ESPN.com presents High School http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school 60 en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 07:46:47 webmaster@espn.go.com http://assets.espn.go.com/i/espn/teamlogos/lrg/trans/espn_dotcom_black.gif 110 110 As he guided the highly successful New Heights AAU program the last couple of years, Athletic Director Kimani Young couldn't stop thinking about the college game. He had previously served as the video coordinator/team manager for St. John's for one season before leaving following the death of his wife. "I always had an eye on getting back to college for the last couple of years," Young said. Young will make his return this upcoming season as he has accepted a job as an assistant at Florida International, joining new coach Richard Pitino.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6778/new-heights-young-joins-fiu-staff Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:03:57 EDT 6778 The baseball season is over. Grand Street Campus claimed the PSAL title, while Iona Prep won the CHSAA championship. Here's the final poll of the season. Here's the poll: 1. Grand Street Campus (21-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus vanquished George Washington to take home the Public Schools Athletic League title. 2. Poly Prep (20-4/Last week: 2): Poly Prep finishes the year ranked second, another fine season for the school. 3. Iona Prep (18-6/Last week: 4): Iona Prep defeated Fordham Prep to win the CHSAA title.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6773/baseball-poll-june-11 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:02:49 EDT 6773 It's been a crazy week in the playoffs. Defending CHSAA champion Xaverian was ousted, as well as Cardozo, the top seed in the PSAL playoffs. The champions will be crowned Friday. Here's this week's poll, which has plenty of changes. Here's the poll: 1. Grand Street Campus (20-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus swept Telecommunications to set up the final vs. George Washington. 2. Poly Prep (20-4/Last week: 4): Poly Prep is the ACIS champion after it defeating Fieldson in the title game more than a week ago.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6752/baseball-poll-june-4 Thu, 7 Jun 2012 17:04:17 EDT 6752 Five New York City high school baseball players will never forget this week as they were drafted during the three-day MLB Draft that concluded Wednesday. Fordham Prep's Andrew Velazquez kicked it off with his seventh-round selection, and he was followed by George Washington teammates Nelson Rodriguez and Fernelys Sanchez, Long Island City's Josh Almonte and Grand Street Campus' Jose Cuas. Velazquez, drafted 243rd, didn't believed he'd be first New York City high school player drafted, expecting either Rodriguez or Sanchez to earn the honor.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6762/five-selected-in-mlb-draft Thu, 7 Jun 2012 16:55:39 EDT 6762 The Big Apple won't be leaving its mark on this year's MLB baseball draft. When the three-day event starts Monday, there won't be many New York City players getting their names called, according to a scout familiar with the area. That has been the trend for New York City over the past couple of years. "It's always one or two guys that have a chance and I think the tough part is they are a little bit unknown as to what they can do against good competition," the scout said.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6747/mlb-draft-preview Tue, 5 Jun 2012 13:33:28 EDT 6747 Dave Rubel / NJ Sports MediaThe Don Bosco baseball team won its second straight Bergen County baseball title as it defeated Paramus, 9-0, Monday afternoon. It's the fifth title in seven years for Bosco. The Ironmen, ranked No. 39 nationally in the Powerade FAB 50 poll, received a strong pitching effort from starter Tommy Burns as they improved to 23-3 on the year. Andrew Herrara hit a homer to ignite Bosco as they dominated Paramus. Bosco now advances to the North Non-Public A tournament, where it will meet Pope John on Tuesday.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6737/bosco-wins-bergen-county-title Wed, 30 May 2012 14:42:12 EDT 6737 The playoffs have begun and it's time for teams to fight for their seasons. Poly Prep has claimed a title and others are looking to do the same. Here's the poll. Here's the poll: 1. Grand Street Campus (17-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus is into the quarterfinals after defeating Environmental Studies and Taft. 2. Xaverian (18-1/Last week: 2): Xaverian earned the top seed in the CHSAA tournament after it defeated St. Raymond Sunday. 3. Tottenville (17-3/Last week: 3): Tottenville breezed by RKA and Manhattan Center to advance to the quarterfinals.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6734/baseball-poll-may-28 Wed, 30 May 2012 14:41:49 EDT 6734 St. Raymond senior guard Myron Hickman will try to walk on at Delaware State in pursuit of his Division 1 dream. He made his decision two weeks ago after being accepted for admission to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference school. "Basically, I felt like it was the right move," Hickman said. "I feel like I have a good chance to compete for a spot on the team." Hickman had been hoping to secure a Division I scholarship, even playing on the AAU circuit this spring, but that offer never came.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6724/hickman-to-walk-on-at-delaware-state Fri, 25 May 2012 16:23:31 EDT 6724 Who's the Canarsie football coach? Well, it depends who you ask. Mike Camardese, the coach for the last 28 years, received an unsatisfactory "U" rating from the school May 7, and thus was told by the United Federation of Teachers he is no longer the coach. He has filed an appeal through the union, but it will take six to eight months to resolve. Canarsie Athletic Director Dale Wilson, meanwhile, said Thursday Camardese is still the head coach, although he is looking into "rectifying" the situation.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6716/canarsie-coach-says-hes-been-let-go Fri, 25 May 2012 16:16:42 EDT 6716 As the playoffs beckon, we have the same two teams in the top two spots. Grand Street Campus is still No. 1, while Xaverian is holding down No. 2. Here's the poll: 1. Grand Street Campus (15-1/Last week: 1): Grand Street Campus enters the Public Schools Athletic League Class A tournament as the team to beat. 2. Xaverian (14-1/Last week: 2): Xaverian rebounded from its loss against St. Francis Prep with two league wins and a non-conference victory over Tottenville.]]> http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/high-school/post/_/id/6712/baseball-poll-may-21 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:55:19 EDT 6712