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Could not be more proud of a group of young men than the guys that wore the Dragon uniform this year. Not just the sectional title and Elite 8, but the character, class and heart they showed. Thank you for a great ride. Love you guys.
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This Group!!! I can’t express how happy I am for this team. These guys have bought in to our culture and have taken it to another level. Team
#10
to win a sectional.
#GrittyNotPretty
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Congratulations to Senior
@maximusgizzi
. With his 25 point game tonight he became New Palestine’s All-Time leading scorer with 1286 points. Amazing accomplishment for an incredible young man. Proud of you young man.
#1286AndCounting
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Absolutely feel for our seniors on how the season came to an end, but they have definitely left their mark on the NP basketball program.
#ThankYouGuys
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Today these guys traded in their jerseys for a graduation gown. Congratulations and best of luck to each of you.
#ClassOf2020
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Congratulations to juniors Blaine Nunnally and Ian Stephens on being selected to participate in the IHSAA/IBCA Top 100 Workout.
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Proud of these 4 seniors. Excellent young men who will do great things beyond the court. Thanks for everything that you have done for the Dragon basketball program.
#ClassKids
#NotDoneYet
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Hey Dragon Nation. Thanks to everyone that made the trip to Muncie. Incredible atmosphere and we are bringing something home.
#ProveIt
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Hey Dragon Nation. Thanks to all that made the trip tonight. We are bringing something home.
#GrittyNotPretty
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Congratulations to the Sectional Champions. Great job
@nphsgirls_hoops
and Coach
@GizziSarah
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Thanks to
@gavin_hausz
for his commitment and contribution to Dragon Basketball. Can't wait to see his future endeavors.
#LegacyLeft
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Another season of Dragon Basketball and another adopt a family shopping trip in the books.
#GivingBack
#MoreThanAGame
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Thanks to our seniors on leaving an incredible legacy. Going to be missed, but can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you.
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Congratulations to Maximus Gizzi on being named to the Indiana Jr All-Star team.
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Beyond PROUD of this team.
Thanks to the NPHS cheerleaders,
@NPHS_students
and the community for their support this year. Incredible sea of red at Southport today.
#GrittyNotPretty
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Had a great time seeing our guys tonight and having a virtual awards banquet. Not how we wanted to have it, but needed to be done.
#ProveIt
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Congrats to the Franklin Regional High Jump Champ. Gavin Hausz. 6'4". Great Job!!!!
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Forever a Dragon.
#BrodyStrong
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Team MVP & Best Offensive Player
Maximus Gizzi - Senior
Maximus has been a leader in the NP program the last 4 years. A 4yr starter and New Pal’s all time leader in pts, assists and steals.
Maximus was named back to back Hancock County POY
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Great accomplishment for a great young man. Exemplifies our athletic mantra - Character, Commitment, Class. Proud he is a Dragon. Congrats
#11
BBB-Prior to tipoff, senior Maximus Gizzi was recognized for becoming the 8th member of the New Palestine boys basketball 1,000 point club. Gizzi reached the milestone in last season’s regional championship game vs Ben Davis. Congratulations Maximus!
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Congratulations to
@maximusgizzi
on being the 8th player in NP basketball history to score 1000 points in a career. He will start his senior year with 1004 points.
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Varsity Most Improved Player
Steele Brasfield - Sophomore
Led the Dragons with 43% from 3pt range. Steele hit a huge 3 to propel Dragons to lead & win in Sectional Champ game at MC.
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Great day to be a Dragon. This group moves to 9-0 beating a very good Gary 21st Century team this morning, then topping it off with a win in the championship game over host Lebanon. Absolute TEAM win tonight.
#GrittyNotPretty
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One of my favorite days of every Dragon basketball season. An opportunity for us to give back to our community. Thank you to all the Dragon Basketball families that gave to this cause.
#MoreThanAGame
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Anytime a coach gets recognized like this it is a PROGRAM award. Congrats to Coach Gizzi, Cherry, W. Whitaker and VanderWal for this award as well.
#GrittyNotPretty
Thanks to all players. If it weren’t for you guys, this wouldn’t be possible.
#ProveIt
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Great night for a trunk or treat. Incredible turnout. Always enjoy watching our players give back to the community
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Maximus Gizzi - Indiana All-Star Candidate
Maximus has had an incredible 4 years. All time leader in points, assists and steals.
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Congratulations to Steele Brasfield, Blaine Nunnally and Ian Stephens for being named to the HHC All-Conference Team.
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Congratulations to Dawson Eastes and Maximus Gizzi for being named 1st Team Academic All-State by the IBCA.
#STUDENTathletes
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Step 1 complete. HHC Champs!!! Still goals on the table.
#DontSettle
BBB: New Castle beats Pendleton Heights 45-44 tonight, clinching the outright HHC title for the Dragons.
NP 5-1 in HHC play with one league game remaining Friday at MV. PH/NC/G-C/Delta/Shelbyville all have three losses each.
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This group is ready to represent the NP community tomorrow night in Round 1 of Sectional
#9
.
The Dragons boys basketball team opens sectional play at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Greenfield-Central against Muncie Central.
Single-game tickets:
All-session tickets:
Tickets are ONLINE ONLY and will not be sold at the gate.
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Always great to see our team get the accolades they deserve, but it is more than players and coaches that make our program great. Here are some unsung heroes. Trainers: Lexa Campbell and Laney Hammons. Manager: Nicholas Barada
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Congrats to Coach Gizzi and the team!!! Sectional Champs!!!!
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One of my favorite NP Basketball traditions. Annual shopping trip for a family in our community. These guys are always willing to give back and put others first. Thanks to all that donated to the cause.
#MoreThanAGame
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Congrats to Dawson Eastes on his commitment to Hanover College. Lots of hard work and heart from this kid. Looking forward to a great senior year.
Grateful for this opportunity to be a Hanover Panther!!
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Tonight we get to honor 5 incredible young men for Senior Night.
Kyle Bastian
Matthew Brown
Colin Carter
CJ Oliver
Eli Stephens
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Varsity
#GrittyNotPretty
Award
Dawson Eastes - Senior
Dawson had a great career leading the Dragons in rebounding, blocks and dunks this past season. Tremendous work ethic, toughness and character.
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Final Thank You to all the players. Thanks for your hard work and dedication. It paid off...Champions!!!
To the 4 seniors-Thanks for your all you have done for our program. It was a pleasure and honor to coach you guys. Good Luck in your future endeavors.
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Varsity gets tough road win tonight at Beech Grove 65-64. Great TEAM WIN.
Gizzi 22
Nunnally 13
Roudebush 9
Brasfield 9
Eastes 8
Brown 4
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Another successful “Gameday Experience”. Enjoyed hosting all the kids this year. Great job by
@dolla_bill0
@maximusgizzi
@jjbird__
for putting this program together in their Service Learning class.
#RoleModels
#MoreThanAGame
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Congratulations to
@maximusgizzi
for being selected to participate in the 2019 College Basketball Academy! Maximus will attend the Midwest Academy July 22-25 at the University of Illinois.
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Proud to be a Dragon tonight! Not because of the win, but the support the community showed to those battling cancer including our leader
@FesslerKeith
.
#fesslerfight
#MoreThanAGame
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Dragons beat Mt Vernon tonight in sectional semi final action.
NP 59
MV 40
Gizzi 18
Eastes 15 pts 22 boards
Roudebush 8
Nunnally 8
Brasfield 6
McGee 2
Brown 2
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Dawson, Eric and Maximus stopped by Mrs. Whitaker’s NPE 2nd grade classroom today to read. Three incredible young men that have been great representatives of Dragon basketball over their careers!
@NPEPrincipal
@carrieaw75
#GivingBack
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Varsity Dragons use a TEAM effort on the defensive end to beat Perry Meridian 63-42.
Gizzi 28
Eastes 17 pts 13 rebounds
Nunnally 6
Roudebush 4
Brown 3
Brasfield 3
Hovis 2
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Incredible atmosphere in the Dragon Den tonight. The
@NPHS_students
section and cheerleaders brought the energy.
#Best6thMan
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Varsity “Be A Great Teammate” Award
Eli Stephens - Junior
Logan Hovis - Senior
Two great kids that practiced hard all season, led the bench celebrations, pushed teammates and always put team first.
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Congratulations to these fine young men. You have left your mark on the Dragon basketball program. Looking forward to see what lies ahead for each of you. Good luck in your future endeavors.
#GrittyNotPretty
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Congrats to Dawson Eastes on his offer from Anderson University.
Grateful to receive an offer from Anderson University! Thank you Coach Handy and staff for this opportunity!
#SoarRavensSoar
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Congrats to Maximus Gizzi on his commitment to Marian University. Proud of the leadership this young man has given the Dragon program over the past 3 years. Big Senior year coming up.
#GoKnights
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How could I forget these guys? Our coaching staff. Not just incredible coaches but a great group of high character guys.
Mike Gizzi
Chris Cherry
Wade Whitaker
Caleb VanderWal
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Unfortunately the road ends for the Dragons tonight. Proud of the effort and fight of this team all year. These guys bought in to the culture of the program and made it better. Finished with 19 wins which is tied for 2nd most in a season.
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Good Luck to Coach Gizzi and her Dragons at they begin sectional play tonight in Richmond.
@nphsgirls_hoops
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Congrats to this starting 5 as they walked across the stage and graduated today. Look forward to seeing what the future holds for each of you.
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Congrats to Steele Brasfield and Blaine Nunnally on being named 2021 IBCA/Franciscan Health Underclass All-State - Honorable Mention
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Great time watching Purdue practice today. Thanks
@CoachPainter
for allowing our staff to join you.
@BoilerBall
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Maximus Gizzi nominated for Player of the Week for his performances last weekend. Gizzi scored 28 vs New Castle and had a double-double (22 pts and 11 reb) the next night vs Franklin Central.
Congratulations to the POTW 12/24/19| Indiana Basketball Coaches Association
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Varsity team traveled to Marian University today for a shootout. It was great to see former Dragon and current Marian player
@maximusgizzi
.
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Glad this kid is on our team. This attitude is why the Dragons have won 80 games the last 5 years.
#GrittyNotPretty
New Palestine went 4-0 this weekend behind the play of rising senior Ian Stephens. "I feel like I’m letting somebody else down if I’m not playing hard.” On Stephens and much more from Charlie Hughes Shootout.
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Dragons 67
Whiteland 56 OT
Brasfield 28 pts 11 Reb
Nunnally 13 pts 5 ast
Brown 13
E Stephens 4
I Stephens 3
Bastian / Oliver / Hockett 2 each
#GrittyNotPretty
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Congratulations to Maximus Gizzi, Matthew True and Dawson a Eastes for being named All HHC.
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Dragons retain the HHC Basketball with a 76-61 win over Pendleton Heights.
Eastes 31
Gizzi 24
Roudebush 10
Brasfield 7
McGee 2
Nunnally 2
Dragons back in action tomorrow vs Mooresville. JV tip at 6pm.
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Congrats to Maximus Gizzi for being recognized by IBCA for his performance at the Southport Regional.
Congratulations to the POW for 3/11/19| Indiana Basketball Coaches Association
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During sectional play last week Moses Haynes broke Pat Feeney's single season steals record. Pat had 46 steals during the 2009-10 season.
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Congratulations to Dawson Eastes and Maximus Gizzi on being named to the HHC All-Conference team.
BREAKING: HHC announces all-conference boys basketball team. Twelve players from all eight schools are represented on the team, which is voted on by the league coaches.
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This group went 4-0 today with a 54-45 win over LaPorte.
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Dragons 62
Shelbyville 61
Brasfield 22 pts 9 rebs
Nunnally 18 pts 5 ast
Oliver 7
Brown 6 pts 7 rebs
I. Stephens 4 pts 4 blk
Hockett 3
E. Stephens 2 pts 3 blk
#GrittyNotPretty
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Congrats to the Dragons that made the All Hancock County Team.
1st Team - Gizzi (POY), Eastes
2nd Team - Roudebush
HM - Brasfield, Brown, Nunnally
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Congratulations to Moses Haynes, Julius Gizzi and Ben Slagley on being selected to All Conference team.
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Moses Haynes had himself a record night against Guerin Catholic. Mo had a Double-Double with 17 points to go along with a school single game assist record of 14.
#FloorGeneral
@moseshaynes2
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Dragons win their home opener tonight vs Greenfield 56-40.
Gizzi 19
Eastes 8
Roudebush 8
Brasfield 8
Brown 8
Nunnally 5
#GrittyNotPretty
#ProveIt
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Varsity Dragons get a huge come from behind HHC win over New Castle in OT.
82-75
Brasfield 32 pts 11 Reb
Bl Nunnally 22
Brown 12 pts 8 Reb
Oliver 5
Bastian/Hockett 4
E Stephens 2
I Stephens 1
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Dragons traveled to Yorktown tonight and got 3 wins.
Varsity 64-33
JV 48-35
Frosh 41-38
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Huge HHC battle tonight vs Pendleton Heights. The HHC traveling trophy is up for grabs. NP took it from Delta last week.
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Great read on Maximus and his family.
Family connections run wide at New Palestine - for boys and girls programs.
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What an incredible week for this TEAM. Sectional 9 CHAMPIONS. Total TEAM effort all week. Everyone stepped up in his role. Proud of their Grit and Determination.
Appreciate
@NPHS_students
, cheerleaders and the community for showing out.
See you next Saturday
#GrittyNotPretty
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A successful trip for Dragons basketball team as they shopped for local family in need. Thanks to all families, businesses and friends that help make this possible by donating.
#GivingBack
#WinningOffCourt
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Thank you to our seniors: Jaret Whitaker, Logan Strong, Matthew Barada, Damon Hockett and Steele Brasfield.
These guys were part of 65 wins in their 4 year career. Great run fellas.
Appreciate your commitment to the program.
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What do you do after a huge conference win? Annual shopping trip for the Dragons.
#GivingBack
#OthersFirst
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Definitely not the way we wanted the ballgame to end, but our program has always been more than just basketball. The reaction of the team says it all. Happy for Coach Myers and Whitney. Glad you are both part Dragon basketball.
#Family
Tough one on the road last night at LN, but that didn’t stop these guys from pulling one on me. Coach
@twhitaker25
and
@NP_Dragons_BB
are THE BEST! Thanks for letting me hang everyday! And our (growing) family is happy to call New Pal home.
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Congrats to Coach Lyons and his Dragon baseball team on winning the regional today. Big shout out to our guy Blaine Nunnally for getting it done on the mound again.
@coachlyons22
@BlaineNunnally
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Congratulations to Maximus Gizzi on being named IBCA District 2 Player of the Week for his performance at Bedford North Lawrence tournament.
Congratulations to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association POTW 12/30/19
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Dragon basketball helping with the annual NPE Mistletoe Market this morning.
@NPEPTO
@VoelzJames
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Maximus Gizzi makes the IBCA list of Top performers for the week with his 41 point performance against Whiteland.
Congratulations to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association / Subway POTW 2/24/20
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