But Abbott had far more success in his career than games like that. Hobbs High School basketball coach Ralph Tasker in 1998. In 53 years of coaching boys basketball in New Mexico, Taskers career record stands at 1,119 wins and 290 losses. He coached (and won) for many more seasons before retiring following the 1997-98 season with a final win-loss record standing at 1122-291. The entire team, according to a record that Shed provided for this story, included James Ward, Duane Henry, James Dickerson, Dicky Speegle, Mike Clampitt and Tommy Tydings. Hobbs holds a 20-2 record and is ranked 5th in the state in the latest MaxPreps polls. I have nine seniors on my team which makes a big difference, said 4th year head coach Shelby Reeves. (Courtesy of Rick Shed), This is a team photo of the 1969-70 Hobbs squad that won the large school New Mexico boys basketball title. 1 and No. Even teams that regularly played Hobbs never figured out how to stop the Eagles that year. Hobbs Athletics is excited that health guidelines now allow fans to attend indoor student events. On 2/3, the Hobbs varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Carlsbad (NM) by a score of 58-29. Boys prep basketball: West Mesa takes half-game lead in A playoff game in District 2-5A boys basketball seems imminent, thanks to the West Mesa Mustangs. We practiced that against each other all the time. Hobbs is averaging almost 80 points a game and has scored in the 90s three times this season. Another Larry, Larry Williams, was a 6-8 senior who would play at Kansas State and eventually earn All-Big 8 Conference status his senior season. Hobbs' stats have been entered for the 50-46 loss @ Los Lunas on 1/13/2023 7:00 PM. ``His family, his church and that gym, theyve been his passions, said Stoltz, a high school teacher and golf coach in neighboring Lovington. On 2/17, the Hobbs varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Carlsbad (NM) by a score of 49-32. And when Tasker installed the full-court press as his primary defense, the Eagles offense turned into a scoring machine. When Dave Leitao left Calhoun's staff to become the head coach at Northeastern University, Hobbs was elevated to his position as the top recruiter. Athletic Director - Brenda Wilson Assistant Athletic Director - Jason Parrish. We could have played with anyone in the country.. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion These days, a prep team registering 80 points in that amount of time is considered to have a high-scoring day. ``They gave me a paper and I signed it. Satchel Hogue, Kirtland Central High School, senior: 6-foot guard with range and skill, Joe Jack, Albuquerque Academy, junior: At 63 hes a matchup nightmare in 4A, Brian Kalb, St. Pius X School, senior: A 63 post player who can score at every spot on the floor and knows how to make his teammates better, Derek Sanchez, Pojoaque Valley, senior: 61 senior averaging almost 25 points a game and tough to defend, Nick Sanchez, Artesia High School, senior: 3rd year point guard with over 1,00 career points, can really score and set the pace for the Bulldogs, Jett Wyckoff, Hope Christian School, senior: A 63 forward who can score at every spot on the floor, reached the 1,000-point mark for his career, Cooper Hautau, Bosque School, junior: Averaging over 19 points a game for the Bobcats, guard with range, Adam Montoya, St. Michaels High School, senior: Returning leader for the Horsemen, Kyle Morris, Bosque School, junior: Has over 1,000 career points with another season left to play, consistent scorer for the Bobcats, Jude Thomas, Navajo Prep School, junior: 6 guard who leads the upstart Eagles with over 17 points a game, a key part of a three-headed monster at Navajo Prep, Jahvon Askew, Texico High School, senior: A 62 guard who can play above the rim making him a dynamic rebounder and scorer, Julian Bernadino, ATC, junior: Athletic and, at 63, is a tough matchup, Marky Chavez, Santa Rosa High School, senior: Lefty slasher with a smooth jump shot, Andres Madrid, Santa Rosa High School, senior: 3-year starter who plays inside and outside and can beat you at both, Jodaiah Padilla, Pecos High School, senior: Good ball handling ability, Hes a legitimate scoring threat every time he has the ball, Rylan Ruf, Clayton High School, senior: Ability to play interior and perimeter, He can score from anywhere on the floor, Cash Burney, Ft.Sumner/House, junior: A HUGE presence inside at 67, Big and strong and not afraid to shoot, Brock Burns, Logan High School, junior: Overall athlete could play for anyone at any class, Michael Cardonita, Melrose High School, junior: Can get to the rim in a variety of ways and a long,athletic defender, Orren Floyd, Maxwell High School, senior: Excellent 3-point shooter who can also get to the basket using either hand, Steven Masini, Dora High School, senior: A 65 post player who averages 25 points and 15 rebounds a game. The winning started immediately. [14], The turnaround in victories coincided with an increased presence for Coach Hobbs in communication with fans and on television. Abbott moved on to play for Colorado State, but when Fort Lewis switched from a two-year to four-year school, Abbott returned there to finish his studies, along with a career that would eventually land him in the Fort Lewis Athletic Hall of Fame. Were fighting to try and get those home games in the first round and quarterfinals and if we can get to the Pit, see where everything falls from there.. Thats according to Rick Shed, a statistician and archivist in Hobbs who acquired a collection of photos and videos from the Tasker family and has two online sites he uses to display it. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. We played Mayfield in the quarterfinals and they were a running team as well. 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Top 5 post player regardless of class, one of the best, most athlete, inside players in the state, Clay Norman, Ft.Sumner/House, senior: Unlimited range, Best 3-point shooter in our class, Tristan Pierce, Maxwell High School, senior: Plays up tempo, deadly quick release from downtown, Kael Stephens, Magdalena High School, senior: Can score both inside and out, hes a matchup problem on both ends, Kaedan Stoner, Logan High School, junior: Good shooter,Dont leave him open, Caleb Sumpter, Des Moines High School, junior: A versatile scorer who can get to the basket, Carter Tuene, Clovis Christian High School, senior: Scored over 1,000 points in his career a pure shooter, DShaun Vinyard, Magdalena High School, senior: Athletic guard and good rebounder, high flyer that can shoot from deep, Dathan Yeary, Melrose High School, junior: You want this guy, Coaches Comment On State Basketball Tournament Talent, https://www.nmact.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nmaa-logo-full.png, https://www.nmact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/hglndvdlnorteb22330-scaled.jpg, NUSENDA CREDIT UNION STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS & TICKETS, 2023 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Brackets & Highlights, Monday Morning News presented by Final Forms, BLOOMFIELD TWINS TAKE HOME A PAIR OF TITLES. The 2023 high school state basketball tournaments begin Friday, with the girls up first. TOLEDO, Ohio Toledo City Councilman John M. Hobbs III is the subject of an Ohio Inspector General investigation into allegations that he misused a state vehicle to travel to locations not. They are names of some players that various coaches spoke about heading into the postseason and a sample of their comments), Kamalani Anitielu, Farmington High School, senior: Only the 5th player at Farmington High School to ever score more than 1,000 career points, Kapiolani Anitielu (junior)/Kjani Anitielu (freshman): Younger sisters of Kamalani with good court vision and quickness, Huge 3-point threat, Sydney Benally, Sandia High School, sophomore: Sophomore captain averaging over 20 points a game A threat with the ball in her hands, Emma Christiano, Las Cruces High School, senior: veteran guard who reached the 1,000 point plateau this season, Kyndle Cunningham, Hobbs High School, sophomore: Solid post player whos had to step up, Good defender inside the paint, Taejhuan Hill, Volcano Vista High School, junior: Experienced post player who is tough to stop on the block, Comes up big in big games, Bella Hines, Eldorado High School, sophomore: One of the most dynamic girls basketball players in the state who reached the 1,000 point mark for her career earlier this season, Capable of taking over a game. FIRST TEAM Asia. We were elated just to be there. Call Swivel at 214.695.7300. Phone:575-433-0300; Fax: Connect With Us . Shop leather & ankle high heeled boots now! Postseason invitational champion Abbott, who passed away recently, attended Hobbs High, graduating in 1959. We had nine seniors, and I think all of them got a basketball scholarship except for me. (Clampitt had a couple of offers but played baseball instead.) And then Larry Williams and Randall Pugh were our safeties.. We had shooters and we averaged 114.6 points per game. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Eric Butler / For the Journal The Bulldogs, on the other hand, were new to the business. He ran a fast-break offense, up-tempo game. According to an article in the. We ran into all sorts of methods. I blocked a few of these guys shots totally on adrenaline from all the hype and scored 18 points. 5:05 p.m., 10/17/2022 60 The Eagles press and score a lot of points. [7] He is buried in Prairie Haven Cemetery in Hobbs, New Mexico. But he didnt; he kept on playing his brand of ball. Larry Robinson was a 6-foot-4 senior for the Eagles. During this time, it was natural for Hobbs's name to begin popping up for head coaching vacancies. Hobbs is credited as the recruiter who brought Richard Hamilton, Caron Butler and Khalid El-Amin to UConn, among others, and he was vital in the development of Ray Allen, who still credits him for the development of his strong jumpshot.[2]. From 2017-2020 Hobbs was the girls JV coach at Sentinel under one of the greatest high school coaches of all time, Karen Deden. Next up: the state tournament in 1970, the first to be played in Las Cruces at the new Pan American Center. The school board has had little comment, even after Tasker said publically he was not ready to retire and was shocked when the board asked. Clampitt had some basketball scholarship opportunities, but he decided to pursue baseball. It was the first time Albuquerque High had played in the state championship game since 1946, Hulsman said recently. Rankings from AP poll. In 1971, Hobbs lost in the state finals in Albuquerque to what Clampitt called a controversial call that reeked of home cooking. -Eagle Teams From 1950-1983 -The Ralph Tasker Story Wilson, 61, was announced Tuesday at the head coach at Tulsa University. I think we were up to 119-something, said Robinson of the Carlsbad win that put Hobbs in the record book for single-game scoring only to be beaten by Hobbs 176 against Roswell in 1978. During this time, he worked at both schools in the training and development of their guards and honed his recruiting skills. The Cavemen won a consolation game and eventually finished in third place at state in 1969-70. ``Why do we want to get rid of the man who put Hobbs on the map? said Sereyna Moore, a motel manager. [9] In the 1955-56 season, however, Tasker began instructing his players to apply full-court press defense for the entire game. I was pumped by guys on my team mentioning Larry Robinson over and over. Keep in mind these 5 keys to being a successful high school athletic director, an important leader within the high school athletics program. Coach: Armand Milanesi, second season Last year: 27-7, Metro Christian Athletic Association champion; National Christian Schools Athletic Association Division 3 national tournament champion After falling behind by 11 points in the first quarter, Floydada rallied to take down Reagan County in the 2A regional semifinals, 91-77. Named as one of 16 finalists for the 2021 USA Women's U16 National Team on June 16, 2021. Yet, after making it to the NCAA tournament the following season, Hobbs's squad missed the A-10 tournament for two consecutive years leading fans to call for his firing. During his time in the Army, hed worked in the intermural office at Ft. Carson, and putting together sports leagues felt like a natural fit. Hobbs was known for his enthusiastic demeanor on the sidelines. Hobbs News-Sun file photo HOBBS Press, Eagles, puh-ress! Havent given it any thought and dont intend to until summer gets here.. Shane Douma-Sanchez, Del Norte High School, senior: Can score from everywhere on the court and is a great passer, so he is very hard to game plan, the states leading scorer (also one of the states best in assists) who put up 60 points in a game earlier this season. It takes a guy like Larry Robinson, who had a tremendous wingspan, to play the man out of bounds. On 2/25, the Hobbs varsity basketball team lost their away tournament game against Carlsbad (NM) by a score of 59-44. We had a pretty big lead at half 20-plus points, Robinson said. The team had just six cheerleaders to start the school year at Southeast High. Hobbs is known for his high-energy, frenetic coaching style. [13] The Colonials finished the season with a winning season for the first time in three years, and Hobbs had two players receive conference postseason honors for the first time in three years as well. The number is astounding, all things considered. McPhail was the head coach of the McMinn girls' basketball team from 2007 to 2021. Coach Tasker allowed me to come into the gym at the age of 6, I had to come with my brothers, Reeves recalled. I learned how to talk fast broadcasting his games. ``Thats all there is to that., ``It really bothers me because the Eagles are very important to me. People in this southeastern New Mexico oil town of 29,000 have given it plenty of thought, and most dont like it. The Hobbs Eagles have dominated the court pretty much since basketball came to New Mexico, and certainly for most of legendary coach Ralph Taskers lengthy reign, but there was something awfully special about the 69-70 Hobbs team that went 26-1 and included standouts like Larry Williams and Larry Robinson. Lots and lots of buckets. After the retirement of Jim Calhoun, new Head Coach Kevin Ollie tapped Hobbs as an assistant coach in July 2012. There, he helped veterans returning from Vietnam adjust to life back home. ``If we want Hobbs to grow, than we should keep our most valuable asset, and right now thats our basketball team.. Coach Hadley attended LACES High School and Serra High School, graduating from LACES in 1992. Hobbs has 17 state titles, but none since 2015. Of course, Hobbs had its own coaching legend in the late Ralph Tasker, who was in the process of leading the Eagles to the schools seventh championship. Walk into the Hobbs High School gymnasium and you can practically. <Subject and Grade Level> <About Me> Contact Us Hobbs Freshman High School. I think playing sports was a good diversion and something to help get their mind off of what theyd seen, he remarked. We know there are 5 or 6 teams that could possibly win this, said Reeves. But not before facing Hobbs one more time in a district championship game. Hobbs' stats have been entered for the 59-44 loss @ Carlsbad on 2/25/2023 6:00 PM. Senior guard Isaiah Burke led the Bears with a game-high 20 points. Ashcraft remembers a game where Albuquerque High was routing Farmington, but Abbott didnt alter his game plan. Taking the time to put yourself in front of each sport, every . Of course, Coach Ralph Tasker had a lot left to do with the Eagles. on August 8, 2009. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs after high school. The Eagles topped the century mark in all but one regular-season game the rest of the way. Additionally, he tended to recruit stocky guards and pencil-thin athletic forwards while coaching one of the quickest teams in the country that force turnovers with full-court defense. [15], On April 25, 2011, it was announced that George Washington had released Hobbs from his contract. DIMMITT Eddie Walker had the perfect set drawn up for the waning seconds of a tied game Tuesday. USA Basketball Co-Developmental Coaches of the Year - Carla Berube and Don Showalter. Even though we got clobbered, we made it there., MARCH 14, 1970: Hobbs 123, Albuquerque High 87. Hobbs won three straight state championships from 1956 through 1958 and four more between 1966 and 1970. The oilfield boots are no longer used, but two-mile runs and a series of exercises in which the players continuously jump back and forth over benches are still part of the preseason conditioning. Tim McPhail died Tuesday at his residence after a year-long battle with brain cancer. It remains the most prolific scoring team in state high school history. This is the NEW official Hobbs High School Boys Soccer Team Facebook page. [1] As a teacher at Hobbs High School, he taught Social Studies and Government and was named Teacher of the Year three times. Hobbs partnered with local television personality Ron Harris for The Karl Hobbs Show which aired on MASN through the 200910 basketball season. Joseph West Special Education/Business Market Finance/Coach. They figured if they kept the score low, they could beat us, Robinson remembered. Reeves, a HHS graduate and former basketball-playing Eagle himself, is a longtime assistant basketball coach. He said they could outrun us. The record held nationally for decades and is still. The Cavemen (20-7) was undefeated in District 5-4A . 2 for the. [15] In 1980 he was named National High School Coach of the Year by the National Sports News Service. But the young Eagles not only. Sheridan High School's new boys basketball coach has big shoes to fill (From left) David Sanders, newly appointed Sheridan basketball coach Tod Windlan, John Holmes and Jim Godby pose with a cutout of legendary former Sheridan High School basketball coach Larry Hobbs. His summers were spent running a city basketball program, developing talent for his teams. There were great athletes before us and I think we had some very good athletes and the press made it very special., Most points per game: 114.6 (was a national record until Houston Yates eclipsed it with 116.2 in 2009-10). Phone . Cross Country Jason Kirkland: Football. For many years, until Houston Yates averaged 116.2 in 2009-10, that Hobbs championship team was the record-holder for how fast high schoolers could put the ball in the hoop. By the time everyone reached high school, the young men had spent years running, practicing the press, looking for each other on passes and admiring Hobbs players of the past. Conference tournament champion. He allowed me to sit next to him and I got to run the clock. It was my resignation, he said. ``They say they can set their clocks here at the high school by when I walk in, he said. Hobbs' stats have been entered for the 58-29 loss vs. Carlsbad on 2/3/2023 7:00 PM. [4] [5] [18] Dozens of former Hobbs players have received NCAA scholarships, and thirteen have been drafted by NBA teams. He will leave a role as offensive coordinator at Ohio State to fill that position. Coaching protocols, jewelry allowances changed for high school volleyball in 2023 It may have sounded like they were low-scoring games, but it was about tempo.. Victor Rotunno. This season layer your look with women's grey coats, featuring a range of smart styles in a versatile shade of grey. At Cambridge, Hobbs played point guard alongside future NBA star Patrick Ewing. Robinson came through the other day, he recalled, and sent a message later about how nice the new Boys & Girls Club is. Shop for Hobbs Petite Green Carly Dress at Next.co.uk. ``We had lost our first three games that year by one or two points. High School Basketball in the southwest. Jose Mares. They dont play the third-place game anymore, Ashcraft said, but it used to be when you lost in the semifinals youd turn around and play the third-place game.. We were averaging almost 120 points a game. [3][4][5][6][7][8] Penders said his resignation was because after 30 years of coaching, it was "time for a sabbatical," and said the resignation was not related to the off-the-court issues.[9]. "Let me tell you the final play," the Floydada boys basketball coach said. kids know you are present and care and they remember that and they also take note if they only see you at football or basketball games". High School Notes. Mandie West BIM Teacher/Coach. The new Boys & Girls Club had 1,400 kids signed up and averaged 350 visitors a day over the summer, Clampitt noted. I was the number one presser; I picked up the first person trying to catch the in-bounds pass. Hayden Jarrett's all-around talent is easy to notice on the court. ``He is the role model that kids looked for then and should be looking for now, said Jeff Stoltz, a forward on the 1965-66 team that went 28-0. Abbott apparently learned a lot from Task-er, his mentor. We were always in better shape that the teams we played.. Bo Hobbs (far left), shown with the 1999-2000 Thomas Jefferson girls varsity basketball team, retired from coaching the Vikings in 2013. Hobbs Coaching Records: 1954-98: Ralph Tasker: 1003-215.823: 1999-12: Russ Gilmore: 288-84.774: 2013-18: Mike Smith: 153-59.722: 2019-Shelby Reeves: 71-25.740 . Marco Boyle . Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. 0. He wound up enlisting for three years, and spent much of his time as a physical activity specialist in Ft. Carson, Colorado. As of March 2, 2023. In fact, so lofty was his status in town that the Hobbs gym was rededicated as Ralph Tasker Arena for the first game of the 1969-70 season. It was a special time, Henry said. Coach Tasker was usually the good guy and his assistant coaches were usually the ones that did the discipline. COACH OF THE YEAR: John Hobbs, Canton About Hobbs: He led Canton to a 36-2 record. Karl Bernard Hobbs II (born August 7, 1961) is an American men's college basketball coach, currently the associate head coach at Rutgers University.He is the former head coach of the George Washington University Colonials men's basketball team. Blue counties pay 71% of the federal taxes in this country, yet red counties suck up the majority of federal payments from programs such as disability . Canton High School. Hobbs resident Rick Shed recalls that part. [14] The 1969-70 Eagles team averaged 114.6 points per game and scored 100 points or more in 14 consecutive games, both national high school records. At the time, most coaches only resorted to the press after their teams had fallen behind, but the well-conditioned Eagles saw positive results from the frantic, up-tempo style immediately. Del Norte has played in the last two state finals in 4A; Del Norte is the 9, facing a roadie Saturday at Deming. His teams were typically characterized by their frenetic, trapping defense which has led the Colonials to be one of the top teams in steals. 16 overall in the country in the class of 2024. Clampitt said he keeps up with many former team members on Facebook and through occasional visits. 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. Robinson said that because Hobbs quickly swapped players in and out to keep fresh legs on the court, neither he nor any of the other starters played the minutes that opposing teams starters did. Skip to main content. His 1981 team posted a 26-0 record to give him his second undefeated season. El Paso Times. District rival Carlsbad is 19-3 overall and ranked 8th. It marks the end of his coaching career at Hobbs High School _ an era in which boys yearned to play for the man with an unwavering passion for the game. [18] In 2014, UConn defeated Kentucky for the national championship, Hobbs' second on the Connecticut staff. We passed the ball pretty well. And that translated to buckets. Reeves played for the legendary Ralph Tasker and coached with the Hall of Famer, as well. Unit Two: Politcal Beliefs and Behavior, Public Opinion and Polling Basketball was the . Soccer. It was my first time I took a team to the state tournament. District rival Carlsbad is 19-3 overall and ranked 8th. 27 talking about this. FROM TASKER TO REEVES, NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED FOR HOBBS BOYS BASKETBALL, https://www.nmact.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/nmaa-logo-full.png, https://www.nmact.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/hobbs-boys-basketball.jpeg, LORDSBURGS QUINCY CONNOR CURRENTLY LEADS STATE IN SCORING, 2023 Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Brackets & Highlights, Coaches Comment On State Basketball Tournament Talent, NUSENDA CREDIT UNION STATE BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS & TICKETS, Monday Morning News presented by Final Forms. Sms. It was an era when no 3-point arc existed and no weak competition against which Hobbs piled up big numbers. (Courtesy of Rick Shed), Members of the 1970 Hobbs state championship team reunite in Albuquerque last March for 50th anniversary of the '68-'69 state title squad.
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