I thought it would be my good luck charm and I couldnt imagine another one. All five of my kids are great and I have grandkids that are just amazing, everything they are doing. They (De La Salle) have a lot of talent there. 6:30pm. All rights reserved (About Us). The press is a staple in De La Salles DNA and the players now accept that, even though it isnt much fun in practice. Top 25 Michigan high school boys basketball rankings for Feb. 21 - MSN Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. PDF Official Basketball Box Score -- Game Totals - MHSAA 3-ranked North Farmington (22-2) met in a long-anticipated rematch of a game a year ago when the Eaglets knocked the Raiders out of the playoffs. -Averages so far are 15PPG 6.5RPG 6APG (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com), Grand Blanc junior guard Amont'e Allen-Johnson gets swarmed by Warren De La Salle defenders as he attempts a layup during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. I think he hit a three early, too, if I can remember right. (Jake May | MLive.com), Warren De La Salle's Michael Sulaka passes the ball out after snagging a defensive rebound under heavy pressure during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc's Bryce O'Mara leaps to put pressure on Warren De La Salle's Michael Sulaka as he shoots a layup during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Mike has a lot to do with us being aggressive, said guard Nino Smith, who teamed with Caleb Reese to create chaos out front. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc's Amont'e Allen-Johnson drives toward the basket past Warren De La Salle's Nino Smith during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The week after their visit, both took part in Memorial Day parades Hansen in the Lakeside parade in Muskegon and Tate in his 77th Memorial Day service in Hart. Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. That team lost only once, to rival Scottville (31-25), but more than made up for it with an 80-10 trouncing of the Spartans in the final regular-season game. (Gabi Broekema | MLive.com), Warren De La Salle's Triston Nichols (1) keeps hold of the ball from Grand Blanc during the MHSAA D1 finals at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Boys Basketball Schedules and Scores | Michigan Sports Radio Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. We knew they'd step in and help us maintain the lead we built. Hes a rhythm type player, Djokaj said of his junior center. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc's Tae Boyd shoots a layup under pressure during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. De La Salle, one of the most unlikeliest semifinalists, earned its place in Saturdays Division 1 championship game with a 59-45 victory over Northview. Last Wednesday evening before more than 1,900 fans at Troy High School, St. Marys and No. Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. ORCHARD LAKE St. Marys Prep continues to be the talk of the state high school basketball world. Senior guard Tamario Adley finished with 12, while 6-foot-8 junior center Michael Sulaka contributed nine points and eight rebounds. St. Marys also lost in the quarterfinals two years ago to eventual state champ Grand Blanc. We locked in, and our connection got better and better.. Grand Blanc cruises past Belleville, 61-40,for shot at 2nd straight title, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc's Trevon Johnson cries in the embrace of an assitant coach after receiving his runner-up medal after the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The MHSAA boys basketball D1 final was held at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 26, 2022. I have been so blessed, Hansen said, sorting through one of his many scrapbooks. Warren De La Salle (18-7) vs. Grand Rapids Northview (25-1), noon, Friday. 2022 MHSAA Football Championships l'poque, leurs . In the district title game, Brother Rice hit a pothole against St. Marys, who put together a 13-2 rally in the last four minutes for a 57-50 upset. Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. Our favorite 33 photos from Warren De La Salle's first-ever - mlive Tate served from 1945 to 1946 as a Platoon Sergeant in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Warren De La Salle won, 67-58. Calendar of Events. The Pilots countered with a 10-0 run to regain the lead as senior Tamario Adley converted back-to-back three-point plays during that stretch. EAST LANSING "Be Like Mike" was the battle cry during Warren De La Salle's 59-45 Division 1 boys basketball state semifinal win Friday at MSU's Breslin Center. The Eaglets will play Warren De La Salle at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, at the University of Detroit Mercy's Calihan Hall. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc junior guard RJ Taylor opts to pass the ball mid-shot during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Middle and below photos courtesy of Richard Mullally. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc head coach Mike Thomas watches on in disbelief as the lead slips away in the second half during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. It was a game of runs, we couldnt get too much rhythm early, battled some foul trouble and we had some guys step in limited role guys at times but we knew they were ready and available, Djokaj said. It was definitely harder to win this one than football, and we went through adversity and we just did our job throughout the season. De La Salle (19-7) led 27-24 at the half, but watched its lead evaporate as Grand Blanc pulled away with a 14-4 surge and went up 38-31 midway through the third quarter. I actually brought (my football championship ring) with me, and I think its my good luck charm, said Nichols, who had 17 points, including two timely 3-pointers in the second half, and five rebounds. We were taller than most college teams at that time.. St. Mary's, De La Salle and Loyola reach the MHSAA basketball Jan 14, 2023 @ 1:38am. (Jake May | MLive.com), Warren De La Salle's Caleb Reese (11) celebrates a shot during the fourth quarter in the MHSAA D1 finals at Breslin Center in East Lansing on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Ricci Rivero, Brent Paraiso to join 2023 PBA Draft This was harder than football, Id say. The strength of our team a lot of times is our guard play and we were able to collapse their defense early, find open kick-outs and when they were playing off two feet. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc junior guard RJ Taylor flies to the basket for a layup during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. De La Salle (19-7) led 27-24 at the half, but watched its lead evaporate as Grand Blanc pulled away with a 14-4 surge and went up 38-31 midway through the third quarter. Remettez le matriel sa place. (Below) Hansen served from 1943 to 1946 as a Sergeant in the Pacific Theater during World War II. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc's Tae Boyd works his way toward the basket during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. 6-ranked Taylor Trillium Academy (21-3) at 7 p.m., March 21, at West Bloomfield High School. Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. Among those are Harold Gayle Tate (far left) and Walter "Stretch" Hansen, at 6-6 the tallest player in the back row. St. Marys made 20 of 20 free throws. He scored a career-high 26 points in the reginal final victory over Macomb Dakota and followed that with 16 in the quarterfinal upset of No. Especially against this dude and he was The Dude in this game, hitting 8 of 10 shots. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc fans cheer from the stands behind the bench during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. The winner advances to the semifinal against the winner of Muskegon (24-2) and East Lansing (16-9) at 2 p.m. March 24 at Michigan States Breslin Center. Its hard to adjust," saidDjokaj. (Jake May | MLive.com), Warren De La Salle's Phoenix Glassnor shoots a three-pointer during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Mar 17, 2023. Northview has been terrific all season, as has star Kyler Vanderjagt, whose. Warren De La Salle defeated Grand Blanc 67-58 to claim the Division 1 state title. . I actually brought my ring today. Said Covert: They play for each other. The conversation came easy for the two old friends, who played for Hart during a golden era at the school particularly in basketball, as the Pirates won 11 West Michigan Conference basketball titles between 1940 and 1954. He converted three free throws, and junior center Mason Wisniewski followed with a basket and a pair of free throws. Junior guard Nino Smith also helped the De La Salle cause with 16 points as the Pilots pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 16-8 run. I thought overall we got contributions from a lot of different players at different times. The Pilots previous trip to the finals was in 1982, when they lost the Class B title to Okemos. A lot of games in the Catholic League came down to last possessions, so I think that really helped us.. (Jake May | MLive.com), Grand Blanc's Nate Richardson defends as Warren De La Salle brings the ball up the court during the MHSAA Division 1 boys basketball state championship game on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.