Sports reporter for the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Former Troopers include a Rhodes scholar and graduates of Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Amherst, Notre Dame, Stanford, and virtually every other university one could name. Pippen's 2014-15 team reached the regional quarterfinals of the state basketball playoffs and was his last team to win a postseason game. "It's a a great group," Martinez said of the four seniors. It's been tough, it's been emotional.". Andress boys basketball coach Jim Forbes, who has taken Riverside and Andress to the Final Four, had high praise for Pippen. Eastwood High School is a public high school in the Ysleta Independent School District the city of El Paso, Texas, United States. "He told me with the sophomore group and the freshmen group we had, we might have a chance to do something," Pippin recalls. Wooten, who also coached DeMatha's football team until 1968, first made national headlines when his basketball team pulled off a stunning upset of New York's Power Memorial Academy and . No live or upcoming events currently scheduled. The school is in the process of massive construction project and part of that construction includes work on the gymnasium at the school. Won the Texas 4A State Championship in 1976, Won the Texas 5A State Championship in 2018, On a current streak of 30+ consecutive district titles, This page was last edited on 22 January 2023, at 21:27. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. The Eastwood UIL Academic team structure is decentralized, with many coaches for various subjects including History, Current Events, Mathematics, Theatre, and Literature. Full Rankings. Chapin was down 18-4 in the first quarter but came back behind strong play from the bench, including Peyton Parker, who made a trio of 3-pointers. He was a very successful coach.". These fine human beings learned some of their discipline, competitiveness, dedication, and perseverance in the classrooms, the dance studio, on the stage, the football and baseball and soccer fields, the tennis courts, the rifle range, the band and choir rooms. ", Added Guardado: "We've come a long way this year. WACO No. On 1/3, the Eastwood varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Fostoria (OH) by a score of 55-49. Chemists and biologists and physicists as well as teachers and social workers and entrepreneurs make daily contributions to the lives of millions of people, and they still call Eastwood home. After the win against Midland Greenwood, I broke down and there were a lot of feelings after that win.". Brown led all scorers on the night with 20 points. We just had to be patient and things eventually came into place and we're doing some good things right now. 2/17 @ Eastwood L 41-40 Tue, 2/21 vs Permian L 66-48. Claim this team Ways you can help And enter it they have. "I don't think that will ever happen again," the 75-year-old said of his 50 years at Eastwood, interrupted only by a stint in the military from 1970-73. Midland therapists to bring attention to eating disorders, Midland Health offers maternal mental wellness program, MHS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Bulldogs get road win to improve to 15-0, HS GIRLS SOCCER: Lopez nets 2 goals to lead Permian past Legacy. He arrived at the school in 1967, when it was still considered to be far East El Paso, to coach junior varsity basketball. Winter 2016-2017 Schedule Coaches Roster Summaries & Headlines News Photos Videos Camps Team Links Team Files. The Eagles employed the slow down offense in the first half and trailed 5-4 after the first quarter. I took all of the lessons I learned from coach Pippen to heart and it has helped me in my every day studies and has helped shaped me on a daily basis.". He has also been a longtime government teacher at the school. El Paso Times View Comments Gary Pippen, Eastwood basketball coach, chose to resign his post as a teacher, a coach, and a mentor. Chapin advanced to the regional quarterfinals for the third straight season with an 82-62 win against Amarillo Palo Duro. Randall's athleticism was a factor and they had good size.". He taught us about discipline and maturity," said Barrio, who is a student at Texas A&M. On the court, Javier missed six games and 10-12 practices early in the season and at 1-9, the team could have easily spiraled downward. He expected every student to pursue excellence in his or her studies. Freshman at 4:30, Varsity at 6:00 and JV at 7:30. Girls Varsity Basketball. Lawyers and doctors and engineers from Eastwood practice all across this country. Eastwood Christian School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to . Thatlist includes Bel Air's Rob Dibbler, Bowie's Daniel Martinez, Clint's Jimmy Moreno and Chapin girls coach Jonathan Watters. After leaving for the military for three years, he returned in 1973 and was on staff when Eastwood won the Class 4A state championship in 1976. This is what has made Eastwood El Pasos Finest and will sustain her for decades to come. The speech and debate team at Eastwood High School has evolved into a powerhouse, winning sweepstakes awards at numerous Texas Forensics Association Tournaments. Assistant Coach. On 11/25, the Eastwood varsity basketball team lost their home non-conference game against Ottawa-Glandorf (Ottawa, OH) by a score of 84-42. 7-ranked Garden City rolled past Veribest behind a 27-1 first quarter during Mondays District 11-1A finale. Eastwood Football Coach History Mascot Troopers Team Varsity 2022 Colors Blue, Gold Coach N/A Address 2430 Mcrae Blvd, El Paso, TX79925 Overall 2-2 District 1-1 State (TX) Rank 264 This is a compilation of Eastwood high school football coach history. "I was surprised when I heard the news that coach Pippen was retiring," Martinez said. Ty Presley led Greenwood with 13 points, Tatum Pierce had nine and Shawn Kelly scored seven. We got some good looks at the basket and took advantage. Bret Bloomquist may be reached at 546-6359; bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @bretbloomquist on Twitter. Jaylen is a leader for us and he's playing at a high level. MONAHANS Monahans held Greenwood to only four fourth quarter points to pull away with a win during Tuesdays District 3-4A finale. . On 12/29, the Eastwood varsity basketball team lost their away non-conference game against Bellevue (OH) by a score of 56-32. Now 17-12, the Rangers hope the season can go on for a little while longer and at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Andrews, they face Canyon Randall in the regional quarterfinals. All rights reserved. Eastwood's Mark Hernandez (5) catches the ball at a boys basketball game against Franklin High School Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Bowie High School in El Paso, TX. Varsity Tennis vs. Eastlake & Riverside (Deby Lewis Courts) (Duty: Tomas Ornelas), 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM I owe a great deal in my career to coach Pippen.". Pampas Berlin Bartlett led all scorers with 17. OVERALL 0-0 0.00 Win % CONFERENCE 0-0 0.00 Win % HOME 0-0 AWAY 0-0 NEUTRAL 0-0. Posted: October 18, 2022. We kept playing hard the entire game. on demand Feb 12, 2020 6:30 PM PST. "We had a big third quarter and outscored them 28-8," Chapin coach Rodney Lewis said. We believe in ourselves. They debated and researched and blocked and tackled and fielded and swung and played and sang and read and studied and tested and laughed and cried and worried and bled and sweated on this ground, and all with the guidance and love of a staff of caring and committed adults. Jan 6 Trooper Nation Come out and support your Trooper Basketball Teams as they face off vs The Falcons of Eastlake. That "something" was winning the state title in 1976 the last time an El Paso school won the UIL state championship in boys basketball. Live Stream : https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://bit.ly/3HEXPfYThe Woodmore (Elmore. Andrews overcame a 19-14 deficit at halftime and a 24-19 deficit through three quarters to tie it at 27 following regulation. If you have the full schedule, send it to MaxPreps. ", More: Playoff hoops roundup Eastwood's season comes to end in Class 6A boys basketball playoffs, Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter, This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: After 1-9 start, Riverside Rangers have turned season around, Eastwood's season comes to end in Class 6A boys basketball playoffs, After 1-9 start, Riverside Rangers have turned season around. However, the Troopers (23-5) responded with a 17-5 run to pull away from LHS. Chapin girls basketball coach Jonathan Watters worked with Pippen for four seasons before taking over the Chapin girls program, where he is in his fifth season as the head coach of the Huskies. These fine human beings learned some of their discipline, competitiveness, dedication, and perseverance in the classrooms, the dance studio, on the stage, the football and baseball and soccer fields, the tennis courts, the rifle range, the band and choir rooms. "They are good players," Eastwood coach Peter Morales said of Bizjack and Lindsey. Legacy girls basketball coach Alfred Acosta talks to his team during a timeout against Seminole on 12/6/2022. The cost of the building is estimated at $93 million and is set to be completed in August 2019. On Friday nights in the fall, the victory bells resounding peals echo through the neighborhood, calling Troopers home for football games. . Though there are too many to name, her alumni have gone on to West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force and Coast Guard Academies. 1:50 Longtime Eastwood boys basketball coach Gary Pippen, who was part of the last public school from El Paso to win a state basketball title, will officially walk away from coaching this. "Our strength is that we have several guys that can step up and score and contribute in other ways," Dean said. Otherbasketball coaches will be inducted into the El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame, but when Eastwood High School legend Gary Pippin takes his spot May 8, he will be one of a kind. Kodi Hartman led Greenwood with 12 points, Adison Savage and Allyson Jackson scored 10 each, Caili McDonald had eight and Brinkley Smith had six. On 2/17, the Eastwood varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Woodmore (Elmore, OH) by a score of 53-40. Baseball Softball Track. The Bulldogs (19-11, 5-5) finished the District 2-6A campaign in a three-way tie for third with San Angelo Central (23-8, 5-5) and Odessa Permian (18-12, 5-5) in the race for the leagues final two playoff spots. Varsity Boys Basketball. Since the 1-9 start, the Rangers have turned the season around, won a District 2-4A title, a bi-district title against Irvin and on Friday night upended Midland Greenwood, 58-54, for an area title, the school's first since 1998 when Javier was the program's freshman coach. The Panthers (18-12, 5-5) caused chaos with the win by moving into a three-way tie with Midland High (19-11, 5-5) and San Angelo Central (23-8, 5-5) for third place and the districts last two playoff spots. This article is about the school in El Paso. Today Eastwood High School has 400+ graduates annually. ", Added Guardado: "Coach Vela is tough, Michael is tough. Zach Brown scored 10 points for the Sandies in the first half, seven of which came in the second quarter. HS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: LHS falls to Eastwood in bi-district playoff. The famed Trooper mascot is based on the Union Cavalry Soldiers during the American Civil War. But Javier, his staff and the players' spirit never waned and the team has given Javier and his family the comfort and the support they needed. Eastwood High School is part of Ysleta Independent School District and has approximately 2161 students and 10 varsity sports. Peyton has been solid for us all year. After being away for 8years, I came back to discover that this city is growing fast, but into a big political mess. Rankings. This chapter is also home to a former Texas Advisor of the Year and its members hold many state championships. El Paso, TX. In Hobbs, N.M. Parkland defeated Amarillo Tascosa, 65-55, to set up a regional quarterfinal date with Chapin. The trophy cases fairly bulge with awards which testify to the dedication and work ethic of her student body, faculty, and staff. Texas #263: Texas Division 6A #123: Region I #67: . ", Added Morales: "The future is bright for our program. Through the years, Eastwood graduates have succeeded in a myriad of careers, spanning the scope of American life. Two Ysleta Community Learning Center students were recently named among the best in the state by the Texas Association of Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) and will be recognized for their achievements at a conference next month. As of 2014 Eastwood High School is now in the UIL 6A division and the only 6A high school in the Ysleta Independent School District. Addie Dunn led MCA with 12 points, Ava Smith had seven and Bethany Tate and Mariah Davis each scored six. "That always made me happy, to see the success of those players as they went on to become successful," Pippin said. Then in 2006, Pipped was firedas the result of a petition circulated by parents and others who wanted the coach removed. On 2/3, the Eastwood varsity basketball team won their away conference game against Fostoria (OH) by a score of 57-56. He expected everyone to do their part, whether on the court or in the classroom.As a quick-witted, funny, sincere, and caring man, he always looked out for others, not just his players, but also those who worked with him.When a decent man dedicates more than 50 years of his life to a school, he certainly deserves accolades for his efforts. He's an all-around player and he's important to our success. Eastwood High School, "Home of El Paso's Finest," is located in the city of El Paso, Texas. MORE: El Paso's best track and field coaches come from Eastwood and San Elizario high. In Fort Stockton, Andress lost 75-67 to Lubbock Monterey. Michael has been able to get to a couple of games and speak with the kids, I know that was special for everyone. Jashaun Kinnard scored 22 points to lead the Matadors, Julian Moreno scored 20 and Jordan Diaz scored 10. "We've been teammates for a long time and we just tried to build a strong legacy in this program and set the future for the players coming up. Though there are too many to name, her alumni have gone on to West Point, Annapolis, and the Air Force and Coast Guard Academies. Eastwood children have grown up to be executive officers of multi-national corporations, television and film producers, and collegiate and professional athletes, as well as soldiers fighting for country in foreign lands. Today Alabama High School Basketball, Eastwood Christi. Was named head coach after Lesleyretired in 1993. Eastwood is the lone team remaining in Class 6A, Parkland, Chapin, Canutillo and . Let them know that you believe that gym should be named after him.Christine J. O'Leary, More:Eastwood High School basketball coach Gary Pippen retires after decades of memories. On 1/13, the Eastwood varsity basketball team won their home conference game against Woodmore (Elmore, OH) by a score of 76-72. On 1/31, the Eastwood varsity basketball team lost their home conference game against Rossford (OH) by a score of 58-30. Jamal Williams led Andress with 24 points, Cam Gulley scored 18 and Ezra Wolfgang scored 10. Eastwood will compete in Class 5A this season after dropping down from Class 6A in the UIL realignment earlier this year. Texas a & M 65-55, to set up a regional quarterfinal date with Chapin 27 regulation. Feb 12, 2020 6:30 PM PST '' Martinez said American life night with points! 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