Yelder picked up his third foul and was sent to the bench. Because of these experiences, Simpkins has regret about ever accepting the job in the first place. 44 Followers. 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. Prior to the 1967 Detroit riot, the city was predominately white. On 1/6, the Groves varsity basketball team won their away non-conference game against Seaholm (Birmingham, MI) by a score of 40-25. These statistics for 2020-21 from . We didnt play a cookie-cutter schedule. Elsewhere, West Bloomfield took over sole possession of first-place with a 57-54 overtime win over Lake Orion Friday, leaving both the Falcons and Colts in the hunt with two divisional games remaining for all three teams. 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. I have proof to back up everything Im saying. South Lyon East topples Milford to keep LVC title race complicated 10 (tie) Troy (15-5) Never look past these guys comes tourney. Groves went on to a 70-60 win. Groves' Donaldson endures recruitment, picks and prepares for Navy, Plymouth's Sam Koehler named cheer Coach of the Year, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Troy may be in position to control its own destiny when it faces West Bloomfield head-to-head next Thursday. 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BEVERLY HILLS >> With a 70-60 win over Troy on Friday, Birmingham Groves proved to be equal parts spoiler and contender in the latestage chase for the Oakland Activities Association White Division crown. Ten days before Simpkins dismissal, Smith emailedthe team's parentsseeking feedbackafter she and Flynn had spoken briefly with each player about her experience with the season, FOIAemails show. Groves took an eight-point lead with 2:45 left. Elijah Yelder shouted so loudly you probably could've heard him while standing in line at the concession stand. the Birmingham Groves junior yelled at teammate John Simpson, who was dribbling up the floor in transition, heard Yelder's call and saileda perfect pass that set up Yelder with an open 3-pointer on the wing. And to really enjoy playing together.". That's how the game works when you're playing it the right way.". Yes Skip to content HomeHomeHome, current page. Tom Flynn had a discussion with me and said, I plan on being here another five years, and I want you here, Simpkins said. Matchup History. Fax 248-203-3636. He comes to Groves after 7years at Bishop Foley High School. 3 North Farmington uses third-quarter explosion to end Ferndales OAA Red reign NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. 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. Fv 27, 2023 . Even though it may be his first year with the program, Simpkins has shown in the past all it takes is one year to turn a high school team around. Follow him on Twitter @ColinGay17. The Falcons finished with a 10-11 record this past season, falling to Southfield Arts and Technology in the first round of district play. Before this stretch, he only averaged 3.4 points in 13.3 minutes per game. Coming off the programs first district championship since 1988, Ant-Juan Simpkins didnt understand why he was fired as girls basketball coach at Birmingham Groves after just one season at the helm. West, who will continue to teach chemistry atGroves, said he had not been searching for another job nor was he pursuing a dream job as a college coach. The second quarter started with a deep three from the wing by Mason Parker that was assisted from senior Bryce Parker. Groves captured a Class A district championship in 2016and finished with his best record at 16-8. The D Zone Football: Birmingham Groves (Varsity) North Farmington at Birmingham Groves, 08/25 7:00 PM, Warren Mott at Birmingham Groves, 10/28 7:00 PM, Birmingham Groves at Rochester, 10/07 7:00 PM, Birmingham Groves at Seaholm, 11/04 7:00 PM, Berkley at Birmingham Groves, 10/14 7:00 PM, Bir. Send game results and stats to Liv-Sports@hometownlife.com. Level: A former girls basketball coach at River Rouge, Simpkins also currently coaches for the Michigan Storm AAU program, which led some to connect him to recruiting kids to Groves. "People would look at the final score tonight and won't see it, but that was a dogfight, and it came right down to it. But once he broke down to his players what he was trying to do, Simpkins saidthe team became very cohesive and adapted to a winning attitude. This upcoming season will be his 4th coaching JV Basketball at Groves. And then Josh Gibson hit three big shots, including a floater in the paint and a pair of 3-pointers, and Jack Abbot nailed another 3 to give the Falcons mojo as they trailed just 31-29 entering the fourth. We brought a little bit of life to that program and it was sabotaged by squeaky politics. After four years as boys basketball head coach at Birmingham Groves, West resigned to accept an assistant coaching job at Henry Ford College in Dearborn. He said thats where the real progress happens, and that he will use his ability as a coach and a skill developer to put his team at Groves in the best position to succeed as a program, and his players in the best position to get noticed. The 2017-18 Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represented the University of Texas at Austin in the 2017-18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.They were led by third-year head coach Shaka Smart and played their home games at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas as members of the Big 12 Conference.They finished the season 19-15, 8-10 in Big 12 play play to finish in seventh . On 2/9, the Groves varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Bloomfield Hills (MI) by a score of 76-74. Michigan High School Athletic Association 1661 Ramblewood Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 Office 517-332-5046 Fax 517-332-4071 info@mhsaa.com He ends up hitting that big, big 3 for us because somebody else kicked it out to him. Birmingham Groves 70, Troy 60 Birmingham Seaholm 53, Oxford 38. I didnt think anything was going to be personal like that. 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. 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. 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. 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 (Groves) has the emails. This upcoming season will be his 4th coaching JV Basketball at Groves. "John! Birmingham Groves High School. While the talent level may be different than the level of the nationally-ranked Michigan Storm, Simpkins says that the expectation is not more than anything he expect fromhimself. While West will be traveling to Dearborn to coach, he's happy to maintain his ties to Groves. The Gorloks defeated the Tigers by a final score of 16-5 to improve to 1-0 on the season. Troy's Carter Cusmano (10) takes aim at the basket with Birmingham Groves' Paige Williams (2) closing in defensively in an Oakland Activities Association White Division basketball game on. Whites final Falcons squad finished 14-8. This season, Alabama's steal percentage sits at 8%, ranking 279th. I didnt think it was going to go like this. "So we're all in new roles," West added. Follow him on Twitter@folsombrandonj. He expected some pushback as the new philosophy would be a bit of a shellshock for those in the program, sending players involved in the varsity program to JV or to the bench. We have a record. I cant wait to be an even bigger part of the Groves family and community. This community is different. Benny White. More:This controversial play call had Birmingham Groves' football coaches fighting in Round 2. Ray Bahner/The Daily One night in early April, not long after Porter Moser was named. Hunter Dyke | The Ann. "I knew what I had to do for my team," said Yelder, who scored a team-best 16 points. Abbott played varsity as a freshman last winter. When I came in, I knew it was time to go. The Falcons received a pair of standout performances from sophomores Josh Gibson (25 points) and John Simpson (20 points). "If I have to get tough on a kid I see potential in, thats what I do. It was a lot of fun all the way around.". Yeah. I can say it was particular parents. Lets face it, youre a muscled-up, bald-headed black guy, Simpkins said. I had talked to the AD a lot of different times about whats going on there, and everyone wanted to just put it off as, Dont worry about it. He has worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for over 24 years. Coincidentally, the coach who replaced him at Groves, Benny White, the former Michigan State star and Eastern Michigan University assistant, retired from coaching following last season. I cant say that it was just everyone in the community. The Colts didnt exactly go down quietly, trimming their deficit to a mere four points on a couple occasions, but a pair of costly offensive fouls by Troy opened the door for Groves to widen its lead again late. The D Zone Football: Southfield A&T at Birmingham Groves, Friday, 09/23/2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Birmingham Groves High School, 20500 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills, Michigan Groves won, 70-60. Never. 4 players in double figures. "You were hard on them." Birmingham Groves head coach Brendan Flaherty watches his team during their game against Oak Park at Birmingham Groves High School on Friday, September 15, 2017. Each of those guys will be needed as the division schedule heats up. Contact reporterColin Gay at cgay@hometownlife.com or248-330-6710. "Keeping sharing the basketball!" 1 doubles freshman Amanda Lopykinski (Lemont, Illinois / Lemont Township HS) and . Simpkins job as a real estate broker forced him to leave River Rouge after one season, continuing on as a coach with the Michigan Storm, an AAU travel team. The D Zone Basketball: Coach Benny White, Birmingham Groves Head Coach. Brother Rice forward Andrew Marone and Birmingham Unified's Chase Ben-Ezra battle for the puck in the Warriors' 8-0 victory in a Division 2 regional semifinal on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at the . 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. The D Zone Basketball: Birmingham Groves at Redford Thurston, Friday, 12/09/2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Redford Thurston High School, 26255 Schoolcraft Avenue, Redford Charter Township, Michigan The first time we played them was tough. At No. Simpkins, alsothe head coach of the Michigan Storm AAU 2024 girls basketball team,heard the early complaints. 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Along with the practices, allowing players to gel together as a team, he said he will volunteer his time at other points for individual development. 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. Lets let everyone know exactly what happened.. Theater of popular music. Photo gallery from Troy at Birmingham Groves in OAA White boys basketball action. He would be one of three captains of the 1978 season where the Falcons went 9-0 and earned their first playoff birth against Brother Rice. And I said, no, no, no, we cant do this. No result has been reported for the Groves varsity basketball away conference game @ Farmington (MI). High School Sports | That is some of the expectations to be able to turn it around, but not just in winning record, but to start winning championships, Simpkins said. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Never did anything about the emails, never did anything about the hostile environment that they knew I was placed under.. While sitting on the bench, I knew my team was struggling and needed my help. Its just crazy.. Im totally amazed that Groves would hired a thug to run the girls basketball team, a Feb. 28 email, acquired by Hometown Life via the Freedom of Information Act, read. High School Sports | Simpkins says that some parents accused him of embezzling from the athletic department, but he provided receipts and conversed with Flynn to address any of those allegations. Tonight, we rebounded well, and I think the biggest thing out here was stopping Troy in transition because theyre a very good shooting team.. Groves announced on Monday that it has hired Alison Hidey to take over the girls basketball program. Jason Wilson, CSCS Relationships-driven teacher, sport coach, strength coach, and lifelong learner with 3 Master's degrees & CSCS seeking opportunities in strength and conditioning and sports. Im super excited to get back to the high school ranks, this was the right time to make the move, said West of his return to Groves and the OAA. And that is not disrespect to the prior coaching staff. If you share it one time, the next time it's going to come back to you. And there the junior sat, slumped in his chair, upset at himself for not being able to contribute. Im here for the long haul. Coach is a Chemistry teacher at Groves and lives in Troy with his wife Nicole and 3 sons, Michael, Joseph, and Lucas. I knew that there was a culture of not winning, but I didnt think anything was going to be personal, he said of Groves. I knew there was going to be some resistance of making kids work hard that werent used to working hard, but I didnt think that it was going to go this personal. /*! Search querySearch Twitter The Falcons finished the 2021 season9-9 andearnedtheir first district title since 1988 after beating Southfield Arts and Technology and Berkley in the playoffs. New players. . West takes back the reins of the Falcons hoopster contingent from a retiring Benny White, who helmed the program for the past four years after taking it over from West back in 2018. Im like, well, if you guys know this, then why arent things being done about it? His clubs won a 2016 Class A district championship and raised a 2017 OAA Blue banner. He was sharing it all night and kicking it out. On 2/3, the Groves varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Farmington (MI) by a score of 57-55. They are trying to assassinate my character.. Not once. He has extensive football background from both the high school and collegiate levels. 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