he says. Lanier will host aFAFSA Completion Night on Thursday, March 2nd for seniors and parents in the Media Center from 6pm-7:30pm. They would just play hard. Mar. Once Ellis left Golden State, he never approached the same levels of production. [2][22], "Bob probably wasn't as good a total player as he could have been because of the knee injury," said Hall of Famer Willis Reed. For more infomation click the link below. Grovetown High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) [17][18], Lanier signed with the Pistons, who eagerly presented him with his NBA contract while he was still in the hospital recuperating from knee surgery. His intensity sometimes spilled over from playing into fighting, as he knocked out Atlanta's Bob Christian in 1971 and broke the nose of Detroit's Bill Laimbeer in 1983. [33], Lanier appeared as a member of the Detroit team in the cult classic basketball film The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh in 1979 alongside Pistons teammates Chris Ford, Eric Money, John Shumate, Kevin Porter, and Leon Douglas. All Home games will be played at Lanier High School. Wesley Junior High; 1940 Lanier . [18] "I wasn't healthy when I got to the league," Lanier reflected. In addition to Starr and Flowers, Johnny Davis (San Francisco 49ers), Reggie Barlow (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), and Jeno James (Carolina Panthers) have also represented Lanier in Super Bowls; all except James were on winning teams. In 2004, the student population included only six white students. Please see the attached flyer. 16 Jersey", "Grizzlies to honor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bob Lanier as part of the Sixth Annual MLK Jr. Day Game and Celebration", "New Reilly Center Court to be named for Bob Lanier", "The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: The Mannie Jackson Basketball's Human Spirit Award", "Pistons to honor Bob Lanier with '16 jersey stripe, tribute night", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Lanier&oldid=1142283556. After Hurricane Opal obliterated Cramton Bowl field, the Poets were forced to play Robert E. Lee, at the unwillingness of both school's Head coaches, due to a super-saturated field; the Poets fell to cross town rival and costing them a shot at a state championship. 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Lanier was enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992. Basketball Home; . Print. Watch highlights of Sidney Lanier High School Boys' Varsity Basketball from Montgomery, AL, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. Richmond Flowers, Jr. was the original "Super Recruit." 31 jersey. I just didn't feel we ever had the leadership That was a rough time because, at the end of every year, you'd be so despondent. Print. The house is right next door.' Established in 1910 on the southern outskirts of downtown Montgomery, Alabama, the school was named for a Southern poet, Sidney Lanier, who lived in Montgomery during 186667. Welcome. [22] During Lanier's five-season tenure, the Bucks advanced as far as the Eastern Conference Finals twice. The fight spilled into the stands as a Warriors fan punching Piston M.L. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 17th round in 1956, arguably the best bargain in NFL draft history. Most impressive of all, Ellis averaged 38.4 points per game during his senior year, carried Lanier to the 4A state championship, and was named Mr. Basketball. His best team was the 1987 squad who finished with a 74 mark. : https://ccxsports-media.blogspot.com/basketball/Lanier/Grovetown/lanier%20vs%20grovetown/High%20School . PF 1691 PA 1792 STREAK 1W. [citation needed] As a senior in 1970, he led the St. Bonaventure to the NCAA Final Four. I want more Mexican Americans to go further than where I have gone. Madalyn Mendoza is a proud Alamo City native. In other sports, Lanier won the 2001 boys' basketball state championship (coached by Floyd Matthews) and the 2005 girls' basketball state championship (coached by the aforementioned Steve Holloway). The high school moved to new facilities in 1929 further to the south. He played center for the Detroit Pistons and the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Keep up with her work and puro San Antonio happenings on Twitter, @MaddySkye. I enthusiastically greet you as the newly appointed principal of Lanier High Schoola school with a rich history of learning. We strongly encourage and respectfully request that you maintain a distance of six feet or more between your household group and other spectators. Coach Sikes relinquished his coaching duties after the 1989 season. He says the recognition for David Rodriguez is long overdue, but also notes that the early 2000s, when Rudy Bernal coached, should also be remembered. Besides white flight, another factor influencing this change can be found in the neighborhood schools concept adopted by the Montgomery Board of Education. The 36-year-old says he wants the current Lanier boys to be motivated by the stories of the 1940s and of the early 2000s. [34][35], In the movie Airplane! We weren't any big stars, it was a couple of guys from Buffalo and a guy from Troy all blending together. But if I had had Marques [Johnson] and Sidney [Moncrief] and all of them around me? Mndez-Valdez now plays for the Mexican National Basketball team. Lanier High School Basketball; Lanier Basketball. Click the headline above for a link to the document. Watch highlights of Lanier High School Girls' Varsity Basketball from Jackson, MS, United States and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. No live or upcoming events currently scheduled, Lanier advances to 2021 MHSAA 4A Basketball Championship on a buzzer beater 3pt shot in OT, Monta Ellis of Lanier tip dunk in 2005 4A MHSAA Championship, Monta Ellis of Lanier pulls up for the 3pt shot in 2005 4A MHSAA Title, Monta Ellis of Lanier tear drop in the lane in 2005 MHSAA 4A Title, Monta Ellis of Lanier fast break dunk in 2005 MHSAA 4A Championship, Monta Ellis of Lanier step back jumper in 2005 4A MHSAA Title, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. "[19] Lanier rehabilitated his knee with the help of Coach van Breda Kolff, who had Lanier stay at his beachfront house for 2 weeks to run in the sand and strengthen his knee and legs. You've got to teach the history of Lanier basketball every year," Martinez adds. "You learn a lot from living in the Westside," Mndez-Valdez says. After 1970, Montgomery schools would win state championships again, but never again would Montgomery dominate football in Alabama like it did in the 1960s. Could you come up to the house and say hello to him? "Lanier basketball has such a rich history. Welcome to Lanier Middle School, home of the Purple Pups. [3], Lanier was recruited by more than 100 universities; however, he chose to attend St. Bonaventure University, approximately an hour and a half away from his home. You just have to look and youll find the right guy. It is my fervent hope that the summer months provided each of you the opportunity to relax and recharge after encumbering life during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her schooling, she worked with two local high schools as well as the Georgia Southern football, softball, baseball and mens soccer programs.After graduation, Amber attended Georgia State University where she received her Masters in Art of Teaching degree in Health and Physical Education. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. That year, Lanier was named the Coach and Athlete Magazine player of the year[citation needed] and the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Player of the Year.[5]. On 2/11, the Lanier County varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Clinch County (Homerville, GA) by a score of 56-42. While Ellis has not formally retired, he has not played in the NBA since 2017. The Mavericks won 115-98. Bonaventure. Comments (-1) Soccer. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. In 2000, Lanier was the recipient of the Congressional "Horizon & Leadership Award." [6] Against Loyola Maryland, Lanier had 27 rebounds, leading St. Bonaventure to a 9478 victory. In a world where each and every GCPS student can pursue their wildest dreams, CTAED delivers future-ready programs and real-world, experiential learning with pathways leading to a galaxy of possibilities, and high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers! Frederick Ausfeld was the architect, and Algernon Blair the contractor. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. [2] "There was recruiting competition, but the advantage I had, and what I sold, was that his parents could come watch him play", said Coach Weise. He played for Green Bay until retiring in 1971. The Athletics Department has as its mission to engage our coaching staff every day through constant communication, motivation and encouragement to create a positive and meaningful athletic experience for our student-athletes and coaches. Lanier Middle School AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE WORLD SCHOOL. Still, he remained a consistent offensive spark for the remainder of his career with the Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and Indiana Pacers. [4][5], Football coach Bobby Wilson and basketball coach Bill Joiner[6] led their teams in the state for most of the 1960s, winning six football (1957, 1961, 1964, 1966, 1967, and 1968) and four basketball (1962, 1963, 1965, and 1967) state championships in the large high school category.[7]. Player to left is unidentified. 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Each team is directed by a different coach and have different practice times. Augusta Chronicle. UNIVERSITY PARK - When it comes to the future development of Samuell Williamson's jump shot, SMU men's basketball coach Rob Lanier doesn't need to see in order . Time TBA. In 1966, Lanier was triple state champs, winning top honors in football, basketball, and track and field. When he tried out to play for his grammar school team, Lanier was told by a coach that his feet (size 11 at age 11) were too large for him to become a successful athlete. Tweet. Please contact Treasuer for details and arrangements. There are no statistics available for this player. Kin Man Hui/SAEN & Marcelo Endelli/LatinContent via Getty Images. "I definitely see myself in all of the kids. Lanier High School varsity basketball team practices with a shooting machine, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. He's proud of the work they've put in to show Mexican American resilience, from Herrera's era to the the present. 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