The Red Devils began the season unranked and have climbed into the top 10. That made it so much better.. Smith has stressed that this season is about the kids, not his farewell tour. Hinsdale Central, now 28-3 on the season, hasnt lost since mid-December and is riding a 20-game winning streak. From 1927 to 1933, it was known as the Westcott Junior High . He was honored for that milestone by the OFallon Shootout just before Simeon tipped off against Vashon. Simeon faces Curie Thursday night in the Public League semifinals as Smith chases his eighth city championship. Smith said it's the trust of the parents to send their kids to Simeon that has allowed him to be so successful. 0. Earlier today I was thinking about games I played in before and all the seasons Ive coached.. The Wolverines could be the areas preseason No. Chicago Simeon head coach Robert Smith (far right) yells from the sidelines. After everything weve been through all year our defense held up in those last two minutes of overtime.. A year ago New Trier finished with a school record 30 wins and reached a sectional championship. Volunteer to be the statistician. Name: Simeon High School City: Chicago City Population: 3 Million County: Cook Enrollment: 1638 Nickname: Wolverines Colors: Blue/Gold Conference: Chicago Public League CEO: Arne Duncan Director of Sports Administration Chicago Public S: Calvin Davis Principal: Tamara Sterling Boys Athletic Director: Melvin L. Dillard, Jr. Head Coach: Robert Smith Assistant Coaches: James Farr, Leonard Thomas . Simeon never had a losing season during Smith's tenure as Smith amassed a record of 480-92 with six state championships and seven Public League titles in 18 seasons. We were always synchronized and organized.. Simeon's legendary coach who won 551 games in . Senior Wes Rubin sealed it with a dunk and Simeon beat Kenwood 72-64 at Credit Union 1 Arena to win the city title. A big brother with a resume thats second to none in the basketball-mad state of Illinois. Revealing the high school basketball coach of the year candidates, Sectional final roundup: Simeon, St. Ignatius win in 3A; Oswego East takes down Joliet West in 4A, 2023 Chicago Sun-Times All-Area basketball team. 22 in 2018. All of us just wanted to win. Whether it was colleagues in the coaching business, including high school coaches who were beaten by him or college coaches recruiting his players, the respect was palpable. There wasn't much Robert Smith hadn't accomplished in his 19-year career at Simeon Career Academy. Kenwood has never won a city title. There was a problem saving your notification. A rock solid senior group, which included four key players, departed. The address was changed from 8235 S. Vincennes Ave. to 8147 S. Vincennes Ave. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. Simeon Career Academy773-535-3200. They previously played in the 2020 Highland Shootout, with Vashon scoring an 80-71 win. Asbury Park Press. PG Sr. 5' 10" 160 lbs. Photographer Ricky Slaughter has posted a new gallery Simeon vs. Vashon (Bank of O'Fallon Shootout) containing 65 photos. Simeon High School Basketball; JV; Simeon JV Basketball. That resonated with his players and assistant coaches. Girls Basketball Head Coach: Kim Williams kawilliams62@cps.edu. The perennial south suburban power lost two Division I prospects in the offseason, both transferring out of the program. We knew what we had to do, and weve known since day one. 2 Benet squeaked past Geneva 35-34, and Kenwood beat Brother Rice 72-67. Steele retired all six Padres batters he faced, then headed to the bullpen to throw 25 more pitches. Boys Basketball *Maurice Brown. Congratulations once again to Coach Robert Smith! (Ed Wagner, Jr., Chicago Tribune) . Smith has been head coach at Simeon for over 19 years, succeeding the legendary Bob Hambric and has coached NBA stars such as Derrick Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and more. On January 24, 2023, Simeon Coach Robert Smith made history, securing his 500th career win in boys high school basketball. We will enjoy this for a few days and then we will regroup and try to fix some things and try to go win another state championship, Smith said. But he took over for a legendary coach [Bob Hambric] and not only sustained the success but clearly surpassed it.. On Friday, it was Akil Watson's turn to burn the Roses, with the Arizona State commit shooting 10-for-14 from the floor and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. Tim Vizer/Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Vashon head coach Tony Irons yells instructions from the bench during a game against Staley, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at Vashon High School in St. Louis. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. The Class B Oklahoma high school boys basketball state tournament is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at State Fair Arena. Mr. Hambric, 69, died of cancer on Friday, said Marque Riley, Simeon athletic director. The best teams are analyzed and the top players . The Trevians will face Libertyville, a 60-42 winner against Prospect, on Monday in the NOW Arena Supersectional in Hoffman Estates. Latorre has led this senior-dominated group to the best season the program has had in 25 years. Parker had his choice of schools across the country but chose Simeon. Girls Bowling Head Coach: Glenda Dunson gfdunson@cps.edu. But for Benet to put together a 29-1 record? Smith is in his 19th and final season at Simeon. The school name was changed from Simeon Vocational High School in September of 1998 to Simeon Career Technical Academy. Simeons Miles Ruben (24) blocks Mount Carmels Lee Marks (11) shot attempt. Bucknor for rejecting handshake: Zero class, Man shot and killed after fight in downtown St. Louis, Fate of St. Louis Fox Theatre still undecided, Liberty High student killed in St. Charles shooting could heal you with a smile, Brothers who did everything together, fashionista among victims in fatal St. Louis crash, Arch Madness: 2023 MVC Basketball Tournament bracket, schedule, game times, TV info, Centene expects to lose millions of Medicaid customers beginning in April, St. Louis prosecutors staff down by nearly half as caseloads jump. Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times. The Bob Hambric era begins in 1980 with the mid-season firing of Lamont Bryant . The conversations with him over the past few years led you to believe he was taking it year by year. And beat the likes of Joliet West, Kenwood and others along the way? HOME 3-7 AWAY 3-5 NEUTRAL 5-5. Michigan State recruit Jeremy Fears Jr. fouled out in the final minutes. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Lawmakers and others should not seek to undo laws meant to protect people from gun violence. He checked off the final box on his coaching to-do list with the Wolverines' win over Brooks, Smith's 500th win as a head coach. "I just thought it was time," he said. "He had a great understanding of the game," said Tim Bankston, whose 25 points and 12 rebounds helped Simeon to the 1984 state Class AA championship over Evanston Township High School. By Matt Zahn. The plan was to win city. McDonald's All-American. Check out the lists below to see the daily stat leaders for Monday, Feb. 27 in five statistical categories: points, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals. Smiths program produced multiple NBA players: Rose, Jabari Parker, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kendrick Nunn and more. New Trier held on to beat Glenbrook North 47-46. More:FAQ: What to know . Simeon coach Robert Smith coaches from the sidelines at far left. Hes eager and wants to learn. . But this years team has tied the school record for most wins in a season, won a West Suburban Silver Conference championship and has earned a No. File Photo by Kirsten Stickney. A local school could possibly be good for me because the big thing right now is to be with my kids., Robert Smiths career at Simeon2004-05: 29-42005-06: 33-4, Class AA title, Public League title2006-07: 33-2, Class AA title, Public League title2007-08: 29-4, Class 3A second place2008-09: 18-102009-10: 25-9, Class 4A title2010-11: 30-2, Class 4A title2011-12: 33-1, Class 4A title, Public League title2012-13: 30-3, Class 4A title2013-14: 22-52014-15: 28-42015-16: 30-4, Public League title2016-17: 30-4, Class 4A second place, Public League title2017-18: 29-4, Public League title2018-19: 20-15,2019-20: 24-9, Public League title2020-21: 9-12021-22: 28-7Total: 480-92, .839. Smith, 50, is 480-92 heading into his final season. Flowers is currently an assistant coach at Simeon. Custom Content Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand . Guards Sam Lewis and Jalen Griffith each scored 11. Hes simply one of the elite coaches in the state, and hes right in the picture again this season. St. Rose basketball falls to powerhouse Roselle Catholic, 68-59, in state final. Hes like a big brother to me.. Simeon's Smith, Vashon's Irons bonded over basketball. "That hug from Derrick in the last state championship and that hug from Jabari that last state championship, those meant a lot," Smith said. Robert Smith goes out on top: Simeon beats Kenwood in OT to win the city title, Sectional final roundup: Simeon, St. Ignatius win in 3A; Oswego East takes down Joliet West in 4A, 2023 Chicago Sun-Times All-Area basketball team. More:Wisconsin Lutheran moves back to the top of the boys basketball rankings; Oak Creek's Izaac Neal, Cedarburg honored. One of them, Bob Hurley, is there because of the program he built at St. Anthony. Football *David Thornton. Just four high school coaches are in the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame. [Smith] deserved it, Griffith said. And Im sure glad he did. He is always so stoic. Photographer Dean Reid has posted a new gallery Simeon vs. Kenwood containing 40 photos. Smith has a career record of 480-92 with six state championships. Simeon High School Basketball; Simeon Girls Basketball. Here's an overview of the eight contenders. Leonard Thomas. Our school, originally known as Westcott Vocational High School, was established in September of 1949 at 8023 South Normal Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Flipboard. 8. He made sure that we were confident. PF 1119 PA 1294 STREAK 1L. Over the next 18 years, Smith took the program to new heights. But he wanted me to be successful, he wanted me to get off to a good start. Simeon High School . Mr. Hambric ran alongside his players on a grueling training lap that started at the high school at 83rd Street and Vincennes Avenue, headed south to 87th Street, east to King Drive and then up to 83rd for the final stretch back to the school. ''Out here, very few go on to play Division I basketball,'' he says. On 2/11, the Simeon varsity basketball team won their neutral playoff game against Kenwood (Chicago, IL) by a score of 72-64. "He used to have a saying, 'Come the fourth quarter, you'll see who can play.'". Its been great the two times.. 3 in 2013 and No. 35-12 (L) Simeon vs. Crete-Monee On 11/5, the Simeon varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Crete-Monee (Crete, IL) by a score of 35-12 . The GOAT retires: A look back at the legacy of Simeon basketball coach Robert Smith This retirement is about all that Robert Smith has meant to the sport and, specifically, Public League basketball. a future NBA Most Valuable Player who made Simeon the first Chicago Public League School team to win back-to-back state championships. February 8, 2023 / 7:41 PM But there are teams, on paper, with more talent than Simeon, and Smith continues to always be able to navigate and right a ship just perfectly. Theres no added pressure because that is always the focus. Simeon High School basketball player Ben Wilson on Nov. 13, 1984. DeAndre Craig led the Caravan (27-7) with 13 points. And do so with small college basketball prospects and an Ivy Leaguer? They are both playing basketball now, and I want to be able to give them my full attention. Hes coached, mentored and developed dozens and dozens of Division I players, including two of the biggest in state history: Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker.