Basketball Special Edition

Special Edition
June 2015
Northridge Varsity Basketball
Team Makes History !!
Coming into the 2014-15 basketball season, everyone had high expectations for the boy's
basketball team. Last year we won the first SWBL title in 30 years, and Head Coach Jeff Lisath
was named SWBL Coach of the Year in just his first season with the Bears. With Coach Lisath
returning as Head Coach, we knew we would have a great season. However, no one could
have guessed just how successful and special this team would be. They made history!
As the wins for the Bears continued to pile up, it was evident this was a special team. The
Bears finished the regular season with a record of 20-2 and 12-0 in the League earning them
back to back SWBL titles. The Bears were rewarded with a #2 seed heading into the Sectional
tournament. The coaching staff and players were all focused, prepared, primed, and ready to play
their best basketball after making an early exit in last year’s Sectional. The Bears looked sharp
winning their first two games of the tournament - setting up a showdown with Stivers for the Sectional Championship. Hundreds of fans came out to support the Bears, and after a slow start, the
team defeated Stivers 60-38 for it's first Sectional Championship since 1980. Next up for the
Bears was D3 powerhouse Cincinnati Roger Bacon making their 8th consecutive appearance in
the District Finals. The Northridge community made a huge statement at U.D. Arena by filling
our section of the stands to cheer for our Bears. This game would prove to be a pivotal game for
the Bears. It erased all doubts - our record was no fluke! We deserved to be there! After trailing
by 18 points early in the first half, Coach Lisath made some half-time adjustments that had immediate results. The Bears tied the game in the 3rd. We led by as many as 18 in the fourth. We
soundly defeated Roger Bacon 74-61 to win our first District Championship since 1946!
Anyone watching the Bears cut down the nets at U.D. Arena with the crowd screaming
“We are Northridge” couldn't help but get goose bumps and feel great pride for our young
athletes’ history making achievement. It was a truly amazing scene to behold - even the usually stern-faced Coach Lisath smiled while giving the crowd a huge fist pump! The win put us in
the Div. III State Final 16 vs. the #1 seed Chaminade-Julienne in the Regional Semi-Finals. In
the Regional Semi, C.J. finally ended the Northridge season in a heart-breaking loss. As disappointed as the boy's were, everyone could not have been more proud of our team. Seeing the
Northridge community come together to support our history-making team was the real win
for our home called Northridge. History was made! Go Bears! We will be back next year.
Team and Individual Season Highlights
• Ohio Div. III Sweet 16 • District Champions • Sectional Champions • Back to Back SWBL Champions
• Coach Jeff Lisath - Div. III State Coach of the Year, SW Ohio District Coach of the Year, SWBL Coach of
the Year, 300th Career Coaching Victory
• Drew Ogletree - Special Mention All State, District 15 Underclassman of the Year,
“The
1st Team All District, 1st Team All SWBL, SWBL Player of the Year,
strength of the
• Averon Ely Jr. - Honorable Mention All State, 1st Team All District, 1st Team All SWBL
team is each
• Kie'Shawn Arnold - 1st Team All District, Honorable Mention All SWBL
individual member.
• Coyle Ballard - Set school record for assists in a season, 1st Team All SWBL
The strength of
• Anthony Carroll - Set school record for 3's in a season, Honorable Mention All SWBL each member is the
• Final Record 24-3 - 3rd best all-time in Northridge History and best since 1945-46
team.”
• Most Points scored as a team in Northridge History
Phil Jackson
• Most Points scored in a game in Northridge History - 118 points
Jeff Lisath
Head Coach
Wife:
Deb Lisath
Children:
Jourdan
Myah
Brailey
Jeffrey
Our Basketball Family:
Kie’Shawn Arnold
Senior - #00
Center
Coyle Ballard
Senior - #1
Point Guard
Averon Ely, Jr.
Junior - #2
Sh Guard/Pt Guard
Parents:
Parents:
Parents:
Dionne and
Averon Ely Sr.
Cieara Ballard
Averon Ely Sr.
Meloney Knight
Siblings:
Chris Ballard
Carl Ballard
Averon Ely Jr.
Tianna Arnold
Javon Wilson
David Wilson
Anthony Arnold
My Favorite Things:
Asst. Coach: Tyrone McConnell
Sports Hero: James Harden &
Tim Duncan
Subject: History
Freshman Coach: Aaron Bolds
Book: The Essential
8th Grade Coach: Dave Herzog
7th Grade Coach: Drew Jackson Movie: Furious 7
Team Manager: Azhon Hubbard Song: Man in the Mirror
Athletic Trainer: Dru Simmons
Food: Pizza Rolls
Cheerleaders: Alyssa FlorRestaurant: Chipotle
ence, Jasmine Furlow, Katie
TV Show: Family Guy &
Hartman, Alysia Huff, Katie
Hawaii 5.0
LaPolla, Raven Harding, Sierra
Venters, Kiara Moton
Role Model: Mom
Adviser: Kathryn Collins
After I graduate: I plan to atAthletic Director: Nathan Farmer tend the University of Findlay
for football.
Team Doctor: Eric Nordin
JV Coach: Averon Ely Sr.
Siblings:
Siblings:
Kie’Shawn
Arnold
Heaven Wells
Nicole Wells
Javon Wilson
Courtney Ballard
Casey Ballard
My Favorite Things:
My Favorite Things:
Sports Hero: LeBron James
Subject: Math
Book: Salt in His Shoes
Movie: Don’t Be Menace
Song: Legend
Food: Pasta
Restaurant: Fazoli’s
TV Show: Fresh Prince of
Bel-Air
Role Model: Mrs. Abrams
After I graduate: Going to
East Tennessee State University and major in Criminal Justice.
Sports Hero: Derrick Rose &
Nate Robinson
Subject: English
Book: How to be a Vampire
Movie: Hoop Dreams
Song: Sideline Story
Food: French Fries
Restaurant: McDonald’s
TV Show: ESPN/NBA TV
Role Model: Aaron Bolds
After I graduate: I’m going
to get an education, play ball,
and eventually start a family.
“I think, team first. It allows me to succeed, it allows my team to succeed.” ~ LeBron James
Anthony Carroll
Junior - #13
Sh Guard/Sm Forward
Drew Ogletree
Junior - #21
Forward
Austin McLaughlin
Senior - #23
Shooting Guard
Tommy Sims
Senior - #35
Forward/Center
Parents:
Parents:
Parents:
Parents:
Tony and
Beverly Carroll
Angie Hartman
Jackie Dudley
Siblings:
Aaron Ogletree
Micah Barrett
Darald and
Vickie
McLaughlin
Amberly Smith
Mallory Carroll
My Favorite Things:
Sports Hero: Kobe Bryant &
Tom Brady
Subject: Social Studies
Book: Where the Red Fern Grows
Movie: Avengers 2
Song: Too Many to Name
Food: Chicken
Restaurant: Fazoli’s
TV Show: How I Met Your
Mother
Role Model: Amberly Smith
After I graduate: I’m going
to attend college and play football or basketball.
Siblings:
Siblings:
Patricia
Katrina
Anthony
Darald
Angie
My Favorite Things:
My Favorite Things:
Sports Hero: Kevin Garnett & Sports Hero: Kobe Bryant
Bo Jackson
Subject: Physical Education
Subject: Math
Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
Book: The Great Gatsby
Movie: Step Brothers
Movie: Glory Road
Song: Nasty
Song: Classic Man
Food: Chinese
Food: Steak
Restaurant: Buffalo Wild
Wings
Restaurant: Chipotle
TV Show: ESPN
TV Show: Family Guy
Role Model: Kobe Bryant
Role Model: Jeff Lisath
After I graduate: I would like After I graduate: I want to be
a Marine Biologist.
to attend Miami University,
Ohio for Sports Medicine.
Siblings:
Eric Charles
Patrice
Simmons
My Favorite Things:
Sports Hero: LeBron James
Subject: Math
Book: The Outsider
Movie: The Book of Eli
Song: See You Again
Food: Pizza
Restaurant: Chipotle
TV Show: Family Guy
Role Model: Tyler Perry
After I graduate: I would like
to attend college and study
counseling.
Demetrius Sparks
Senior - #54
Center
John Boston III
Senior - #20
Shooting Guard
D’Anthony Ivery
Junior - #4
Pt Guard/Sh Guard
Da’Vian Dennis-Figgures
Junior - #32
Forward
Parents:
Parents:
Parents:
Parents:
Elaine Ashcraft
John Boston Jr.
Juliette Davis
Michael Ivery
Alexis Wright
Jonica Figgures
Calvin Dennis
Siblings:
Siblings:
Siblings:
Johnessa Boston
Dwight Davis Jr.
Deontae Ivery
Denny Moses
Siblings:
Titus Sparks
Ayanna Mackey
Roger Mackey
Calvin Dennis
Jr. (Deceased)
My Favorite Things:
My Favorite Things:
My Favorite Things:
My Favorite Things:
Sports Hero: Bo Jackson
Subject: History
Book: The Great Gatsby
Movie: Too Many to Name
Song: Too Many to Name
Food: Bacon Burger
Restaurant: Smokey Bones
TV Show: Super Natural
Role Model: Mom
After I graduate: I will be attending Fairmont State University.
Sports Hero: Stephen Curry
& LeBron James
Subject: English
Book: Hunger Games
Movie: Roll Bounce
Song: Power
Food: Steak
Restaurant: Hot Head Burrito
TV Show: First Take
Role Model: Dad and Mom
After I graduate: I will be attending Wright State University.
Sports Hero: Derrick Rose
Subject: English
Book: True Legend
Movie: Coach Carter
Song: Sit Down
Food: Boneless Honey BBQ
Restaurant: Buffalo Wild
Wings
TV Show: Family Guy
Role Model: Derrick Rose
After I graduate: I will hopefully play college basketball.
Sports Hero: LeBron James
Subject: Social Studies
Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Movie: Friday
Song: All Your Fault
Food: Mac & Cheese
Restaurant: Fazoli’s
TV Show: Family Guy
Role Model: LeBron James
After I graduate: I plan on attending Ohio Dominican University for football.
“Talent wins games, but teamwork wins championships.” ~ Michael Jordan
Seth Deaton
Sophomore - #24
Guard
Namon Crowder
Sophomore - #10
Point Guard
Anthony Brooks
Sophomore - #25
Small Forward
Parents:
Parents:
Parents:
Parents:
Jim and Carrie
Deaton
LaDawn Bryant
Namon Crowder
Anthony Brooks
Victoria Wilson
Rhoada Chancellor-Hollaway
Siblings:
Siblings:
Siblings:
Siblings:
Leah
Ritzi
Amaurie
Crowder
Aeria Crowder
Christopher
Guffie
Christian
Guffie
Tommie Brooks
Antonio Brooks
Darrion Johnson
My Favorite Things:
Sports Hero: Kevin Durant
Subject: Math
Book: Hunger Games
Movie: Water Boy
Song: Too Many to Name
Food: Pizza
Restaurant: McDonald’s
TV Show: None
Role Model: Mom
After I graduate: I’m going
to attend college.
My Favorite Things:
Sports Hero: LeBron James
Subject: Reading
Book: Harris & Me
Movie: Too Many to Name
Song: Too Many to Name
Food: Steak
Restaurant: McDonald’s
TV Show: None
Role Model: Mom and Dad
After I graduate: I’m going
to attend college.
Da’Walt Thomas
Sophomore - #40
Sh Guard/Sm Forward
My Favorite Things:
My Favorite Things:
Sports Hero: Dwyane Wade
Subject: Math
Book: A Child Called It
Movie: Coach Carter
Song: Many Men
Food: Pizza
Restaurant: Golden Corral
TV Show: Martin
Role Model: Dwyane Wade
After I graduate: I want to attend college and play college
ball.
Sports Hero: Kobe Bryant
Subject: Health
Book: Too Many to Name
Movie: Seven Pounds
Song: Ho Sanna
Food: Cheese Steak
Restaurant: Penn Station
TV Show: Martin
Role Model: My Oldest
Brother
After I graduate: I would like
to attend college, play ball, and
go pro and minister.
Supt. Dave Jackson Says Thank You!
As we break for summer, I want to say thank you and express my heartfelt appreciation for your help this past
school year. We must never forget what a truly historic and memorable year it has been for our proud and Independent Northridge home. Not only did students continue to develop and achieve academically, we all grew closer as a
Northridge Community Family in our joint efforts to keep Northridge Independent and Strong - NOT FOR SALE!
We may not yet fully realize what an awesome victory Northridge won on Election Day, May 5th, and how important it is to the future of our community. The Northridge Community’s tremendous support FOR ISSUE 8 set in motion a 55 million facilities project helping to secure the Independent future of our schools and creating the centrally
located Northridge Community Campus and Park. All Northridge residents, community organizations, families,
adults, youth, students, and seniors will share in the new Northridge Community Campus and Park for all their educational, recreational, social, family, and athletic activities. This incredible project will be the heart and soul of our
home called Northridge.
We will never forget the incredible record setting performance of our Varsity Basketball Team. They won the
SWBL, Sectional, and District Championships. Most importantly, they unified our community and won the hearts
and minds of the entire Northridge Community Family. People from everywhere turned out in record numbers to
show their love and support. Amazing accomplishment, amazing team!
Our AMAZING school year was made complete when the Class of 2015 accepted their diplomas during commencement on May 30th. Congratulations to all of our graduates, and a special thank you to all who contributed to
this milestone achievement.
In closing, thank you again for your continued help, cooperation, and support. This historic year would not have
been possible without YOU - our Northridge Community Family. I will need your help again in the near future as
we continue the fight to keep Northridge Independent and Strong... TOGETHER WE WILL!
Northridge Varsity Basketball
Team Makes History !!
Commemorative Special Edition
Honoring Historic Sweet 16
2015 Northridge Varsity
Boys Basketball Team
Thank You Northridge for 55
Million In New Facilities !!
Published monthly, September through June
by Northridge Board of Education
Tina Fiore - President
David A. Jackson - Superintendent