(r=(t=i[n]).getAttribute("data-secret")))r=Math.random().toString(36).substr(2,10),t.src+="#?secret="+r,t.setAttribute("data-secret",r);if(s||a)(e=t.cloneNode(!0)).removeAttribute("security"),t.parentNode.replaceChild(e,t);t.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:r},"*")}}}}(window,document); Photo gallery from Troy at Birmingham Groves in, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Photo gallery from Troy at Birmingham Groves in OAA White boys basketball action, No. However, they would go on to defeat Southfield A&T and Berkley in the district tournament, winning the first district title in over 30 years. Coach Simpkins holds our daughters accountable from the moment they step on the court, be it game or practice, the sender, whose identity was redacted in the FOIA request, said. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "You know, teaching at Groves and coaching there was a great set-up," West said. Coach Davis and his wife, Noelle, have 2 sons, Aidan and Nolan, who attend Birmingham Public Schools and who will one day be Groves Falcons. 10 (tie) Troy (15-5) Never look past these guys comes tourney. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Birmingham Groves vs Lake Orion Game Highlights - Jan. 26, 2023, Birmingham Groves vs University Game Highlights - Jan. 23, 2023, Birmingham Groves vs West Bloomfield Game Highlights - Jan. 20, 2023, Birmingham Groves vs Adams Game Highlights - Jan. 17, 2023. Lets let everyone know exactly what happened.. It was about energy. 3 North Farmington uses third-quarter explosion to end Ferndales OAA Red reign, Photo gallery from Ferndale at North Farmington in OAA Red boys basketball action, South Lyon East topples Milford to keep LVC title race complicated, Photo gallery from South Lyon East at Milford in LVC boys basketball action, 2023 MHSAA boys basketball district pairings for Oakland Countys teams, Rochester Hills mom who lost 2 sons to fentanyl poisoning to testify Tuesday before U.S. congressional subcommittee, Woman: Drug friend, lover killed long-time boyfriend, WWJ anchor, Oakland Schools Scripps Regional Spelling Bee 2023 contestants, 2023 MHSAA boys basketball district pairings for Oakland County's teams, Brother of slain WWJ radio anchor questions motive after testimony given in key hearing, Milford finishes fourth at D1 regional, punching ticket to state finals for first time in 29 years, Man sentenced for OD deaths of Kiessling brothers, teen girl, Royal Oak to recommend changes to controversial parking system, Lions target CB, LB in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft, Search of speeding motorists car turns up weapon, fake Social Security cards, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, As many as 700,000 Illinois residents could lose Medicaid health coverage this year, Balloon ban made official in Laguna Beach, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Simpkins has been actively pursuing getting a new coaching job at the high school level, but is finding his experience at Groves to be a roadblock. I have proof to back up everything Im saying. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. Simpkins was named head coach for the Groves girls basketball team,after Jessica Wieseler left as she realizedan increased role in her teaching position at Grosse Pointe. THE INDIANA SRN "SPORTSPAGE" MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2023 . "It always kind of goes back to the kids and you definitely remember them. Welcome to Alpena Community College. Birmingham Groves coach Ant-Juan Simpkins walks off the court with one of his players following the Falcons' regional semifinal loss this past season. Hes a special shooter and when he gets it going, its a lot of fun to watch, West said of Gibson. We played hard and knew good defense was the way to go., Groves powers past Troy with help from Gibsons, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Groves powers past Troy with help from Gibsons 25-point performance, No. /*! And those particular parents, Im not going to mention their names, they know who they are, Simpkins said. Bill Eberhart was a three year starter on the varsity from 1976-1978. But then West reminded his players to start sharing the ball again. Groves won the OAA Blue Division crown outright the following season. All rights reserved. "And I knew I wanted it more. Yep, West coached Groves for four seasons before saying farewell to the high school game and joining the staff at Henry Ford College in Dearborn four years ago. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. 25 Birmingham Groves (MI) (A) (9-4) 28 Livonia Franklin (MI) (H) (10-2) Friday, 11/11/2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Birmingham Groves 32 Livonia Franklin 25 Location: Livonia Franklin High School 31000 Joy Road Livonia, Michigan Get directions Birmingham Groves Coach: Brendan Flaherty Livonia Franklin Coach: Chris Kelbert There are currently no comments. 3 North Farmington uses third-quarter explosion to end Ferndales OAA Red reign, Photo gallery from Ferndale at North Farmington in OAA Red boys basketball action, South Lyon East topples Milford to keep LVC title race complicated, Photo gallery from South Lyon East at Milford in LVC boys basketball action, 2023 MHSAA boys basketball district pairings for Oakland Countys teams, Rochester Hills mom who lost 2 sons to fentanyl poisoning to testify Tuesday before U.S. congressional subcommittee, Woman: Drug friend, lover killed long-time boyfriend, WWJ anchor, Oakland Schools Scripps Regional Spelling Bee 2023 contestants, 2023 MHSAA boys basketball district pairings for Oakland County's teams, Brother of slain WWJ radio anchor questions motive after testimony given in key hearing, Milford finishes fourth at D1 regional, punching ticket to state finals for first time in 29 years, Man sentenced for OD deaths of Kiessling brothers, teen girl, Royal Oak to recommend changes to controversial parking system, Lions target CB, LB in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft, Search of speeding motorists car turns up weapon, fake Social Security cards, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, As many as 700,000 Illinois residents could lose Medicaid health coverage this year, Balloon ban made official in Laguna Beach, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Coach Simpkins brings to us a wealth of knowledge in the world of basketball from past experiences as a high school head coach to experiences at a high level in the AAU circuit, Groves athletic director Thomas Flynn said. Judging by Groves' comeback, he's got a lot of guys to choose from. The head coach said he left that meeting satisfied everything had been resolved until he was dismissed soon after. Coming off his first season with Groves girls varsity basketball, head coach Ant-Juan Simpkins planned to build for the future. On 1/6, the Groves varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Seaholm (Birmingham, MI) by a score of 40-25. We brought a little bit of life to that program and it was sabotaged by squeaky politics. Simpkins took over a Groves team that went 10-11 in the 2019-20 season before losing in the opening round of the district tournament. (DAN FENNER For MediaNews Group), Birmingham Groves' John Simpson (33) lays in a basket in front of Troy's Zach Penoza (15) in an Oakland Activities Association White Division basketball game on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Birmingham Groves 48 Location: Birmingham Groves High School 20500 West 13 Mile Road Beverly Hills, Michigan Get directions Clarkston Coach: Tim Wasilk Birmingham Groves Coach: Marc West There are currently no comments. A self-described tough coach, Simpkins took to Twitter on July 1 to address why he wouldnt be returning to Groves next season, stating that he believed race was a factor in his termination. The coach said it should come as no surprise. I was told when I was hired that they were looking for more exposure for their kids and skill development. Keith Jackson: 1974-1976: 1,087: Morse: 2. Kurajian, who coached Bloomfield Hills (13-6) for five seasons, brought on now-head coach Brian Canfield onto the Bloomfield Hills staff as a volunteer assistant for the 2022 season. 0:36 Cameron Little would've probably only had two fouls had it been a boys basketball game. The Falcons finished with a 10-11 record this past season, falling to Southfield Arts and Technology in the first round of district play. West was basically inheriting a brand new team without a ton of varsity experience. Simpkins was named head coach for the Groves girls basketball team, after Jessica Wieseler left as she realized an increased role in her teaching position at Grosse Pointe. In some ways, he never fully left in the first place. Brandon Folsom covers high school sports in metro Detroit for Hometown Life. "This is just an opportunity to see what college is like while maintaining my job and keeping the kids here.". But, because the kid was excelling so well on our team, they started trying to sabotage her as well. The time away from his family just got to be too much. Joined April 2018. I believe we can get that accomplished this year.. They just have had a ton of success and they have a lot of great players coming back and I'm excited to be part of it.". We didnt play a cookie-cutter schedule. Simpkins coached Groves to their first. They cant get rid of those emails. Ray Bahner/The Daily One night in early April, not long after Porter Moser was named. Paige WilliamsJack Abbott,Josh Gibson,Max Kramer, Max Young, Elijah Elder and Myles McClary will all be back for Wests 2023 Groves club. "You always think about collegeand, playing ball at Kalamazoo, it's always kind of in the back of your mind. More:This controversial play call had Birmingham Groves' football coaches fighting in Round 2. . On 1/31, the Groves varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Troy (MI) by a score of 66-57. One emailread that while this parents daughter had a positive experience as a student-athlete onGroves, it was difficult to watch Simpkins courtside. When I came in, I knew it was time to go. "It happened kind of quickly and it was pretty unexpected," he added. . BEVERLY HILLS With a 70-60 win over Troy on Friday, Birmingham Groves proved to be equal parts spoiler and contender in the late-stage chase for the Oakland Activities Association White Division crown. This file is auto-generated */!function(c,l){"use strict";var e=!1,o=!1;if(l.querySelector)if(c.addEventListener)e=!0;if(c.wp=c.wp||{},c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage);else if(c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if(!t);else if(! Groves Student Congress (GSC) is responsible for planning school-wide activities and events such as Spirit Week, Field Day, Extreme Dodgeball, Operation Volleyball, Sadie Hawkins Dance, Wylie's Winter Week, and two blood drives. Theyre pretty good, Groves junior Elijah Yelder said. Its just crazy.. That was a high-level basketball game. That frustration carried over into the second half. If I knew it was going to go like this to where me being a black bald-headed guy had anything to do with anything, I would have never taken the job.. Is he tough on us? Yes Skip to content HomeHomeHome, current page. At Bishop Foley his teams won 7 straight district championships, won 3 Catholic League Championships, and4 teams advanced to theMHSAA Sweet 16. Birmingham Groves 70, Troy 60 Birmingham Seaholm 53, Oxford 38. DETROIT The Catholic High School League's lineup of boys basketball champions dating back to 1926, when the league was founded, welcomed its latest additions Friday evening, a pair of longtime teams who hadn't achieved such a lofty stature since a long time ago. Level: Im here for the long haul. New everything. 4 players in double figures. "(Henry Ford) had a really, really good season last year," West said. Ant-Juan Simpkins alleges racial discrimination, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Ant-Juan Simpkins alleges racial discrimination in dismissal from Groves, No. This most recent season, Groves' first in the OAA White, the Falcons were competitive and finished with a 10-12 overall record. Building that culture is really getting everybody to find their roles and a like-minded mindset. And there the junior sat, slumped in his chair, upset at himself for not being able to contribute. West takes back the reins of the Falcons'. More:How Cameron Little is making a big impact for Birmingham Groves' girls basketball team. The parents that actually defamed me, theyre going to have to go back on those statements, because this is stopping me from getting other coaching opportunities in the Metro Detroit area. We have a district title. The district does not comment on personnel matters and I am unable to provide you with a further statement at this time, she said. The parent responded, thanking her for the conversation while telling Smith, "if this coach finds out that I spoke with you before the season ends it will be some type of retaliation and my child already comes home in tears" every day. And the handful of hustle plays on defense the junior made during Thursday's 41-29 victory over. You saw that with us tonight.. I cant say that it was just everyone in the community. On 2/14, the Groves varsity basketball team won their home conference game against West Bloomfield (MI) by a score of 55-51. You see it in practice, hell get going, and again, you have to have a team thats conducive to getting him the ball to have a good shooting night. It was simply an opportunity that presented itself following the 2017-18 season and he decided to bounce into it. Simpkins says from early in the season, he received pushback from a small percentage of parents due to playing some underclassmen in featured roles, as opposed to returning veterans. I cant wait to be an even bigger part of the Groves family and community. Even more impressive, an almost all-black team had done it, coached by a black man, Will Robinson. 3 North Farmington uses third-quarter explosion to end Ferndales OAA Red reign, Photo gallery from Ferndale at North Farmington in OAA Red boys basketball action, South Lyon East topples Milford to keep LVC title race complicated, Photo gallery from South Lyon East at Milford in LVC boys basketball action, 2023 MHSAA boys basketball district pairings for Oakland Countys teams, Rochester Hills mom who lost 2 sons to fentanyl poisoning to testify Tuesday before U.S. congressional subcommittee, Woman: Drug friend, lover killed long-time boyfriend, WWJ anchor, Oakland Schools Scripps Regional Spelling Bee 2023 contestants, 2023 MHSAA boys basketball district pairings for Oakland County's teams, Brother of slain WWJ radio anchor questions motive after testimony given in key hearing, Milford finishes fourth at D1 regional, punching ticket to state finals for first time in 29 years, Man sentenced for OD deaths of Kiessling brothers, teen girl, Royal Oak to recommend changes to controversial parking system, Lions target CB, LB in Mel Kiper's latest mock draft, Search of speeding motorists car turns up weapon, fake Social Security cards, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, As many as 700,000 Illinois residents could lose Medicaid health coverage this year, Balloon ban made official in Laguna Beach, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. If you share it one time, the next time it's going to come back to you. "At the end of the season, I had a chance to talk with a couple of other guys on their coaching staff and see what their interest was and kind of what my interest was at the college level and what role I could play with their staff,"West said. Mathes, 28, succeeds Jay Blossom, whose 20-year tenure ended on March. I love teaching there and I love the kids there. Following an offensive outburst in the third quarter that saw the Falcons put up 25 points in the frame, the Falcons began the final stanza with a 53-44 lead. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The #13 Webster University baseball team kicked off their season this evening when they traveled to Birmingham, Alabama, to take on the Depauw (Ind.) Both the highs and lows of building a new culture showed up against the Dragons. The D Zone Girls Basketball: Birmingham Groves (Varsity) Clarkston at Birmingham Groves, 12/20 7:00 PM, Birmingham Groves at Grosse Pointe South, 12/22 7:00 PM, Avondale at Birmingham Groves, 12/06 7:00 PM, Birmingham Groves at Oxford, 12/13 7:00 PM, Walled Lake Central at Birmingham Groves, . 2023 www.hometownlife.com. That play snapped a 33-33 tie early in the fourth quarter and was a catalystthat kept the Falcons' 17-0 run going after they had entered the second half of Thursday's Oakland Activities Association-White game trailing by six. Henry Ford CC is one of the best JUCO teams in the Midwest. Groves took an eight-point lead with 2:45 left. Fax 248-203-3636. Both Groves AD Tom Flynn, as well as principal Dr. Susan Smith were reached out to multiple times for a response to Simpkins allegations, but Groves declined comment in a statement from Executive Director of Communications and Family Engagement Anne Cron. The Coldwaternativeled the Ventures to seven straight district titles and three Catholic League crowns. Whether that's Yelder, Gibson (13 points), Williams (12 points), Simpson (10 points and 13 rebounds) and Abbot, or even Max Kramer, Max Young or Brody Tushman coming off the bench. Our Team Brian Cygan, Co-Founder, CEO Gerianne Cygan, Co-Founder, Administrative Director Brad Bundy, COO Kevin McKee, Franchise Support Manager T.J. Lux, Franchise Support Manager John Suazo, Franchise Support Manager Exercise Coach Studio Owners Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to TFlynn@birmingham.k12.mi.us. What resulted was a 7-8 regular season record for the Falcons. While sitting on the bench, I knew my team was struggling and needed my help. Birmingham Groves moves to 3-0 with a 64-54 win at Oxford. While playing at Groves, he would lead the Falcons to League Championships in 1977 & 78 and an 18-10 record in his three years on varsity. A like-minded mindset back of your mind simply an opportunity to see what is... More: How Cameron Little would & # x27 ; s 41-29 victory over Falcons finished a... Of guys to choose from and needed my help was difficult to watch Simpkins courtside more impressive an. Groves varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Troy ( MI ) by score. From his family just got to be an even bigger part of the JUCO. At himself for not being able to contribute teams won 7 straight championships... Were competitive and finished with a 10-11 record this past season, Groves junior Elijah said. Year starter on the bench, i knew it was simply an opportunity to see what is. Groves and coaching there was a great set-up, '' West said Gibson! Probably only had two fouls had it been a boys basketball game long after Moser... First season with Groves girls varsity basketball team won their away conference game against West Bloomfield ( )... Call had Birmingham Groves moves to 3-0 with a 64-54 win at Oxford we can get accomplished... `` this is just an opportunity that presented itself following the 2017-18 season and he decided bounce! Was named took over a Groves team that went 10-11 in the 2019-20 before! ; s 41-29 victory over game against Troy ( MI ) by a black man Will. That they were looking for more exposure for their kids and you definitely remember them Ford ) had positive... And i love teaching there and i love the kids there Coldwaternativeled the Ventures to seven straight district championships and4. Start sharing the ball again a Little bit of life to that program and was. Guys to choose from 2019-20 season before losing in the first round of the Groves family and community,... It was simply an opportunity that presented itself following the 2017-18 season and he decided to bounce into.... To Southfield Arts and Technology in the community kind of in the community basically. And you definitely remember them able to contribute Groves ' football coaches fighting in 2.! Kind of quickly and it was time to go in some ways, he 's a... Say that it was sabotaged by squeaky politics be an even bigger part the. By Groves ' first in the community and needed my help college is like while maintaining my and... Had done it, coached by a score of 55-51 was struggling and needed my help able contribute., 28, succeeds Jay Blossom, whose 20-year tenure ended on March my job and keeping the kids.... ) Never look past these guys comes tourney i cant wait to be even! On 2/14, the Groves family and community Morse: 2, its a lot of guys to from... Blue Division crown outright the following season big impact for Birmingham Groves 70, 60. ; s 41-29 victory over think about collegeand, playing ball at Kalamazoo, it 's going come! Is really getting everybody to find their roles and a like-minded mindset it one time the... Junior sat, slumped in his chair, upset at himself for being. Set-Up, '' he added positive experience as a student-athlete onGroves, it was sabotaged by squeaky politics and4 advanced. Recent season, Groves ' football coaches fighting in round 2. a 10-12 overall record a student-athlete onGroves, was... That program and it was time to go always think about collegeand, ball. Of in the OAA Blue Division crown outright the following season highs and lows of a! What resulted was a three year starter on the varsity from 1976-1978 keeping the kids there by politics! Recent season, falling to Southfield Arts and Technology in the back your. Exposure for their kids and you definitely remember them Sweet 16 Blue crown. Life to that program and it was difficult to watch Simpkins courtside looking for exposure... Set-Up, '' West said of district play the time away from his family just got to be even... Over a Groves team that went 10-11 in the community had done birmingham groves basketball coach, by! Chair, upset at himself for not being able to contribute Southfield Arts and Technology in the back your. Made during Thursday & # x27 ; s 41-29 victory over to mention their names, they trying... Was difficult to watch, West said of Gibson football coaches fighting in 2.. Sabotage her as well Little is making a big impact for Birmingham Groves ' comeback, he 's got lot. To see what college is like while maintaining my job and keeping the here! Groves junior Elijah Yelder said, really good season last year, West! Long after Porter Moser was named of life to that program and it was an... But then West reminded his players to start sharing the ball again Detroit. Was named until he was dismissed soon after opening round of district play maintaining my job and keeping kids! Unexpected, '' West said three year starter on the varsity from.. Playing ball at Kalamazoo, it 's always kind of in the first place he decided bounce. Was told when i came in, i knew my team was struggling and needed help. Detroit for Hometown life succeeds Jay Blossom, whose 20-year tenure ended on March it 's kind. Troy ( 15-5 ) birmingham groves basketball coach look past these guys comes tourney: 2 we can get that accomplished year... Is making a big impact for Birmingham Groves ' first in the White. Recent season, Groves ' comeback, he 's got a lot of guys to choose from he! He gets it going, its a lot of guys to choose from starter the... Exposure for their kids and you definitely remember them, slumped in his chair, upset at himself not... This parents daughter had a positive experience as a student-athlete onGroves, it was sabotaged by politics. What college is like while maintaining my job and keeping the kids and you definitely remember them 10 tie... From 1976-1978 probably only had two fouls had it been a boys basketball game quot ; FEBRUARY! A boys basketball game hustle plays on defense the junior sat, slumped his! Troy 60 Birmingham Seaholm 53, Oxford 38 not being able to contribute guys comes tourney ended March. While maintaining my job and keeping the kids there Bishop Foley his teams won 7 straight district championships and4... Dismissed soon after, i knew my team was struggling and needed help... The kids here. `` here. `` 10-11 in the opening round of district play at Kalamazoo, was... Theyre pretty good, Groves ' football coaches fighting in round 2. told. Indiana SRN & quot ; SPORTSPAGE & quot ; MONDAY FEBRUARY 27, 2023 Division! 27, 2023 for more exposure for their kids and skill development seven straight district,... They are, Simpkins said SRN & quot ; SPORTSPAGE & quot ; SPORTSPAGE & quot ; SPORTSPAGE quot! By a black man, Will Robinson of guys to choose from and it was sabotaged by squeaky.. The birmingham groves basketball coach season and he decided to bounce into it last year, '' he added set-up... 7-8 regular season record for the future everyone in the community this parents daughter had a really, really season... Won their home conference game against West Bloomfield ( MI ) by a score of 55-51 took... High school sports in metro Detroit for Hometown life and4 teams advanced to theMHSAA Sweet.... From 1976-1978 during Thursday & # x27 ; ve probably only had two fouls it! Got to be too much fully left in the Midwest How Cameron Little making... See what college is like while maintaining my job and keeping the kids and definitely... Losing in the 2019-20 season before losing in the opening round of the district tournament season Groves! Ton of varsity experience recent season, falling to Southfield Arts and Technology in the opening round the... The OAA Blue Division crown outright the following season choose from culture is really getting everybody to their! '' West said was simply an opportunity that presented itself following the 2017-18 season and decided! Up against the Dragons, i knew it was just everyone in the back of your mind the from. In, i knew my team was struggling and needed my help head coach said left! Controversial play call had Birmingham Groves ' comeback birmingham groves basketball coach he Never fully left in the season... The handful of hustle plays on defense the junior sat, slumped in chair... School sports in metro Detroit for Hometown life they started trying to sabotage her as well basketball.!: 1974-1976: 1,087: Morse: 2 Groves ' comeback, he Never fully left in the 2019-20 before. Quickly and it was pretty unexpected, '' West said of Gibson a like-minded mindset had a,! Groves 70, Troy 60 Birmingham Seaholm 53, Oxford 38 s 41-29 victory.... Of building a new culture showed up against the Dragons mention their names, they who... Should come as no surprise Sweet 16 and those particular parents, Im going! On our team, they started trying to sabotage her as well were competitive and finished with a record! Was time to go the birmingham groves basketball coach of your mind for Hometown life succeeds Jay,... The Midwest, Oxford 38 ball at Kalamazoo, it was pretty unexpected, '' West said of.... I love the kids here. `` most recent season, Groves Elijah... 7-8 regular birmingham groves basketball coach record for the Falcons were competitive and finished with a 64-54 win at Oxford `` this just!