Friday, November 22, 2013

PCD vs. Paul Cuffee

PCD Defeated Paul Cuffee 109-77
---TEAM ROSTER---
SR. Nick DeBlasio 0 Points, 5 Rebounds, 12 Assists, 2 Steals, & 2 Blocks
SR. Tom Horvat 32 Points, 10 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 2 Steals, & 0 Blocks
SR. Alex Minetti 20 Points, 12 Rebounds, 5 Assists, 3 Steals, & 2 Blocks
SR. Ricky Pollock 17 Points, 9 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 Steals, & 1 Block
SR. Matt Kaplan 5 Points, 2 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 2 Steals, & 0 Blocks
JR. Harrison Igoe 6 Points, 6 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steal, & 0 Blocks
JR. Nick Pacia 2 Points, 3 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 1 Steal, & 0 Blocks
SO. Josh Silva 18 Points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Steal, & 1 Block
SO. Joe McNamara 11 Points, 2 Rebounds, 1 Assist, 1 Steal, & 0 Blocks

Friday, November 15, 2013


Knights 2013-14 Team Preview


Picture From Top to Bottom, Left to Right)
Coach: Tom Sienkiewicz
Senior: Matt Kaplan
Junior: Ozan Çermik
Junior: Chris Petronio
Junior: Nick Pacia

Monday, November 4, 2013

Knights 2013-14 Team Preview

(Picture From Top to Bottom, Left to Right)
Coach: Tom Sienkiewicz
Senior: Nick DeBlasio
Senior: Tom Horvat
Senior: Alex Minetti
Senior: Ricky Pollock (NEW)
Junior: Harrison Igoe
Junior: Justin LaRose
Junior: Adam Luther
Sophomore: Joe McNamara

Who Is Ricky Pollock?

The former Hendricken Hawk from Warwick, RI will likely make the starting lineup for the Providence Country Day Knights this year. His 6'4 physique will tremendously help the undersized team, which lost 67-58 in the Quarterfinals of the 2013 NEPSAC Class C Boy's Basketball Tournament.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Jr. Alex Minetti

Only his first year at PCD, Alex Minetti '14 helped improve the size and strength of the varsity basketball team. The seniors from last year were all at least six feet tall, meaning the team lost all it's height. Minetti gave the team hope and the confidence it needed to beat teams with 6'8 players, such as Hyde. He had an amazing 2012-2013 season and will be a deciding factor in the team's success for next year.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Sr. Marquis Harper Jr.

Like Ricky Pacia '13, Marquis was also a four year varsity basketball player. Known as the school football superstar, Marquis was the quickest player on the court and was a key in the success of the team. He is an SENE champion and will be hard to replace for the varsity basketball team next year.

Sr. Ricky Pacia

Ricky Pacia '13 has been involved with the  varsity basketball team for four years and became a valuable, passionate player. As the starting point guard, Ricky was a leader both on and off the court and kept all teammates focused. His four year legacy will be missed and won't be forgotten.
(Picture: Ricky Pacia '13)

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Sr. Alfredo De Santos

As a two year varsity player, Alfredo is what makes the game of basketball so special. His sense of humour and friendliness shouldn't be confused with his enthusiasm, because of his hard-working style of play. Due to his diligence, durability, and fondness, Alfredo has become an important part of the team's success over the past two years. He will leave big shoes to fill for next year.
(Picture: Alfredo De Santos '13)

PCD Basketball Movie Trailer

PCD Basketball 2012 - 2013 is in the process of being produced. for now, this is all that's released and available until the full length movie comes out.

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Sr. Justin Forness

(Picture From Left to Right: Alfredo De Santos '13, Justin Fornes '13, Adam Luther '15)
The most accurate word to describe Senior guard Justin Fornes is tenacious. His intensity and unwillingness to give up on the court gave the Knights a motivating force to win each game by working as determined as he did. A two year varsity player, Fornes will leave an impact on future PCD basketball teams. He will be missed and surely never forgotten.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

The And1 From The Free Throw Line

On December 8th, 2012, PCD matched up against St. Rays in the Lynch Tournament Finals. This picture displays Marquis Harper Jr. jumping from the free throw line, getting fouled, and laying the ball into the basket before reaching the ground. Marquis received All-Tournament honors in the 2012 Lynch Tournament.
(Picture From Left to Right: Ricky Pacia '13, Marquis Harper Jr. '13, Alex Minetti '14.)

Dedicated Scorebook Keepers

Sophie and Diane were devoted scorebook keepers for the PCD Basketball team. They went to almost every game, recording every statistic.
(Picture From Left to Right: Sophie Kaplan '16 & Diane Miranda '14)

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

67-58 Loss to Hyde in Quarterfinals

On Wednesday, February 27, PCD faced Hyde in the Quarterfinals of the 2013 NEPSAC Class C Boy's Basketball Tournament. The two had faced off on January 18th, PCD winning 61-59 in overtime. PCD was down by 1 at halftime, but Hyde pulled away winning 67-58. This was the last game for Seniors Ricky Pacia, Marquis Harper Jr. Alfredo De Santos, and Justin Fornes.
(Picture: Tom Horvat '14)

A Look Ahead

What will PCD Basketball look like next year? Tom Horvat '14 Nick DeBlasio '14 Alex Minetti '14 Justin LaRose '15 Harrison Igoe '15 Joe McNamara '16 are all the future of the team.
(Picture From Left to Right: Tom Horvat '14, Harrison Igoe '15, Justin LaRose '15, Nick DeBlasio '14)

Air Horvat

Tom Horvat '14 is shown dunking in pre-game warmups before the PCD game vs. Hyde.
(Picture: Tom Horvat '14)

Season Over

 Justin Fornes '13 is displayed in anguish after the Knights lose to Hyde, 67-58.

Ray's Big Day

Above is a shot of Coach Ray and Alex Minetti '14 from the PCD vs. Winchendon game on February 2nd, 2013. PCD won 75-62 against Winchendon, a qualifier in the 2013 NEPSAC Class B Boys' Tournament.
(Picture From Left to Right: Assistant Coach Ray Cantelmo, Alex Minetti '14)

Coach Ray Signaling Horvat's 1000th Point

On January 11th, 2013, Tom Horvat '14 scored his 1000th point against St. Georges. Assistant Coach Ray Cantelmo is shown here right after Horvat scored his 1000th career point.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

PCD vs. Hyde (January 18, 2013)

"The Wolfpack suffered a heartbreaking, 59-61 loss at Providence Country Day on Friday 18, January. For the second time in a week, Hyde lost its lead in the closing minute of the game as PCD hit a deep three point shot to take a 55-58 advantage before closing out the game at the stripe. The first half was hard fought, Hyde’s interior size advantage was offset by PCD’s three point shooting and fast break conversions.  However, the second half was dominated by Hyde in the early going. Christian Ejiga ’13 and Ken Grant ’14 scored fourteen and fifteen points and controlled nine and eleven rebounds, respectively. Julian Mardenli PG returned to his home state with his best performance of the season, finishing with eighteen points on seventy percent shooting, but the referees were less kind to Mardenli. When he fouled out, the Wolfpack saw its twelve point lead slowly dissipate. The Boys Varsity Basketball team’s record now stands at seven wins and seven losses."
Source: http://www.hyde.edu/2013/01/21/news/woodstock-campus-news/boys-varsity-basketball-loses-heartbreaker-to-providence-country-day-59-6/

2013 NEPSAC Class C Playoff Preview

Above is the Official 2013 NEPSAC Class C Boys' Basketball Tournament.

2012 NEPSAC Class C Playoff Results

PCD entered the 2012 NEPSAC Class C Boys' Basketball Tournament as the #3 seed, facing off against the #6 team, Berwick Academy. PCD advanced, beating Berwick Academy 71-58. Meeting Halfway, PCD face the #7 seed that defeated the #2 seed Pingree 58-60. Playing at Governor's Academy at 4:00 p.m., PCD ended their season to a tough 64-75 loss. This gave the #7 seed Hebron Academy a place in the Finals against the #5 seed Hyde. The two faced off, but Hyde won 64-53.

Monday, February 25, 2013

2/27 NEPSAC Class C vs. Hyde

6'8 Christian Ejiga will be a deciding factor on Wednesday, February 27, when PCD faces defending NEPSAC Class C Champions.

68-60 SENEISAA Championship Loss

On Saturday, February 23rd, PCD faced Wheeler in the 2013 SENEISAA Championship. It was a rematch from last years SENEISAA Championship, which PCD won. Unfortunately, Wheeler fought harder, beating PCD 68-60.
(Picture From Left to Right: Nick DeBlasio '14(PCD) Marquis Harper '13 (PCD) Nick Wignot '14 (Wheeler) Justin LaRose '15)