![]() I knew – I knew I wanted to stay in the game to coach because of my father.” “There were guys 18, 19 and 20 years old trying to figure out what to do with their lives. “I would say 90 percent of what I do, I learned from dad,” John Schaly said. With Saturday’s induction, Schaly joined his two mentors who were previously named to the MOV Sports Hall of Fame – his father Don Schaly and former Marietta College hitting instructor and assistant coach Paul Page. In his senior year, Schaly was named First Team All-American and recognized as the Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Year. The other half of the Marietta connection recognized as part of the Class of 2021, Schaly handled the duties at second base for four years for a Marietta College baseball team which was ranked No. It’s a blessing and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.” “I’m young, but I have spent 13 years of my life here and it’s home to me. Not a whole lot goes on at West Liberty, but when basketball is played it’s a sellout. “I was always told if you are happy somewhere, why leave,” Howlett said. During his senior year with the Hilltoppers, he finished as the nation’s fourth leading scorer at 23 points per game.Īfter graduation, Howlett returned to the Mid-Ohio Valley as a part-time assistant coach at Ohio Valley University before Crutchfield lured him back to West Liberty as a full-time assistant coach at the age of 23. Those offensive numbers followed him as a player at West Liberty. Howlett, who was married less than two weeks ago, owns several scoring records at Marietta – career points (1.362), season scoring average (30.3 ppg), points in a single game (48) and points in a single season (637). ![]() We take a good blend of players and guys who want to blend in as a team.” They thought they were playing for themselves and their own stats. “There have been guys we wanted basketball-wise, but they didn’t fit the mold attitude-wise. “We recruit guys we don’t have to worry about – guys who don’t need my assistant coaches having to walk with them to classes. ![]() “I think you can eliminate a lot of problems if you recruit the right kids,” Howlett said. However, Howlett weeds out recruits who don’t fit the system. The Hilltoppers are known for their high-octane offense and their success rate in the postseason. Now I am enjoying the time with my players and having a lot of fun.”ĭespite losing in the first round of the NCAA Division II National Tournament this past season, Howlett has become one of the fastest coaches in NCAA history to register 100 wins. Mike Dougherty covers boys soccer, boys lacrosse, girls basketball and golf for The Journal News/.“That first year I felt like I have to win, and that was all I cared about. Bishop Kearney, 1:30 p.m.Īverill Park vs. Newark Valley (Section 4) 57, Waterville (Section 3) 30ĭuanesburg (Section 2) 79, Northern Adirondack (Section 7) 54 Friday, March 18Ĭorning Painted Post vs. Schalmont (Section 2) 54, Saranac (Section 7) 30 General Brown (Section 3) 72, Norwich (Section 4) 52 Waterloo (Section 5) 70, Lewiston-Porter (Section 6) 45Įast Rochester (Section 5) 60, Fresburg (Section 6) 57Īt Visions Federal Credit Union Veterans Memorial Arena, BinghamtonĬorning-Painted Post (Section 4) 54, Warwick 52Ĭicero-North Syracuse (Section 3) 62, Albany (Section 2) 60 West Babylon (Section 11) 52, Plainedge (Section 8) 34Īverill Park (Section 2) 67, Bishop Ludden (Section 3) 43 Medon (Section 5) 77, Williamsville South (Section 6) 35 Game story: Millbrook tops Carle Place for third straight trip to the state semifinalsīishop Kearney (Section 5) 64, Lancaster (Section 6) 55īaldwin (Section 8) 53, Longwood (Section 11) 32 Game story: Putnam Valley snaps a historic win streak to earn state final four berth Game story: Strong second half powers Wallkill to regional final Saturday, March 12 ![]() Game story: Amanda Orlando sparks Putnam Valley in subregional win over Red Hook
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