It wasnt the first time that a scholastic sports program had drawn criticism for running up the score on an opponent and prompted a debate over the boundaries between athletic prowess and sportsmanship. Beatty Taylor, now one of Arrigales assistants, pleaded with the coach to play Cunningham. Coaching that group taught me more about coaching than I probably taught them., On the phone, Griffin offered a little tour of his relationship with Killings, how Killings was at BU for one championship season, but moving on, he never stopped staying in touch., Example: Killings got back to Boston the following year, texted Griffin and some teammates. On 3/2, the Roman Catholic varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Central (Philadelphia, PA) by a score of 67-40. First, the uniforms needed to be washed. On 3/21, the Roman Catholic varsity basketball team won their away playoff game against Archbishop Wood (Warminster, PA) by a score of 66-56. Both McNesby and Griffin have won two Philadelphia Catholic League titles in their time at the helm, but Roman has finished as the runner-up the last two seasons. I really wanted to dive into coaching (my kids) and being at all their stuff.. As theyve gotten older, he explained, theyve focused on certain activities and that doesnt always mean they need him around: I dont think they want the dad-coach anymore, McNesby said with a laugh. He was hired in October, replacing Eric Gregg, who stepped down after a six year tenure. Youre a champ forever and thats an experience with that group of guys that you take forever. Having played at St. Joes Prep, been a First Team All-Catholic in 2007 and coached in the area for years, he has a terrific understanding of the landscape and will work to recruit the right players to join the Great Danes program. Certainly Chris track record of knowing the program there was an advantage.. Roman Catholic Basketball has produced FIVE McDonald's All-Americans since the game's inception in 1978-Reggie Jackson '78, Lonnie McFarlan '80, Dallas Comegys '83, Mark Stevenson '85, Eddie Griffin '00, and Maalik Wayns '09. One of the reasons for the strong support of the PCL is simple. Griffin's Roman history realized with first head coaching job NAME: 12: Carl Arrigale . Killings later moved on to Connecticut and Marquette. People dont know how good he is, Killings said of Griffin, who moves into the college ranks after five seasons at Broad and Vine, as head coach at Roman Catholic High. Arrigale will try Monday at the Palestra to win his 13th Catholic League boys title when his Neumann Goretti squad takes on Roman Catholic. Arrigale, just like most high school coaches, is beat by the end of each season. His influences continued in high school when he sat in Morris Roxborough living room the same chair he still has today, Arrigale said and felt the connection that a coach could make with his players. Home - Roman Catholic High School Coach is a great family man, friend, teacher, & coach who made a mistake which he feels terrible about. Junior point guard Xzayvier Brown (above) is a three-year starter for the Cahillites. In his five-year tenure, Griffin won onePIAA 6A State Championship (onerun was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one did not take place for the same reason). Now, McNesby and his team are aiming to pick up 2021-2022 where the coach left off his last time: on top of the PCL. Following his teams loss toArchbishop Woodin the Philadelphia Catholic League championship game just hours before, Griffin was mulling over what he could have done differently to potentially change the outcome and what to improve upon so the result could be in his teams favor next season. Coaches' All-Catholic Teams, 1970- - TEDSILARY.COM I was at [the Sixers] Game 7 against the Hawks when Ben Simmons didnt dunk and we walked home from the game not believing that we watched them get eliminated on their home floor against a team they were better than.. Tools Marc Anthony Jackson (born January 16, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player who played seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 2000 to 2007. Except for Central in the early part of the 20th century, no city leagues team had won six consecutive titles. And while the ability of Sacred Heart players is undeniable, the newspaper wrote, the game needs to serve as an example for adults and students alike that winning isnt everything.. McKee, 46, has been a college assistant coach at King's College, Lafayette, Air Force, Richmond, the University of Denver, and Denver's Regis University. On a Wednesday night in February, the Palestra was packed for the PCL championship game between Roman Catholic and Neumann-Goretti. His 12 titles are the most ever, but it's the kids that keep him coaching. Marc Jackson - Wikipedia As he pulled into the fabled school at the corner of Broad and Vine Streets, he received a call from an old friend:Dwayne Killings. You have to win the 11th title, he said, and have the record on your own. I think hopefully we're a tough out." Roman Catholic senior Xzayvier Brown, above, and teammate Anthony Finkley are both headed to St. Joe's next season. Griffin took over for the next five years and won two PCL championships, in 2018 and 2019. Boys' Class 6A final - Roman Catholic vs. Archbishop Wood, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 26: The Cahillites (23-4) have won 16 of their last 17, losing to eventual champion Neumann-Goretti in the.