CHSAA 'A' City Champions 2020 & 2022 | CHSAA 'A' Division Champions 2022 & 2024 | Fordham Prep Rams Basketball Program | Varsity Head Coach Brian Downey '95
@notthefakeSVP
These 4 Fordham Prep Seniors saw 3 straight NYC Championship losses. They finally won last Friday for the 1st time since 1933! Onto the States we thought until this terrible pandemic took over. No proper sendoff on the court or in the locker room.
#SeniorNight
Congratulations to our Head Coach Brian Downey '95 on being named CHSAA 'A' Division Coach of the Year!
He led us to a 19-4 overall record and 16-2 in League play with the
#1
seed in the upcoming playoffs.
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@Downeys5790
Congratulations to Omari Ward '22 on being named CHSAA 'A' Division MVP by our league coaches! He averaged 14pts, 6 assists and 2 steals in leading us to the
#1
seed with our 16-2 record!
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@omari2ward
We are saddened to hear of the sudden passing of former Fordham Prep Ram, Brandon Hendricks. He was only with us for 1 year but saw plenty of potential as he moved on and recently graduated from Monroe HS. Prayers are sent to his family and friends.
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Best PG in the League! I repeat, Best PG in the League! Don't sleep on
@omari2ward
because we play in the 'A' Division, he will perform on any level! 21pts at Hayes, 14pts at Molloy and 33pts at Salesian. Also averaging 6 assists and 3 steals.
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Rams lose in OT 53-51. We had a great season end too early. We will be back AGAIN. Final record 21-6. Thank you to the fans for the great support tonight and all year. Thank you to our Seniors,
@avnimustafaj1
and
@evan_mcstay
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Congratulations to Nate Boateng '22 on being named to the CHSAA 'A' Division All League Team! He averaged 11pts, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks in helping us secure the
#1
seed in the upcoming playoffs!
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@NathanBoat5
Congratulations to
@CHSAA_NYC
All Division Guard Tommy Whelan '22 on his decision to attend the University of Southern Maine where he will continue to play basketball! Good Luck!
Congrats to FP basketball alum John Holland on winning the Eastern Conference Championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers!
Good Luck in the NBA Finals!
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@cavs
#NBAFinals
With the
@CHSAA_NYC
canceling the remaining Winter Sports schedule, we will not be participating in the Catholic State Championship next weekend. We do end our season with a Win, City Champions! Dare we say State Co-Champions?! Thanks Seniors and Parents!
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‘A’ Division Player of the Week
Fordham Prep - Nate Boateng
The 6'6 For. with a 4.0 GPA, avg 12 points, 12 rebounds and 1.8 blocks while leading Fordham Prep to a 3-1 week(3-0 in League play). He had 17 points and 16 rebounds at Farrell and 15 points and 14 rebounds at LaSalle.
Congratulations to our rising Senior Captain,
@AlexRusso2121
'20, on his commitment to highly competitive Colorado College in Colorado Springs! Hard work in the classroom and the gym paying off!
Congratulations to Tommy Whelan '22 on being named to the CHSAA 'A' Division All League Team! He averaged over 13pts, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals in helping us to our 16-2 record and
#1
seed!
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@twhelan4304
RAMS WIN 69-42! Fordham Prep advances to the Semi-Final and will play Xavier Tuesday 2/27 at Christ the King. Time TBA!
Will Gregory -30pts (8)3PM,3reb
Charles Panarella-9pts,6reb,5ast,2stl
Matthew Kapfer -8pts,8reb,2ast
Dylan McElhatton-8pts
Ryan Jackson- 7pts,8ast,2reb
Matthew
BASKETBALL IS BACK! Thanks to our League officials, School Presidents, Principals and ADs, we open up a 5 game season on Monday vs Scanlan 5pm at Stepinac! You can see your defending City Champs on
@locallivenet
all Spring!
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We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Gabe Rodriguez. We have played the last few years for you and will continue to do so. Thank you for all of your knowledge, advice and wisdom. Rest easy Big Fella, we'll take it from here.
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We move onto the CHSAA State Championship on Saturday vs Canisius at Eerie Community College's Flickinger Center 12pm! Salesian is representing the League as well vs Bishop Timon following us. Let's Bring It Home!
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@salesianhoops
RAMS WIN 48-32! Fordham Prep will play Monsignor McClancy Friday 8pm at ROSE HILL for the CHSAA “A”City Championship!
Matthew Kapfer-20pts,12reb,3stl
Will Gregory-10pts,2reb,1blk
Matthew Herlick-8pts,3stl
Bennett Del Deo-4pts,4reb
Ryan Jackson-2pts,5ast
Charles
WARRIOR! Combo Guard
@twhelan4304
does it all on both ends of the floor! Knock down shooter, take it to the rim, relentless defender, loose balls and charges, he's everywhere on the court!
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I am excited to announce my commitment to Vassar College. Thank you to God, my family, my teammates, my coaches, and everyone who has helped along the way.
#gobrewers
RAMS lose 58-48. Great season ends in the City Championship. Thank you to our 7 Seniors for the many contributions over their careers. Thanks to the parents and student body for their support.
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CHSAA ‘A’ Player of the Week - Jake Okon of Fordham Prep. The 6’2 Junior Guard averaged 16 ppg, 6 apg, 3.5 rpg and 2 spg in two games played this week while being named the MVP of the PSAL Vs. CHSAA showcase in the Bronx this weekend.
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CHSAA 'A' CITY CHAMPIONSHIP is Friday March 1st 8pm at Fordham University! Come support your RAMS as we take on the Farrell Lions at Rose Hill! We're asking for a Maroon Out!
#FillTheHill
#UnfinishedBusiness
#ChipChasing
Official Schedule Release for your Defending 2020 CHSAA 'A' CITY CHAMPIONS! Not only do we have 18 of the most challenging Division games, but we mixed in Highly Ranked 'AA' powerhouses and our top ranked 'B' Jesuit rival!
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With school opening up later this week, we are excited to announce our 2019-20 Varsity Basketball schedule! A rigorous 'A' Division lineup mixed in with a few 'AA' squads and top 'B' teams surround our getaway to Orlando!
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Rams lose to McClancy 69-60. Fought back, down big, just wasn’t enough. Congratulations to Coach Anthony and the McClancy team on an incredible performance. Special thanks to our players, parents and athletic administration for the support all season. Thank you to our 7 seniors
It is National Signing Day! We are excited for our 2 year Captain and 3 year Varsity Letterman, Avni Mustafaj, on signing his Celebratory Form to continue his education and basketball career at Vassar College!
#NationalSigningDay
Congratulations on a fantastic season to our JV Rams! Today they sealed their Undefeated Championship Season against a tough St Edmunds Prep team in the CHSAA ‘A’ JV City Championship game at Salesian. Go Rams!
We held our Awards Dinner last night! Mini banners were given out, team plaques, and JV got their first Letters since no season last year! Individual Awards were handed out as well. Thanks to everyone involved!
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Congratulations to Omari Ward on being named 1st Team All State!
Nate Boateng is 16th Team while Tommy Whelan Honorable Mention! Once again we need more press for NYC High Schools!
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"A" Division Player of the Week:
Matthew Kapfer - Fordham Prep! The 6'5 Senior Forward averaged 23.5ppg in two road games, shooting 97% from the floor and 100% from the free throw line! He also brought in 8prg. His strong performance helped the Rams go undefeated in league play!
CITY CHAMPIONSHIP tomorrow night 8:30 vs Nazareth at Fordham University! Tickets only sold at the door. Wear Maroon and help us bring home the title for the first time in 85 years!
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Thanks to our Administration and Athletic Department for making the correct decision in allowing spectators back to our home games! We are Home this Sunday at 1pm vs LaSalle with the JV to follow. Masks are still needed inside the gym and Vaccination cards at the University gate!
RAMS WIN 76-48!
@Willgregory5116
‘24 19pts,5reb,4asst
@_ryanjackson13
‘24 14pts,4reb,3asst
@MatthewHerlick
‘25 11pts,4asst,3stl
@CMP1530
’24 8pts,7reb,3stl,3asst
Bennett Del Deo ‘24 9pts 8reb
Rams are back in action Friday night for a triple-header against Cardinal Spellman.
Great weekend so far down in Orlando! Coaches & players have been enjoying Universal Studios and Sea World and we met alumni, Robert Dolan '65 & Tom Rizzo '77, as well as former asst football coach Frank Perdisatt('75-'80).
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‘A’ Division Player of the Week
Fordham Prep - Tommy Whelan
The 6'1" Senior guard, with a 3.9 GPA, averaged 16.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg and 4.5 apg in a 2-0 week with wins over Nazareth and St. Edmund Prep!
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RAMS WIN 68-60 on Senior Night! Avni Mustafaj came off the bench to drop 19pts Niall McStay was huge again with 18pts 9 rbs and George Schilling added 13pts 9rbs 4ast. League record 10-4 and the 2 seed!
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@NiallMcstay
@SchillingGeorge