PhillyVoice Contributor. More:Haddonfield, St. Augustine triumph, Cherry Hill East falls in NJSIAA boys swimming finals, (7) Middle Twp. But Camdens removal from the tournament due to a fight in the Camden County final gave everyone hope it could make a run. ReAle Basquine, a transfer from London, has been an invaluable addition inside, averaging 10.5 points and team-best 8.3 boards. Medleys senior season, however, came to an abrupt end. 2 Camden steps on gas in third, outlasts Paul VI in Camco tourney quarterfinals, Whos lighting it up? 1987 (28-3). Sam Hemery added 11 points. Waupun: Kamp 4, Farley 5, Krueger 9, Torres 13, Vande Kamp 16, Hawkinson 13, Hull 8. Connor Rennicke added 14 points and Otto Utecht 10 for Ozaukee. Camden High School, D.J. Everything else, well see how it turns out.. If you have or know of an interesting story to tell, reach out on Twitter at @JFriedman57 or via email at jfriedman2@gannettnj.com. -- Contact Phil Anastasia at panastasia@phillynews.com, California residents do not sell my data request. "None of my kids left the bench," Avent adds. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I remember when I beat my dad my sophomore year of high school. Hes a direct extension of his coach or his head coach. DJ has to do whats best for him, said Syreeta, a frontline nurse. No schools locally have offered a scholarship, though legendary Villanova coach Jay Wright has been in contact with Brunson about DJ. Dec. 26, 1989: The Courier-Post names Camdens 1981 squad the best boys basketball team of the 1980s. On 1/31, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Lake City (SC) by a score of 56-39. Camden held Lower Richland to just five points over 13-minute stretch from the second quarter to the end of the third to take a 44-17 lead into the fourth. March 14, 1979: Camden claims the state Group 4 crown with a 91-88 overtime win over Middletown South. but the district charged the According to the Courier Posts account of the incident, Eastsides Titus Bacon went to set a screen and was punched by the Camden Panthers Cornelius Robinson. This was Turner's first state title. IssacVande Kamp scored 16 points to lead Waupun. 1 in the nation by USA Today. READ MORE: Imhotep Charters Justin Edwards is Phillys top high school player in 30 years. 3-pt: Kreciak. ALMOND - Sophomore Ayden Phillips passed the 1,000-point mark for his career and finished with a game-high 24 points to lead the Eagles to the regional win. The Wagner family duels have become tradition. My dad made sure I was better than him, and Im making sure DJ is better thn me. Left: DJ Wagner with father Dajuan and grandfather Milt. 3-pt: Kamp, Krueger, Torres, Vande Kamp 4, Hawkinson. STEVENS POINT - Andrew Van Order scored 20 points and Jaydon Awe added 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Cardinals to the win over the Wildcats. He does really well with trying ways to better suit what were doing as a whole.. DJ is a special kid to coach. scientific studies and medical journals. Wagner had helped guide the Cardinals to a 113-32 record during his college career, including three Final Four berths. Eastside's athletic director Mark Phillips and couch Kenny Avent say their players did not leave the bench. DJ is all about winning and you dont get that with stars that age. You cant say you want to be good at something if you dont love it. FT: 12-15. 3-pt: Headson, Keepers 2, Bailey Jr. FT: 4-11. The Panthers won their second straight Group 4 state title. Theyve won eight straight and 17 of their past 19 games, their only setbacks narrow three-point losses to Cherokee and Eastside. Fouls: 17. Miller, Meverden 2. "Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and fans. He finished his career at Camden as New Jerseys all-time leading scorer with 3,462 points, a record that still stands. 'The video shows our team didn't leave the bench,' Camden Eastside athletic director Mark Phillips said. April 6, 1980: Wagner named to the All-South Jersey squad. Im a hard guy to play for, and DJ wants to be great. One instance came against Bishop Eustace on Feb. 14. This was Turner's last state championship team. The next year, he was the consensus best player in the country. 3-pt: Simmer 2. Wagner, who ESPN ranks as the top prospect in the Class of 2023, is the defending Group 2 state champion; Camden Eastside in Group 3. Thats the biggest priority. In that case, Turner would have had about 80 more wins on his career record and three more state titles. The Mansfield Summit basketball team and cheer squad pose with the Class 5A Region I quarterfinal trophy after the Jaguars 61-37 win over Mansfield Timberview on 3-pt: Schmitz, Krueger 2, Leibham 2. Pacelli had 23 assists compared to just 10 turnovers. ', Camden's Cornelius Robinson punched Tigers'Titus Bacon, who immediately reciprocated. This was Dajuan Wagner's freshman year. He averages 20 points over his first three games with the squad. The 6-foot guard, who led the Panthers in assists (166 total, averaging 6.6 a game) this season, learned early on about being a team player, and it later served as one of Medleys strong suits in his game. Dorset has taken command of the squad this year, averaging a team-best 18.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. I was always around him in the neighborhood, so if I hear a basketball bounce, nine times out of 10, it was Cian outside. COLEMAN - Joe Olsen scored 17 points and Evan Hockers added 16 as the Cougars rallied for the regional win. April 2001: Wagner is named the coordinator of basketball operations at the University of Memphis. Aaron Burt is very familiar with the South Jersey 1. Joseph Santoliquito is an award-winning sportswriter based in the Philadelphia area who has been writing for PhillyVoice since its inception in 2015 and is the president of the Boxing Writers Association of America. (Note: Camden was ineligible for state tournament play in 1999 as a result of that incident in 1998. Milt would block Dajuans shot, then talk some trash to test him. WebDajuan Marquett "D. Now, the Eagles are looking to get back at Lenape, who they fell to in the sectional semifinals last March. Wagner said last Sunday that Turner had been grooming him for stardom since around the second grade, when Wagner used to attend practice, go on road trips and occasionally get in the layup-line before games with the Panthers. Bradshaw isn't quite ready to pick a school to play for, but as the college basketball world awaits his decision, he spent time giving back to his hometown of Rahway. The team bowed out with a state semifinal loss to Trenton. Who stole the show? Camden's stats have been entered for the 43-40 win vs. Andrew Jackson on 12/13/2022 7:30 PM. Nick Peterson led Sevastopol with 15 points. |, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com March 4, 2022: Wagner knocks down a career-high 33 points in Camdens 92-42 romp over Manchester Township in the sectional semifinal. This probably was Turner's most talented team but I can't rate them ahead of the 1986 team. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. He played like it, too. March 20, 2022: Playing in the final Tournament of Champions game ever, Wagner scores a game-high 23 points, but his field goal attempt from just inside half-court at the buzzer fell short as the Panthers suffer a 61-58 loss to Roselle Catholic. Medley credits Clark for fixing his jump shot. Hes able to really help orchestrate and control the team and help a coach do it as well, so thats going to definitely help him at the next level.. The next decade would be a golden age in Camden and South Jersey basketball history. Maybe the biggest, strongest team of Turner's career. June 21, 1988: The Los Angeles Lakers knock off the Detroit Pistons 108-105 to win the NBA title. With the New Jersey state tournament set to begin on Monday, the incident could have serious consequences for both teams. So Medley bragged to his former neighbor, Clark, once a player at Lincoln University, about the dominant performance. Division 4: Neillsville at Durand-Arkansaw, Coleman at Crivitz, Bonduel at Kewaunee, Oconto at Shiocton, Manawa at St. Mary Catholic, Princeton/Green Lake at Auburndale, Edgar at Weyauwega-Fremont, Necedah at Stratford, Westfield at Marathon, Laconia at St. Marys Springs, Ozaukee at Kohler, Sheboygan Lutheran at Valders, Random Lake at Howards Grove. 3-pt: Matczak, Franti, J. DeBauch 4. Thats also a credit to his parents. The entire incident was caught on camera: Here's what happened. We want him to be a kid and do things kids do. 1983 (25-2). On 2/15, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away playoff game against Manning (SC) by a score of 72-67. The matchup: Egg Harbor Township entered this season with revenge on its mind. This was the first year for the county tournament. Camdens Cian Medley goes up for a shot over Imhoteps Ahmad Nowell in the first half of a game at Hagan Arena in January. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Cedar Grove-Belgium: Halleman 3, Navis 8, Peiffer 6, Beightol 8, Knight 4, Borden 2, Gulke 7. June 4, 2021: The sophomore is named the Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year for New Jersey. He can be followed on Twitter here. More:What you need to know for Monday's South Jersey high school boys basketball championships. and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. He won all seven state titles between 1974-87, a remarkable run of great players, great teams and great moments. ", McCombs says both teams have been withdrawn from the state tournament. Reedsville: Maertz 2, Taddy 13, Prochnow 8, Maney 11, Z. Dvorachek 27, C. Dvorachek 19, Bubolz 2, Ossman 6. Mason Meverden powered Wittenberg-Birnamwood with 14 points, while Jett Rogowski and Michael Miller chipped in 12 each. None of my kids left the bench. FT: 4-10. Oneida Nation: Thayer 8, E. Danforth 24, Van Boxtel 5, D. Danforth 10, Rodriguez 9, Webster 1, V. Stevens 2, E. Stevens IV 14. Fouls: 19. xhr.send(payload); This was Billy Culbertson's junior season. In his freshman year, Medley played on varsity. I don't know what happened with their team, I just wanted to get my kids to the locker room. March 31, 1986: Louisville captures the NCAA national championship with a 72-69 win over Duke. I had to be more vocal, lead more, and share the wave for the young guys, because its not just about me.. READ MORE: Audenried Charter girls basketball captures its first Public League title, I think it was understanding the big picture, said Cians mother, Brandi Medley. The basketball game was the first in the gleaming, modern high schools gleaming, modern gym a $133-million construction project that began in 2017. Camden High School junior DJ Wagner is the 2022 South Jersey Boys Basketball Player of the Year. March 2002: Closes out his only season with Memphis, leading the Tigers to the NIT title and earning MVP honors in the process. One of the game officials saw the play and raised his arm to call a foul. But he hasnt beaten me yet. "I just wanted to get my kids to the locker room.. We have a lot to look forward to after this game. March 12, 2000: Camden celebrates its first state title in 13 years with a 93-68 rout over Shabazz in the Group 3 game at Rutgers University. Its always special when the kids get to perform in front of a large crowd. The melee happened after Robinson and Bacon had an on-court altercation, which quickly sparked off a mass brawl with players being held back. The senior also morphed into a vocal leader and floor general. "In the Camden City School District, we pride ourselves on sculpting scholar-athletes and students that understand the importance of character and integrity,", Cheerleader Is Ejected From Basketball Game After Shoving Player Who Got in Her Way. Then when he got around sixth, seventh, eighth grade, thats when we put a lot more time in, especially with him and DJ. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! } It was serious. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, This was Turner's last state championship Right: Wagner with his mom, Syreeta Brittingham. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured." Pittsville: Harding 17, Bowden 16, Dylan Luther 11, Friday 8, Getsinger 8, Kissner 6, Dawson Luther 4, Redmond 4, Grossman 3, Haley 3, Kumm 3, Millard 2. Carter Klabon had the hot hand for Owen-Withee with 18 points, while Caleb Geldernick added 13 and Logan Amacher 11. 1988 (27-4). This was the in-between team. Bowler: Malone 2, Kietlinski 5, Brunner 12, Thiex 9, Strassburg 5, Klose 2. Goodman/Pembine: McVay 3, Ehlert 17, Erickson 4, Braaton 6, Barribeau 10, Brunette 6, Leonard 3. The Panthers dream of a state title are dashed in the coming days when the NJSIAA cancels the rest of the tournament due to the COVID pandemic. DJ is far better than me at the same ageand I know his father will say the same thing.. I just wanted to get my guys to the locker room.. 'They were competing and it's just an unfortunate incident.'. So, DJ is more a combination of both of us, and he has his own talents as a point guard. Milt and Dajuan started it, and it could be a Wagner family mantra: No one gets any breaks. WebOn 1/27, the Camden varsity basketball team lost their away conference game against Darlington (SC) by a score of 51-41. The District will take all the necessary steps for appropriate disciplinary action.. 3-pt: Peterson, Valdivia 3, Mathews 2, Rosales, Delsart. When the three-star recruit made the switch from a local team to AAU in the sixth grade, Medley had to adapt to a higher level of competition. 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Division 5: Clear Lake at Owen-Withee, Wabeno/Laona at Gillett, Goodman-Pembine at Oneida Nation, Gibraltar at Florence, Marion at Pacelli, Port Edwards at Athens, Almond-Bancroft at Columbus Catholic, Assumption at Newman Catholic, Cochrane-Fountain City at Pittsville, Loyal at Alma/Pepin, Hilbert at Heritage Christian, Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah at Wayland Academy, Reedsville at NEW Lutheran, Oakfield at Central Wisconsin Christian. He tallies 20-or-more points in 11 of the Panthers 13 games. 2 seed in the South Jersey Group 2 playoffs and is slated to open the tournament Tuesday at home against No. "We are disappointed to learn that this evening's Camden County Championship basketball game between Camden High School and Eastside High School has been suspended following an on-the-court altercation during the game," says the Camden County School District. |, Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Mattias Erickson led Chesterton Academy withnine points. Aaron Burt played at Camden High. Academics come first. Camden player Cornelius Robinson allegedly punched Camden Eastside player Titus Bacon, and the court was soon flooded with fans, coaches, and other players. Help support local journalism with a digitalsubscription. 3-pt: Young, Hibbler, Yonker, Wienandt, Makome 2. Camden held Lower Richland to just five points over 13-minute stretch from the second quarter to the end of the third to take a 44-17 lead into the fourth. 3-pt: Olsen 4. FT: 6-10. FREDONIA- Aaron Nehls scored 18 points, all on 3-pointers, and the Warriors pulled away from the Jets in the second half for the regional win. Eastside, which won its first championship since 1985 last year, entered the week ranked fifth in South Jersey. March 13, 2022: Camden captures the state Group 2 title with a 93-52 rout over Newark Central at Jersey Mikes Arena at Rutgers University, ending a 22-year drought for the fabled program. 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