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All Varsity, JV, and Freshmen home games will be able to be viewed by clicking the link below to access the livestream.
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Tonight’s loss to Green was the last time that this special group will play together for @UnivSchoolSport. The sorrow of knowing that this is the end will soon pass, and some day we will look back on the 2021 season played during a pandemic with pride and amazement.
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Nelson Johnson Jr ‘23 goes coast to coast for @UnivSchoolSport. Watch your head!. @NEOhsSports @NEO_Spotlight @mgoul @NHPreps @MayorNEOPrep
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Congrats to Ricky Radtke for receiving the James W. Potts ‘44 Award during Commencement at @UnivSchool. The award is voted on by the senior class & recognizes a @UnivSchoolSport senior who demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, forceful leadership, and athletic ability.
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Hey @SportsCenter, check out University School freshman Justin Belcher burying this 3/4 court shot in a recent win. @UnivSchoolSport @UnivSchool . #SCTop10
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Congratulations to Tucker Kain ‘01, President of the Los Angeles Dodgers Business Operations and former Captain and MVP of our @UnivSchool basketball program, on the @Dodgers winning the 2020 World Series. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!. #HailUniversity
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Congratulations to Justin Belcher Jr ‘24 on scoring his 1000th point in this evening’s 72-69 win over @NDCLathletics. @NHPreps @NEO_Spotlight @NEOZoneHS @NEOvarsity @NEOSportsInside @mgoul @BHercikNH
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So fortunate to have these nine young men leading our program at @UnivSchoolSport. We were able to play 17 games this year (13-4) and capped off the regular season with a win tonight at @NDCLathletics. @NHPreps @mgoul @NEOhsSports
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Always great to secure a win on Senior Night at @UnivSchoolSport. Thank you Faris, Zion, Jonah, Grant, Che, Ricky, Sean, Cam, and Asaan.
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Senior Night is here! We are excited to celebrate the US Basketball Class of 2021 immediately after the 5:30 JV game vs. @WestGAthletics. Tune-in to our @UnivSchoolSport YouTube Channel for tonight's livestream. @NHPreps @NEOhsSports @mgoul @MayorNEOPrep.
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Always difficult when a season comes to an end. We fell to Strongsville tonight in what was the final US game for Rabih, Justin, Duke, and Johnny. Four committed players, outstanding teammates, and tremendous young men who will certainly be missed. #GambleAndScramble
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Crazy to think that @1neljr_ is still 15 and is only going to be a sophomore at @UnivSchoolSport. #IWantASeason @mgoul @NateBarnes_ @NEO_Spotlight @highmajorscoop @NEOhsSports
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Big win over Lakeside 70-45! Ricky Radtke wins MVP with 25pts!
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Just a little something from @ricky1radtke in today’s 70-56 win at @UnivSchoolSport over a talented @TigerMassillon team. 4-0 and excited to play at @Warrensville_BB next Saturday. @NEO_Spotlight @NEO_Spotlight @mgoul
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Congrats to @ricky1radtke, @Cam_Sm1th, and @Faris_Dahman3 on this well-deserved recognition. Way to cap off outstanding careers for @UnivSchoolSport!
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We connected on 18 3pt shots to earn a hard-fought 73-72 win over a resilient @OHS_Athletics squad on Senior Night. Our coaches are so fortunate to work with three outstanding young men like Mason, Ethan, and David. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!
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After leading our team to victory over @PaduaBruinsBBB, Captains Ethan Nowak ‘23 and Johnny Diaz ‘24 led by example as they swept up the pom-pom debris on the court after the game. Johnny led us with 21 points and Ethan finished with 20. @mgoul @BHercikNH @NEOZoneHS @TownCenter2
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Attention college coaches: Nelson Johnson Jr. '23 is a talented 6-7 wing at @UnivSchoolSport. Check out his sophomore season highlights. @NEO_Spotlight @NEOhsSports @mgoul @highmajorscoop @NHPreps @TedWypasek @mikerothou .
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Let’s get this @UnivSchoolSport #StayHome Pyramid Challenge started. Conor McDonnell ‘30 throws down the gauntlet & challenges @USFootball1890 @1890hoops & @US_Preppers_Lax icons @JVoudouris @Faris_Dahman3 @1neljr_ @CoachRydquist
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During tonight’s 64-53 win at Geneva, Alec Congdon ‘25 scored the 1000th point of his career. Congratulations, Alec, on this well-deserved accomplishment!.@NHPreps @BHercikNH @NEOZoneHS @mgoul @NEOSportsInside @JacobHansen_12
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Tremendous 78-69 road win at @VASJVikingsAD. Justin Belcher ‘24 led four players in double figures with 28, and Ethan Nowak ‘23 (pictured) was tremendous on the glass. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!
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What an incredible 34-point performance Alec Congdon ‘25 put on for Friday’s @UnivSchoolSport Student Section. Scoring a career-high is always memorable, but it’s even sweeter against your rival. @BHercikNH @TownCenter2 @NEOZoneHS @mgoul
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Several versions of Cam’s buzzer beater vs. @WRA_Hoops making the rounds tonight. We appreciate @mikerothou capturing this angle from center court at @UnivSchool. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport! @mgoul @NateBarnes_ @TonysTakeCVT @NEOhsAthletics @TownCenter2
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Losing to our rival is heartbreaking, but it would far worse to not play games that mean so much in the first place. Congrats to @coachdecrane and his talented @GALancerBoysBB squad on tonight’s win.
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Good morning from above the rim at @UnivSchoolSport. @NateBarnes_ @mgoul @NEO_Spotlight @NEOhsAthletics @NHPreps
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Congratulations to Ethan Nowak '23, Justin Belcher '24, and Alec Congdon '25 on receiving Division I Northeast Lakes All-District honors. @mgoul @BHercikNH @TownCenter2 @NEOZoneHS @NEO_Spotlight @DanielBBaseball @MayorNEOPrep @talkbackfans1
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Huge shoutout to forward Jonah Gilbert '21 for this awesome hype video. We're excited for tonight's game at @sehsathletics to play against one of the best programs in Ohio. @CoachFlan and his @SEHS_BASKETBALL team are the gold standard for HS basketball in Greater Cleveland.
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Nelson Johnson Jr ‘23 with the monster slam for his 14U @OBCMikeD12 AAU team in North Carolina!
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Turning defense into offense. @ricky1radtke with the block at one end and finishing the alley oop from @Faris_Dahman3 at the other end. Check us out at @UnivSchoolSport this Friday vs. @NDCLLions at 7:00. Go @UnivSchool! @NateBarnes_ @mgoul @TonysTakeCVT
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So great of Jonah Gilbert, Grant Mylen, and Frankie Matousek to travel from Ohio State to Granville to support Ricky Radtke and Cam Smith in their NCAC Tournament win over Asaan Snipes-Rea and Oberlin. The US Class of 2021 was a special group!
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Congrats to @ricky1radtke, @Cam_Sm1th , and their @DenisonHoops teammates on winning the @NCAC Tournament to secure a bid to the NCAA Tournament. So great to see several @UnivSchool classmates there to support them.
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Enjoy these highlights from our wins over Highland and Massillon! Thanks to USPN for putting it together! @UnivSchoolSport. @NEOhsSports @NHPreps @mpodo @TownCenter2 @TonysTakeCVT @mgoul @NEO_Spotlight @NEOSportsInside @NEOvarsity @MayorNEOPrep
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Congratulations to Ethan Nowak ‘23, Justin Belcher ‘24, and Jonathan Diaz ‘24 for being named @UnivSchoolSport Basketball Captains for the upcoming season. Certainly well-deserved recognition.
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Hard fought 59-57 win at @raidersofshaker tonight to follow-up big wins from our Freshmen and JV teams. Josh Belcher ‘25 with the game winning bucket!. Huge contributions from our tremendous @UnivSchoolSport student section. Back at it tomorrow with home games at 1/2:15/3:30.
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Yikes, @ricky1radtke to @Cam_Sm1th looks as lethal as @bakermayfield to @obj. Cam has some serious bunnies. Must be those workouts with @1890Strong. #IWantASeason
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It was awesome to have so many former @UnivSchool players in attendance tonight as Johnny Diaz ‘24 led us to a 58-15 victory with 21 points.
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Congrats to the @UnivSchoolSport 8th Grade A Team for winning the Consolation Game in the Great Lakes Conference Tournament. #HailUniversity
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Nice team win this afternoon on Senior Day. Thanks to Ben Clegg and Ty Moses, pictured with their parents, for all of their contributions to @UnivSchool. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!
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Congratulations to @EthanNowak23 on his commitment to @CWRUhoops where he intends on studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. @BHercikNH @NEO_Spotlight @mgoul
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Back in the win column as we were able to secure a 70-53 win at @LkwdHoops to improve to 8-3. We are grateful for every opportunity we have to compete this season. Let's go @UnivSchoolSport!. @mgoul @NEOhsSports @NHPreps.
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Excited to see Justin Belcher ‘24, Josh Belcher ‘25, and Alec Congdon ‘25 compete at @YaleAthletics tomorrow. @NEO_Spotlight @BHercikNH @NHPreps @mgoul
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Highlights from our first round win on Wednesday at @UnivSchoolSport. Big game Saturday. Let's go @UnivSchool! @mgoul @NateBarnes_ @NEOhsAthletics @TownCenter2 @TonysTakeCVT @NHPreps
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Check out @UnivSchool 2023 classmates @1neljr_ and @EthanNowak6 jumping center during a recent AAU clash. #HailUniversity
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That’s our guy, @1neljr_!. High major programs are already calling about the 15 year-old sophomore at @UnivSchoolSport. He’s an amazing talent and an even better young man.
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Behind tremendous support from tonight’s crowd at @UnivSchoolSport, we were inspired to a 59-53 win over @HawkenAthletics. Thank you to the students, parents, and faculty for providing such incredible energy.
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A 54 point second half helped propel us to an impressive 72-47 win over a well-coached @PaduaBruinsBBB team. We appreciate every opportunity we get to compete this season. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!. @NHPreps @mgoul @TonysTakeCVT @NEOhsSports @NEO_Spotlight @TownCenter2.
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Terrific 2-0 weekend capped off with this afternoon’s win at @UnivSchoolSport over a tough @NormandyHS team to improve to 10-3. Go @UnivSchool! @mgoul @NateBarnes_ @NEOhsAthletics @NHPreps @TownCenter2
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We are excited to begin another season of @UnivSchoolSport Basketball. Good luck to all of the teams across NE Ohio, and a special thanks to everyone whose efforts promote our players and programs. @NHPreps @mgoul @NEOhsSports @TonysTakeCVT @NEO_Spotlight @highmajorscoop
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US was well-represented by seniors John Nestor, Jack Voudouris, and T.J. Kelly at tonight’s GCBCA All-Star Game. @UnivSchoolSport
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Congrats to senior captain Ryan Sleeth on earning MVP honors after his 20 point performance in this evening’s @UnivSchoolSport win over Toledo Rogers.
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Congratulations to our @UnivSchoolSport 6th Graders on winning the @MWTBL Tournament this weekend!. Special thanks to Coach Boland and Coach Wright for their efforts with the boys.
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It’s @NBAAllStar Weekend in Cleveland. Could @UnivSchoolSport junior David Jennings make a surprise appearance in Saturday night’s @MountainDew 3-point contest?
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We’re excited to travel to @chardonhoops this afternoon. JV tips off at 1:00, and Varsity plays at 2:30. Both games will be live-streamed, and below is the link. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!. @NHPreps @TownCenter2 @mgoul @NEOhsSports @TonysTakeCVT .
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Attention college coaches: Ricky Radtke '21 is a 6-7 forward who can do it all. Check out his junior season highlights. @mgoul @NateBarnes_ @NEOhsAthletics @highmajorscoop @SteveKellerNRR @NEO_Spotlight .
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Cam Smith with the game winner. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport! @mgoul @TownCenter2 @NHPreps @NEOhsAthletics @TonysTakeCVT
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After the Freshmen and JV teams posted big wins over Hawken, our guys showed grit and resolve in a 60-55 win on Senior Night. We appreciate everything Rabih, Justin, Duke, and Coach Johnny continue to do for our program. @NHPreps @NEOZoneHS @mgoul @NEOSportsInside @BHercikNH
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This evening was supposed to be our opener vs. @MHMustangsBB at @GoHeightsTigers in the @greatlakes_ball. Although we’re sad not to be playing, we have so much to be thankful for this weekend. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!
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Justin Belcher ‘24, David Jennings ‘23, and Alec Congdon ‘25 all made huge fourth quarter 3s in Wednesday’s 70-67 win over @DaltonLocal. Kudos to Dalton senior Braylon Wenger on an incredible 36-point performance in his first game of the season. @mgoul @BHercikNH @NEO_Spotlight
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Congrats, Asaan!. After a tremendous career at @UnivSchoolSport, we’re excited to follow your career at @oberlincollege, one of America’s great liberal arts colleges. @NHPreps @TownCenter2 @NEOhsSports @NEO_Spotlight @mgoul @GoYeoAD @Yeo_MBB @Yeo_Athletics.
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Good luck to our seniors Ricky, Asaan, Cameron, and Zion who have committed to play college basketball. We are excited to see everything you accomplish at @DenisonU @oberlincollege & @wlunews. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!
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Enjoy these highlights from our 72-47 season opening win over @PaduaBruinsBBB at @UnivSchoolSport. @NEOhsSports @NHPreps @mpodo @TownCenter2 @TonysTakeCVT @mgoul @NEO_Spotlight @NEOSportsInside @NEOvarsity @MayorNEOPrep
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Ethan Nowak led us in scoring with 22 points while anchoring our defense in tonight’s 80-55 win at Trinity. Also scoring in double figures were Justin Belcher (16), Ryan Sleeth (15), and Johnny Diaz (11).
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Instant classic from #10 Aiden Ptacek ‘23 of @SportingUS1890 during Saturday’s 3-1 win at @GALancerAD. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!. @NHPreps @CLillstrungNH @DanielBBaseball . @SCTopTen @SportsCenter
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It is always great to welcome former players back to campus; so many tremendous memories with these guys. Some of them haven’t lost a step, and all of them are ready to fire up 3-pointers at a men’s league near you.
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Congrats to Cam Grant ‘23, @Coachfellows216, and the @UnivSchoolSport JV Team on today’s performance vs. Hoban in the @clevelandampro1 JV Showcase. Go @UnivSchool!
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Congratulations to Ethan Nowak '23 who was one of 17 US seniors to commit to compete at the college level next year. It was awesome to see Ethan and his classmates participate in Monday's signing ceremony.
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Special thanks to @TownCenter2 from @NHPreps and @DanielBBaseball for covering tonight’s game at @UnivSchoolSport. We are lucky to be competing and were fortunate to earn a comeback win over a talented opponent.
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Seems like yesterday we opened up with a great win over Maple Heights. Today we celebrate Senior Night while recognizing Ben Clegg and Ty Moses. Tipoff is at 4:00 at @UnivSchoolSport. We hope to see several F/JV players along with @EventsUs in the stands. Go US!
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US SWEEPS! US wins all 3 games today as the Varsity defeats Shaw 74-54! Lead by John Nestor’s 22point night as he went 7-7 from 3! All starters score in double figures. #TCC #HailUniversity.
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So happy for @ricky1radtke. Tremendous opportunity. He will do great things for @DenisonHoops. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!.
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Deacon Nelson ‘26 was one of five guys in double figures in today’s 80-48 win over Lincoln-West. After finishing the regular season 13-9, we are headed to Solon for our District Semifinal on Wednesday at 7. @BHercikNH @TownCenter2 @mgoul @NEOZoneHS
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That’s easy; Nelson Johnson Jr ‘23 @1neljr_ is a 6-7 SF from Cleveland, OH who does it all for @UnivSchoolSport and @OBCMikeD12.
Which rising sophomores have stood out so far in the 2020 grassroots season and need to be on our radar moving forward?. Drop names, teams, and highlights! ⤵️.
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We had an awesome time hosting @empwr_sports this evening at @UnivSchoolSport. There were buzzer beaters, ankle-breaking moves, and good times had by all.
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Special thanks to @Bigshot_Barham5 for joining our @UnivSchoolSport basketball program for a Zoom conversation about his basketball journey from @UnivSchool to @davidsonmbb to a professional career abroad. Responsibility, Loyalty, Consideration at its core. #HailUniversity
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Here’s to sending 2020 packing. Thanks to everyone who promotes HS Basketball in NE Ohio. Happy New Year from @UnivSchoolSport!. @NHPreps @TownCenter2 @mpodo @NEOhsSports @MayorNEOPrep @mgoul @NEOvarsity @NEO_Spotlight
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Alec Congdon ‘25 buried a buzzer beater to end the 3rd quarter, and Johnny Diaz ‘24 connected on his fifth 3 late in the fourth quarter to help seal the game. Two huge performances!
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Nice win this afternoon at @UnivSchool over a well-coached @AndrewsOsborne team. We have a big challenge tomorrow as we host @Warrensville_BB at 7 PM. Let's go @UnivSchoolSport! @mgoul @NateBarnes_ @NHPreps @NEOhsAthletics @TownCenter2
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Thank you to our friends from @empwr_sports for one of the best nights of every year at @UnivSchoolSport!
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Attention college coaches: Nelson Johnson Jr is a talented 6-7 small forward in the Class of 2023. Check out his freshman season highlights. @mgoul @NateBarnes_ @NEOhsAthletics @highmajorscoop @SteveKellerNRR @NEO_Spotlight .
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Tremendous 74-64 over an outstanding Norwayne team who entered tonight’s game 17-1. Johnny Diaz ‘24, Justin Belcher ‘24, and Alec Congdon ‘25 all scored in double figures. @NHPreps @NEOZoneHS @mgoul @NEOSportsInside
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Thank you to @BGSUWBB for allowing us to practice today at the incredible Stroh Center. Josh was so impressed, he decided to show his gratitude with a windmill.
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After being tied at 50 through 3 quarters, a convincing 25-8 4th quarter propelled us to a great 75-58 road win vs a talented @WJ_Warriors team. Go @UnivSchoolSport! @mgoul @NateBarnes_ @NEOhsAthletics @TonysTakeCVT @TownCenter2.
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Thank you to @HilandAthletics for hosting us this evening. Congrats on your well-deserved 60-53 win. Your community support is amazing.
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Certainly thankful for the countless hours that so many professionals commit to promoting HS basketball players across NE Ohio. @mgoul @NEOZoneHS @NEO_Spotlight @NEOHoopDreams @NHPreps @BHercikNH @DanielBBaseball @TownCenter2 @highmajorscoop @3rdcoast_Newt @tommy_richmond
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Great turnout today from @EventsUs and company for our big win over @NDCLLions. The @UnivSchoolSport gym was rocking, and our players fed off the energy. Thanks, everyone. Go @UnivSchool!
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There are good teammates, there are great teammates, and then there is another level like Ty Moses. Simply one of the best!.
We appreciate senior athlete Ty Moses for all of his contributions to @UnivSchool ! .#StayHome #HailUniversity @1890hoops @USbsbl
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Huge shoutout to @Coach_BKennedy and the entire @USTF1890 program on an incredible performance!. Let’s go @UnivSchoolSport!.
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Tremendous 74-73 win over a talented @VASJVikingsAD club tonight. Down 17-2 and our guys continued to fight. Josh Belcher ‘25 scored the game winner with under two seconds to play. @NHPreps @BHercikNH @mgoul @NEOZoneHS @NEOSportsInside @JacobHansen_12
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Congrats to our guy Cam Smith for earning @NHPreps Player of the Week honors! Go @UnivSchool!.
News-Herald players of the week for Dec. 5
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Our varsity players and coaches had a blast working with the boys during this week’s day camp at @UnivSchoolSport.
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We are excited to host @PaduaBruinsBBB tonight at @UnivSchoolSport. Start times are 4:30/6:00/7:30. Although no spectators are able to attend, all 3 games will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel. @mgoul @NHPreps @NEOhsSports @TonysTakeCVT.
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Huge weekend ahead as we have two big tests against a rival and a Cleveland HS basketball powerhouse. Enjoy these highlights produced by USPN from our last game of 2020, a tough loss to a talented Richmond Heights team. Let's go @UnivSchoolSport!
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Huge congrats to @UnivSchool graduate, Kyle Scadlock, on this awesome opportunity! A great player for @UnivSchoolSport and @EphSports and an even better person.
News flash!!, want to say congrats to my nephew Kyle Scadlock, who just signed contract in the European League in Seville Spain.
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