Westminster Names Doug Coleman New Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Westminster Christian Academy has hired alumnus Doug Coleman as the new varsity boys basketball coach.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) Westminster Christian Academy released the following details of the hiring in a news release. Westminster is excited to announce that Doug Coleman has been hired as the new varsity boys basketball coach. Coleman is a Westminster graduate and will assume the role having served as an assistant varsity and junior varsity coach for the past seven years at Westminster. Prior to his Westminster coaching days, Coleman was the head boys basketball coach at North County Christian School. While there, he helped guide the team to three consecutive state final appearances in the Missouri Christian Schools State Tournament.   When Coleman played for Westminster in the late 90s, his team …

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Westminster Basketball Coaches Step Down

Westminster Christian Academy coaches David Klyn and Steve Stipanovich are both leaving their coaching positions with the school, according to Athletic Director Todd Zell.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The search is underway for two new coaches at Westminster Christian Academy. According to school staff, Westminster basketball coaches David Klyn and Steve Stipanovich both decided to leave their coaching positions with the school. Parents were alerted to the decisions in an email sent out by Westminster Athletic Director Todd Zell around 9 a.m. Monday. Zell said both men decided to step down from the coaching positions to "pursue the next chapter of their lives." Following is the email sent to parents Monday. This morning, we announce that Westminster basketball coaches David Klyn and Steve Stipanovich have elected to step down from coaching to pursue the next chapter of …

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The Baer Facts

CBC Brothers, Be Careful What You Wish For, You Just Might Get It

Cadets highest-ranked officials pull the bone head play of the century.

I’m still trying to figure out that whole De La Salle tradition preached by the Brothers of CBC. Over the course of some four decades of prep reporting, I’ve seen my share of poor decisions and bone-head moves. The Brothers at CBC get the all-time top prize for dismissing their beloved basketball coach Bobby McCormack after 17 years at the helm. Now I’m not naive enough to believe that Bobby won the hearts and minds of everyone at the school in Town & Country. Sure, he probably rubbed a few players and parents the wrong way. But let this be crystal clear--by refusing to renew Bobby’s basketball coaching contract and pushing him out the door after 17 years of loyal service to the Purple and Gold, the school has crossed that imaginary line …

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1:18 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013

That is what coach had to put up with all season... He should have gotten a raise for having to deal with those insecure parents and immature players. Sad, sad, sad...   more ›

CBC Basketball Coach Reportedly Asked to Resign

After 17 years as CBC’s basketball coach, Bobby McCormack has reportedly been asked to resign, according to STLhighschoolsports.com.

According to STLhighschoolsports.com, three independent sources confirmed to the publication that CBC's basketball coach Bobby McCormack has been asked to resign after 17 years in that position. This news comes after Christian Brothers College High School President Mike England resigned suddenly in January after a reported 25 years with the school.  STLhighschoolsports.com stated in its article that the information was confirmed late Tuesday, but McCormack had not returned the publication's request for a comment on the matter. The article also stated that CBC’s Director of Communications Rob Staggenborg had no official word on the news. "A source close to CBC said McCormack has been asked to resign and that it was unlikely he would be …

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FOX Sports Midwest Will Live Stream High School Basketball Playoffs Friday, Saturday

The games, including CBC vs. DeSmet (at Parkway Central), will stream on the network's website. Game of the week will air Saturday at 9:30 a.m., also on FOX Sports Midwest's website.

(For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The following information provided by FOX Sports Midwest: FOX Sports Midwest will have two days of MSHSAA playoff basketball coverage this week in the Bommarito Automotive FOX Sports Prep Zone at FOXSportsMidwest.com.   The following games will stream live at FOXSportsMidwest.com:   Friday – live at FOXSportsMidwest.com Class 5 District 4 Final: CBC vs. DeSmet (at Parkway Central) Class 5 District 2 Final: Ladue vs. Chaminade (at Ladue) Class 5 District 13 Final: Rockhurst/Ruskin vs. Lee’s Summit West/Raymore-Peculiar (at Lee’s Summit West)   Saturday – live at FOXSportsMidwest.com Class 3 Quarterfinal: Charleston/Clearwater vs. Maplewood-Richmond Heights/Madison Prep (at …

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CBC Among Coaches vs Cancer Shootout Teams Thursday

CBC is among eight Missouri teams in the day-long event at Scottrade Center Thursday.

Last-Minute Brilliance Leads Ladue To Huge Upset Win Over No. 2 CBC

Rams get 20 points from Andrew Maddock, and 16 points from Cornell Johnston in 60-58 victory over Cadets in championship game of DC Wilcutt Tournament.

From the moment he realized his team would be facing the No. 2 ranked team in all of St. Louis area basketball, in the championship game of the DC Wilcutt Tournament, Ladue High head coach Chad Anderson preached the same mantra over and over again. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) "I told our kids (Thursday) at practice, and (Friday) before the game," said Anderson, "in order for us to win the big games, you've got to believe in yourself, number one. You've got to compete. And you've got to trust your teammates. And I think that is the difference in this team and the past teams we've had. These kids believe." Well, that belief became reality late Friday night, as Ladue earned its biggest win -- possibly ever…

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Parkway South, Westminster in Lineup for Prepcasts Elite Girls Basketball Shootout Saturday

The teams are participating in the 10-team shootout at De Smet Jesuit High School this weekend.

The Westminster Lady Wildcats and the Parkway South Lady Patriots are both poised to face tough opponents in the Prepcasts Girls Basketball Shootout this Saturday at De Smet Jesuit High School in Creve Coeur  The Shootout, with eight other high school teams spanning Missouri and Illinois, has Westminster Christian Academy facing Republic, both teams that made it to the Class 4 Final Four in state play last year. The Wildcats are off to an 8-2 start to the season. Parkway South, also 8-2 so far, will play Ozark. The Lady Patriots were in the running for the state tournament last year as well.   Here's the full schedule of this year's Prepcasts Girls Basketball Shootout, with a short game synopsis provided by Prepcasts.com: Dexter (MO) vs. …

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Fifth-Annual Prepcasts Elite Shootout January 5

The all-day event moves from CBC to DeSmet this year. Parkway South and Westminster are both participating.

The high-flying St. Joe Angels basketball team will highlight the Prepcast Elite V basketball shootout January 5 at DeSmet. Previous shootouts have been held at CBC. This event is hosted by the Prepcasts Broadcast Network. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) St. Joe will play Carthage in the 7:15 p.m. contest. Other games feature the defending class 5 state champs from Rock Bridge and Republic, a stronger contender from Southwest Missouri in this year’s event. Columbia Rock Bridge will face Marian Catholic of Chicago at 4:15 p.m. and Republic battles Westminster Christian Academy at 5:45 p.m. Webster Groves meets Dexter in the first game at 1 p.m. while Parkway South takes on Ozark, another Southwest Missouri …

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