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Long Island Lutheran 🏀. New York’s Nike EYBL Scholastic team. 2025 @thethronehoops 🏆. 9-time NYS 🏆. Integrity - Respect - Humility - Passion - Resilience.
Joined April 2016
Leader, winner, and never satisfied. @vj_edgecombe is back and ready to take it up a notch for his senior year! 📈🔥😤
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Coach John Buck picked up his 300th career victory on Saturday, as the Crusaders defeated Eagle Academy 74-58!
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Welcome to the LuHi Family! Let’s work! 🔥💯📈.
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Congratulations to Jayden Pierre on signing his National Letter of Intent to play at Providence College! @badsocietyclub @PCFriarsmbb
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NYS Class AA Federation Champions!. LuHi 81, Stepinac 57. Jayden Reid: 20 pts, 14 ast, 5 rbs, 6 stl.VJ Edgecombe: 18 pts, 5 rbs.Kayden Mingo: 12 pts, 7 rbs, 3 ast.Amdy Ndiaye: 11 pts, 5 rbs.Jayden Ross: 10 pts, 6 rbs.Godswill Eheriene: 8 pts, 5 rbs. 23-2, 22 game winning streak.
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Our highest ranking in program history!. 2️⃣ in the Nation 🇺🇸 ❗️.
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We are excited to welcome Moussa Kamisoko to the Crusader Family! Moussa is a 6’8” Wing in the Class of 2027. The 4⭐ prospect is ranked #15 in the 2027 ESPN 25, #1 in NYS for the Class of 2027, and brings an elite skillet and winning mentality! . #WelcomeToLUHI 🏀🔴⚫
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Congrats to senior Jayden Pierre on his nomination for New York’s Gatorade Player of the Year Award! . @badsocietyclub @Gatorade
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For the first time in program history, we rise to #1 in the MaxPreps Top 25 National Rankings!.
Long Island Lutheran No. 1 in first regular season MaxPreps Top 25. 🏀. Hoover, Stony Point, Wheeler and Lake Travis earn spots after strong early-season runs. 🔥. ✍️:
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.@vj_edgecombe with a double double in the Jordan Brand Classic. Winning offensive rebound kick out to Dylan Harper for the win! Congrats on an amazing high school career!
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New York fans get ready for this one. We’ll be renewing our regular season rivalry with city and state power Christ the King next season! Iron sharpens iron. @ctkcoachjarbs @CoachJohnBuck @TDNike
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Congrats to Rafael, Drissa, Paul, and Kacper (visiting family) on signing day!
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Congrats to senior @jaydenreid0! He finishes the year as the @NIBCOfficial leader in total assists (73) and assists per game (6.1). Jayden is clearly one of the premier point guards in the entire country!. #TJDK #LuHiBasketball
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Junior @vj_edgecombe has been named New York’s Gatorade Player of the Year! He becomes the first underclassmen in program history to ever win the award, recognizing athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. Congrats VJ, we are proud of you!
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Congrats to Jayden Pierre and Jayden Reid on being named 1st Team All Long Island by @NewsdayHSsports! @badsocietyclub @jaydenreid0
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Congrats to V.J. Edgecombe (@vj_edgecombe) who was named 2022-23 MaxPreps New York High School Basketball Player of the Year!via @MaxPreps
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For the first time in program history, the Crusaders defeated the Warriors of Oak Hill Academy! . A year of firsts! Let’s keep rolling. #OneTeamOneFight #TJDK.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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Congratulations to @vj_edgecombe on the prestigious honor of being selected as a Jordan Brand Classic All-American! . The game will be played at the Barclays Center on April 21st!
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Our highest ESPN ranking in program history! 🔥💯⬆️.
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Congrats to @jaydenreid0 on scoring his 1000th career point during today’s Federation Championship game!
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Jayden Ross has been impressive so far in Storrs! Coach Hurley shares how LuHi helped prepare the promising freshman for success. Looking forward to your journey Jayden! 1% 📈 each day!. #LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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Grateful❗️. A year for the history books. The legacy continues!. Integrity, Respect, Humility, Passion, Resilience.
What a run for @LuHiBasketball!.- Finished second in the #nibc .- No. 2 in the @SCNext 25.- 22-game winning streak.- @NYSPHSAA TOC title.- #GEICONationals berth. Respect.
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A major congrats to @vj_edgecombe on repeating as New York State’s Gatorade Player of the Year! . The award honors athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character!. #Gatorade #LuHi #LuHiBasketball
The Gatorade State High School Player of the Year awards were just announced. Congrats to everyone on this list. 🤩🔥
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2023-2024 Season Recap:. 21-4 overall record.10-2 EYBL Scholastic record; 2nd place.10 wins vs. the ESPN Top 25!.Ranked #2-5 in ESPN Top 25 all season.Ranked #1 in New York.@CityOfPalmsBKB Finalist. We await a bid to Chipotle Nationals, April 4-6!. #Synergy.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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It’s coming! Arguably the biggest high school basketball event in Long Island history is just weeks away. Come see the best teams and players in the country take center stage at Hofstra University on February 16-17!.
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Congrats to @CoachJohnBuck on being named the Steve Smith Coach of the Year in the @NIBCOfficial!.
Presenting your 2022-23 Steve Smith Coach of the Year Long Island Lutheran’s John Buck 🏅
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We came up just short of our ultimate goal this week, yet there were countless positives and lessons learned from the @CityOfPalmsBKB! It was an ELITE event that we are truly grateful to have had the opportunity to compete in. #Synergy.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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Congrats to Jayden Reid for his selection as 1st Team All-State by the NYS Sportswriters Assocation! @jaydenreid0 @nysswa
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One of the most exciting schedules in program history! Highlights and memories on deck. The legacy continues…. #LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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Open Gym Schedule!. September 21.September 23.October 5.October 12.October 14. All dates 3-5 pm. College coaches, if unable to make one of these dates, reach out to a member of the staff. We will work to accommodate. TONS of talent in the gym, can’t wait!!!.
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Congrats to junior @vj_edgecombe! He finishes the year leading the @NIBCOfficial in total points (208) and points per game (17.3). VJ has emerged as one of the most talented and efficient players in the entire country! . #TJDK #LuHiBasketball
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Question for the @nysswa: . Why aren’t our student-athletes on any of the All-State teams? Keeping our program, who follows all NYSAIS rules, out of the rankings is one thing. Not electing Kiyan Anthony, Nigel James, and the Mingo brothers to these teams is unjust.
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With Tajae Jones’ commitment, college decisions for our class of 2024 are set!. VJ Edgecombe - @BaylorMBB .Godswill Erheriene - @SetonHallMBB .Ben Michaels - @UBuffaloMBB .Tajae Jones - @SienaMBB . Congrats to a talented and high character group of young men!
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Family! Current Crusaders Jaxon Koroll, James Johns, and Amdy Ndiaye visited @StJohnsBBall and caught up with recent grads @NextUp_Driss and @andrxespinzon. Big year ahead for all these guys!
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The 2022-2023 Crusaders! These young men will represent LuHi in our first season in the @NIBCOfficial. We can’t wait for the journey ahead! Keep an eye out for our Varsity Regional team roster coming shortly. #TJDK
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Huge congrats to @LuHiWBBall for knocking off the # 1 team in the country tonight! Incredible work!.
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The season is around the corner and the guys are hungry to compete! The recipe doesn’t change…. Schedule dropping soon!. @vintagevizuals . #Synergy #TSDK.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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We are excited to welcome Maxx Tjongondjoza to the Crusader Family! Maxx is a 6'7" Forward in the Class of 2028 who comes to us from across the pond. The 🇬🇧 native is young, hungry, and eager to grow his talents. A special talent with a work ethic to match!. #WelcomeToLUHI 🏀🔴⚫
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Final: LuHi 64, AZ Compass 51. Jayden Reid: 18 pts, 7 ast .VJ Edgecombe: 17 pts, 9 rbs.Kayden Mingo: 14 pts, 4 rbs. Big time win! We finish the regular season 21-2, 10-2 in the @NIBCOfficial for second place. This group is talented, tough, and together! . #TJDK #LuHiBasketball
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No one plays harder!.
Hard not to love the leadership and defensive intensity Nigel James brings for LUHI. The #5 team in the country has a different energy level when he’s on the floor. @LuHiBasketball x @nigel_j24
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An incredible career comes to a close. We are proud of you @jaydenreid0. Thank you for all the heart and soul you put into your time here. You know LuHi will always be home.
2023 #GEICONationals 📝: We spoke with available ‘23 Jayden Reid, a catalyst down the stretch during LuHi’s near-comeback. Made plays for others and hit big shots, finishing with 17p-3r-9a-1b-1s. He talked about taking what the defense gives him, playing with confidence, and more
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We become the first New York squad to take home the prestigious @arbysclassic! Truly humbled and thankful.
Arby’s 🏀 Championship (FINAL): Long Island Lutheran (NY) 71, Berkmar (Ga.) 58. The Crusaders become the first team from New York to win the @arbysclassic! @badsocietyclub with a big game for LuHi with 22 points. @LuHiBasketball @BerkmarHoops @MaxPreps @tnsportslive.
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1️⃣1️⃣ days until practice begins! Excited for another talented group to go on a journey together and carry the torch. Some special players have worn 1️⃣1️⃣ in recent years! @ChefBoyArGreen @papicurbelo11
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Class of 2020 @iamzedkey and Class of 1979 Phil Weber stopped by camp today! It’s so special when alumni from different eras connect. Zed is a current @OhioStateHoops star and Coach Weber had a long run as an NBA assistant with the Heat, Suns, Knicks, and Pelicans!
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Tomorrow we celebrate the college commitments for 4 of our seniors!. Paul Jordan - @PeppBasketball .Kacper Klaczek - @SJUHawks_MBB .Rafael Pinzon - @StJohnsBBall .Drissa Traore - @StJohnsBBall . Tune in at 12pm via the link below!.
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LuHi Family! Our guys sat courtside for @StJohnsBBall vs. @KUHoops tonight and met up with Crusader legend Bill Wennington postgame!
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One of the best programs in the country. Keep moving the needle forward for New York! #respect.
Runner up at the New York State Federation Tournament of Champions ✅ .•.New York State CHSAA ‘AA’ State Champions ✅ .•.New York CHSAA ‘AA’ City Champions ✅ .•.LoHud Westchester / Rockland #1 ✅ .•.NYC Hoops Westchester/Upstate #1 ✅ .#Stepinac #CHSAA #Stepinac75
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Final: LuHi 93, Albany Academy 56. We honored the Class of 2023 and improved to 18-2!. Godswill Erheriene: 20 pts, 8 rbs.Jayden Ross: 19 pts, 5 rbs.Jayden Reid: 15 pts, 7 ast.Kayden Mingo: 12 pts, 5 rbs.Amdy Ndiaye: 6 pts, 8 rbs. #OneTeamOneFight #TJDK.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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"You guys graduated a lot of talent, are you gonna be good next season?". C'mon man, you gotta know by now. 😎. LuHi Basketball. The Brand!.
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Great move Coach! @NextUp_Driss is as genuine and uplifting a teammate as you can find. His athleticism and passion make him a force!.
Rick Pitino’s culture rebuild at St. John’s started with Drissa Traore
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Battled all night. Close loss on the road to a tough Montverde squad, 56-51. Proud of our effort! . We head back home before heading out to Phoenix to take on IMG and Wasatch next weekend. #OneTeamOneFight #TJDK.#LuHi.
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Final: LuHi 55, Christ the King 52. An incredible comeback win in one of the best atmospheres you could ask for! The Crusaders improve to 15-5!.📷: @flickdbymanny (on IG) . Reid: 24 pts .Pierre: 12 pts, 5 ast.Sheridan: 10 pts, 8 rbs .Hutchinson: 9 pts. #EarnEverything
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Let’s go to work @Matthew_Gilhool! Welcome to the family! 🔴⚫️⚪️.
2024 6’11 F @Matthew_Gilhool will be transferring to @LuHiBasketball for his senior year #ChaseWork 🧡🖤
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Final: LuHi 81, South Shore 64 . Jayden Reid: 22 pts, 6 ast.Kayden Mingo: 13 pts, 5 rbs.Godswill Erheriene: 12 pts, 8 rbs.VJ Edgecombe: 12 pts.Amdy Ndiaye: 9 pts, 7 rbs, 3 blk. 17-2 overall (7-2 @nibcofficial), 16 game winning streak!. #OneTeamOneFight #TJDK.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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Final: LuHi 78, Hills East 54. Jayden Reid: 30 pts, 4 rbs, 5 ast.James Johns: 19 pts, 3rbs.Lou Hutchinson: 7 pts, 6 rbs, 5 ast.Jaxon Koroll: 6 pts, 11 rbs. The Crusaders improve to 2-0 and will travel to play at Iona Prep tonight!
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Attention College Coaches❗️❗️❗️. September Open Workouts: 3:30-5:00. 9/12 .9/14 .9/26 .9/28 . Other dates available upon request. DM @CoachJohnBuck . Returning core of Reid, Ndiaye, and Mingo, plus tons of new and up and coming talent. Don’t be late to the party in Brookville! 💯
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More than a team…a sustained culture. Happy New Year! Excited for 2023!
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3-1 and City of Palms Finalist. More fuel to the fire. LuHi Basketball 📈
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Final: LuHi 65, Imhotep 55. A 2nd win against a top 10 program for the Crusaders this month! Thanks to @madehoops for the opportunity!. VJ Edgecombe: 24 pts, 6rbs, 4 ast, 5 blk, 📸 dunk.Jayden Ross: 15 pts.Godswill Eheriene: 10 pts, 7 rbs. 📸: @lokesh_photos (IG: soru503_)
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Final: LuHi 78, St. Mary's 46. Jayden Pierre: 22 pts, 5 ast.Lou Hutchinson: 21 pts, 7 rbs.James Johns & Jayden Reid: 12 pts.Finley Sheridan: 12 rbs, 7 ast. The Crusaders advance to 1-0 on the season and will next play Half Hollow Hills East on 12/9 at home!
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Scrimmage number three in the books! The Crusaders from traveled up to White Plains this morning to face a talented Archbishop Stepinac team. The two nationally ranked squads got in some great work over 6 quarters of play. 📷: @vintagevizuals . #LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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Excited for @iamzedkey as he competes down in Texas for the @usabasketball U19 training camp!
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Sometimes it's tough to face reality. You can't play sports forever, take your schoolwork seriously! #Academics
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New York State Federation Final!. 🆚 @step_basketball .📍 Shaker High School: Albany area .⏰ 12:00 pm.💻 NFHS Network (subscription). #OneTeamOneFight #TJDK.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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Thank you for the incredible experience and hospitality! We’ll never forget this week.
Congratulations Long Island Lutheran on the 2021 Arby’s Classic, outstanding team. Enjoyed covering your games on ESPN Tri-Cities, best wishes ! @LuHiBasketball @MinisterofD @ESPNTriCities @parrotheadvol @arbysclassic @boys_tennessee
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Let’s go Lou! Welcome to the family!.
For my Senior Year I am super excited and truly blessed to join the Long Island Lutheran @LuHIBasketball Family!!! I thank the Coaches, Teammates, Teachers and new friends for a wonderful experience at IMG. #LuHi #Faithoverfear
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The squad headed to @Topgolf for our off day. Some swings were ✅ and some were 🤦♂️ but the laughs were what counts. Road trips = memories with your brothers. 📷: @vintagevizuals . #Synergy.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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Our trip to the @HoophallClassic was an amazing experience! . A @Hoophall tour, balling out in front of @jaytatum0, and countless memories made together. Recap video created by our guy Jamien (IG: shotbyjamien)!. #EarnEverything
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The Mingo brothers are up next! Kayden (soph) and Dylan (freshman) are elite guards who consistently put in the work. Already making waves on a national level. @_kaydenmingo @_Dylanmingo
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Passion!.
No. 4 @LuHiBasketball bringing top tier intensity in this one!. Crusaders lead No. 3 Link Academy 54-33 midway through the 3rd quarter in the @CityOfPalmsBKB semis. Tune in to ESPNU now!
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Final: LuHi 71, Berkmar (GA).Champions of the @arbysclassic!!!.1st ever from New York!. Jayden Pierre: 22 pts, 4ast (MVP).Jayden Reid: 16 pts (All-Tournament).James Johns: 15 pts, 5 rbs (All-Tournament).Lou Hutchinson: 8 pts, 7 rbs.Amdy Ndiaye: (All-Tournament). #EarnEverything
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The squad is @nibcofficial ready! We kick off the season in Florida with Legacy (SC) at 7pm on Thursday and Montverde Academy (FL) at 8pm on Friday. Both games will be available to watch live on ESPN+. Get those subscriptions ready!. #OneTeamOneFight #TJDK
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Another milestone in a special year!. 3️⃣ in the 🇺🇸❗️.
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Big time league matchup on the road! Excited for the test. 📍 IMG Academy.💻 @LeagueRDY YouTube channel.⌚️ 7:00 pm. #Synergy.#LuHi #LuHiBasketball
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What. A. Year. 🔥❗️📈.
.@LuHiBasketball in year 1 in the #NIBC:.✅ #4 in ESPN 25.✅#2 in the league.✅20-game active win streak .✅Top 5 in blocks (4.17).✅#1 in steals (9.25).✅Top 3 in assists (15.08).✅Top 2 in rebounding (34.8).✅Top 5 FT% (70.2).✅ Top 5 FG% (45.8).✅ Top 2 in scoring (67.3)
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Final: LuHi 94, Albany Academy 53. An amazing Senior Day, honoring Lou, Finley, AK, Jayden, Jaxon, Dylan, Matt, and Jack. We improve to 18-5 and have exciting news coming! . Seniors: 60 pts, 43 rbs, 25 ast!.Jayden Pierre: Triple Double of 17 pts, 10 rbs, 13 ast!. #EarnEverything
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Academics. Basketball . Character. This is so much more than wins, state titles, and college offers.
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Major congratulations to our guy @_kaydenmingo on being selected as the Gatorade Player of the Year in New York! The award recognizes athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character.
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Congratulations to Assistant Coach @CoachDrewMetz as he takes this next step on his journey! A 95-11 record in his time on staff doesn’t adequately tell the story of his impact on the program. Your support of our young men has been incredible. We appreciate you Drew!.
The @MaristMBB staff is complete for the 2021-22 season with the hire of Drew Metz as Director of Operations. Welcome to #Marist, Drew! #GoRedFoxes
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The season is here! Our 2022-23 schedule is everything Crusader fans could ask for. Games across 8 states against an abundance of preseason Top 25 programs. Home games against Roselle Catholic and Oak Hill Academy! The Visscher Gym will be rocking in Brookville!. #TJDK
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Take a listen. @Jayden_Ross3 is a mature, selfless leader. His future is extremely bright and we are so thankful we had the opportunity to help him grow during his senior year.
2023 #GEICONationals 📝: We spoke with ‘23 @UConnMBB signee Jayden Ross following his strong two-way performance (25p-5r-1a-0to on 9-11 FG in 32 minutes) in Fort Myers. He reflected on his senior year, being grateful, the depth of the LuHi program, and more (sound 🔊 on).
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MAJOR program news coming soon, likely today or tomorrow❗️. 🔥🔴⚫️⚪️. 👀.
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Season ready!!! 🔥💯✔️. We appreciate @TDNike and @JillNoe for their support, belief, and partnership. #EarnEverything
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