Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 seed and Hamilton is a No. If interested applications can be found on School district website: ehps.k12.mt.us. By Helena Wegner . On 1/28, the Helena varsity basketball team lost their neutral conference game against Butte (MT) by a score of 58-49. Finfrock succeeds Clay Martin, who resigned after a combined 17 years as head coach over two stints. Finfrock succeeds Clay Martin, who . But you know, every game in this conference is a battle. An admitted hoops junkie, Dudek quickly familiarized himself with the local basketball scene at Helena High and Helena Capital. I dont like to call it success because success is so much more than winning or losing.. The links below will allow fans to access the NFHS network, establish an account and immediately have access to watch events on their computer or mobile device. Jan 19, 2023. Helena High's Cael Murgel shoots a jumper in the Bengals 44-42 win over Capital earlier this season in the Jungle. Planning afundraiser? Class of 2003; Class of 2004; Class of 2005; . "It's been pretty cool," Cael said of being coached by his dad. "We really got to cherish that moment and have fun with it," Cael said. Each athlete MUST have a completed physical form and signed concussion form before they can start practice. 6-24-22 - Montana High School Association - MHSA. Happy birthday to former OU women's basketball coach Sherri Coale, who turns 58 on Thursday. I was fortunate enough to see that (tweet) as well, and I would be lying if I said it didnt bring a smile to my face, because I do love when that connection is made, theres something deeper there than just basketball, he continued. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). No. Tulsa World File, University of Oklahoma's Sherri Coale reacts to a basket in Kansas City, MO during the semifinals in the 2002 Women's Big 12 basketball tournament, March 7, 2002. She announced her retirement in March 2021, calling coaching "the privilege of my lifetime. Bengals got a really good one, she said. Success for all students. But it was a pleasure to coach them and they are all going to be missed.". The Western AA boys and girls divisionals will take place from Thursday through Saturday at Kalispell Flathead. They also ended a seven-game losing streak to Helena Capital earlier this season in the first crosstown game of the season as the Bengals used a late 3-pointer from Tevin Wetzel to snare a 44-42 win inside the Jungle. Fall-Winter-Spring sports: 1st Sport - $80 (Activity Card included) 2nd Sport - $50 3rd Sport - $50 Adult Activity Card - $50 K-8th grade Activity Card - $30 Fees can be paid on line at HSD RevTrak: Helena High School | Helena Public Schools (revtrak.net) Concussion Form Basketball - Girls. Among area girls teams, Frenchtown is a No. They havent faced each other this season. Coach / Administrator; Special / Official; Teams. Theyre a family and they work together, theyre such a culture.' Powerhouse football programs Bixby and Owasso will play at TU's Chapman Stadium in "Battle of the Burbs", I cover pro baseball, including the Tulsa Drillers, and coordinate the Tulsa World's high school sports coverage. Follow him on Twitter @FrankGogola or email him at frank.gogola@missoulian.com. But I know Capital is going to want it pretty bad. Travis Hightower's game-high 34 points led the seventh-seeded Justin-Siena boys basketball team past No. Watch this highlight video of the Helena (AL) basketball team in its game Helena vs Pelham Game Highlights - Jan. 13, 2023 on Jan 13, 2023. After several seconds, Rife is pulled back by other officials and the spectator is escorted off the screen. 4 seed. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 1991 Helena High School Girls' Basketball . Finfrock, a 2006 Jenks graduate, spent the past six years as an assistant on the varsity staff. The girls, who finished fifth at the Western A divisional last weekend in Ronan, will take on Laurel, which took fourth at the Eastern A divisional. Please subscribe to keep reading. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. I told them I look forward to FaceTiming, or we have Microsoft Teams in our district, so setting up some type of meeting there where I can get to know them as players, get to know their goals are, not only as individuals, but also as a team. playoff game between Richlands High School, the incident at the RHS girls basketball game, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, High school basketball coach slams student into bleachers, chokes him, KY cops say, Monkey noises directed at high school basketball player in Texas. "I'm going to miss the competitiveness of it," Jason said. On 2/14, the Helena varsity basketball team lost their neutral playoff game against Chilton County (Clanton, AL) by a score of 63-52. Helena Public Schools > Capital High School > Extracurricular > Athletics > CHS Bruin Boys Basketball CHS Bruin Boys Basketball Basketball Practice Schedule - November 2022 2022-2023 Tryouts Monday, November 28 Freshman 4:00-6:00 pm Central School Sophomore-Senior 6:00-8:30 pm Capital High School Tuesday, November 29 Sophomore-Senior 3:30-5:30 pm In that time, the name Murgel has beensynonymous with Bengal basketball in one way or another, so in that regard, Saturday's crosstown boys basketball game will be the end of an era. They havent played each other this year. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Tulsa World File, OU head coach Sherri Coale talks with Stacey Dales during the Big 12 tournament in 2000. Bring the completed forms the first day. 2003. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World, University of Oklahoma women's head basketball coach Sherri Coale and head football coach Bob Stoops share a laugh at the OU Sooner Caravan at the Schusterman Center on Tuesday, June 13, 2006. You can cancel at any time. Heres why, Saved her life. Traffic stop leads to SC drivers critical diagnosis, cops say, Hidden cameras found in high school restroom, California police say. MIKE SIMONS/Tulsa World. 2004. HELENA Ben Dudek has an itch unlike any hes ever had. I think we executed, I mean, perfectly.. Cheerleading is a year-round sport for both male and female students. The Bulldogs were seeking their first trip to state since 2006. On 2/18, the Helena varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Capital (Helena, MT) by a score of 52-46. OU coach Jennie Baranczyk on Sherri Coale: "Its incredible what can happen when two people who have led the program can have this type of seamless transition.". Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The play-in games are contested because of unbalanced divisionals, with the Western A having 13 teams and the Eastern A having 10 teams. Tulsa World File, OU head coach Sherri Coale hoists the cut net signifying the Sooners' Big 12 Championship following the Sooners victory over Texas Tech at the Lloyd Noble Center, Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Yet, don't think for a second he won't miss it. Its both an exciting and challenging time for Dudek, who on Tuesday was named the new girls basketball coach at Helena High School, replacing Eric Peterson, who stepped down last month after seven seasons. The Bulldogs were seeking their first trip to state since 2006. Helena Capital's Nick Michelotti shoots the ball over Cael Murgel in the Bruins 44-42 loss to the Bengals earlier this season. A high school basketball coach is under investigation after a video showed him attacking a shouting spectator during a game, according to Virginia school district officials. Helena High's Cael Murgel shoots a jumper in the Bengals 44-42 win over Capital earlier this season in the Jungle. Dudek and his family have been in Helena for the past five years, where he has worked at C.R. We were just messing around and decided to play.. A high school student activity card will be $30 for the school year. The Loyola Sacred Heart girls basketball team is heading to the Class B state basketball tournament for the first time since 2021 and the fourth time in five seasons. On 2/10, the Helena varsity basketball team won their home playoff game against Pelham (AL) by a score of 41-32. . 10 seed Los Gatos, 63-44, in the opening round of the CIF State Division 3 playoffs Maybe not to that point but to be aggressively confronted in a time like that could have been a struggle.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. You can cancel at any time. You have permission to edit this article. Helena High School is part of the Helena Public School District and has approximately 1,574 students and 16 varsity sports. "They are the kind of kid that if they have a tough night, they come home and spend an hour in the gym after a road trip. On 2/25, the Helena varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Sentinel (Missoula, MT) by a score of 70-62. Coach Murgel is very knowledgeable and he even coached me back in the day. There was a problem saving your notification. Coach: 7th and 8th Grade- Michael Briggs. Use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. 52-'53 Helena High School Basketball Team (Towering Tigers) 2003: 1952 Helena High School Boys' Track Team: 2004: 1932 Helena High School Football Team: 2005 Mike Meloy served Helena High as the head coach of the program for fifteen seasons. Bigforks Isak Epperly scored a twisting, turning layup between two defenders in the closing seconds to break a 47-47 tie and finish with 10 points. Contemporary Team; Golden Team; Classes. The Breakers clinched the second of two berths from the Western B divisional with a 59-52 road win over Anaconda in a challenge game on Monday. Tyler Murray Associations Montana High School Association "I . This team works together to ensure that all aspects of the student experience here at Helena High School is positive and effective, inside the classroom as well as outside the classroom. Tulsa World File, OU head coach Sherri Coale jokes with Amanda Thompson (21) during practice in Austin TX, at the NCAA Women's basketball tournament, March 16, 2007. On 2/10, the Helena varsity basketball team lost their neutral conference game against Glacier (Kalispell, MT) by a score of 56-46. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Day will continue teaching AP biology and forensics classes at Helena High while transitioning into his new role as boys basketball coach, which has begun in earnest this week with open. Youre working with student-athletes, but youre getting to know who they are as a sister, who they are as a daughter. Bowling. On 1/5, the Helena varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Big Sky (Missoula, MT) by a score of 57-33. Bengals got a REALLY good one. Meanwhile, the Richlands team can be seen on the court in the background. Others insisted that the spectator was at fault, too. We as parents are not happy with this, another person wrote on Facebook. Sheila Richmond srichmond@helenaschools.org. On 2/7, the Helena varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Bozeman (MT) by a score of 78-67. 1991 Helena High School Boys' Track Team. I write about high school football and basketball. A portion of the subscription fee is returned to the schools. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World, OU women's head coach Sherri Coale and OU athletic director Joe Castiglione along with the OU women's basketball team watch during the Memorial for Kurt Budke, Miranda Serna and Olin and Paula Branstetter on Nov. 21, 2011 at Gallagher-Iba Arena.TOM GILBERT/Tulsa World, Oklahoma Sooner coach Sherri Coale shows her displeasure with her team during a time out of an NCAA women's college basketball game between Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Okla., Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014. On 1/17, the Helena varsity basketball team won their home non-conference game against Center Point (Birmingham, AL) by a score of 47-34. BRYAN TERRY/The Oklahoman, OU coach Sherri Coale talks with her team during a Bedlam women's college basketball game at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. As far as the crosstown rivalry between Helena High and Capital, there are few, if any equals, at least according to Jason Murgel, who has coached or played in it since the early 90s. Attendance Phone (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) 324-2211 Main Office Hours (7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) 324-2200 Bookkeeper Hours (7:30 AM - 3:30 PM) 324-2210 Summer Office Hours Since 1996, she amassed 19-straight NCAA tournament berths (2000-18); six Big 12 regular season championships; four Big 12 tournament championships; and three Final Four berths (2001, 2009, 2010). A high school basketball coach is under investigation after a video showed him attacking a shouting spectator during a game, according to Virginia school district officials. He has matured and grown as a coach under the leadership of Coach Martin, and he has taken on more responsibility with each year on the staff. Gary Marshall Chris Peterson For the first time in a long time next season,. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World, While her Sooners congratulate Colorado in the background, head coach Sherri Coale celebrates their win over Colorado in Boise, Idaho on March 25, 2002. STEPHEN PINGRY/Tulsa World, Assistant coach Jan Ross, head coach Sherri Coale and Courtney Paris react from the bench during their 67-47 win over TU in Tulsa, OK, Dec. 8, 2007. Prep Rally Friday night high school football recaps, All-Area teams, and breaking updates from . The Breakers finished the season series against conference foe Anaconda 2-2. Murgel, a 6-foot-4 senior will have to play a key role in that. Dudek plans to bring a fast-paced offense to the Bengals that should appear familiar to college basketball fans. For more information in regard to the concussion statement, please click here for theMHSA sports medicine home page. Tulsa World File, OU head coach Sherri Coale gives instruction to her team during first half action at the Big 12 Tournament in 1997. But with Tevin Wetzel recently returning from injury and tying a school record with eight 3-pointers, the Bengals are full strength once again. Sophomores Jaxan Lieberg and Tevin Wetzel have grabbed headlines with their scoring output, but Murgel has been highly productive too, ranking in the top four for the Bengals in points, rebounds, field-goal percentage, free-throw percentage, assists, steals, and blocked shots. Here are the 30 candidates for the 2023 Mr. Inside/Mr. Jenks assistant Will Finfrock was promoted Wednesday to interim head boys basketball coach and will lead the Trojans during the 2022-23 season. I follow a lot of the guidelines and things done by (North Carolina mens basketball coach) Roy Williams offensively a secondary-break type of atmosphere where were getting up the floor quickly, looking for easy options, and after that we have a free offense where players are moving without the ball, he said. "Just to share the love of the game with my two sons has been really special to me. There are some limitations for what can be streamed given location of the event and technology availability but efforts are being made across the AA Conference to get all possible events streamed. Thats a lot of fun, too, just watching kids take that skill and apply that, not only in a game-speed drill, but then when you work with those kids and see them successful in their high school programs, it was such a great thing. Broke my heart, Co-workers test luck after small lottery win by getting another ticket and it pays off, Vote for the Treasure Valley boys basketball player of the week (Feb. 20 to 26), Pennsylvania warrant unsealed: Heres what police seized from Kohbergers family home, More snow? Brycen Smith was the hero Friday for Tahlequah. No area teams qualified for the Class C state tournament in Billings while competing in the Western divisional this past weekend in Butte. Missoula Commissioner announces involvement in project that got county approval, Former NFL star Chad Johnson says he saved money by living inside Cincinnati Bengals stadium for 2 years, Next chapter for Sleepy Inn motel begins this week, Kalispell man charged for death threats to US Sen. Jon Tester, Attorneys offer more claims to Title IX suit against UM, Man facing attempted homicide charge in connection to injured MHP trooper, Missoula's chief of police announces retirement, Fly Eagles Fly: Big Sky girls spreading their wings under first-year coach Travis Williams, Loyola inches closer to Class B girls state tourney berth with divisional win over Blue Hawks, Frenchtown Broncs upset Browning Indians, clinch first trip to state since 2016, Senior Day Magic: Intentionally missed free throw leads to Helena High's win over Missoula Sentinel, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards, LeBron James is facing weeks on the sidelines after foot injury, Watch now: Gina Marxen grabs big defensive rebound late to help lift Lady Griz, "I am scared of needlesr" Lillard on getting a drug test after his 71-point game. The incident occurred with 8 seconds left in the game and Rife was making his way back to the bench after a timeout, Outkick reported. But the fan was no help up leaning forward yelling at the coach.. They are our crosstown rival and more than anything, we want to finish the season strong.". (stadium/gym names): Richie Busby Associations Please subscribe to keep reading. 1 seed in its first game at the tournament, which runs March 9-11 in Bozeman. 2007. 1, the most impressive thing that I have seen in going to Helena High games is the culture that has been built there, from coach Peterson all the way down. Please submit the fundraising approval form prior to conducting any fundraisers for teams or clubs at the school. Thats really a passion of my life, its what I did full-time for six years before we moved here to Helena. OU hired Coale from neighboring Norman High School to be its women's basketball coach. I think thats the building block of any program, right? "I'm going to miss the moment when the ball goes up in the air and you get goosebumps because of the roar of the crowd. New Helena High girls basketball coach Ben Dudek looks forward to getting on the court with his new team, after being named the head coach of the Bengals on May 5. You have permission to edit this collection. 4 seed in the state bracket and will face the West No. On 12/29, the Helena varsity basketball team won their neutral tournament game against Hillgrove (Powder Springs, GA) by a score of 55-52. A video shared by multiple viewers on social media shows the altercation, which occurred Thursday, Feb. 23 during a girls basketball playoff game between Richlands High School and Central Wise High School. Gary Marshall, BMGphotos.com. I owe a lot to Coach Martin with his support and trust through the years. Tulsa World File, Head Coach Sherri Coale hands the ball to assistant coach Jan Ross after being given the the game ball after her 300th win on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Norman, Okla. STEVE SISNEY/The Oklahoman, OU's Danielle Robinson and coach Sherri Coale during practice at the NCAA Women's Final Four basketball tournament in San Antonio, TX, April 3, 2010. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, Tazewell County Public Schools Superintendent Christopher Stacy told McClatchy News. Stitt expresses 'strong disagreement' with Oklahoma AG over Catholic charter school, Owasso's victory over BTW caps rough night for 6A East boys regional hosts, Tahlequah sinks Collinsville with half-court shot; Holland Hall routs Rogers in 5A regional, Boys basketball: Notes, rankings, games and players to watch for Feb. 28, Bill Haisten: DJ Howells artistry carries unbeaten Broken Arrow past Union, Dan Snyder is under investigation over line of credit taken out by Commanders, Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards, LeBron James is facing weeks on the sidelines after foot injury, "I am scared of needlesr" Lillard on getting a drug test after his 71-point game. Baseball Volleyball Basketball Cheerleading and Dance Football Ice Hockey Show all Sports About School: Helena High School Address: 1310 Hillsboro Pkwy Helena, AL Mascot: Huskies State Association: Alabama High School Athletic Association Where does your school play their home games? Problem is, he cant currently scratch it. Man, that kid put in so much work and I was able to do a little bit to help them get to where they wanted to be. Its a really exciting thing as a coach.. 6-Man High School Football; . What happened to coaches setting an example? Columbia Falls is 12-8 and Laurel is 16-6. Cheerleading. So far so good for the Murgels and Helena High this season. Murgel who averages 9.1 points per game actually leads the Bengals in rebounds with 7.3 per game and also 1.8 blocked shots per game. To change this setting: Jenks was 21-7 during the past season and lost in the Class 6A state quarterfinals to eventual champion Edmond North. On 12/10, the Helena varsity basketball team won their neutral non-conference game against Belgrade (MT) by a score of 62-42. Teacher. Coach let his emotions get the best of him, one person commented on Facebook. There was a problem saving your notification. On 2/11, the Helena varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Flathead (Kalispell, MT) by a score of 82-66. The talent on the court, 10,000 fans honestly, I felt honored to be a part of the whole night.. Intentionally missed free throw leads to Helena High's win over Missoula Sentinel. 1 seed in the Class B state tournament. Updated Feb 26, 2023; Most Popular . On 1/10, the Helena varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Briarwood Christian (Birmingham, AL) by a score of 59-37. They just work so hard and it's been awesome to see Cael progress through the years.". Ive been able to build a relationship, not only with the girls, but also their parents, as well, because theyre teachers at C.R. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, named the new girls basketball coach at Helena High School. Many of the girls look shocked and distressed, and one player can be seen with her head in her hands. Shameful! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. BRYAN TERRY/The Oklahoman, Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale shouts to her team in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki), Oklahoma head coach Sherri Coale gestures in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki). By Helena Wegner . 1 seed in the Class B state tournament March 9-11 in Great Falls. Helena High School (AL) Varsity Basketball Helena Huskies Varsity Boys Basketball Helena, AL FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Helena High School Basketball Helena Basketball OVERALL 17-12 0.59 Win % REGION 3-1 1st 6A Area 8 HOME9-3 AWAY5-6 NEUTRAL3-3 PF1506 PA1381 STREAK1L Getting a phone call like that for something that Ive been pursuing for 11 years, it really was an exciting phone call to get and a great opportunity to have, Dudek said of the call Tuesday morning that notified him he won the job. "We did it once, why not do it twice? Slick roads? Class 6A and 5A area tournaments are Friday and Saturday; 4A, 3A and 2A area tournaments are Thursday through Saturday. Highlights, elimination games and high scorers from Friday's high school basketball action. He's also probably my hardest critic. n/a. Helena Capital senior Kayla Almquist scored a game-high 12 points, on 4-for-7 shooting, in the Bruins' 37-28 crosstown win over Helena High on Friday night. Watch this highlight video of the Helena (AL) basketball team in its game Helena vs Pelham Game Highlights - Jan. 27, 2023 on Jan 27, 2023. Helena Public Schools > Helena High School > Extracurricular > Athletics > Basketball - Boys Basketball - Boys Full BBB Schedule Each athlete MUST have a completed physical form and signed concussion form before they can start practice. To build that family atmosphere, to build those relationships, I think its the building block of winning or losing. Jenks names Will Finfrock interim boys basketball coach. For Mac OS users, there is a system setting that may not allow you to tab onto several types of elements in a web page. "It's pretty cool that he's going out with me," Cael Murgel said. Class A and B champion, Beau Wallace on DJ Howell: Hes a kid who could wind up being a pro because of the way he sees the floor.. We are aware of the incident at the RHS girls basketball game and while we do not condone any misconduct from our coaches or spectators at this time we are still investigating the actions of all parties involved, Stacy said in a statement on Friday, Feb. 24. Activities Director Growing up around it, that sentiment is shared by his son, Cael. He actually assaulted that fan, someone else shared. On 1/14, the Helena varsity basketball team won their neutral conference game against Glacier (Kalispell, MT) by a score of 57-45. The Big Sky girls have revamped their program in a short amount of time under first-year coach Travis Williams. The teams will compete in neutral site play-in games on Saturday at Butte Civic Center, according to Columbia Falls athletic director Troy Bowman. School: East Helena High School Address: 226 E Clinton St East Helena, MT Mascot: Vigilantes State Association: Montana High School Association What is your school's vision/mission statement? On 12/16, the Helena varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Skyview (Billings, MT) by a score of 58-55. Heres how much longer winter will last in Boise, Vote for the Treasure Valley wrestlers of the week (Feb. 20 to 26), Idaho is one of the worst states to live in for women, new study shows.