Bria Chooses Longwood University
October 21, 2009 --
After much thought, our only Senior Bria White has decided to accept a Basketball Scholarship to Longwood University in Farmville VA. Their Head Coach Kristin Caruso says they expect Bria to step right in on day one and contribute many minutes. Bria attends Bethesda Chevy Chase High School in Bethesda Maryland.
Bria verballed last night, she expects to sign her Letter of Intent when the window for the Early Signing Period opens up in November. Congrats Bria, we are all Proud of you.
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15U Has 3 Ranked!!
October 16, 2009 --
Congratulations to 3 DC Heat 15U players who recently were ranked by ESPN/Hoopgurlz as being tops in their 2011 Graduating Class. Congratulations to Brene, Lindsay and Mariah who were ranked #1, #9 and #12 respectively in the State of Maryland. It's truly an honor and we are proud of you all. Good luck on your upcoming Junior season.
Next year we hope to get a few more girls on that List!
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A Round of Applause!
From Coaches Jay and Curt, and the 13U Girls...Outstanding job Brene on making the ESPNU Hoopgurlz list. Our girls will be looking at your success as a basketball player and as a young lady in hopes of becoming good players and individuals in their own right. Coach Brian Wiley has laid the foundation and the blueprint to developing outstanding basketball players and positive young ladies and it will continue with our 13U Girls as we get ready for the Fall Leagues. Once again, Coach Brian and Brene, thank you for showing our girls the way.
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Brene Moseley Makes "Super 60"
August 31, 2009 --
Congratulations to Brene Moseley from our 15U Team. Brene has been honored with the ranking of #35 on the ESPNU HoopGurlz "Super 60" list of the Top 2011 Graduating Class Players in the Country. Brene has put in a lot of hard work in the last 2 years, i'm sure she will continue to work hard and strive for that Top 10. Good job Brene and good luck with your High School Season at Paint Branch.
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15U's Wrap Up Season @Junior Nationals
July 28, 2009 --
The 15U's wrapped up their 2009 Spring/Summer season with a 3-2 record at the USJN 15U Championships. The young ladies also participated in the USJN 17U Championships a few days earlier were they played up and finished with a 3-3 record and advanced to the playoffs. College Scouts were in the house all week and hopefully some liked what they saw and will be contacting our girls...lets keep our fingers crossed.
This season saw the girls go for 37 Wins and only 16 losses. They played in Atlanta Georgia, Hampton Virginia, State College Pennsylvania as well as various gyms around the DC/MD/VA area. They also won the 2009 Potomac Valley Regional Championship for Division 1 in the 15U Division.
As the girls go back to their respective High Schools this Fall, lets hope they carry their knowledge and experience from this Summer back with them and have a productive school year. Good Luck!!
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Brittney's On Her Way
July 21, 2009 --
Brittney Waters from our 2008 16U Team (Charles Flowers High School) has decided to play basketball on Scholarship this Fall at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania. Lincoln University is in the CIAA Conference. Congratulations Brittney, we are all Proud of you!!
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13U DI Nationals
July 15, 2009 --
The Division I 13U National Championships were bitter sweet. The DC Heat 96 Girls made it to the Championship winner's bracket, but could not pull off consecutive wins. Injuries once again played a part, but the experience they gained from this exposure to top competition was priceless. Competing in the National Championship atmosphere will encourage the ladies to always bring their "A" game as we prepare for the US Junior National Championships.
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15U's Ballin' In The South
July 13, 2009 --
Fresh off of Penn State Tournament, the 15U's hopped on a flight to Atlanta to play in front of 120 College Scouts. The young ladies did not disappoint. For the Tournament they went 4-1 and drew large crowds of college coaches to their games. Hopefully they liked what they saw. Next up, the US Junior Nationals where the young ladies again will be playing up. They will first play in the 17U division and will then turnaround and play 15U as well. A tall task for sure, but the girls are willing to take it on.
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Penn State Done...15U's On To Atlanta
July 8, 2009 --
It's July....and that means College Exposure time. 15U's will be playing up all month long. First stop, USA Invitational @Penn State University. On hand were 215 College Coaches scouting for talent. The girls went 3-3 and finished 22nd out of 64 Teams in their Bracket. All losses were by 4 pts or less including a double overtime loss at the buzzer. The girls will lick their wounds and strap it up for the FILA Tournament of Champions next in Atlanta.
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High Praise!
June 24, 2009 --
96 Family, I would like to extend a heartfelt Congratulations to all the girls on their performance last night in the High School Team Shootout. You all were the only middle school team in the Shootout and you even took home 1 win out of 2 games.....not bad at all. While you can't win them all, your effort and poise was commendable. You showed you can play with anyone. In case you didnt see, my 15U girls were down on the court watching and cheering for yall in your 1st game and they all (including my parents) were impressed and proud that you were representing DC Heat. And when yall lost to the Evanators in the 1st game, my girls were like....."oh no, we gonna take care of them for yall". So we proceeded to smack them down by 40. That was for yall, big Ladies standing up for the lil' ladies :-)
Keep up what you are doing, there is a bright future for you all. If you work hard in school, train and play hard on the court......the sky's the limit. Just as today some of you may look up to my girls.......Tomorrow there will be girls looking up at YOU...................You Are The Future!!
Brian Wiley
President/Coach
DC Heat 15U Girls
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13U's UVA Jamboree (Team Camp) A Success!
June 14, 2009 --
As we continue to tune up for the Division I 13U Nationals in Kings Island, Ohio, the injuries are starting to heal and the experience of playing top competition and older girls have been gained. This weekend was a success at University of Virginia Team Camp Jamboree as the girls finish 3-1 with an all-around strong effort. The DC Heat girls continue to gain valueable experience in difficult situations. We are proud of the girls and their effort this weekend and it showed as the DC Heat girls were one of a number of teams being praised by the coaching staff of the University of Virginia Womens basketball.
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13U's @James River Blaze Classic
June 1, 2009 --
Despite injury, the girls played well and the 7th graders proved to be ahead of the class. Dajah Johnson has gained tremendous experience at the point guard position and is doing very well directing the team. Alexis Nolan and Kiara Colston provided energy offensively and defensively with an all-around game. Alexandria Eldridge continues to show everyone how athletic and savvy she is. Kirby Porter has the ability to play all five positions and Sara Woods is the constant performer. She scores, rebounds, and block shots as a guard playing the post position. Our lone 8th grader, Jasmine Dancy proved to everyone that she can finish around the basket and rebound hard. Keep working hard girls! Nicola Ekuban and Lindsey Spann will return from injury this week while Eboni Staples continues to rehab her knee. Get well soon Eboni.
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DC Heat 96 Girls Qualify!
May 18, 2009 --
The coaches want to thank the DC Heat Girls 96 Team for a courageous effort in the Potomac Valley Division I Regionals finishing in 4th place and qualifying for the Division I 13U National Championships. After losing 3 girls to injury over the weekend, we played the medal round semi-finals with only six 7th graders and gave a trememdous effort. We fell short of our goal of winning the Regional Championships, but it wasn't because of a lack of effort. We are so proud of the girls that words doesn't do them justice. Thank you again girls for all your hard work. Now it's time to heal up and get back to our winning ways.
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Alexus Jones Makes Choice
May 11, 2009 --
Congratulations goes out to Alexus Jones from our 16U team. Alexus, who is currently a Senior at Paint Branch High School has accepted a scholarship to play Basketball at Benedict College in Columbia SC. Alexus currently has a 4.00 GPA and will be graduating with Honors in a few weeks from Paint Branch.
Alexus has been with DC Heat since she was in 9th Grade. It's truly a blessing to see her achieve academic success as well as this scholarship honor. Good Luck Lex, job well done.......on and off the court.
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2009 15U Gold Medal Champions ...................
May 11, 2009 --
Congratulations go out to the 15U DC Heat Girls team for winning the 2009 Potomac Valley Regional Championship. The 15U's beat the WFBC Mustangs 65-61 in a thrilling Championship Game from start to finish.
Both team came into the game undefeated, both winning all of their respective Pool and Semi-Final Games. Our girls hopped on the Mustangs out the gate and never looked back. Although we lead the entire game, the Mustangs were never out of it with their amazing 3 pt shooting keeping them close to the very end. But it was our day, our game and our Championship. Great Job girls it was a total team effort.
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15U Goes To Boo
April 20, 2009 --
The 15U's went to the prestigious Boo Williams/Nike Invitational this weekend and performed well. The young ladies went 3-0 in Pool Play and advanced to the playoffs. In their Saturday night 1st Round game the 15U's won a nail biter in double overtime that ended close to 10:00pm against a very disciplined NJ Panthers team 55-53. In the 2nd overtime with 1 second remaining and the score tied Brene Moseley was fouled. She stepped to the line and hit 2 of 2 free throws to secure the win. Brene ended the game with an astounding 31 pts.
In Sunday mornings 8:00am Semi-Final game the girls came up a little short. It was nip and tuck the whole game with DC Heat up a few....then our opponent Tennessee Team Pride up a few. But in the last few minutes of the game our girls just couldn't pull it out. Tennessee Team Pride rolled off a couple fast break layups and foul shots to stretch their lead and win the game 64-51. A valiant effort on the girls part considering their double overtime game the night before.
A great weekend overall. Girls, we are proud of you all.
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HSRN National Basketball Rookie of the Year is........
April 15, 2009 --
The basketball honors continue to pour in for freshman college star Keyona Bryant of Saint Augustine’s College.
This week, the Heritage Sports Radio Network named Keyona the Division II National Women’s Rookie of the Year after she received the most votes in an on-line fan poll. The award is the latest for Keyona, a 6-foot All-CIAA Forward who is also the CIAA Confrence Women’s Rookie of the Year.
A DC Heat Alumni, Keyona ranked first in field goal percentage (54%), second in scoring (17 ppg) & sixth in rebounding (7.1 rpg) in the CIAA Confrence. She led the Lady Falcons to their first CIAA Tournament semifinal appearance since 2003.
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All-Mets/All-Leagues Are In .........
April 8, 2009 --
Congratulations to the following players on their end of the season accolades:
2009 ALL-MET...
Tarik Hislop, 16U Team, Paint Branch HS...(2nd year with honor)
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-MET...
Sequoia Austin,16U Team, Holton Arms School
Nikia Gorham, 16U Team, Charles Flowers HS
Taylor Hilton, 16U Team, Sidwell Friends School
Morgan Pope-Addison, 16U Team, Henry Wise HS
Brene Moseley, 15U Team, Paint Branch HS
ALL-LEAGUE...
Tarik Hislop, Paint Branch HS
Brene Moseley, Paint Branch HS
Nikia Gorham, Charles Flowers HS
Morgan Pope-Addison, Henry Wise HS
Sequoia Austin, Holton Arms School
Taylor Hilton, Sidwell Friends School
AREA SCORING LEADERS...
#3 Taylor Hilton, 16U Team, Sidwell Friends... 22.7 ppg
#7 Tarik Hislop, 16U Team, Paint Branch HS... 21.1 ppg
#17 Sequoia Austin, 16U Team, Holton Arms... 18.6 ppg
#28 Brene Moseley, 15U Team, Paint Branch HS... 17.2 ppg
#47 Jasmine McRoy, 15U Team, Watkins Mill HS... 15.9 ppg
Congratulations to you all, a job well done!!
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Morgan Makes Decision
March 26, 2009 --
Congratulations goes out to Morgan Pope-Addison of our 16U Team. Morgan has made a verbal committment to play basketball on scholarship next year at Winston Salem State University. Along with this announcement, Morgan was named 2nd Team All-Gazette for her play at Henry Wise High School this past season. Great Job Morgan and good luck next year.
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All-Gazette Is A DC Heat Affair
March 26, 2009 --
Congratulations to the following DC Heat Family members that earned All-Gazette Honors:
1st Team:
Tarik Hislop- Paint Branch High School (16U Team)
Brene Moseley- Paint Branch High School (15U Team)
Nikia Gorham- Charles Flowers High School (16U Team)
2nd Team:
Morgan Pope-Addison- Henry Wise High School (16U Team)
Brittney Waters- Charles Flowers High School (16U Team)
Jeanne Wilson- Crossland High School (15U Team)
Honorable Mention:
Alexus Jones- Paint Branch High School (16U Team)
Sequoia Austin- Holton Arms School (16U Team)
Jasmine McRoy- Watkins Mills High School (15U Team)
Pandora Wilson- Magruder High School (15U Team)
Great Job ladies!! WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU!!
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Great Job Mariah
March 18, 2009 --
Congratulations to Mariah Jones from our 15U Team. It's been announced that Mariah made WCAC All-Leauge Honorable Mention. Mariah plays at St Johns High School in Washington DC. St Johns plays in the ultra competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference. Great job in only her sophmore year.
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All-Rookie Team Selection
March 13, 2009 --
Congratulations to DC Heat Alumni Guard Shontice Simmons. She was named to the NEC (Northeast Conference) All-Rookie Team. In her 1st year at Central Connecticut State University, Shontice averaged 12 ppg, 4 rpg and dished out 102 assists. Great job Shontice, an excellent way to start of your College career.
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Gatorade & DC Heat = Repeat!!
March 13, 2009 --
Congratulations to Taylor Hilton from our 16U team. Taylor has been named the 2009 Gatorade Player of the Year for Washington DC. Taylor plays High School basketball at Sidwell Friends School where this year she was their Leading Scorer (23 ppg) and Leading Rebounder (15 rpg). Taylor will be attending William & Mary University next year on a Basketball Scholarship. Great job Taylor, we are all proud of you.
This is a repeat honor for DC Heat. Last year Tarik Hislop was the 2008 Gatorade Player of the Year for the State of Maryland.
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Kathleen is All-CAC...Again
March 9, 2009 --
Congratulations to Alumni DC Heat Forward Kathleen Brown. Kathleen was named 1st Team All-CAC (Capital Athletic Conference) for the second consecutive year. Kathleen averaged 15 pts and 9 Rebs per game. She also was 5th in the conference in scoring. Great job Kat!
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Good Luck Paint Branch
March 9, 2009 --
Good luck to Alexus Jones, Tarik Hislop and Brene Moseley from our 16U Team. These young ladies play for Paint Branch High School and they will be playing on Thurs March 12th @UMBC in the Semi-Finals of the 3A State Championships against Western High School from Baltimore. Paint Branch won their Regional Finals game against Urbana High School Saturday night 58-55. Paint Branch are the reigning 3A State Champs. Good luck girls.
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Congratulations Candace and Riverdale
March 7, 2009 --
Congratulations to Candace Bond from our 16U Team. Candace's High School team Riverdale Baptist beat Oak Hill Academy 74-57 to win another NACA (National Association of Christian Athletes) Championship title. Great job Candace and the rest of the young ladies.
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Happy Birthday Britt!!
March 6, 2009 --
Congratulations to Brittney Waters from our 16U Team. Playing in the 4A Regional Semi-Final game against Henry Wise High School, 5 seconds left in the game, game tied 61-61.... and she was fouled.... shooting 2 free throws. Brittney hit 1 of 2 free throws to win the game for CH Flowers High School, final score 62-61. What a clutch performance. Truly a Birthday she will never forget. Great job Britt and good luck in the Regional Finals.
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1st Team All-CIAA
February 26, 2009 --
Hats off to Keyona Bryant for being named to the 2009 All-CIAA Womens Basketball Team. In this her Freshman year in College, Keyona was named the Conference Rookie of the Week 8 times. She was named the Conference Rookie of the Year to go along with her All-CIAA Womens Basketball Team award. Congratulations on an outstanding Freshman year. All current and former DC Heat is proud.
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Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week......
February 19, 2009 --
Congratulations to DC Heat Alumni guard Shontice Simmons on being named to her first Rookie of the Week honor in the Northeast Conference. Shontice leads her team in scoring (12 ppg), assists (3.5 apg) and steals (2 spg). Great job!!
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Kathleen Brown Eclipses 1000 Points
February 19, 2009 --
Congratulations go out to DC Heat Alumni Forward Kathleen Brown who plays ball at Marymount University. Kathleen just became the 17th Womens player at Marymount University to score over 1000 pts for her career...and she is only a Junior.
In addition to the scoring honor, Kathleen was also named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District, 2nd Team Honors for the second year in a row. Her overall GPA is 3.79. Fantastic job on and off the court Kathleen, keep it up.
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The CIAA Conference Rookie of the Year............
February 19, 2009 --
Congratulations to DC Heat Alumni forward Keyona Bryant who currently plays for St Augustine College. Keyona was named the CIAA Rookie of the Year. In total for this school year Keyona was the CIAA Rookie of the Week 8 times. She leads St Augustine in scoring at 18 pts per game and is 2nd in Rebounding with 7 rebs per game. Keyona is also the 2nd leading scorer in the CIAA Conference. Great Job Keyona, we are proud of you...Keep working hard.
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CAC Athlete Of the Week is.....
January 6, 2009 --
Congratulations to DC Heat Alumni Kathleen Brown for being named the CAC (Capital Athletic Conference) Athlete of the Week ending January 3rd 2009. In 3 games Kathleen tallied 47 pts, 38 rebounds and shot 17-21 (80%) from the Free Throw line. Good way to start off the New Year, keep it up.
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