Hoop Mountain Showcase

 This past weekend the Basketball team traveled down to Rhode Island to play in the annual Hoop Mountain Prep Classic. BA would face off against South Kent in their first game. Although the Wolverines played well and never gave up, they did not get the outcome they were looking for, ending with a 72-67 loss. Zach Lydon (Elizaville, NY) had a great game for the Wolverines with 19 points and 15 rebounds, with Gavin McTavish (Mt. Airy, MD) also finishing strongly at 18 points.

The Wolverines looked to bounce back on Sunday when they faced Cushing Academy. Although the Wolverines came out slow to start the game, they never quit. BA would tie the game up at 73-73 with 5 seconds left. Isaiah Thomas (Bedford, NS) played tough defenses on Cushing’s guard and challenged the shot, but it was just note enough for Cushing’s final 22 foot shot that beat the horn. Rayon Miller (Brampton, ON) would have a solid game with 18 points and Joel Berroa (Lowell, MA) with 17 points. The team has a busy upcoming week, with three games at home before they head home for winter break: Tuesday vs. Notre Dame Prep at 6 P.M., Friday vs. New Hampton School at 6 P.M., and Saturday vs. St. Thomas More School at 2 P.M.x

BA vs. Navy Prep

On Friday, the Basketball team traveled down to Rhode Island to face Navy Prep. The team came out flat and found themselves down at halftime 17 points. During the second half, the team picked up the intensity and fought back, hitting a bunch of big shots and playing together. Unfortunately, BA could not sneak away with the win ultimately, losing 75-82. BA plays Lee Academy at home Wednesday night at 6 P.M.

BA vs. SMCC

This past Wednesday, the basketball team opened up their season down in Portland, ME against Southern Maine Community College. The Wolverines came out the first ten minutes not ready to match the energy of SMCC, which caused BA to turnover the ball and fall behind very quickly. The second half was the complete opposite, as BA climbed back in the game and took care of the ball. Rayon Miller (Brampton, ON) had a great first game as he led the team in scoring with 15 points and 6 assists. Gavin McTavish (Mt. Airy, MD) also had a solid hard game with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Even though the Wolverines battled back in the second half, it was not enough to overcome SMCC with a final score of 79-74. BA looks to rebound this week as they have their first game at home this week against Central Maine Community College.

Wolverine Player Profile 2014: Davis Carter

Hometown: Denver, CO

Sport: Basketball

Favorite Movie: Gran Torino

Favorite Music Artist: Logic

Friends would be surprise to know: I was born with a extra thumb.

Role Model: Wilt Chamberlain because the way he dominated the game of basketball. I hope to do the same one day in my career.

Goals for this year: To do well academically, and receive a scholarship for basketball.

Justin D. Nolan

What is your hometown?

Tuckahoe, NY.

Where did you go to High School?

Tuckahoe High School.

Previous Team (If different than high school):

The Tuckahoe Tigers.

How did you hear about BA?

Through Shavar Bernier, a basketball player from the class of 2007.

What are your goals at BA?

My main goal is to become a better student.

Where are you looking for college?

I’m not fully decided yet.

What is your dream school?

I would love to attend Duke University.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

Yes, in large part because it is much more structured than Tuckahoe.

What is the best thing about BA?

The Basketball program.

What is the worst thing about BA?

I really miss the girls.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

Experiences:

Candy Making

Gingerbread House

I played Dorm Wars Dodgeball.

Who is your role model?

My dad.

What is your favorite book?

The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini.

What is your favorite movie?

Spacejam is great.

What is your favorite type of music?

Hip Hop.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

2Pac.

What is your favorite sports team?

The Chicago Bulls.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Lebron James.

What is your favorite meal?

Pizza.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail,”  -Ralph Waldo Emerson.

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

Get ready to start working really hard right from day one!

Do'rrell D. Foster

What is your hometown?

Detroit, MI.

Where did you go to High School?

North Farmington High School.

Previous Team (If different than high school):

The North Farmington Raiders.

How did you hear about BA?

My uncle discovered it and passed it along.

What are your goals at BA?

I really wanted to see something new.  Being completely different from Michigan, Maine fit that bill!

Where are you looking for college?

I’ve applied to Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and a few others, though I’m really not sure where I want to go yet.

What is your dream school?

University of Kentucky.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

It’s much different.  First of all, the people: everybody knows everybody else- in high school they didn’t.  The courses here are also more rigorous than in high school.

What is the best thing about BA?

I love how much the staff and faculty truly care about each student.

What is the worst thing about BA?

Probably the weather.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

Experiences:

Candy Making (which I LOVED)

Pickup Basketball

Technical Engineering

I also played dorm wars dodgeball.

What activities do you take part in outside of BA?  Hobbies?

I’ve found myself writing much more than I did before being at BA.

Who is your role model?

Lebron James.

What is your favorite book?

Catch 22

What is your favorite movie?

Horrible Nights.

What is your favorite type of music?

Rap.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

Drake.

What is your favorite sports team?

The Miami Heat.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Lebron James.

What is your favorite meal?

I like everything.  Of all, though?  I’d have to say Kraft macaroni and cheese.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard,” Kevin Durant.

What would your friends be surprised to know about you?

When I was younger my family and I collected quarters.  We successfully collected every quarter for each state!

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

If you want to attend, make sure you’re completely mentally prepared.  It’s harder work than you could ever believe, but the payoff is extraordinary- even now before I’ve even graduated!

Andrew Wiley Guerrero

What is your hometown?

Dallas, TX.

Where did you go to High School?

Hebron High School.

Previous Team (If different than high school):

The Hebron Hawks.

How did you hear about BA?

Coach Leisure is my childhood friend’s uncle.

What are your goals at BA?

To meet new people and create habits that will make successful in the future.

Where are you looking for college?

SMU and Florida Tech.

What is your dream school?

Texas.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

It’s all boys and there’s study hall.

What is the best thing about BA?

My teammates and breakfast.

What is the worst thing about BA?

Sometimes the food at lunch and dinner.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

Experiences:
Basketmaking

Gingerbread House making

Dog walking

I also played in dorm wars dodgeball.

What activities do you take part in outside of BA?  Hobbies?

I really like to tweet.

Who is your role model?

Both of my grandfathers.

What is your favorite book?

1984, by George Orwell.

What is your favorite movie?

Probably Savages, Coach Carter and Hot Rod.

What is your favorite type of music?

Rap.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

Drake.

What is your favorite sports team?

The Texas Longhorns.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Kevin Durant.

What is your favorite meal?

Breakfast tacos.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing,” –Vince Lombardi

What would your friends be surprised to know about you?

The amount of country concerts I’ve been to- I’d say I’ve been to around 12.

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

College will be a lot of fun, but if you want to do what’s really good for you I recommend taking a year at BA.