Boys’ Basketball Season Preview: Bishop Kearney Kings

TEAM: Bishop Kearney Kings 

LEAGUE/CLASS: Private-Parochial/A

COACH: Kevin Goode (11th season) 

LAST SEASON: Finished 16-6, lost to Batavia in the B1 semifinals.  

TOP RETURNERS: Colin Gentile 6-foot-3, Sr. G (four-year starter); Alejandro Aguilar 5-foot-11 Jr. G; Russell Ellis 5-foot-7 9th-grade G; Jahmez “Jah” Reaves 6-foot-2 8th-grade G.

TOP NEWCOMERS: Jayden Capers 6-foot-4 F; Maddox Volpe 6-foot-4 F; Jahan Wilson 5-foot-10 G.

HISTORY 101: Bishop Kearney has won 13 titles (fifth in Section V history). The Kings are looking for their first championship since 2013.

NEXT GAME: Wednesday, December 13th vs. Fairport. A 6:30 PM tip-off is scheduled at Ed Nietopski Gymnasium.

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COACH GOODE’S WORDS: “Colin Gentile will provide leadership and guidance for our young team. Colin can score at all three levels.  Alejandro Aguilar is a combo guard who has a nice shot and can defend multiple positions. He is a relentless rebounder at his size. Russell Ellis is a very crafty and shifty guard who can score and handle the basketball. Even as a freshman he plays  with a lot of poise. “Jah” Reaves is a physical and skilled combo guard who plays with a lot of energy on both sides of the ball. Jah has an all-around game and gives 100 percent effort each play. Jayden Capers has a high motor, is a good rebounder and finishes well around the rim. Plays with great energy.  Maddox Volpe is a good rebounder/rim protector.  Jahan Wilson is a very good defender.”