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basketball boys varsity [ Season: 2006  2007  2008  2009  2010  ]
Grover Cleveland tigers 2009-2010
Queens A East 2009-2010 Standings
School Name Wins Losses
Springfield Gardens 135
Richmond Hill 127
Far Rockaway/FDA VI 118
Grover Cleveland 109
Hillcrest 712
John Adams 712
Franklin K. Lane Campus 217

S C H E D U L E
Gameid Date/Time Home Team Score Away Team Score Location Status
194036 12/2/2009
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland68Springfield Gardens71grover cleveland-gym 
194035 12/4/2009
04:30 PM

Newtown60Grover Cleveland61newtown hs-gym 
194040 12/7/2009
4:30:00 PM

Grover Cleveland66Hillcrest65grover cleveland-gym 
194043 12/9/2009
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland80Richmond Hill79grover cleveland-gym 
193987 12/11/2009
04:30 PM

William C. Bryant74Grover Cleveland89william c bryant hs-gym 
194049 12/16/2009
04:30 PM

Far Rockaway/FDA VI88Grover Cleveland104far rockaway-gym 
194053 12/21/2009
5:00:00 PM

Grover Cleveland73John Adams61grover cleveland-gym 
193994 12/23/2009
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland99Aviation Career & Technical Education High School84grover cleveland-gym 
194054 1/4/2010
04:30 PM

Franklin K. Lane Campus68Grover Cleveland77franklin k lane-gym 
194057 1/6/2010
04:30 PM

Springfield Gardens72Grover Cleveland58springfield gardens hs-gym 
194002 1/8/2010
5:00:00 PM

Francis Lewis57Grover Cleveland42francis lewis-gym 
194061 1/11/2010
4:30:00 PM

Hillcrest85Grover Cleveland73hillcrest-gym 
194064 1/13/2010
04:30 PM

Richmond Hill96Grover Cleveland70richmond hill hs-gym 
194010 1/15/2010
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland35John Bowne44grover cleveland-gym 
1988791/16/2010
11:00 AM
NL
Brooklyn Technical58Grover Cleveland67franklin d roosevelt-gym 
194018 1/22/2010
04:30 PM

Jamaica67Grover Cleveland68jamaica hs-gym 
194070 1/29/2010
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland63Far Rockaway/FDA VI68grover cleveland-gym 
194074 2/1/2010
04:30 PM

John Adams66Grover Cleveland54john adams hs-gym 
194075 2/3/2010
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland80Franklin K. Lane Campus70grover cleveland-gym 
194026 2/5/2010
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland63Long Island City67grover cleveland-gym 
 
O F F I C I A L     R O S T E R
NUM Name Class POS Date Entered
54almonte, ivanSeniorPF/C11/10/2009 11:44:35 AM
22anselimo, timothySeniorPF11/10/2009 11:44:35 AM
24ardouni, achrafJuniorSG/SF11/10/2009 11:44:35 AM
11bradley, sakeemJuniorSF/PF/C11/10/2009 11:44:35 AM
13davis, nicholasSeniorPG/SF11/10/2009 11:44:35 AM
34maran, marcoJuniorSG/SF11/10/2009 11:44:35 AM
25perez, jeffreyJuniorSG11/10/2009 11:44:36 AM
15rascius, lukasJuniorC11/10/2009 11:44:36 AM
12rivera, bobbySeniorPG/SG/SF11/10/2009 11:44:36 AM
1rodriguez, davidSeniorSG/SF11/10/2009 11:44:36 AM
2solano, luisJuniorSG/SF11/10/2009 11:44:36 AM
32ahmed, nabeelPF/C11/10/2009 11:44:35 AM
43barona, hectorSG11/10/2009 11:53:38 AM

 
Head Coach: Michael Irizarry
Manager: eric rios, carmine zocchi, Ilissa Lopez, Danya Awad

Prior Playoff Experience:

Made the second round in 2008 post season. Lost to eventual final 4 team Samuel Gompers.

Coach’s Preview of the Coming Season:

HAD TO CHANGE THE WAY WE PLAY BECAUSE OF PERSONEL CHANGES. NEEDED TO BECOME MORE DEFENSE ORIENTED.

Significant Team Accomplishments:

Our Center, Matas Rascius, was chosen to go to represent the PSAL in international play, in Brazil, South America

Notable Players in School History:

Marcus Artis (West Suffolk CC), Homer Henriquez (CUNY John Jay), Lionel Romero (BMCC) Matas Rascius (City College) Brian Mero (Hostos)

Grover Cleveland tigers 2008-2009
Queens A West 2008-2009 Standings
School Name Wins Losses
Franklin K. Lane Campus 151
Francis Lewis 115
Newtown 106
Jamaica 88
John Bowne 412
Grover Cleveland 412

S C H E D U L E
Gameid Date/Time Home Team Score Away Team Score Location Status
175633 12/3/2008
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland48Newtown71grover cleveland-gym 
175638 12/10/2008
04:30 PM

Franklin K. Lane Campus79Grover Cleveland63franklin k lane-gym 
175567 12/12/2008
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland57Far Rockaway/FDA VI56grover cleveland-gym 
175639 12/15/2008
5:00:00 PM

Grover Cleveland47Francis Lewis54grover cleveland-gym 
175642 12/17/2008
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland68Jamaica91grover cleveland-gym 
175573 12/19/2008
04:30 PM

Springfield Gardens0Grover Cleveland0springfield gardens hs-gympostponed late 
175646 1/5/2009
04:30 PM

John Bowne46Grover Cleveland53john bowne hs-gym 
175648 1/7/2009
4:30:00 PM

Newtown61Grover Cleveland49al oerter recreation center 
175579 1/9/2009
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland62August Martin High School59grover cleveland-gym 
175651 1/12/2009
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland45Franklin K. Lane Campus63grover cleveland-gym 
175585 1/14/2009
04:30 PM

Richmond Hill95Grover Cleveland84richmond hill hs-gym 
175591 1/21/2009
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland48John Adams55grover cleveland-gym 
175654 1/23/2009
5:00:00 PM

Francis Lewis40Grover Cleveland35francis lewis-gym 
175659 2/2/2009
04:30 PM

Jamaica78Grover Cleveland71jamaica hs-gym 
181449 2/3/2009
04:30 PM

Springfield Gardens49Grover Cleveland39springfield gardens hs-gym 
175660 2/4/2009
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland61John Bowne59grover cleveland-gym 
175597 2/6/2009
04:30 PM

Hillcrest107Grover Cleveland70hillcrest-gym 
 
O F F I C I A L     R O S T E R
NUM Name Class POS Date Entered
afridi, adilSeniorG11/10/2008 10:48:41 AM
13davis, nicholasJuniorPG11/10/2008 10:48:42 AM
ewko, damianJuniorF11/10/2008 10:48:42 AM
mccain, phillipJuniorG11/10/2008 10:48:42 AM
3meredith, donteSeniorPG,SG11/10/2008 10:48:42 AM
4noel, robertSeniorSF11/10/2008 10:48:42 AM
55ortiz, destinSeniorG11/10/2008 10:48:42 AM
33rascius, matasSeniorC11/10/2008 10:48:43 AM
41reyes, albertoJuniorG11/10/2008 10:48:43 AM
rivera, bobbyJuniorSG, SF11/10/2008 10:48:43 AM
rodriguez, davidJuniorSG, SF11/10/2008 10:48:43 AM
torres, devinSeniorF11/10/2008 10:48:43 AM
vargas, rickyJuniorF11/10/2008 10:48:44 AM
williams, ryanSeniorF11/11/2008 8:14:59 AM
rios, ericG11/10/2008 10:48:43 AM

 
Head Coach: Michael Irizarry

Prior Playoff Experience:

Made the second round in last year's post season. Lost to eventual final 4 team Samuel Gompers.

Significant Player/Team Statistics:

Matas Rascius, led Queens A East in Rebounding and was 16th in the city overall.

Coach’s Preview of the Coming Season:

Not as strong physically as last season, but with much more chemistry, the team looks like they might just have what it takes to take it to the next level

Highlights of Last Season:

Finishing the season on a 6 game win streak.

Significant Team Accomplishments:

Our Center, Matas Rascius, was chosen to go to represent the PSAL in international play, in Brazil, South America

Notable Players in School History:

Marcus Artis (West Suffolk CC), Homer Henriquez (CUNY John Jay), Lionel Romero (BMCC)

Grover Cleveland tigers 2007-2008
Queens A East 2007-2008 Standings
School Name Wins Losses
Newtown 142
Franklin K. Lane Campus 106
Jamaica 97
Grover Cleveland 88
Francis Lewis 88
John Bowne 511

S C H E D U L E
Gameid Date/Time Home Team Score Away Team Score Location Status
159639 11/28/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland43Newtown46grover cleveland-gym 
159641 11/30/2007
05:00 PM

Francis Lewis57Grover Cleveland59francis lewis-gym 
159644 12/5/2007
04:30 PM

John Bowne58Grover Cleveland62john bowne hs-gym 
159603 12/7/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland45Hillcrest65grover cleveland-gym 
159646 12/12/2007
04:30 PM

Jamaica72Grover Cleveland64jamaica hs-gym 
159609 12/14/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland43Far Rockaway/FDA VI40grover cleveland-gym 
159651 12/19/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland50Franklin K. Lane Campus62grover cleveland-gym 
159653 1/4/2008
04:30 PM

Newtown47Grover Cleveland36newtown hs-gym 
159657 1/9/2008
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland39Francis Lewis35grover cleveland-gym 
159615 1/11/2008
04:30 PM

August Martin High School58Grover Cleveland56august martin-gym 
159621 1/14/2008
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland80Springfield Gardens83grover cleveland-gym 
159660 1/16/2008
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland49John Bowne61grover cleveland-gym 
159663 1/30/2008
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland58Jamaica55grover cleveland-gym 
159627 2/1/2008
04:30 PM

Richmond Hill65Grover Cleveland68richmond hill hs-gym 
159666 2/6/2008
04:30 PM

Franklin K. Lane Campus46Grover Cleveland48franklin k lane-gym 
159633 2/8/2008
04:30 PM

John Adams39Grover Cleveland54john adams hs-gym 
1679732/26/2008
05:00 PM
NL
Erasmus Hall Campus64Grover Cleveland65erasmus hall campus-gym 
167945 2/28/2008
05:00 PM
P
Samuel Gompers82Grover Cleveland55samuel gompers 
 
O F F I C I A L     R O S T E R
NUM Name Class POS Date Entered
31bueno, darielSeniorG11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
12cruz, christopheSeniorG11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
0gonzalez, alvinSeniorSF12/12/2007 10:51:07 AM
00jean, kendrickSeniorG/F11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
40madej, allenJuniorG/F11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
4maiorino, evanSeniorG11/9/2007 12:25:21 PM
3meredith, donteJuniorG11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
55mero, brianSeniorG11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
13ortiz, destinJuniorG11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
24peterson, kyleSeniorG/F11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
30polo, angelJuniorG/F11/8/2007 11:57:57 AM
33rascius, matasJuniorC11/8/2007 11:57:58 AM
20rios, ericJuniorG11/8/2007 11:57:58 AM
2rodriguez, johnSeniorG11/8/2007 11:57:58 AM
34rosario, dionisioSeniorF11/8/2007 11:57:58 AM
11serrata, franciscoSeniorG11/8/2007 11:57:58 AM
50torres, jonathanSeniorF/C11/8/2007 11:57:58 AM
4torres, brianG11/8/2007 11:57:58 AM

 
Head Coach: Michael Irizarry
Manager: amanda acosta, olivia morris, Jackie Ruitort, Alexies Mercado

Prior Playoff Experience:

Made the first round last year for the first time since coming to the A Division 7 years ago.

Coach’s Preview of the Coming Season:

With last years success, this year the team looks even stronger and more dedicated than before.

Highlights of Last Season:

finishing the season with a winning record for the first time since coming to the A Division

Notable Players in School History:

Marcus Artis (West Suffolk CC), Homer Henriquez (CUNY John Jay), Lionel Romero (BMCC)

Grover Cleveland tigers 2006-2007
Queens A East 2006-2007 Standings
School Name Wins Losses
Newtown 142
Forest Hills 97
John Bowne 88
Grover Cleveland 88
Franklin K. Lane Campus 412
Francis Lewis 214

S C H E D U L E
Gameid Date/Time Home Team Score Away Team Score Location Status
141511 11/29/2006
04:30 PM

John Bowne67Grover Cleveland75john bowne hs-gym 
141514 12/1/2006
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland38Newtown44grover cleveland-gym 
141516 12/6/2006
05:15 PM

Forest Hills58Grover Cleveland56forest hills-gym 
141477 12/8/2006
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland45John Adams63grover cleveland-gym 
141520 12/13/2006
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland68Franklin K. Lane Campus67grover cleveland-gym 
141482 12/15/2006
04:30 PM

Hillcrest0Grover Cleveland0hillcrest-gympostponed late 
141522 12/20/2006
05:00 PM

Francis Lewis43Grover Cleveland55francis lewis-gym 
141527 1/3/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland76John Bowne83grover cleveland-gym 
141489 1/5/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland61August Martin High School57grover cleveland-gym 
141530 1/10/2007
04:30 PM

Newtown64Grover Cleveland47newtown hs-gym 
147273 1/13/2007
11:00 AM

Far Rockaway/FDA VI67Grover Cleveland75far rockaway- gym 
141531 1/17/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland48Forest Hills59grover cleveland-gym 
141500 1/19/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland76Richmond Hill53grover cleveland-gym 
149279 1/29/2007
04:30 PM

Hillcrest76Grover Cleveland64hillcrest-gym 
141535 1/31/2007
04:30 PM

Franklin K. Lane Campus62Grover Cleveland63franklin k lane-gym 
141509 2/2/2007
04:45 PM

Thomas Edison78Grover Cleveland43thomas edison hs-gym 
141538 2/7/2007
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland56Francis Lewis50grover cleveland-gym 
152699*2/28/2007
05:00 PM
NL
George Westinghouse66Grover Cleveland51george westinghouse-gym 
 
O F F I C I A L     R O S T E R
NUM Name Class POS Date Entered
20ajazi, franciJuniorPG11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
13arvelo, yeifelJuniorSF11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
bueno, darielJuniorG11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
bueno, giovannSeniorSF11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
cruz, christoJuniorG11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
45felix, nelsonSeniorF11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
jimenez, jailinJuniorG11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
lizano, diegoJuniorG11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
55mero, brianJuniorG11/6/2006 11:50:20 AM
24peterson, kyleSophomoreG11/6/2006 11:50:20 AM
33rascius, matasSophomoreC11/6/2006 11:50:20 AM
15rodriguez, johnJuniorPG11/6/2006 11:50:20 AM
12romero, lionelSeniorPF11/8/2006 7:36:14 AM
rosario, dionisiJuniorF11/6/2006 11:50:20 AM
34warren, vincinJuniorPF11/6/2006 11:50:20 AM
3williams, charlesSeniorG11/6/2006 11:50:20 AM
aquino, javishF11/6/2006 11:50:19 AM
vasquez, nelson11/6/2006 11:50:20 AM

 
Head Coach: Michael Irizarry
Volunteer Assistants: matthew bittner
Manager: ashley pizarro, jessica milian

Significant Player/Team Statistics:

2ND YEAR PLAYER AND CO CAPTAIN, BRIAN MERO (Junior) WILL LOOK TO LEAD THE TEAM WITH CHARLES WILLIAMS (Senior). LIONEL ROMERO WILL BE THE BIG FORCE FOR THE TIGERS IN THE PAINT AND HOPEFULLY WILL IMPART SOME OF HIS SKILLS ON OUR NEW CENTER MATAS RASCIUS (Sophomore).

Coach’s Preview of the Coming Season:

Only 4 players coming back form last year, mostly a junior Team. Many players coming up from last year's JV Division Champs.

Highlights of Last Season:

Had 3 students go play college ball, and many others scouted for the first time in my coaching career.

Notable Players in School History:

Homer Henriquez, (John Jay University); Marcus Artis, (West Suffolk Community College); Brian Reyes, (Queensboro Community College)

Grover Cleveland tigers 2005-2006
Queens 1-A 2005-2006 Standings
School Name Wins Losses
William C. Bryant 120
Forest Hills 66
Long Island City 66
Flushing 66
Newtown 57
Grover Cleveland 48
Franklin K. Lane Campus 39

S C H E D U L E
Gameid Date/Time Home Team Score Away Team Score Location Status
124733 11/30/2005
04:30 PM

William C. Bryant83Grover Cleveland49william c bryant hs-gym 
124736 12/2/2005
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland68Long Island City80grover cleveland-gym 
124739 12/5/2005
05:45 PM

Forest Hills80Grover Cleveland62forest hills-gym 
124742 12/7/2005
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland71Flushing65grover cleveland-gym 
124745 12/12/2005
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland85Newtown83grover cleveland-gym 
124748 12/14/2005
04:30 PM

Franklin K. Lane Campus83Grover Cleveland55franklin k lane-gym 
124752 12/21/2005
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland0William C. Bryant0grover cleveland-gympostponed early 
124755 1/6/2006
04:30 PM

Long Island City56Grover Cleveland44long island city hs- main gym 
124760 1/9/2006
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland87Forest Hills82grover cleveland-gym 
124762 1/18/2006
04:30 PM

Flushing72Grover Cleveland54flushing hs -gym 
132698 1/19/2006
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland63William C. Bryant84grover cleveland-gym 
124766 1/30/2006
05:00 PM

Newtown66Grover Cleveland46newtown hs-gym 
124769 2/1/2006
04:30 PM

Grover Cleveland80Franklin K. Lane Campus0grover cleveland-gymforfeit late (game played) 
 
O F F I C I A L     R O S T E R
NUM Name Class POS Date Entered
artis, marcusSeniorGUARD11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
dejesus, ramonSeniorGUARD11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
felix, nelsonJuniorFoward11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
32henriquez, homerSeniorFOWARD/CENTER11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
iquina, christoSeniorGuard11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
maldonado, gilbertSeniorGUARD11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
mero, brianSophomoreGUARD11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
morarescu, cristiaSeniorFOWARD/CENTER11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
romero, lionelJuniorCENTER11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
sanchez, josephSenior11/18/2005 1:35:17 PM
whiteside, mannieSenior1/30/2006 12:20:07 PM
pacheco, samuelG/F/C11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
raciborski, bartoszG/FOWARD11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
reyes, brianGUARD11/9/2005 12:23:10 PM
viruet, joel11/18/2005 1:35:17 PM
williams, charles12/1/2005 12:17:46 PM

 
Head Coach: Michael Irizarry
Volunteer Assistants: matt bittner
Manager: ashley pizarro, vincin warren

Significant Player/Team Statistics:

Co-Captain Brian Mero (Junior, G) is looking to lead the Tigers this season in their new divison, and hopefully make an appearance in the Playoffs.

Coach’s Preview of the Coming Season:

LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW DIVISION, DIFFERENT LOOK FOR OUR TEAM, LOOKING SMALL AND FAST.

Highlights of Last Season:

3 PLAYERS GOING TO PLAY BALL IN COLLEGE NEXT YEAR, 1 @ JOHN JAY, 2 @ WEST SUFFOLK