Coach Peer has been a member of the Benedictine College men's basketball program as a player or coach for 20 years and will begin his 11th with head coach Ryan Moody. This program provides training to student-athletes to ensure they know, do and value the right things in all areas of life. It was bittersweet not having that place filled for these kids to play in, Royster said. Beginning in the 1960s, Benedictine adopted the U.S. Army JROTC program, which continued at the school until 2016. The campus was sold to the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, though Benedictine still plays home basketball games and hosts a number of events at the historic Memorial Gymnasium. Ill get you 14 (points) and eight (rebounds) type of guy.. The official Men's Basketball Coach List for the Benedictine University Eagles . A 1989 graduate of Illinois Benedictine College (now Benedictine University), Bunkenburg earned his degree in physical education. Wayne County (17-10, 9-3 in region) plays Southeast Bulloch (10-13, 5-7) Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. His career win percentage ranks him among the winningest active NCAA Division III coaches. As a player, I was a two-time All-American at Benedictine College as we won a conference championship my senior year. Last year with COVID they werent able to pack the place out. Bunkenburg is the winningest coach in program history. Many Cadets have used this honor and attended the service academies and other military colleges (most notably Virginia Military Institute) to further their education. "[1], On August 1, 2011, Benedictine High School changed its name to Benedictine College Preparatory "to reflect the schools goal to become more academically rigorous."[4]. The JROTC program at Benedictine held the highest rating given by the U.S. Army Honor Unit with Distinction which allowed the school to nominate directly a student for appointment to a service academy or for an ROTC scholarship. This year's class is made up of some of the greatest coaches, players and contributors to small . [7] The military leadership program at Benedictine offers students the opportunity to participate in a number of activities including the Drill Team, Rifle Team, and the Pipe and Drum Corps, as well as the opportunity to hold leadership positions as cadet non-commissioned officers and cadet officers throughout the Corps. Prominent graduates of the Benedictine athletic program include 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer Townley Haas, college and NFL Head Coach Bobby Ross, former NBA Head Coach John Kuester, former NFL offensive lineman Patrick Estes, NFL defensive linemen Nigel Williams & Clelin Ferrell, 2019 NFL 1st round draft pick (#4) by the Oakland Raiders(now Las Vegas Raiders), NBA forward Ed Davis, and NBA guard Michael Gbinije. Email. In the fall of the 2013-2014 semester, Benedictine College Preparatory moved to the Mary Mother of the Church Abbey location and the sale of the Sheppard Street campus was finalized. RESPECT. A native of Omaha NE, Moody played for the Ravens from 1992-96 and graduated from . The Ravens qualified for the NAIA in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021 under coach Ryan Moody. [13] The Cadets football team plays its home games at Bobby Ross Stadium which is located at the Mary Mother of the Church Abbey campus in front of the main academic building and chapel. We had such a close-knit group, Royster said. (602) 888-5500, OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT ATHLETICS - Donate Here. Coach O won over 900 games as the head baseball coach at Benedictine, one of the all-time winningest coaches in NCAA Division III history. Heyward signed to play at USC-Beaufort, while Chisholm will be playing at Savannah State. "And he's a leader with our team he takes the time to work with the younger players and is very encouraging with them.". Lisle Campus 5700 . Lisle Campus 1:26 The Benedictine baseball team had a strong showing in a Region 3-4A series with region leader Wayne County last week taking two of three games from the Yellow Jackets. You have permission to edit this article. Print. All rights reserved. Less than fifteen years after graduation from Benedictine in 1973, where he became the football team captain his senior year and met his wife, Tom Wirtz was diagnosed with a disease that ultimately took his life. "Jonathan was like the quarterback of our front seven," BC coach Danny Britt said. Freeman girls tennis, Collegiate girls lacrosse, St. Chris tennis notch big wins. In his two seasons as Offensive Coordinator, Coach Osborn help guide the Bearcats to a record of 22-5 with two MIAA Co-Championships and two berths into the NCAA Division II National Playoffs. A fund was established in his name with proceeds supporting the baseball team. The 2012-13 Pittsburgh Panthers men's basketball team represented the University of Pittsburgh, widely known as "Pitt", in the 2012-13 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The Panthers' head coach was Jamie Dixon, in his 10th year as head coach and 14th overall at Pitt.The team played its home games in the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh and was in its final season as a member of . Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Keith Bunkenburg - Head Coach - Men's Basketball Coaches - Benedictine University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content The Official Home of Benedictine Athletics Main Navigation Menu Teams Schedules About Eagle Club Club Sports eSports Athletic Band Sideline Cheerleading Sideline Dance Men's Bowling Women's Bowling Both were All-Greater Savannah first-team picks and reached the 1,000 point milestone for their careers this season. Tallevast played at tight end for the Cadets and was another senior leader on the team, Britt said. He played varsity as a sophomore, and described himself as a role player that year and his junior season. A Catholic University in the Benedictine Tradition, founded in 1887. The original Old Gym still exists inside the Haverty Center, built in 1923. A loss in the series, accompanied by a sweep for BC, would result in a tie atop the region standings, with BC prevailing thanks to winning two of three against Wayne County. He was a major contributor on the 1987-88 team that won 21 games, second-most in school history. Mark Royster has been a Cadets aide for more than 20 years and head coach since 2018. He has also served as the head mens and womens tennis coach and the head mens and womens golf coach during his tenure at Benedictine. Additional aerial view of football field and campus in Goochland. Graduate Asst. In those years, the team won state Catholic titles in 1999 and 2000, as well as VISAA crowns in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2013. I just want all the alumni, my classmates, my fellow coaches and the players to know the last 26 years was for them, he said. Royster was emotional talking about what the past 26 years have meant to him. Bunkenburg replaced legendary coach Tony LaScala, a Benedictine Athletic Department Hall of Fame honoree for whom he played from 1984-88 and served for five years as an assistant coach (1990-95). Heyward was named the Region 3A-Division I Offensive Player of the Year. The aim was, and continues to be, to form young men in body and soulto nourish a love of Truth, foster the life of virtue, and promote a healthy life. "She is a very skilled player and I think she is going to have a chance to start right away in college. Its got to be one of the nicest facilities on the East Coast, he said. Freeman girls tennis, Collegiate girls lacrosse, St. Chris tennis notch big wins. BC (18-9, 8-4 in region play) closes out the regular season this week with a three-game series against New Hampstead (5-19, 0-12) with games set for Monday (April 17) on the road, Tuesday at home and on the road again Thursday. A 1983 graduate, Royster played for Rutledge, the winningest high school basketball coach in Virginia history. Please subscribe to keep reading. He continued that two-sport success in college, starting for two seasons as a catcher for the baseball team. With his "superhero" mother by his side and at least a hundred blue-clad, cheering Northsiders in attendance, John Marshall boys basketball se, Cover One Foundation announces award recipients. Coach. Its a dream come true.. Murrer said he cant wait to see it packed with Cadets. The school, whose enrollment under McGinty had risen to 267, was under financial stress and running on a deficit. John Peer returns for his 17th season with Benedictine College and is the program's Associate Head Coach and recruiting coordinator. Also, since 1966 Benedictine has hosted an annual holiday boys' basketball tournament, the Benedictine Capital City Classic.[12]. Coach Peer has been a member of the Benedictine College mens basketball program as a player or coach for 20 years and will begin his 11th with head coach Ryan Moody. "He's a very smart player who truly loves the game.". Senior Josh Gates is hitting .449 with eight doubles, three homers and a team-high 21 RBIs. The 2003-04 squad won the programs first NIIC tournament crown to earn another NCAA tourney appearance. Recognizing that being part of a winning tradition as a player legitimizes his efforts as a coach, Bunkenburg can fall back upon his teams combined 68-34 record and four NIIC regular-season titles during his playing career. My wife, shes the best. Warren Rutledge was head coach of the Cadets for 43 years and amassed 949 total wins, making him the winningest high school coach in Virginia and eleventh in the nation. Wij, Yahoo, maken deel uit van de Yahoo-merkenfamilie. Im not gonna get you 30 points. Lisle, IL 60532 B Burnsed is 3-0 with a 1.36 ERA and Trent Lanier is also 3-0 on the season. Ely Brown, who has committed to Mercer University, leads a strong pitching staff with a 4-0 record and an ERA of 1.75. From the school's founding in 1911 through the late 1960s, the school employed a private military institute model and was not affiliated with any branch of the United States Armed Forces. Murrer said his position at RockIt Sports does mean hes got a pretty good eye on the talent out there, especially in the Richmond area. It helps that hes been around local youth sports so much but said the two positions dont directly correlate in terms of recruiting and scouting. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Schedule. This page is not available in other languages. Memories of his teammates are what stick out to Royster most about that time, in addition to raucous game environments where you couldnt move in the gym and smoke hung in the rafters. I was surrounded by so many good players, he said with a laugh. John Peer returns for his 17th season with Benedictine College and is the programs Associate Head Coach and recruiting coordinator. 2023 www.savannahnow.com. Hardy had 104 tackles and was a key defensively for a Benedictine squad that won its second straight Class 4A state title. [9], Warren Rutledge was head coach of the Cadets for 43 years and amassed 949 total wins, making him the winningest high school coach in Virginia and eleventh in the nation. Coach Peer played four seasons for the Ravens, ending his career in 2004 as the Ravens 20th leading scorer in school history with 1,202 points. Programs of Distinction - Honors, STEM Fellows and More. We went into school thinking about, knowing we were going to win championships.. Fr. Sarah is a Saint Gertrude alumna from the Class of 2005. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Phone Email Address Cell Phone; Jordan Townsend: An endowed fund has been established in Coach LaScalas name to support the mens basketball program. The Eagle Club is the fundraising arm for the Benedictine University Department of Athletics. SCPS has that advantage with the cumulative score in the two games being 7-5 in the Raiders' favor. Hide/Show Additional Information For North Central College - November 22, 2022 Nov 26 (Sat) 3:00PM . Glen Allen , The Atlee and Hanover girls battled it out atop the Class 4, Region B championship meet, and L.C. In accordance with the mission of the university, the Eagle Club strives to prepare our students for a lifetime as active, informed and responsible citizens and leaders in the world community. Learn more about our values and rich heritage. Murrer replaces Mark Royster, who stepped down at the beginning of the month. The sale of the Shepard Street campus was estimated to be around $5.5 million and was used to renovate the Abbey campus, as well as to build additional facilities for the students at the new campus. Royster,. Benedictine College Men . She is going to be an asset for SSU. BENEDICTINE COLLEGE - HOME OF THE RAVENS. "We are excited to welcome Joel and his family to our Benedictine family," Gartenmayer said. In recent years, the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium has seen upgrades in seating, lighting, and a new sound system, along with an updated scoreboard and video board systems. Spring into Summer with BCYC! . Our coaches strive to be servant leaders and positive role models for our student-athletes--placing more value on sportsmanship and a growth mindset than on the scoreboard. Just the biggest supporter, he said. Gresko took on the position of temporary headmaster, saying that having a Benedictine in a leadership position after years of absence was "returning to our roots. The order, discipline, and hierarchy of the military are very much analogous to the structures in the monastery and the Church. Benedictines new McMurtrie-Reynolds Pavilion was finished last year and housed some games in the winter. See photos of the Men's Basketball facility here. Stinking Situations: Farmer laments using sludge on fields, The top high school baseball players to watch in the Greater Savannah area in 2023, What to know as 13 Savannah area soccer teams enter second round of playoffs, Here are the top Savannah-area boys and girls track and field athletes to watch in 2023, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hall of Fame Coach Tony LaScala served Benedictine in many roles during his lengthy tenure, including as athletic director. The Official Home of Benedictine Athletics Main Navigation Menu Teams Schedules About Eagle Club Club Sports eSports Athletic Band Sideline Cheerleading Sideline Dance Men's Bowling Women's Bowling Men's Rugby Women's Rugby Facilities ALL FACILITIES ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM FITNESS CENTER RICE CENTER SPORTS COMPLEX BASEBALL FIELD Bunkenburg, selected as the NACC Coach of the Year in back-to-back seasons, served as the head coach of the NCAA Division III Select Team on a summer tour through Brazil in 2017 "He's got the size and moves very well," Britt said. During his playing days, Royster won four consecutive state Catholic championships. 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