Crete head coach John Larsen (right) is presented with a trophy by his team after becoming the girls basketball coach with the most career wins on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Crete High School. Basketball. Welcome to the GICC Website Who are the GICC members? All in one place. Beatrice’s Kaden Glynn (20) shoots a three-pointer over Elkhorn’s Dane Petersen (41) at the buzzer to send the Class B boys state basketball final into overtime Saturday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. xbluehawk Sophomore. You can cancel at any time. Stacia Rice encourages her team during a huddle on January 9, 2021. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star. NEWS: GICC has fired Girls Head Coach Stacia Rice. ... GICC (C-1 #1, 14-0) fires GBB head coach? "I don't think I'm perfect but I really tried to improve myself as a person and coach. Instead of taking on the world, LeBron James and Anthony Davis will head gently into that good night. Crete head coach John Larsen became the all-time winningest girls basketball coach in state history on Friday. So now we just have to move on.”. Please subscribe to keep reading. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Stacia Rice (center), shown here coaching the Grand Island Central Catholic girls basketball team earlier this month, has been placed on paid leave for the remainder of the season. Marquette went 13-14 this year, the first time it ended a season below .500 since 2014-15. The 3-seeded Longhorns were stunned by … 22, 2021 at 9:48 PM CDT GRAND ISLAND, Neb. then {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}} per month. GICC girls coach Stacia Rice tweeted this afternoon that she's been let go in the middle of the season with her team currently 14-0. 1 in Class C1 and currently lead the wildcard standings. Lincoln Lutheran's Katelynn Oxley (40), Abby Wachal (front center) and Addi Ernstmeyer celebrate as the buzzer sounds on their win over Gothenburg in the C1-3 district final Friday in Aurora. The Crusaders are currently 14-0 and No. "This has uprooted her life in more ways than the administration could know," Rice said Tuesday. Lisa Smith was fired as head girls' basketball coach at Archbishop Spalding for making disparaging comments about St. Frances' Angel Reese in a private message on Instagram. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star. The play was waved off as the Warriors' coach had already called a timeout. Lincoln Lutheran's Molli Martin (left) and Sophie Wohlgemuth run to the bench top celebrate with their team after winning the the C1-2 subdistict championship game against Lincoln Christian on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Malcolm High School. They lost one game. Pius X's Dontae Thomas celebrates with teammates after pinning Elkhorn South's Henry Thomsen in the 182lb championship match during the A-4 district wrestling meet on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Omaha Central High School. Pius X's Alexis Markowski (50) wrests control of the ball from Lincoln East's Zoie Armstong on rebound in the third quarter on Friday, February 05, 2021, at Lincoln East High School. So now we just have to move on.". "I know he's watching," Vodicka said. April 9 (UPI) --The University of Cincinnati has fired head coach John Brannen after an investigation into the men's basketball program, the school announced Friday. Weeping Water's Karley Ridge (3) and Grace Cave (23) vie for a rebound over Malcolm's Jordan Denton (20) in the third quarter on Saturday, February 06, 2021, at Southeast Community College - Lincoln. The Crusaders will take the court 6 p.m. Thursday for a home quarterfinal in the Centennial Conference Tournament. Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham announced the move in a letter to the program's supporters. Kearney's Russell Dietz (left) and Logan Arnold tape bananas to a window as part of a tradition during the Gene Cotter Invitational on Saturday at Northeast High School. The Rice family lives in the Northwest school district. The University of Arizona announced Wednesday that it has fired men's basketball head coach Sean Miller whose program has been under scrutiny since 2017 for alleged NCAA violations. Sports . It didn’t take Grand Island Central Catholic long to find a new boys basketball coach. I loved being able to coach my daughter. A broken sternum, an injured hip and severe burns. The junior — and Stacia’s daughter — leads the team with 18.9 points per game and set the school’s single-game record with nine 3-pointers earlier this season. It's barely the afternoon and several coaches from top college basketball programs across the country have already been fired. Gothenburg's Clara Evert (left) and Lincoln Lutheran's Addi Ernstmeyer battle over a rebound in the first half Friday during the C1-3 district final in Aurora. Jan 26, 2021. Lincoln Southwest's Tommy Palmer launches himself into the backstroke at the start of the boys 200-yard medley relay during a dual against Lincoln Southeast on Feb. 4 at Southwest High School. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star, Syracuse’s Burton Brandt (top) pins Cross County/Osceola’s Kyle Sterup in the Class C 195 pound state championship match on February 20, 2021, at CHI Health Center. Minnesota has fired basketball coach Richard Pitino. Lincoln Christian’s Drew Beukelman (3) goes to the basket against Seward’s Drew Covalt in the first half on Dec. 8, 2020, at Christian. Scores/Schedule Roster Statistics 2020-21 Scholarship Distribution Tickets. Holzman was the franchise's first Coach of the Year winner and is the team's all-time leader in regular season games coached, regular season games won, playoff games coached, and playoff games won. Norris won 47-43. - 02/20/2021 - Crete celebrates after defeating Waverly 40-31, to win the B-3 district final on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Crete High School. Marquette University has relieved men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski of his duties after seven seasons, University Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced Friday. The Cincinnati Bearcats have fired head men's basketball coach John Brannen after two seasons following an investigation into the program, the school announced Friday. On the turnover-riddled start? Matt Faye Staff writer , Staff writer. After securing the win over Auroa, Larsen has 627 total career wins. Freeman's Carter Ruse (center) gets fouled by Malcolm's Maclain Beach (right) as Jacob Schweitzer defends on the first-half play during ECNC Tournament quarterfinals Feb. 2 in Adams. You have permission to edit this article. A look at upcoming tournaments on the prep hardwood. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Crete's Hannah Newton (center) loses control of a rebound while guarded by Waverly's Leah Rasmussen (center left) and Abbie Carter (center right) in the first quarter during the B-3 district final on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Crete High School. Lincoln Southeast's Wade Voss (left) makes a shot next to Grand Island's Jacob Nesvara during a Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal game Dec. 31, 2020, at Northeast. Stacia Rice encourages her team during a huddle on January 9, 2021. Lincoln Lutheran's Jordan Ernstmeyer stretches for a rebound caught by Lincoln Christian's Faith McCullough in the third quarter during the C1-2 subdistict championship game on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Malcolm High School. Rice was in her sixth season with the Crusaders, who reached the state tournament in 2018 and 2020. "The decision to move in a new direction comes after a … KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star. Indiana State also fired its women's head coach Monday -- the Sycamores and … “We let them dictate what we were doing and we got a little flustered and started overthinking things.”. Last year's conference tournament run fueling new-look Syracuse girls in 2021, A look at upcoming area basketball tournaments, Depth and defense have Silver Hawk girls eyeing another deep run in Class A, After car accident halted her volleyball season, Milford's Kepler is giving basketball all she's got, Prep glance: Puelz pours in 31 points to lead Lincoln Lutheran past Bishop Neumann, 'My blood was rushing:' Robinson's late three gives No. That being said, college basketball coaches don't get fired after two seasons for performance-based reasons. Minnesota fired Richard Pitino on Monday after the men's basketball coach compiled a 54-96 regular-season record over eight years in the Big Ten. GRAND ISLAND - The top girls team in Class C has fired its head coach and will be losing its leading scorer. The University of Cincinnati announced Friday it has parted ways with Bearcats men's basketball head coach John Brannen, effective immediately. Lincoln High's Kiana Wiley (left) celebrates a key layup late in the game against Lincoln East on Jan. 23 at Lincoln High. Lincoln Pius X's Charlie Hoiberg (12) blocks Lincoln Southeast's Sam Haire's layup as teammate Sam Hoiberg (2) and Derek Branch (3) look on in the first half Wednesday at Southeast High School. Secondly, Thunder Dan did an exceptional job creating GCU’s basketball program from scratch. GICC says basketball coach is on paid leave for remainder of season. GICC activities director Dick Ross said Rice had been suspended from coaching with Kevin Mayfield and current assistant coach Makenzie Dunham taking over those duties for now. Basketball; News; Advertisement. The Crusaders are currently 14-0 and No. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – University of Utah director of athletics Mark Harlan announced Monday that he has fired head basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak after ten years at the helm. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. First and foremost, what a ruthless move by GCU. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette's first losing season since Steve Wojciechowski's debut year resulted in the coach's exit. – 02/18/2021 - North Platte’s Vincent Genatone (right) defeated Omaha Westside’s Cole Haberman in the Class A 195 pound state championship match on February 18, 2021, at CHI Health Center. 7 Kearney, Trey Deveaux shakes off double-team for double-double to lead Norris boys into EMC final, After a start that left the Southwest girls 'a little flustered,' the Silver Hawks rally to top North Star. Hannah Kepler's senior volleyball season was derailed. (KSNB) By Spencer Schubert. central.newschannelnebraska.com. Top 5 NBA Players Who Got Their Head Coach Fired -- Another NBA video going over a few NBA players who played a part in getting their head coach fired. Ashland-Greenwood's Carly vonRentzell (left) gets tightly defended by Plattsmouth's Rylee Hellbusch in the first half Tuesday during a Class B-3 subdistrict semifinal in Ashland. Lincoln Pius X fans cheer for Alexis Markowski, who eclipsed 1,000 career points against Lincoln East on Dec. 31, 2020, at East. Rice was in … “I just want to move on,” Rice said. 1 in Class C-1. Lincoln Northeast's Adonis Jones (bottom) passes the ball away from Lincoln Pius X's Sam Hoiberg, who attempts to steal the ball away from him in the second half Jan. 9 at Pius X. Lincoln Pius X's Thomas Linderman drives to the basket for two points against Lincoln Northeast in the first half Jan. 9 at Pius X. Bellevue West's Adam Johnson takes down Lincoln Southeast's Cooper Johnson during the Gator Invitational on Jan. 9 at North Star. Sacramento Kings v Detroit Pistons. It comes in the midst of a 14-0 season for the Crusaders, who are ranked No. (KSNB) - Take the interim title away and just call him coach. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star, Scottsbluff’s Paul Garcia celebrates after defeating Gering’s Paul Ruff in the Class B 126 pound state championship match on February 20, 2021, at CHI Health Center. GRAND ISLAND - Ranked No. Norris' Trey Deveaux drives past York's Jake Erwin (5) and Ryan Seevers (23) for a first-half basket Jan. 19 in York. He will be … According to Jeff Goodman of Stadium, DePaul has just parted ways with head coach Dave Leitao after six straight years without an NCAA Tournament appearance. View Comments LaMonta Stone was fired as River Rouge's boys basketball coach late Tuesday, saying he was told by superintendent Derrick Coleman that the program's performance did … Lincoln East's Matalynn Campbell (left) drives to the basket for two points against Lincoln High's Kiana Wiley in the second half of a Heartland Athletic Conference Tournament game Dec. 30, 2020, at Lincoln East. ANALYST 0 Modified 14 Jan 2021. Utah men’s basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak fired after 10 seasons He is out after the Utes finish 12-13 in their first losing season since 2013. Former coach Bill Gavers was announced as the new Hastings College coach on Monday. And I am blindsided about this. View Comments. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star. SHARE. "GICC appreciates the work that Coach Rice has done with our team, but feels the need to make a change based on our program's goals and values," the school said Wednesday in a statement to the Journal Star. Dylan Hernandez: Lakers’ chances to repeat as NBA champions are over. Please subscribe to keep reading. Lincoln Northeast's Pierce Bazil (23) celebrates at the final buzzer as the Rockets defeat Lincoln Southeast 59-53 on Jan. 23 at Lincoln Southeast High School. Fremont's Camden McKenzie bowls during the District 3 bowling championships on Monday, February 01, 2021, at Sun Valley Lanes. Holzman was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986 as a coach. Trailing 51-46 with less than 3 minutes left in regulation, Lincoln High uncorked a 10-0 run — a game-clinching stretch sealed by Briauna Robinson. January 27, 2021 2:19 pm On Twitter at @LJSSportsGrell. Tic Price fired after 7 seasons as LU basketball coach. Waverly's Hogan Wingrove vies for a rebound over Norris' Dane Small, Trey Deveaux, and C.J. 6 Links shot in the arm in win over No. There was a problem saving your notification. KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star. Grand Island Central Catholic fires Stacia Rice as girls basketball coach. GRAND ISLAND - The top girls team in Class C has fired its head coach and will be losing its leading scorer. Enjoy unlimited articles at one of our lowest prices ever. While Rylie Rice is transferring to Northwest, a special waiver by the Nebraska School Activities Association would be needed to allow her to play this season for the Vikings even though the family lives in that district. 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