Bmwolf21 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 The NFHS/LaSalle merger has really created a basketball monster. Yep. LaSalle was already a powerhouse before the merger and beat up on NFHS regularly, but combining the two has worked out pretty much the way everyone thought it would. I cannot imagine the talent pool the coaching staff gets to pick from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Yep. LaSalle was already a powerhouse before the merger and beat up on NFHS regularly, but combining the two has worked out pretty much the way everyone thought it would. I cannot imagine the talent pool the coaching staff gets to pick from. I think people are actually transferring into NFHS, instead of away from it, now. I think most of the recent "stars" of the team are from the area of the old NFHS. In years past, they would find a way to go to LaSalle (who had a great coach, I believe). I think kids with talent from the surrounding areas may be looking at NFHS as a school to go to, as they play in national tournaments that get a lot of exposure. Speaking of hot-shot high school basketball players, I wonder how Nervous Boy is doing, this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwolf21 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I think people are actually transferring into NFHS, instead of away from it, now. I think most of the recent "stars" of the team are from the area of the old NFHS. In years past, they would find a way to go to LaSalle (who had a great coach, I believe). I think kids with talent from the surrounding areas may be looking at NFHS as a school to go to, as they play in national tournaments that get a lot of exposure. Speaking of hot-shot high school basketball players, I wonder how Nervous Boy is doing, this season. The old LaSalle coach was Pat Monti. I heard he was quick ticked when he wasn't offered the job as the coach for the new NFHS team, and he even took the coaching job at Niagara Catholic for a while. I think he's down in Florida now. Rumor I heard was that guys from the old NFHS area were "recruited" to play at LaSalle instead of NFHS - they were supposedly told that if the player told the admin he wanted to transfer to LaSalle to take auto shop or one of the other classes that LaSalle offered and NFHS didn't, then the administration had to approve the transfer. I don't know how true any of that was, but that was what I heard when I went to LaSalle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 The old LaSalle coach was Pat Monti. I heard he was quick ticked when he wasn't offered the job as the coach for the new NFHS team, and he even took the coaching job at Niagara Catholic for a while. I think he's down in Florida now. Rumor I heard was that guys from the old NFHS area were "recruited" to play at LaSalle instead of NFHS - they were supposedly told that if the player told the admin he wanted to transfer to LaSalle to take auto shop or one of the other classes that LaSalle offered and NFHS didn't, then the administration had to approve the transfer. I don't know how true any of that was, but that was what I heard when I went to LaSalle. That is basically what I heard, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'd like to see Orchard Park up against some of the bigger high schools in central PA. People around Harrisburg, York and Lancaster would be in for a rude awakening when the Quakers beat them on their home turf. Not sure that's saying much, since only one District 3 Quad-A team has ever won a PIAA championship. Haven't seen them this season, but IMHO, previous OP teams would NOT match up against the WPIAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzola Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I don't think anyone expects you to cheer for your rival, but a little respect for their improvement, might make you seem less of an ass. hole! Now I can rub it in! How was the last year for all those Seniors graduating, huh? NOT EVEN A PLAYOFF GAME! Just another chapter............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 hole! Now I can rub it in! How was the last year for all those Seniors graduating, huh? NOT EVEN A PLAYOFF GAME! Just another chapter............... Why, what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 hole! Now I can rub it in! How was the last year for all those Seniors graduating, huh? NOT EVEN A PLAYOFF GAME! Just another chapter............... Wow . . .you are so much better than me because the high school that you went to plays better football than the one my son goes to . . . I guess I'll go beat my wife and dog now, cuz I'm such a loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 hole! Now I can rub it in! How was the last year for all those Seniors graduating, huh? NOT EVEN A PLAYOFF GAME! Just another chapter............... Are you 13 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Speaking of hot-shot high school basketball players, I wonder how Nervous Boy is doing, this season. Hopefully he is able to beat the odds, though in his case the odds (~NG~) are much bigger than most have to face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzola Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Wow . . .you are so much better than me because the high school that you went to plays better football than the one my son goes to . . . I guess I'll go beat my wife and dog now, cuz I'm such a loser. Loser yes, but nobody said anything about "me" being better, or about "me" playing for OP. However, when you come with the "^%$& OP" quote, you probably do beat the dog and wife, and with only typewriter muscles, you probably came out on the losing end (at least with the wife, maybe not the chiuaua). You should really get that rash looked at. Lay low and air it out Grunt. Heck, then you might even change your name to "Hum" or "Whistle!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly McButterpants Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Loser yes, but nobody said anything about "me" being better, or about "me" playing for OP. However, when you come with the "^%$& OP" quote, you probably do beat the dog and wife, and with only typewriter muscles, you probably came out on the losing end (at least with the wife, maybe not the chiuaua). You should really get that rash looked at. Lay low and air it out Grunt. Heck, then you might even change your name to "Hum" or "Whistle!" Wow, and you accuse me of typewriter muscles? Thanks for making it to the ignore list, hotshot . . . As I used to say to studuents, act your age, not your IQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzola Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Wow, and you accuse me of typewriter muscles? Thanks for making it to the ignore list, hotshot . . . As I used to say to studuents, act your age, not your IQ. Practice What you preach Teach....... Your "*@ OP" quote ranks at about 8th grade. Good luck in the consolation game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Seems not only are our Buffalo Bills in the top 3-4 teams in Pro rankings but the Orchard Park Quakers High School football team in New York's top 2! Football 2008 NYSSWA rankings (through Sept. 29) Rank Class AA Record ===== ===================== 1. West Genesee 4-0 (Syracuse area) 2. Orchard Park 4-0 (Buffalo Bills back yard) 3. Gates Chili 4-0 (Rochester area) So, here's to a New York State Class 'AA' championship for the Orchard Park Quakers High School football team and Super Bowl Championship for the Buffalo Bills. Orchard Park 34 Gates-Chili 12. 2 games away from a state championship! A lot of Orchard Park players wore something Yellow to honor former O.P. student Lindsey Matthews who pass away this week. Pure Class. And also a thank you to TW cable for telecasting the games from UB stadium. Your local sportsbroadcasting has been lacking but seems to have turned a corner. NOW do a Bills post game show with live reports from the Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Orchard Park 34 Gates-Chili 12. 2 games away from a state championship! A lot of Orchard Park players wore something Yellow to honor former O.P. student Lindsey Matthews who pass away this week. Pure Class. And also a thank you to TW cable for telecasting the games from UB stadium. Your local sportsbroadcasting has been lacking but seems to have turned a corner. NOW do a Bills post game show with live reports from the Ralph. Followed the game on the Prep Talk blog. No contest. Sounds like it would be tough for anyone to stop both Hoppy and Tundo. And btw, if you want to follow along, Keith McShea kicks ass on live-blogging games. Here's the one in question: http://buffalonews.typepad.com/preptalk/20...from-the-8.html [/shameless plug] And sorry to hear about the OP student passing away, Hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Orchard Park 34 Gates-Chili 12. 2 games away from a state championship! A lot of Orchard Park players wore something Yellow to honor former O.P. student Lindsey Matthews who pass away this week. Pure Class. And also a thank you to TW cable for telecasting the games from UB stadium. Your local sportsbroadcasting has been lacking but seems to have turned a corner. NOW do a Bills post game show with live reports from the Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Not sure that's saying much, since only one District 3 Quad-A team has ever won a PIAA championship. Haven't seen them this season, but IMHO, previous OP teams would NOT match up against the WPIAL. the top of the bigger WPIAL schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 the top of the bigger WPIAL schools. Well, yeah. Isn't OP in Class AA, the largest NYSPHSAA division? Their classification number is 1289 this year. (Assuming that includes both boys and girls.) The PIAA only uses male enrollment for its football classes, so OP's number roughly compares with Gateway (609), McKeesport (545), and Bethel Park (692), all Quad-A WPIAL schools ranked in the top five statewide. The Gators are currently No. 1, with four kids already committed to D-1 schools (including two to Ohio State) and five others being recruited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Wow, while reading Lori's post, it reminds me of how huge of a school I am teaching at down here in GA. Roughly 2000 students in the school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Gerzowski Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 State Championship Game! Also, Gateway lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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