Gallery: Players Past & Present

1980-81 Bball Program

Not Just a Chair

Scituate Sailor

Striving for Success

The community overwhelming supports this tradition.

Terran O'Toole always Faced the basket, Ripped through and Attacked.

Fan support is instrumental to our success. Scituate's teams need more of this photo.

Anthony Parham: Played Hard with Passion.

2016-17 Patriot League All-Stars: Abel Lopes, Jr., Aidan Sullivan 3 Point Shooting Representative: Jack Poirier

2017-18 Patriot League All-Stars: Abel Lopes, Jr. and Jack Poirier. If you want to see the game just click on the photo.

Tom Reardon: Scituate High School Class of 2014 is now a URI Ram

A Gift from Class of 2016: A Ball Rack - We Needed It

Take care of what the community pays for. Remember: Our basketballs have "eyes."

Great photos from over the years...

2017 - 2018: Sophomore Elijah Gantt #1 and Freshmen #14 Kyrell Luc about to apply pressure - real pressure.

Go Scituate !

2016-17 Winning is FUN.

Andrew McCarthy: The Class of 2009 work-out with the Indiana Pacers directed by Kareem Abdul Jabbar

The Locker Room experience must prepare you for the game. You can not be just ready.

6' 3" SHS basketball player Garret Mullen and 2014 NBA 1st round draft pick Aaron Gordon.

Never ever Quit. Make your opponent earn every point.

2006 graduate #24 Mike Steel had a sweet, accurate & perfect shot.

Great Photo taken at Division 2 South Sectional Final in 2013.

John please let your teammates handle the ball.

Bruce asked to meet 2013 SHS captain John Foster after a recent concert.

The real Boss: Don't mess with this man.

Tom Cuddihy graduated in 2004. In 2005 he received his #33 game jersey in honor of his breaking of the school scoring record and the promise that no one would ever wear his number again at SHS.

Alex Danowski far left #5, Mike Levanchy #40, #10 Dante Cohen jump for joy after 2006 state tournament win. #25 Chris Lowrance, Alex Hernan, Blain O'Brien, Sean Lemiuex, Matt Spillane rush in to celebrate.

Noma Okundaye class of 2014, attacks hoop.

Jaime Breen 2010 graduate getting ready to play the game. Jaime served as a program manager, but was a source of intensity and positive energy during his years at Scituate High School. Jaime recently graduated from Stonehill College.

Tyler Park #23 and Terry O'Toole 2011 Terry's eyes speak of his intensity.

Big Sean McCarthy at New Jersey Institute of Technology: No one outworked Big Sean.

2001-02 captains Greg Levin, Mike Barry, Jesse McKinnell & Mike Eromin. These captains were exceptional. Coach O'Neill is to far left. "Return of the Old School" t-shirt is still at TK's.

1979 SHS team photo. Considered one of the best in school history.

Dave Gordon playing D in 2009 "Come on guys!"

Great photo from 2013-14 season. Play Hard Always: Game Plans amount to nothing unless you do. Contest everything. Pictured is #10 Jake Reynolds and Jordan Aylesworth.

Luke Thunberg 2010 prior to our 1st Round state tournament win. Like a lot of players, Luke liked the "bright lights." Bright Lights = Game Day

Scituate High School Sailors I like this logo which dates back to the 1950's.

Cornerstone of the program: Jesse McKinnell graduated in 2002. Jesse was cut from every youth level team he tried out for during his elementary and junior high years.

Rodney Beldo dives on the floor during the 2009-10 season.

Banquet photos are always great. This one is from 2002 at the Barker Tavern.

Photo from a SHS game in 1968.

Pat Collins competing in 2008-09 season.

Sam Malone: Scituate High School Class of 2011 - NCAA Division 1 Champion at University of Kentucky

Great photo of Sam Malone class of 2010 at University of Kentucky.

2008 newspaper photo. This huge sign posted on the Welch Company façade in Harbor.

Just because you cannot see it, does not mean it is not there. Never underestimate who is behind you. Go strong to the basket and if you can dunk it, DUNK IT.

Perfect weather to play basketball.

Great honor given, but in reality it's not about your X's & O's, it's your Jims & Joes. We have had some very special Jims and Joes over the years and that includes some very special fellow coaches who have been with us over the years. My wife Emily is deserving of this award as well. This award is a program award as much as anything else.

Coach Taggert & his wonderful children Maureen & Harrison. Coach Jim Taggert was a key member of the program from 2000-03. Maureen just accepted a basketball scholarship to Northeastern University & Harrison is transferring from UVM to St. Anselm's University. Both are exceptional, but like their parents even better people. It was great to see Coach Taggert & his wonderful kids.

On August 31, 2014 we met up with the Taggerts to play pick-up ball at the Hanover U. Even after having moved out of Massachusetts 11 years ago, Harrison wore his old Scituate New Balance T-shirt. Like New Balance - Scituate Basketball is: Endorsed by No One. Harrison and Maureen like their father before them will be exceptional college players. NU and St. A's do not know how lucky they are to have these two players. Harrison attended our Scituate basketball camps as a youngster before moving with the family to Vermont.

Nice honor given to the 2012-13 team by a local newspaper.

Endorsed by NO ONE: Go Scituate Sailors ! Play HARD!

Yup, it is true. Coach Jordan does say this type of stuff.

Nerlins Noel of the 76'ers taking time 2 make time with Scituate's young basketball players.

Senior Night Posters are meant to be kept forever.

College Visit: Big Dave Cox hanging out with Coach Dave Jordan at Plymouth State University.

Senior Nights are always emotional, but always memorable too.

Great photo of the bench in 2012-13 season.

Brian James attacks the basket in this 2014-15 season game. Brian will be attending Framingham State University next fall and will be playing basketball.

Paul Berlo SHS '79 shown going well above the rim while playing at Bryant University in 1983.

Ben McLarey and Brian James had a pretty good month of December, 2014.

Tyler Park 2011, shot the ball from anywhere and I mean anywhere...

Get yourself a Scituate Basketball T-Shirt !

Coach Brian Scalabrine comes to Scituate in 2016!

Coach Scalabrine is the real deal!

2018 Coach Scalabrine Shooting Clinic

Coach Scalabrine is the Man and will be a great NBA coach sometime soon - if he wants to. Mark my words!

WHAT IS A CHARGE? LET'S GET IT STRAIGHT...

Charging is a a foul called when an offensive player collides with a defensive player who is stationary and has both feet firmly planted on the floor. The defensive player has to be in that established position before the offensive player's head or shoulder(s) gets by him. When a charging foul is called, the offense loses its possession and the player who committed the foul is charged with a personal foul and a turnover. When an offensive player makes a basket while committing a charging foul, the basket does not count. This definition is the easy part. We honor the effort and the toughness to take a charge.

SO JOIN US: STAND UP, CLAP & HONOR THE EFFORT BEING MADE BY THE TEAM

#13 John Foster Jake Wilson #3 Jeff Ciulla Coach Poirier

If you ever took one, you would understand why it is a big deal and why we stand up and clap when we do it here in Scituate. Charges. Jake Wilson 2020 has a unique ability to take charges and although he played in only ten games his sophomore season in 2017-18, he led his team in taking charges. It is a stat that does not end up in the newspaper, but it is a stat and a sacrifice that is greatly honored in our program. Taking charges is part and parcel of what we call playing "Scituate Basketball" and making the "Winning Effort." We are not asking our players to hurt themselves or our opponent, we are asking them to defend our basket and prevent an easy score. An opponent knows the deal once a charge is taken. As a former player myself, I knew which teams would step-in and which teams would not. An experienced hard-nosed competitor won't care one way or the other, but many players will think twice about attacking the basket if they know their opponent will vigorously defend the basket by taking a charge. That half second hesitation, that back of the mind thought we here in Scituate are a team that will indeed step-in to take a charge is what we want in the collective minds of our opponents. We want this knowledge lurking in the minds of our opponents not just during the game, we want it in their minds all year round and particularly in the days leading up to our game. The basic message is: We are never giving you anything easy. Nothing is for free. This is not just about talking about it, we are going to DO what we say. You will have to earn every point tonight and remember: Expect and accept legal contact if you dribble the ball into the paint. Taking a charge is a skill. It requires experience and who is kidding who: It also requires an element of athletic courage. In my opinion, there are certain aspects of the game a coach can demand from their players that can only be demanded if they themselves have done it. Taking charges is one of those aspects of the game in my opinion. If I never took them, I would not be allowed to ever ask my players to take them. Charges are the defensive equivalent of a dunk. They inspire, incite and invigorate a team to play even harder. Jake your effort this year was appreciated. Good job. Do you need to have taken a charge to honor them? NO. We welcome you to stand up and clap with us, help us make the WINNING EFFORT, be part of the culture of SCITUATE BASKETBALL and take part in a tradition of honoring this effort made for our team.

Practice taking charges safely and remember the steps of taking a charge safely. They are shown below. There is no exact science to this essential and underappreciated aspect of the game. This does require awareness and experience. Remember charges can take place anywhere on the court, not just three feet in front of the basket you are defending. Our state does not require the "arc" to be painted in the paint or 3-second zone that identifies where a charge can or cannot be taken. This is just another way our state is behind the times and makes our referees have to make this difficult judgement call even more of a difficult judgement call. Eventually we will catch-up. Please Note: There are many different ways to teach and to practice taking charges. The one thing for sure though is the following: You do have to practice taking them routinely and you do have to prepare your players to take them. Taking charges creates or diminishes momentum and can determine the game's outcome. Just talking about them just won't do. Take a look at the steps 1-4 below.

1. First: Keep your head up and never allow it to hit the floor.  Beat your opponent to the spot where the contact will take place. Don't lean into your opponent, make them create the contact and not the other way around. Take the "4 inch" fall after absorbing contact. This means you are low and in an athletic position at the point of contact.  The closer the offensive player is to you, the lower your behind is to the floor when contact is made. The less the distance it is to the floor, the safer you will be. The "4 inch" fall refers to the distance of the defender's behind to the floor at the point of contact. Again the lower the better. Does this sound good?

2. Once the contact has been made, make sure that you first land on your behind (both buttocks) simultaneously, not on just one side of your behind. Notice: I did not write "cheeks."  After drawing contact fall in the direction your opponent was moving, brace yourself, but at the same time keep your body loose and muscles limber. Again: Keep your head up. Does it help to make a sound at the point of contact? Yes.

3. Keep your feet out in front of you as you prepare to fall on your behind. When a player can hit the floor and slide backwards while celebrating the charge at the same time, that is the indicator of a perfect defensive charge. Please note: This is where you might hear different opinions; If and only if you need an additional cushion as you fall, put your forearms behind you as you fall, do not plan to land on your elbow(s) and not your hand(s). Again like your behind, make sure each forearm makes contact on the floor together. Do not outstretch your hand(s) or elbow(s) behind you so that you can avoid wrist, hand or elbow injuries. Visualize these steps each day before practicing.

4. Repeat: For heavens sake: Keep your head up and never allow it to hit the floor.

PLEASE NOTE: Again, many coaches can teach the taking of charges differently, but regardless time must be spent in practice each day to ensure that a player knows how to protect themselves to safely take a charge. Knowing how to take a charge not only protects the defender, it also protects the offensive player too. Step 1: Keep your head up and never allow it to hit the floor. Keep your head off the floor. OK? Go Scituate !

A PROUD TRADITION: SCITUATE BASKETBALL

2017 - 18: Sophomore Chase Whippen gets everyone in the program clapping and standing up to honor the taking of a charge.

Sam Golden taking a charge !

Aidan Sullivan Taking a charge !

YOU GOT TO SCORE TO WIN THE GAME: PRACTICE YOUR KRAFT DAILY !

2017-18 Sophomore Kyle Whippen attacks the basket.

2017-18 Sophomore captain and Patriot League All-star Jack Poirier shoots off the dribble.

2017-18 Freshmen Kyrell Luc attacks the basket HARD !

Scituate Basketball Letterman Jackets: You got to earn it!

Scituate Basketball: 94 Years and Counting

Scituate Basketball 1937

Original Scituate High School

1937 Championship Plaque

Coach Larry Keenan

Mr. Larry Keenan

Bench seats purchased by the Keenan Family in honor of Mr. Larry Keenan who served Scituate High School faithfully for decades as a teacher, coach, athletic director and countless other capacities. When I became the head coach in the summer of 2000, one of my first phone calls was from him. He made me aware of just how much SHS meant to him. He demanded that I keep records, photos and statistics of my future teams so that Scituate's student-athletes could know of the proud past accomplishments of those who came before them. I said I would. "If you don't know your past, you won't know your future." Mr. Keenan passed away in 2011. Prior to his passing he came to Scituate High School sporting events as much as he could. I remember the last basketball game he attended. I hope I have not disappointed him. One side of the Patriot League is named after him in his honor. THANK YOU Mr. Keenan and thank you all of Scituate's past and present teachers, coaches and administrators. NO, this is not only a chair, IT IS A LEGACY. Go SCITUATE: PLAY HARD.

Coach Paul Svensen

Coach Svensen was a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal at Scituate High School for many years. Coach Svensen passed away in 1996. His grandson Paul Matthew graduated from SHS in 2013. Since 1996 the annual Paul Svensen / TKO'Malleys Good Sports Basketball Tournament has raised money to support Scituate kids and Scituate athletics including the Paul Williams annual Scholarship. Coach Svensen's Field is the girls' field hockey game and practice site. Now that the new Gates Middle School is being built on the site of Coach Svensen's Field, our varsity main court is going to be named after Coach Svensen: Coach Svensen Court. I can think of no great tribute and it is well deserved. Stay tuned for more details.

Stephen Roach

Good Friends: 1982 photo vs. Plymouth Carver High School #20 Scituate High School basketball captain Stephen Roach, #10 is Mark Poirier. The Little League baseball field on Beaver Dam Road is named for Stephen who passed away tragically in the World Trade Center bombings on 9/11. Mark his close friend spoke at his funeral. Please click on Stephen's photo to learn more about his life. Stephen was a fierce competitor at SHS and is missed dearly.

Paul Williams Scholarship

The Paul Williams Annual Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship given each year at the Awards and Scholarship Presentation Night at Scituate High School. Paul Williams was a Scituate High School student and a member of the boys’ basketball program who tragically passed away in 2003. Over the past decade a scholarship has been awarded to a Scituate High School senior chosen by the school's guidance counselors, teachers and administration. Each recipient chosen was first and foremost a good citizen and a person held in high regard not just at the high school, but the entire Scituate community as well. Other criteria considered was the person must have successfully met the terms of graduation either in day or night coursework and like Paul planning to pursue a trade or technical degree. Paul wanted to work as mechanic fixing cars. This is a very different scholarship for a very deserving individual and believe it or not has nothing to do with basketball.

Scituate WINS: In the background I see family, friends and fans of Scituate basketball. Sacrifice is required to be a part of this program.

2017 - 18: SCITUATE: We Need You!

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2013 - 17 TEAM STATISTICIAN: THEO B

Time Out Huddle

Theo Batty

2013-14 Captains with Theo

2008 Sectional Final - The first in sectional championship in SHS's history.

Keith Fleury after making game winning shot at the last second in the state sectional finals in 2008.

Big Ant, Big Cat aka Anthony Parham 2009 graduate. Big Cat "ate glass" and played physical. Anthony is now a Boston police officer. Take my advice: Behave. Anthony is one of our former players now serving the public as police officers.

Paul Berlo graduated in 1979 and went on to star at Bryant University. Played professionally in Europe. Paul passed away in 2008 & has to be considered one of the best to ever play at Scituate High School. First male basketball player to score 1,000 points in school history.

Tom Cuddihy 2004 graduate is the school's leading scorer. This is Tom playing at Bridgewater State. Tom's senior year saw Scituate make a great tournament run.

Sam Malone at University of Kentucky. Sam graduated from Scituate in 2010. In 2014, Sam won prestigious academic awards during the course of his team's incredible season.

Paul Considine 1985 graduate won a NCAA Division 2 National Championship for UMass Lowell. ESPN covered game & announcer Quinn Buckner struggled pronouncing SCITUATE. Paul was a Very hard working & defensively intimidating Big Man.

Photo of Chris Brown 1995 graduate went on to play at UNH and professionally in Japan & Australia. His brother Walter Brown is a 1993 graduate who after graduating from BU played pro ball in Japan as well. Click on photo to read more about him.

Rodney Beldo Curry College photo from 2013-14 season. 2nd leading scorer in school history.

Walter Brown-Matsushima graduated from SHS in 1993. Played D1 basketball at Holy Cross and Boston University. Played professionally for Feurs EF in France & ended career playing in Japan for the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins in 2013.

This is how you SPRINT in transition. #50 Sean McCarthy 2008 went on to play at NJIT - New Jersey Institute of Technology . This is what your face should look like in transition. Do you think Big Sean caught up to this Rutgers University player?

2002 team captain Jesse McKinnell went on to play at University of Southern Maine. Jesse is now a lawyer living with his wife and baby girl in Portland, ME.

Great Moment: John Foster & David Cox after a big win at Taunton HS in the 2013 state semifinals. David is now at Plymouth State and John is playing football at Cornell University.

Noma Okundaye attacking the rim at the Boston Garden 2013. Noma graduated in 2014 and went on to have a great football career at Stonehill College.

Dean Kennedy taking a huge charge at a key time vs. Wareham at Brockton High School 2009. Dean after graduation played football and basketball at Rochester University.

Big Ben McLarey getting at it. Ben recently was named to the Patriot Ledger 2013-14 All-Scholastic team. Please click on this photo to read Patriot Ledger newspaper article about Ben. Ben is a genuine student - athlete.

Thomas Taldon defending the basket. Thomas was a captain of the 2004 team. Thomas played Jr. College basketball at Massasoit CC.

Erik Svensen 1985 graduate along with John Wilson 1985. Great players who went on to play college basketball. Erik at Anna Maria College & John Wilson at Bridgewater State College. Erik has been our scouting coordinator since 2000. He is simply the best.

Scituate Kids can do anything. Folks this is Bruce Laird from the SHS class of 1968. Bruce Laird had a very successful NFL career playing for the Colts & Chargers. He was a also a basketball team captain during his years at Scituate High School.

Blaine O'Brien 2008 graduate who was drafted by the Cleveland Indians right after high school. Blaine was a tough, talented and tenacious power forward.

Blaine O'Brien being mobbed by Scituate fans after winning at the Boston Garden in the Eastern Mass. Championship 2008.

Team photo at the Boston Garden 2008.

Tom Cuddihy taking the ball to the hoop in 2002.

Luke Thunberg 2011 defending full court in the state tournament. Luke is one of the many graduates who graduated and now attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Jake Reynolds competing. Jake played hard everyday, every practice & every second. Jake set Massachusetts' high school record for saves in lacrosse during 2014 season. Jake will be attending Cabrini College in Pennsylvania. They are lucky to have him.

BIG AL. Supporter of all SHS athletics and kids. Played basketball for Coach Blaney at Stonehill College after his career as a Stoughton HS Black Knight. Scituate is lucky to have Al Kazlousky on its side. Enuff Said.

Big Sean McCarthy 2008 went on to play at NJIT - New Jersey Institute of Technology.

2008 Brockton vs. Medfield. Simply an incredible basketball game and one of the craziest games ever.

Andrew Hunter & John Wilson from the class of 1985. Andrew is pinning the lay-up attempt to the glass. Andrew after high school served in the US Military. Thank you Andrew.

Coach Jordan. Coach Jordan has been a key member of the program since 2006.

Brendan Barry, Dan BUCKley, Paul Svensen & Jordan Aylesworth being great teammates.

Hardware is nice, trophies get dusty, but memories, that's what matters - just trust me. Effort, skill & athleticism are key ingredients to moments such as this photo.

Sam Malone 2011 went on to play at Kentucky University winning a NCAA D1 championship in 2011-12 season.

Brian James was the recipient of the 2013-14 Eric Berger Courage Award for taking the most charges during the season.

Jesse McKinnell getting off a sweet jump shot in the paint in 2002.

Tom Carr 2010 graduate & Matt McRae 2013. Great team players for Scituate High School.

Dan Palmer 2012 looking through his shot window at the basket.

Keegan True 2014 captain earned a commission to the US Coast Guard Academy.

Kervin Claude and David Cox in 2011 run down the ball.

Two of the 2006-07 team captains Alex Danowski and Mike Steele enjoying the end of a very hard fought win.

Eric Sullivan 2012 diving on the floor and giving it his all.

Dr. Michael Gill graduated in 1971. He was known as a very tough competitor and mentor for many young Scituate basketball players. Dr. Gill is now the principal of Sacred Heart High School.

Team celebratory run-off at Brockton High School in 2008.

Keith Fluery 2008. Served in the military after graduating and now lives in Vermont. Thank you Keith.

Newspaper clipping from 2008 after sectional win at UMass-Boston.

Coach Phil Pisano was the boys basketball coach in the 1970's. Coach Pisano passed away in 2013. He was a dedicated teacher, coach and mentor to Scituate High School students.

Theo "B" was one of our very reliable team managers and point statisticians during the 2013-14 season.

Sean McCarthy graduated in 1982 and played briefly at St. Joe's in North Windham, Maine. Sean transferred and later played at Bridgewater State University.

Will Lockwood 2006 making key basket in state tournament win running "double" play.

Dan Lynch 2013 shoots the floater.

Scituater sharp-shooter Mike Barry in 2002. Mike could and did shoot from anywhere.

Andrew McCarthy 2009 playing in Thunder Bay, Canada after transferring from UMass-Amherst.

Dante Cohen 2007 newspaper photo of him taking the ball to the basket during the state sectional semi-finals at Braintree.

Coach Doug Kirby celebrates a huge win in the state tournament. Coach Kirby was a key member of the program from 2005 - 2013. Coach Kirby is now the head coach of Plymouth North High School.

2002's Greg Levin, a tough defender and great point guard.

Scituate Police Department: We have two former captains now serving our community on the police force. Jeff Ciulla class of 2003 & Chris Lowrance class of 2006. Jeff and Chris thank you for your service.

Coach O'Neill was a key member of the program from 2001-2004. He is now the Strength & Conditioning coach at the Nobles & Greenough School. His pregame speeches were legendary. Historically inaccurate, but legendary.

2011-12 Varsity Team. Those warm-ups were nicknamed the SMURFS

Coach Jordan and Coach Brian Phillips on TV at the Celtics game in November, 2013.

Mark Poirier the class of 1982. Mark could shoot the ball.

The game was never, ever intended to be slow. Pushing the ball is the key ingredient to our style of play.

Scituate High School basketball from the 1960's. Notice that the games are being played at Gates gymnasium.

Jaime Breen 2010 was a major component & energizer for a number of the teams over the years. No one wanted to win more than Jaime.

Coach Will Seward was with us for only one year 2010-11 and we were lucky to have him. Coach Seward was an assistant basketball coach at BU & is now a physical education teacher at SHS. Coach Seward is also the head basketball coach at Pembroke High School.

John Foster going to the basket. John played varsity basketball each of his four years at SHS 2009-13. John is now attending Cornell University. His dunk during a game his sophomore year is still widely discussed. Did that really just happen?

Dan Buckley going after lose ball at the Boston Garden.

Coach Dan Salazar - Scituate graduate 1996 became the North Cambridge head coach winning state championship in 2008. Coach Salazar went on to coach at Assumption College and Nichols College.

1984 game vs. Hull High School. Got to take shots, to make shots. Game shots made in the winter months are a result of taking shots in spring, summer and fall months. Players understand this fact. Be a player. Everyone can learn to shoot, but only if they work at it.

Coach Larry Keenan was a basketball coach for 10 years & athletic director for 25. Our side of the league is named after him: The Keenan Division. Coach Keenan passed away in 2011. Our bench chairs are a gift from his family. Thank you Mr. Keenan.

Sean, Bud and Andrew posing for Boston Globe photo.

Scituate Fans when the come in force are a factor, but only if they come in numbers. We need fan support always.

Alex Lopes Jr. 2006 went on to play basketball at MCLA (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.) His father John played as well for SHS graduating in 1979. Was the 1979 team the best in SHS history?

Time Outs have to matter. The sooner you are into the huddle, the more that can be accomplished.

David Cox finished around the basketball extremely well during his three year varsity career 2010-13. Click on David's photo to view a highlight film of David's career at SHS.

Team Photo 1984. This was the first team of the 1980's to qualify for the state tournament.

Matt McRae finishes at the end of a 2013 state tournament game.

John Foster. Intensity. In his own words, "I need teammates who care. Just give me teammates that care about winning." John did have those teammates.

Foul Shots made in season are the result of taking thousands of shots in the off season.

2008-09 team is considered one of the better teams in school history.

Directly in the middle is Justin Smart 2009. Justin Smart graduated from Scituate High School and as planned entered into the US Marine Corps served in Afghanistan and is now home safe and sound. Thank You Justin. We are proud of you!

Coach Roger Kvam was the Scituate High School coach during the a majority of the 1990's. Scituate had very strong teams during his time as coach. Coach Kvam is now a very successful head coach at a high school outside of Atlanta, Georgia.

Dean Kennedy class of 2009. One of the most dedicated out of season players in the program history. Worked tirelessly on his skills. Key player for a number of very successful teams. Dean is now an assistant football coach at the University of Florida. Keep an eye on Coach Kennedy you might see him in the NFL one day.

Energy, Effort, Passion & Love. Anthony played for his teammates first. Anthony Parham class of 2009.

Paul Considine is looking for a post feed in 1985.

Coach Kevin Weldon was a Scituate High School basketball coach from 1998 - 2005. Coach went on to be the head coach at Hull High School and later JV coach at Pembroke High School. This photo shows Coach Weldon starting a youth road race.

Tyler Park 2011 went and played football at Memphis University. Tyler could shoot from anywhere after half-court.

2007-08 Team Photo. Was this the best team in school history?

Key Foul Shots to ice a state tournament game in 2013. Click on this photo to watch the conclusion of this game.

REBOUNDING: You have to rebound on both ends of the floor. What is the best offense in the world? Four angry offensive minded rebounders who attack the glass and get put backs.

Click on photo. Look at the dunk portion. We planned / practiced being dunked on, getting ball in & scoring within 5 seconds. Scouting picked up a tendency. Inevitably they dunked, we scored in 5 seconds. Why? They celebrated after dunks, we pushed ball.

Our Scituate High School Basketball Booster's put out a season calendar every year and they are a big hit around town.

Scouting is essential. Erik Svensen & Billy Timmons are crucial to our success.

There is no "I" in team, but guess what? There is a M and there is an E. ME. Creating balance between a team's needs & a player's skills is a necessary & crucial aspect of the game of basketball. If someone is not in sync the team suffers. Be in sync & know your role.

Hands High Close-Out with rotation on the flight of the ball. Always angle the close-out away from the paint. If hands are down, a man's down. Defense is about desire and a lot of hard work that simply has to be done if you want to win. FACT: Great teams play man to man.

Mark Goddard TV star & 1954 graduate was a Scituate High School basketball standout. His family owned a store in the harbor. Went on to star in Lost in Space and many other TV shows.

Mr. Cuddiy on the bottom left corner, Mr. Foster and Harry Rose 2008 as well. FAN SUPPORT is required ALWAYS. Scituate does not always understand this FACT. These folks do. We need more fan support. All Scituate teams do.

Coach Shacochis was a key member of the SHS coaching staff during the 1970's and 80's. Excellent coach who led many Junior Varsity teams to many winning seasons. Later became official scorekeeper.

On the Big Screen at the Boston Garden 2013.

Click on this photo. DUNKS MATTER as do CHARGES. If you are gonna dunk make sure you do.

Noma Okundaye and David Cox not just ready to play, prepared to play. Ready? Prepared? There is a difference between the two. Just as there is a difference between a routine & a commitment.

Head Basketball Coach Jimmy Patsos of Sienna University is a Scituate native. No he did not attend SHS, but over the years has always kept in touch with the program.

Box Out or Get Out. Tough, tenacious and physical aspect of the game that needs to take place without a coach demanding it IF you plan on playing beyond the regular season.

Big Sean McCarthy playing at the Worcester Centrum in state championship game. Sean later played Division 1 NCAA basketball. Why? Sean made a commitment and was not involved in a routine during his off-seasons while in high school.

Sean Flynn 1997 graduate and point guard. Sean now volunteers with the Scituate Youth Center Basketball with Al Kazlousky & JL Murphy on Saturday mornings at Gates Jr. High.

Scituate athletic trainer 2007 - 2010, the famous Jake Kennedy. Both Jake & wife Sparky are still huge program supporters. They also run Christmas In the City for underprivileged kids each year. They can always use volunteers.

Cooper Davis 2011 attacking the basket. Cooper now attends Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Scituate High School Alumni team 1992. We need the support of our ALUMNI. Please stay involved with the program.

Seconds after Pat Collins hit a game winning baseline jump shot as the clock expired in 2009.

Pat Collins being congratulated by teammates after making game winning shot.

Zero to Zero? Please see this same photo & write up at the Coach's Corner.

CALLING ON SCITUATE FANS. We NEED YOU. Scituate needs to support its teams.

Coach Jordan calmly and patiently explaining to the kids the finer points of the game of basketball. Rule 1: Loose Balls are Scituate Balls. There is nothing 50/50 about it. Word.

Coach Brian Phillips joined the program coaching staff for the 2013-14 season after assisting at Elmira College and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).

Marc Flaim SHS graduate 1993. Fast, aggressive and offensively explosive, played college ball at Ithaca and went on to invent & become the VP of Court Grip. Our players loved the product.

1993 graduate Marc Flaim and Coach Poirier put in an early morning workout on July 8, 2016. Basketball players work on their skill-set regardless of age.

Who is this? This is our athletic director Mr. Rick Cash from his NFL days playing defensive end for the New England Patriots.

Chris Durkin 2012 graduate who was one of the number of players who contributed to the program after recovering, rehabbing from a serious knee injury. Chris is now attending Penn State University.

4 People hit the glass on the offensive end. Everyone hits it on the defensive end. Rebounding is a skill that requires IQ, experience, toughness and desire.

2006-07 Team photo

Brian James forces opponent left, away from the paint / basket. On close-out affirm with teammates that you "I have ball," contest w/ 2 hands high to take away shot. Are you a "lock-down" defender that requires "No Help" from your teammates?

Foul Shots are an optimal time to communicate. Pt. Guards must come to the bench, stay on floor. Making most during this "down time" allows for "ahead of the play" planning offensively & defensively. Don't forget: You have to BOX OUT like the world depends on it too.

Coach Eric Larnard volunteered for the 2013-14 season & did a great job learning the program system and helping younger players understand their roles. Eric is a tireless worker and organizer.

2012-13 Team Photo

Scituate tradition aka "Reaction Drill." Practices have to be harder than games or guess what? You can never beat teams that are better than you. Beating better teams takes sacrifice, sweat, dedication & a complete team effort. Click on this photo to see drill.

Nick Lombardo 2008 after taking one of his many charges. Nick was a master of taking charges.

2008: Right after last minute situational play. This one worked because of a "decoy." "Scituational" plays must be ready to be put to use, but only at the right moments such as this. Last second plays are practiced during season & cannot be anticipated by opponent.

Harry Rose 2008 was one of our most versatile and savvy players in the program. Still keeps in touch with program routinely.

Blaine O'Brien finally had the chance to strangle his coach and he took full advantage of the opportunity.

Dean Kennedy coming out of the stands after a huge win. Dean graduated in 2009.

WATD (We're At the Dump) have covered some of our most intense and memorable games since 2000. Thank you Bill Wilhelm, Arthur Boyle and Bill Vose.

Coach Doug Kirby

Paul Matthew Svensen played valiantly his senior year with injured right hand. Grandson of SHS Coach Paul Svensen.

Coach DJ

2012-13 Point Guard: Terran O"Toole collapsing defense through one of his many paint touches during his senior year. Missed entire junior year due to surgery, but made up for lost time senior year.

Admire Dan Buckley's shot. Dan Buckley could shoot the ball. Had an immense senior season 2012-13.

Sean McQuaid 2010. One of the hardest workers in program history.

Brad Barnard 2004 graduate who at 6'1" played center. Brad was simply a very tough, hard working athlete who went on to play quarterback at Westfield State University.

Mike "Lumpy" Farrell played for SHS during the 1970's. Mike is an accomplished carpenter and drummer. Mike played for the legendary Blowouts and now with the Elbow Room.

SHS defending the basket in 1971.

Coach David Kessinger, in sweater, 1979, played college basketball & was a great pt. guard. SHS assistant coach during 1980's. Became head coach at Bergin Community College in NJ & is now the head girl's coach at Midland Park High School in NJ.

Kazlousky Park: Use the Park for what it was intended for - basketball.

Even older gentlemen play hard in Scituate !

Scituate: Always sit behind our bench - PLEASE !

Fun photo of Coaches Jordan, Kirby and Poirier.

Summer 2014 Scituate Recreation cook-out. Many SHS basketball players over the past two decades, young ladies and men, worked for the Scituate Rec. Dept.'s summer programs including basketball camps.

Scituate Mariner newspaper clipping from 1981.

2004 SHS graduate who transferred back to Scituate from South Carolina. The famous Michael Bradley. Shifty, quick and capable of scoring in bunches had a great senior year. Played 2 years of Junior College ball at Massasoit CC.

SHS student-athletes have to know that "little eyes" are always watching and learning from their example. What type of legacy will you leave them?

Never allow your opponent to rest. Never allow your opponent to feel comfortable. They will strive to do the same. Create tempo, do not allow it to be determined for you.

Mike Snowden "The Snowman" class of 1984. Great player, Great Teammate.

Jason Youngquist 1991 graduate went on to play at UMass-Dartmouth.

Winter 1983, look what SHS gymnasium looked like back then.

Billy Mathisen 2012 taking the ball to the hoop.

Photo from 1980-81 SHS Basketball program.

Play HARD, Always Play HARD !

Learn to play basketball, not run plays, but there is a time and place for the execution of plays: Believe me.

2011 SHS graduate Dan Mendes. Selfless and hardworking, always was a team first player. Made every moment on the floor his best. Dan is now at The Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Coach Taggert: SHS coach & myth. This is the only photographic evidence of his 2000-03 time with the program. His head is down & he is wearing clogs. Fascinating X & O coach whose take on the game was indeed unique to say the least.

2006 photo of Dante Cohen with the sweet and soft floater.

You can play multiple sports at SHS, but you have to lift weights & never stop practicing the skills required to compete in those sports.

Chris Brown attacks the basket in 1995.

Coach Svensen during time-out in late 1970's.

Jump Ball: Whose Ball? Scituate's Ball !!

Playing Hard is a skill. Remember that and don't take it for granted. Only basketball players understand this fact.

Introduction Line: Some players love the "Bright Lights."

Hands down "Man's Down" is a basketball fact. Defensive means the following: Hands High, Constant Communication, Rotation on Flight of ball, close-out angling ball away from basket.

Referees have a very tough job and I am thankful and appreciative of their efforts.

Entire Varsity program in 2002 at end of the year banquet.

Glenn Doyle SHS graduate 2011 was a fabulous and loyal member of our program during his time as team manager. No request made of him was ever not accomplished.

2008 Massachusetts state championship at the Worcester DCU center. Click on this photo to see highlights from this game.

Huddles matter, get to the bench as fast as possible, coaches need to talk as you do. Time-Outs matter, make the most of them.

David Cox was not covered to shoot the ball his junior year. Teams paid for attempting to covering him the same way his senior year.

1994-95 season photo showing Dan Racicot sweeping hard to face the basket.

Joel Racicot SHS graduate 2001. Had an incredible mid-range pull up and was captain of his senior year's team. Now lives out in San Diego, California.

Brian James made a phenomenal leap from his sophomore to junior year making the league all-star team. Brian fought through injuries his senior year 2014-15 and was recruited to play basketball at Framingham State.

Coach's scouting notes: Just work 50% as hard as your coaches do and we will be just fine. Try to match your coach's effort always.

Mr. Larry McGonagle is one of the best score table managers in the business. Always prepared and always positive. Great teacher at SHS for over three decades. Thank you Mr. McGonagle !

Scituate Scout: Billy Timmons. Tireless supporter of the program. Billy is the best!

2016-17 captain Dylan Brady completed a very solid career averaging 10 points, 10 rebounds per game. Dylan was a 2017 Boys Basketball Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic player and now plays football at Southern Connecticut University.

Mr. Sean McLaughlin is not only a great Rock & Roll singer, he is one of SHS's many great teachers. Coach McLaughlin has guided & mentored many Scituate's students over the years.

Big Ben working his craft. Ben was recently accepted into Harvard University and plans to walk-on for Coach Amaker next October.

2014-15 Season: We had to say good-bye to a good friend: Mark McLarey

Garrett Mullen: As always working hard and contesting everything. This game in February, 2015 was one of his best his junior year.

Coach Pat Lamb joined the coaching staff for the 2014-15 season. Amazingly good coach whose passion and knowledge was much appreciated during his years at SHS. Coach left in 2017 to become the head coach of the Plymouth North girls' varsity team.

2014-15: Junior Mike Vegnani was more than just a very good shooter during his 2nd varsity season. Click on this photo to see Mike's 2014-15 high-lights.

If you cannot attack the basket with either hand, you cannot attack the basket.

Jordan Aylesworth attacking the hoop. 2015-16 team captain, Patriot League All-Star and Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic

2016 Shooting Clinic with Brian Scalabrine

Stone Damon: The Man, The Myth, The Legend. Coach Scalabrine was just thrilled to finally meet Scituate's Stone Damon.

Varsity team meets Coach Scalabrine

You cannot teach TOUGHNESS and you cannot teach DESIRE

2014-15 end of the season banquet

1994 SHS graduate Mickey Monteiro transferred from Brockton HIgh School and later became an assistant coach in the late 1990's. Mickey was one of the hardest working and positive influences ever as a player and a coach during his time at SHS.

Jordan and Jordan

Jordan Aylesworth at the Boston Garden

Sean Rezendes became a solid and tough point guard during the 2015-16 season.

Aidan Sullivan's attacking the rim during his freshmen year 2015-16. Aidan was named to the league all-star team his sophomore year.

Attack the basket, just always attack the basket.

The shots you make (in season) are the shots you take (preseason). There is no off-season.

Justin Daileader and Braeden True made substantial contributions to their team during the 2015-16 season.

Coach Greer was our freshmen coach from 1996-2003. Coach Greer passed away in 2016. He will be missed dearly. Click on Coach Greer's photo to read abut his amazing story.

Jack Poirier doing foot-fires when he was five years old.

Gift from Northern Ireland basketball club: The Omagh Thunder

Coach Mike Eromin: SHS grad and captain 2001. One of the best coaches in the entire area. Coach Eromin is the Pembroke HS first assistant and JV head coach.

1978 SHS graduate Tim "Zingy" Driscoll had serious hops and could straight-up score.

Not "everyone" CAN or DESERVES to play in big games. Whose kidding who? You are entitled to nothing. Are you like "everyone" else? God made benches and bleachers for "everybody" else. Where do you want to be? You cannot take 3 months off and think you are going to compete with people who don't. This is not about what your mom and dad wants, or what I want. It is about what you want.

2015-16 Seniors: A Special Group

One of the best basketball players who ever wore a Scituate blue jersey. Kelly Martin (2009 - 13) inspired the entire community to pick-up the ball and to work at the game.

2014 SHS graduate Dawayne Kirton only played one year in the program, but the program still honors him for the effort he made to make himself into a scholarship athlete (football) at the University of Rhode Island.

CHARGE ! John Foster taking one, but as I remember this was called a block.

2015-16 Team at the Boston Garden

Photo from 1986: Only hard work allowed me to play on the college level. If you want to play after high school you have to know the deal. What deal? You have to play 5 on 5 anywhere you can all the time, put in hours of lonely skill work all by yourself and lift weights. There are no short-cuts.

Dr. John Ekstrom boys basketball coach from 1996 - 2000. Introduced flex offense to the South Shore. Won a huge state tournament game in 1998 putting Scituate back on the basketball map.

Garrett Mullen attacks the basket. Garrett was an excellent captain and team leader during the 2015-16 season.

Deb White Lyons: Our team trainer since 2011 is the best !

2016-17, 2017-18, Patriot League All-Star: Abel Lopes Jr. Received a football scholarship at Bentley University after graduating from SHS in 2018.

2016-17 Jack Poirier averaged 11.9 pgm his freshmen season

Jordan Aylesworth attacks baseline during the 2015-16 season.

2016-17 freshmen Elijah Gantt #40 has great potential. Made significant strides his freshmen year playing varsity.

Peter Shamatta: The Lebanese Lion worked his way into a valuable role his freshmen year playing varsity. An injury kept him out of a majority of his sophomore year in 2017-18, but he will be back. He will be back!

Junior Sam Golden improved every day during the season and made contributions throughout the 2017-18 season.

Aidan Sullivan only played 4 games his junior 2017-18 season, but still made a huge contribution by his presence alone. Can you say: Winner winner chicken dinner? Aidan is a winner.

2016-17 freshmen Jake Wilson made big improvements and routinely made significant contributions his freshmen year playing varsity. Hampered by injuries his sophomore year, Jake will be working to having a great junior season.

Scituate WE NEED YOU. Crowds make the home court an advantage.

2017 graduate Joe Mauceri was the real deal and made sacrifices which allowed him to be a 3 sport athlete. His efforts are honored by the program.

2017-18 Sophomore Turner Howell made a solid contribution to his team particularly defensively.

Coach Kirby doing his thing.

2006 07 captain Dante Cohen sacrificed for his team on and off the court.

2017-18 Freshmen Kyrell Luc had a great season coming on strong as he entered into the starting line-up by the mid-point of the season.

1982 captains #54 Sean McCarthy and #32 Paul Svensen were league all-starts their senior year.

2009 SHS graduate Pat McGowan was a solid teammate and was always there to support his team.

2017-18 Sophomore Elijah Gantt had a great second season on the varsity. With lifting and skill-work the sky is the limit for him.

Big Ben for President

2017-18 Junior, Andrew Lesher fought his way into minutes his junior year. His practice effort was significant and appreciated by the coaching staff and teammates.

2017-18 Senior Matt Bray battled mononucleosis and fought his way into a starting roll. Matt showed resolve and toughness all year long.

Billy Lopes 1979 SHS graduate went on to play college basketball at Anna Maria College. His son Aaron played his freshmen year & Alex all four years at SHS before playing college basketball at MCLA (Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts).

1998 Colin Reedy attacks the basket. Colin was one of the best guards to play at SHS ever.

The Sweet floater is a shot that all mid-range players have. This is Noma Okundaye getting one off under duress in 2015.

2017-18 Sophomore Tom Connor scrapped and hustled his way into a pivotal roll during his first varsity season.

2017-18 captains #12 Jack Poirier, Jack Bernier, Aidan Sullivan and #2 Abel Lopes, Jr.

Sophomore Nate Lopes hitting a 3 during the 2017-18 season.

Abel Lopes, Jr. attacking the basket his senior 2017-18 season. He made this shot.

Jack Poirier had a great sophomore year averaging 17 points per game and leading the team in rebounds. He was elected a Patriot League all-star.

Warm-up Scituate style: 18 years and counting.

2017-18 sophomore Kyle Whippen attacks the basket.

1998 Phil Struzziero was an amazingly hard worker, excellent teammate and has recently authored the book Teen Ref: A Good “No Call”

Sleeping on the Job: Elijah Gantt 2017-18.

The 1994-95 team is the only SHS boys team to have an undefeated regular season. Chris Brown and #10 Chauncy Fox shown fighting for a rebound.

Work on shooting off the dribble and develop a jump-shot.

1998 captains #5 Colin Reedy, #23 Simon Peters, #12 Larry Flynn with Coach Ekstrom and Coach Poirier.

Scituate High School teammates meet up in AAU play during the spring of 2018. Kyrell Luc, Jack Poirier and Elijah Gantt take a quick photo after their game.

Kyrell Luc and Coach Poirier playing one on one at Camp Bournedale in 2015.

Trapping and learning how not to be trapped is part of the Scituate Basketball culture.

Chase Whippen has incredible potential. This photo was taken during his sophomore 2017-18 season

Greg Viega SHS 1996 worked hard on the floor and was a great teammate.

Jack Poirier was named a 2018 Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic as a sophomore. Patriots' Matthew Slater spoke at the award banquet. His message was powerful and he was an honor to meet.

2004-05 Dante Cohen and Andrew Leidtka enjoy a moment together during a foul shot.

Senior Night is a good night. Abel Lopes, Jr. enjoys the moment with his mother and little sister Ava.

Erik Svensen, was a captain of the 1984-85 SHS team and now serves as the chief scout for the program since 2000. Erik's knowledge of the game runs deep.

2017-18: "Home" game played at the New Gates gymnasium.

1993 graduate Dan Melzard was one of the toughest on the ball defenders in the school's history. This photo is not staged, this is how he looked when he played.

2007-08 Sean & Andrew McCarthy battling each other in practice. Both played D1 basketball and played overseas professionally.

1985 captain John Wilson gets his hands up. John was one of the best guards in SHS history.

2006-07 captain Mike Steel could shoot the lights out.

Awaiting the horn to substitute in and fatigue our opponent. This photo is from the 2004-05 season.

2018 graduate Jalen Cromwell played one year of varsity basketball. Jalen will be playing football at Howard University in the Fall of 2018.

1980-81 Andre Hardaway led his team in scoring his senior year.

2017-18 practice situation and remember this fact: Practice does not make perfect, it makes permanent. So practice perfectly and make perfect permanent.

1998 Tony Giannetti played hard always and could attack the basket. Tony played college football at Curry College.

2007 SHS graduate Alex Danowski shoots the floater, the shot that only that people make a sacrifice can shoot.

Dave Cox and John Foster defended the basket with every ounce of what they had every game, every practice and every drill.

2007 action where Blaine O'Brien's "smother the cover" defense is shown clearly. Blaine defended angrily.

Scituate Basketball: Make the Winning Effort, Play Hard Always and the Rest Takes Care of Itself.

Sailor Sam says "Play hard or don't play!"

Scituate is a great seaside town on the South Shore of Massachusetts 30 miles south of Boston. Who says Scituate can not compete for a state championship? Not me.

You Got to LOVE the USA and You got to LOVE Scituate.

PLAY BASKETBALL EVERY CHANCE YOU GET.

THERE IS NO OTHER WAY. SHORTCUTS? THERE IS NONE.

2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade

I am a terrible drummer, but I love playing and have played since I was in jr. high.

The St. Patrick's Day Parade is a blast: On three occasions the team has had the honor to ride on a float.

2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade photo taken on the Elbow Room float. Click on the attachment below.

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2002 St. Patrick's Day Parade

SAVE YOUR STUFF FOR A RAINY DAY

Newspaper clippings, letters, awards, mementos & family photos: Keep yours, you will love seeing them when you are older. Note to all former SHS basketball players: Please send me your photos, newspaper clippings to be added to the website.

Scituate Mariner photo 1982

Letter from the Superintendent

Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic Award 1984

JV stat sheet from 1981

Coach Wooden's Autograph

Where do you think this photo was taken? It was the last day it was officially opened. This was my 7th grade locker in 1978-79.

1979-80 Cheerleading & Basketball banquet program.

1981 SHS Basketball Letterman Jacket

Not an easy acquisition: Scituate Letter for Varsity Athletic participation

Family photo from game vs. Weymouth South HS in 1983. I am #12 shooting from the 1-point line. PLEASE: No guessing required on the result of the shot.