REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL RAIDERS
BOYS BASKETBALL 2021 MEDIA GUIDE
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VARSITY TEAM TOP ROW: Tavian Willsea, Andrew Leikam, Michael Wolf, Cole Records, Kyle Sandler, Clay Nanke, Ty Bergman, Matt Yost, Blakeley Stoughton, Archer Vansickle, Nati Solomon BOTTOM ROW: TaRea Fulcher, Taylor Kallsen, Craig Leikam, Ken Shaw, Steve Solita, Dave Willsea, Alonzo Paul
Photos courtesy of Jack’s Action Shots. Thank you for all the great ones!
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CONTENTS & CREDITS Team Rosters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Team Photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Team Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10 College Basketball Players. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Team Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13 Coaching Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 Player Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freshmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 18 Sophomores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
Juniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seniors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-29
Basketball Alumni, Friends and Family - We are hoping to share the traditions of Regis Jesuit basketball for all past, present and future RJ ball players. We hope that you enjoy this edition of the basketball program. If you spot any mistakes or omissions, please contact Coach Shaw at Regis Jesuit so that future corrections can be made. We would love to hear from you or better yet — see you at a game.
GO RAIDERS BASKETBALL!
PHOTO CREDITS: Player Portraits - Lifetouch Team and Coach Photos - Zemi Photography Action and Filler Photos - Karen Stoughton
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TEAM ROSTERS 2021 VARSITY TEAM Jersey #
Name
Year
0 1 2 3 5 11 13 14 15 20 21 24 31
Michael Wolf Blakeley Stoughton TaRea Fulcher Tavian Willsea Nati Solomon Archer Vansickle Matt Yost Andrew Leikam Cole Records Clay Nanke Ty Bergman Kyle Sandler Alonzo Paul
‘21 ‘21 ‘23 ‘22 ‘21 ‘23 ‘22 ‘22 ‘23 ‘21 ‘21 ‘22 ‘21
2021 SOPHOMORE TEAM Jersey # 1 2 3 4 5 10 14 20 21 22 23 44
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Name Garrett Beam Dagem Tadesse Max Devlin Reed Foltz Zac Poland Damarius Taylor Zach Niichel Nick Frontz Nate Mayers Owen Cabibi Patrick Smith Carter Smith
Year ‘23 ‘23 ‘23 ‘23 ‘23 ‘24 ‘23 ‘23 ‘23 ‘23 ‘23 ‘23
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2021 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM Jersey #
Name
Year
1 2 3 4 11 12 13 14 15 20 25 33
Joe Dorais TaRea Fulcher Tavian Wilsea Ben Rasure Archer Vansickle Ridley Soro Matt Yost Andrew Leikam Cole Records Nick Frontz George Bowdouris Sam Walters
‘23 ‘23 ‘22 ‘22 ‘23 ‘23 ‘22 ‘22 ‘23 ‘23 ‘22 ‘22
2021 FRESHMAN TEAMS Red Team Jersey #
0 5 10 13 14 15 24 30 35 51
Name
Jason Watts Eliseo Rivera Ty Berry Armon Brown Gabe Hawkins John Fischer John May Anthony Medina Cole Canino William Houtsma
White Team Jersey # Name
1 5 10 12 13 21 22 25 30 32 24 41
Thaddius Gamueda Henry Warta Garrett Johnson Mason Saunders Max Romanow Nick Anzures Donovan Scott Lawson Douglas Miles Herrera Kevin Olson Marco Batuello Jameson Davis
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TEAM PHOTOS
JUNIOR VARSITY
TOP ROW: Cole Recods, George Bowdouris, Matt Yost, Nick Frontz, Archer Vansickle, Sam Walters BOTTOM ROW: Tavian Wilsea, Joe Dorais, Andrew Leikam, Dave Willsea, Ben Rasure, TaRea Fulcher, Ridley Soro
FRESHMAN RED
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TOP ROW: Coach Taylor, John May, William Houtsma, Cole Canino, Coach Brad Dorais MIDDLE ROW: John Fischer, Jason Watts, Anthony Medina, Armon Brown BOTTOM ROW: Ty Berry, Gabe Hawkins, Eliseo Rivera
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SOPHOMORE
TOP ROW: Nate Mayers, Carter Smith, Coach Craig Leikam, Patrick Smith, Zac Poland MIDDLE ROW: Reed Foltz, Garrett Beam, Owen Cabibi, Zach Niichel BOTTOM ROW: Damarius Taylor, Max Devlin, Dagem Tadesse
FRESHMAN WHITE
TOP ROW: Mason Saunders, Jameson Davis, Coach Taylor Kallsen, Lawson Douglas, Garrett Johnson MIDDLE ROW: Max Romanow, Henry Warta, Nick Anzures, Donovan Scott BOTTOM ROW: Miles Herrera, Marco Baatuello, Kevin Olson, Thaddius Gamueda
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TEAM SCHEDULES VARISTY TEAM SCHEDULE
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Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Friday, January 29
Monarch
Monarch
6:30 pm
Tuesday, February 2
Ponderosa
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Thursday, February 4
Castle View
Castle View
7:00 pm
Saturday, February 6
Lutheran
Regis Jesuit
TBD
Tuesday, February 9
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch
5:00 pm
Friday, February 12
Legend
Legend
7:00 pm
Tuesday, February 16
Douglas County
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Thursday, February 18
Heritage
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Saturday, February 20
Denver East
Regis Jesuit
TBD
Tuesday, February 23
Valor Christian
Valor Christian
7:00 pm
Thursday, February 25
Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon
7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 3
Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista
7:00 pm
Saturday, March 6
Chaparral
Regis Jesuit
TBD
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JV TEAM SCHEDULE Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Friday, January 29
Monarch
Monarch
6:30 pm
Tuesday, February 2
Ponderosa
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Thursday, February 4
Castle View
Castle View
7:00 pm
Saturday, February 6
ThunderRidge
Regis Jesuit
TBD
Tuesday, February 9
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch
5:00 pm
Friday, February 12
Legend
Legend
7:00 pm
Saturday, February 13
Heritage
Regis Jesuit
TBD
Tuesday, February 16
Douglas County
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Thursday, February 18
Heritage
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Saturday, February 20
Denver East
Regis Jesuit
TBD
Tuesday, February 23
Valor Christian
Valor Christian
7:00 pm
Thursday, February 25
Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon
7:00 pm
Wednesday, March 3
Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista
7:00 pm
Saturday, March 6
Chaparral
Regis Jesuit
TBD
SOPHOMORE TEAM SCHEDULE Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Thursday, February 4
Castle View
Castle View
5:30 pm
Saturday, February 6
ThunderRidge
ThunderRidge
12:00 pm
Friday, February 12
Legend
Legend
3:30 pm
Tuesday, February 16
Douglas County
Regis Jesuit
3:30 pm
Thursday, February 18
Heritage
Regis Jesuit
3:30 pm
Saturday, February 20
Denver East
Denver East
3:30 pm
Monday, February 22
Northfield
Regis Jesuit
5:30 pm
Thursday, February 25
Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon
3:30 pm
Friday, February 26
Valor Christian
Regis Jesuit
6:00 pm
Saturday, February 27
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch
5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 3
Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista
3:30 pm
Friday, March 5
Chaparral
Regis Jesuit
3:30 pm
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White Team
Red Team
FRESHMEN TEAM SCHEDULES
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Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Tuesday, February 2
Ponderosa
Regis Jesuit
3:30 pm
Thursday, February 4
Castle View
Castle View
3:30 pm
Saturday, February 6
ThunderRidge
ThunderRidge
10:00 am
Thursday, February 11
Legend
Legend
7:00 pm
Monday, February 15
Douglas County
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Friday, February 19
Heritage
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Saturday, February 20
Denver East
Regis Jesuit
1:30 pm
Tuesday, February 23
Valor Christian
Valor Christian
4:00 pm
Thursday, February 25
Rock Canyon
Rock Canyon
6:00 pm
Saturday, February 27
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch
3:30 pm
Wednesday, March 3
Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista
5:30 pm
Thursday, March4
Chaparral
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Date
Opponent
Location
Time
Monday, January 25
Denver Christian
Denver Christian
6:00 pm
Wednesday, January 27
Colorado Academy
Colorado Academy
4:00 pm
Monday, February 1
Kent Denver
Kent Denver
5:00 pm
Monday, February 8
Kent Denver
Regis Jesuit
7:00 pm
Thursday, February 11
Arrupe Jesuit
Arrupe Jesuit
7:00 pm
Monday, February 15
Lutheran
Regis Jesuit
1:00 pm
Saturday, February 20
Lutheran
Lutheran
9:00 am
Monday, February 22
Northfield
Regis Jesuit
3:30 pm
Saturday, February 27
Valor Christian
Valor Christian
3:00 on
REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL RAIDERS
COLLEGE PLAYERS College Basketball Players 2009
2016
2010
Marc Reininger University of Utah
RJ Demps Benedictine College
Joey Ptasinski Lafeyette College Bud Thomas Mercer University
2011
Drew Dyer University of California San Diego Chris Lesnansky Colorado College Tanner Samson Elon University Ryan Winter Elon University
Geoff Kelly University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
2018
Sam Bannec Colorado State University Elijah Martinez Hawaii Pacific
2019
Daniel Carr Augustana College (Ill.) Matt Wheelock Augustana University (SD) Jamil Safieddine Brewster Academy (NH)
2013
Josh Perkins attended RJ 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 Gonzaga University
2015
Nolan Ebel Augustana College Vaughn Samson Rhodes College Taylor Kallsen St. John’s University
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TEAM RESULTS Season
Record
End of the Year Results
2007-08
19 - 8
Great 8
2008-09
26 - 2
League & STATE CHAMPIONS
2009-10
27 - 1
League & STATE CHAMPIONS
2010-11
23 - 5
League Runnerup & STATE CHAMPIONS
2011-12
20 - 4
League Champions
2012-13
21 - 5
League Champions & Great 8
2013-14
20 - 4
League Runnerup
2014-15
23 - 3
League Champions & Great 8
2015-16
22 - 4
League Champions & Great 8
2016-17
13 - 12
2017-18
19 - 6
2018-19
15 - 9
League Champions
2019-20
13-14
Great 8
League Record last 13 years - 113-19 (85.6%) Overall Record last 13 years - 261-75 (77.7%)
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Since 2007
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SEASON HIGHS POINTS SCORED 624 - Josh Perkins (2012-13) SCORING AVERAGE 25.0 - Josh Perkins (2012-13) ASSISTS 166 (6.6) Josh Perkins (2012-13) REBOUNDS 273 - Daniel Carr (2018-19) 2 POINT FG % 58.6% - Geoff Kelly (2015-16) 3 POINT FG % 48.2% - Michael Clark (2010-11)
3 POINT FG MADE 60 - Tanner Samson (2010-11) FREE THROW % 92.0%, Joey Ptasinski (2008-09) FREE THROWS MADE 194 - Josh Perkins (2012-13) FREE THROWS ATTEMPTED 274 - Josh Perkins (2012-13) 2nd in STATE HISTORY
BLOCKED SHOTS 50 - Bud Thomas (2009-10) STEALS 60 - Tanner Samson (2010-11)
TEAM HIGHS CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS: 2009, 2010, 2011 (1 of only 2 teams to do it and the first in the last 60 years)
BEST RECORD: 27-1 (2008-09) CONSECUTIVE GAMES WON IN-STATE: 50 (2009-11) 2 POINT FG%: 62.0% - 479 of 773 (2010-11) 3 POINT FG%: 38.8% - 197 of 508 (2010-11) MADE 3 POINT FG: 197 (2010-11) FREE THROW %: 79.9% - 406 of 508 (2008-09 - 3RD IN STATE HISTORY)
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COACHING STAFF Head Coach - Ken Shaw Coach Shaw begins his 46th season as a head coach and his 14th year at Regis Jesuit. He guided the Raiders to back-to-back-to-back 5A State hoops championships in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The Raiders have won the Continental League title eight out of the last 13 seasons with a record of 113 -19 (85.6%). He also won single state championships with Yuma and Sterling. Coach Shaw is a former star Colorado prep player at Merino where he was the leading scorer in state history at the time of his graduation. He has amassed over 770 wins becoming just the third coach in state history to achieve this milestone. Before coaching at Regis Jesuit, Coach Shaw coached at Smoky Hill, in addition to Rocky Mountain, Yuma and Sterling. Coach Shaw has been married to Susan for 33 years and has two children: son, Kelly and daughter Setera. I coach because….. because I love the game and enjoy working with kids that want to become better players and better people. Favorite memory from coaching: Meeting with Joel Tribelhorn after the trip home after losing in the District finals to go to State in 1983 and sharing a hug with Joey Ptasinski immediately after winning the State Championship in 2009.
My coaching philosophy: I try to put my heart and soul in the game and always try to do it the right way. Favorite motivational quote: “Your Attitude and Hard Work are your only guarantees.” Inspirational coaching figure: Coach Pat Riley Favorite pre-game ritual: Remind myself that I’m very thankful for the opportunity to coach and still be involved in the game of basketball.
Coach Steve Solita
Coach Craig Leikam
Coach Solita has been at Regis Jesuit since 2007. Coach Solita is a native of Colorado and earned a degree from the University of Colorado and an MBA from Regis University. Steve is married to JoEllen and has three children: Brad, Taylor and Chelsea.
Coach Craig is married to Allison, a teacher and they have three children.
Coach for: Varsity team I coach because… I enjoy the game and the challenge of teaching and coaching the sport. Favorite memory from coaching at RJ: First State Championship My coaching philosophy: Play hard, play smart, play to win. Favorite motivational quote: “Where there’s a will there’s a way.” Inspirational figure: Abraham Lincoln Favorite tv show: Blue Bloods Favorite music / band: Beatles Favorite professional team: New York Knicks Favorite professional player: Bill Walton Favorite food: Pizza Favorite dessert: Brown Cow What is your pre-game ritual: Pray - Focus - Play
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Coaching for: Sophomore team I coach because ... I love the game of basketball. I love the influence that I can have on kids through basketball. My coaching philosophy: I just want to teach kids how to play the game. Doing the right things and playing the game the right way are what’s most important. Favorite memory from coaching at RJ: All of the great laughter that happens in the coaches office. Mostly making fun of ME!! Favorite motivational quote: Brick Walls by Randy Pausch. Inspirational figure: My parents Favorite tv show: (Almost) any college basketball game. Favorite music / band: Country music. Favorite professional team: Broncos/Rockies/Av’s/Nuggets Favorite professional player: Drew Brees Favorite food: Enchiladas Favorite dessert: Any dessert. What is your pre-game ritual? Fill out the game book the night before. Pray in locker room before every game. Pre-game Diet Mountain Dew.
REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL RAIDERS Coach Dave Willsea
Coach Brad Dorais
Coach Willsea is a native of Colorado and played basketball at Gateway High School, where he was a foursport athlete. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, he returned home to teach and coach basketball. He has been coaching high school basketball in Colorado for over 20 years. Coach Willsea and his wife, Tanya, have three kids; Tavian is 17, Isabelle is 14, and Domini is turning 13. Coach Willsea feels blessed to be at RJHS.
Coach Dorais has been teaching and coaching for 28 years. This is his second year coaching at Regis Jesuit. He was varisty head coach for 13 years at Pagosa Springs, Mesa Ridge and Cherokee Trail when it opened in 2003-04. He has also coached boys and girls tennis. Coach Dorais currently teaches math at Cherokee Trail, including IB. He is married to Kati, who has taught at Regis Jesuit for 19 years and they have three children: Morgan - 18, Joe - 16, Haley - 14, and Jackson - 8.
Coaching for: JV I coach because… I enjoy building relationships with our players. I want to encourage and guide them to be better players, but more importantly, better men. I find it rewarding, and hope to give each player a memorable and terrific experience. Favorite memory from coaching at RJ: I have so many great memories of coaching at RJ. To limit it to one single experience is nearly impossible. I think winning the third State Championship stands out. Not many people outside of RJ gave that team a chance, and it was wonderful seeing all of our players share in that special moment, especially several of the guys who started their high school basketball, playing at my level. My coaching philosophy Hard Work, Discipline, Integrity, and Class are my cornerstones. By teaching these qualities, I can better ensure the positive impact my players will have on the world around them. Favorite motivational quote: “Winners are not people who never fail. Winners are people who never quit.” Inspirational figure: My parents Favorite tv show: Mountain Men Favorite music / band: Imagine Dragons Favorite professional team: New York Knicks Favorite professional player: Danny Manning Favorite food: Fried Chicken Favorite dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies What is your pre-game ritual: I like to calmly sit and just get lost in my thoughts.
Coaching for: Freshman red I coach because ... I love watching the players grow, develop, and come together for something bigger than themselves. There are so many life lessons that basketball teaches that I am glad to be a part of it, and hopefully build life-long relationships with my players. Coaching philosophy: Get players to achieve more than they thought possible by having positive attitudes and great effort (the 2 things that they have control of), putting the goals of the team above their individual goals, and doing it all with great enthusiasm. Favorite motivational quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Inspirational figure: John Wooden Favorite tv show: The Wire Favorite band or music: Led Zeppelin or Frank Sinatra Favorite professional team: Denver Nuggets - but prefer college basketball Favorite professional player: Mugsy Bogues Favorite food: Smothered Burritos Favorite dessert: Ice cream Pregame ritual: A little quiet time
Coach Taylor Kallsen ‘15 Coach Kallsen moved to Colorado in 2012 and attended Regis Jesuit his sophomore year through senior year. He played three seasons under Coach Shaw and was a four-year letterman. He attended Saint John’s University (MN) and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. He currently teaches kindergarten at Canyon Creek Elementary in Aurora. Coaching for: Freshman white I coach because ... Basketball taught me some of the most important lessons in life. How to win, how to lose, how to work, and how to be a good teammate. I hope to help other young men grow in these areas to be better prepared for their lives ahead both in and out of the gym.
Favorite motivational quote: “If you want something you never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done.” - attributed to Thomas Jefferson Favorite professional team: San Antonio Spurs Favorite professional player: Stephen Curry Favorite food: Spaghetti Favorite dessert: Chocolate cake
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PLAYER PROFILES Class of 2024
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Nick Anzures
Cole Canino
Height: 5’11” Weight: 155 Parents: Joe and Stacie Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Limits like fears, are often just an illusion.” Favorite tv show: The Mandalorian
Height: 5’6” Parents: Chris v Kristine Canino/Curt and Deanna Henderson Favorite motivational quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” Kevin Durant Favorite tv show: All American
Marco Batuello
Jameson Davis
Height: 5’6” Weight: 117 Parents: Kristy and Steve Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “I can accept failure, but I can’t accept not trying.”- Michael Jordan.” Favorite tv show: The Last Dance
Height: 6’1” Weight: 150 Parents: Rob and Rachel Position: Strong Forward Favorite tv show: Neon Genesis Evangelion
Ty Berry
Lawson Douglas
Height: 5’4” Weight: 125 Parents: Tania and Bre Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Record is what you’ve done, a legacy is what you meant.” Favorite tv show: Rick and Morty
Height: 6’0” Weight: 160 Parents: Sarah and Lawrence Position: Forward/Post Favorite motivational quote: “Stay down till you come up I’ve been sticking to that theory .” -Taurus Tremani Bartlett Favorite tv show: One Piece
Armon Brown
John Fischer
Height: 5’10” Weight: 174 Parents: Ryan and Erica Position: All Favorite motivational quote: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” Favorite tv show: Simpsons
Height: 5’9” Weight: 120 Parents: Elizabeth and Tom Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Don’t limit yourself.” Favorite tv show: All American
Portraits provided by Lifetouch Photography
REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL RAIDERS Thaddius Gamueda
John May
Height: 5’4” Weight: 110 Parents: A. Roman and Sheila Position: Point Guard/Shooting Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” by Michael Jordan Favorite tv show: Attack On Titan
Height: 6’1” Weight: 145 Parents: Ashley and Tom Position: Forward Favorite motivational quote: “Winners are not people who never fail. Winners are people who never quit.” Favorite tv show: Criminal Minds
Gabriel Hawkins
Anthony Medina
Height: 5’8” Weight: 128 Parents: Jenna and Kevin Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Favorite tv show: Naruto
Height: 6’0” Weight: 170 Parents: Amber and Anthony Position: Shooting Guard Favorite motivational quote: “For every dark night, there’s a brighter day”. - Tupac Favorite tv show: All American
Miles Herrera
Kevin Olson
Height: 5’7” Weight: 117 Parents: Elizabeth and Antonio Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” - Kevin Durant Favorite tv show: The Office
Height: 5’7” Weight: 120 Parents: Jennifer and Jake Position: Guard
William Houtsma
Eliseo Rivera
Height: 6’2” Weight: 195 Parents: Mary and Matthew Position: Center Favorite motivational quote: “Remember that guy that gave up? Neither does anyone else.” Favorite tv show: The Office
Height: 5’8” Weight: 121 Parents: Seferina and Dorian Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “The water that softens the potato, hardens the egg. It’s what you’re made of, not circumstances that defines who you are.” Favorite tv show: The 100
Garrett Johnson
Max Romanow
Height: 5’10” Weight: 150 Parents: Erica and Eric Position: Shooting Guard Favorite tv show: The Office
Height: 5’6” Weight: 115 Parents: Andy and Julia Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” - Tim Notke Favorite tv show: The Office
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2021 BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE Mason Saunders
Henry Warta
Height: 5’11” Weight: 180 Parents: Marlon and Tamara Position: Center Favorite motivational quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” - Kevin Durant Favorite tv show: Naruto
Height: 5’10” Weight: 155 Parents: Matt and Susie Position: PG/SG Favorite motivational quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” - Wayne Gretzky Favorite tv show: Last Chance U
Donovan Scott
Jason Watts
Height: 5’ 8” Weight: 130 Parents: Michael and Holly Position: Shooting Guard Favorite motivational quote: “You have to hurt in order to know. Fall in order to grow. Lose in order to gain. Because most of life’s lessons are learned in pain.” - J. Cole Favorite tv show: All American
Height: 5’10” Weight: 125 Parents: Robert and Cindy Position: Shooting Guard Favorite motivational quote: “If your dreams don’t scare you, they are too small.” -Richard Branson Favorite tv show: Stranger Things
Damarius Taylor Height: 5’9” Weight: 150 Parents: Dawnisha and Dervin Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “I’ve always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come.” Michael Jordan Favorite tv show: All American
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REGIS JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL RAIDERS Reed Foltz
Class of 2023
Height: 6’0” Weight: 160 Parents: C and Kevin Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Your either all in or all out... there is no in between.” - Pat Riley Favorite tv show: Peaky Blinders
Garret Beam
Nick Frontz
Height: 6’1” Weight: 170 Parents: Steven and Jen Position: Forward Favorite motivational quote: “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth Favorite tv show: Hawaii Five-O
Height: 6’3” Weight: 165 Parents: Jasper and Jennifer Position: Forward Favorite motivational quote: “In the end we will only regret the chances we didn’t take.”
Owen Cabibi
TaRea Fulcher
Height: 6’1” Weight: 175 Parents: Tom and Esther Position: SF/PG Favorite motivational quote: “Adversity teaches a man a lot about himself.” Favorite tv show: Breaking Bad
Height: 5’9” Weight: 163 Parents: Sharikia and TaRea Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “If you are afraid to fail then you are probably going to fail”. Favorite tv show: Martin
Max Devlin
Nate Mayers
Height: 5’10” Weight: 145 Parents: John and Kate Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” -Wayne Gretzky Favorite tv show: The Office
Height: 6’2” Weight: 160 Parents: Greg and Lisa Position: Forward Favorite motivational quote: “One day or day one. You decide.” Favorite tv show: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Joe Dorais
Zach Niichel
Height: 5’10” Weight: 130 Parents: Brad and Kati Position: Guard
Height: 6’0” Weight: 145 Parents: Bob and Dixie Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Success is not an accident, success is a choice.”- Steph Curry Favorite tv show: Stranger Things
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2021 BASKETBALL MEDIA GUIDE Zac Poland
Ridley Soro
Height: 6’0” Weight: 155 Parents: Tracie and Ric Position: Guard-Forward Favorite motivational quote: “If you are not first you are last.” Favorite tv show: The Office
Height: 5’7” Weight: 125 Parents: Jean and Phil Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life and get pats on the back as you pass but your final reward will be heartaches and tears if you’ve cheated the man in the glass.” Favorite tv show: Friends
Cole Records
Dagem Tadesse
Height: 6’3” Weight Parents: Position: Favorite motivational quote:
Height: 5’9” Weight: 130 Parents: Enqu and Tadesse Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.” Favorite tv show: All American
Favorite tv show:
Carter Smith
Archer VanSickle
Height: 6’2” Weight: 190 Parents: Tamara Position: Small forward Favorite motivational quote: “If it was easy everyone would do it.” Favorite tv show: The Office
Height: 6’3” Weight: 175 Parents: Bryan and Tamitha Position: Point Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Be Gods plan and servant.”
Patrick Smith Height: 6’7” Weight: 210 Parents: Bruce and Theresa Position: Center Favorite motivational quote: “Tough times don’t last, tough people do.” Favorite tv show: Brickleberry
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Favorite tv show: Outer Banks
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Class of 2022 George Bowdouris
Sam Walters
Height: 6’3” Weight: 200 Parents: Peggy and George Position: Power Forward Favorite motivational quote: “Your limitation—it’s only your imagination.” Favorite tv show: The Office
Height: 6’3” Weight: 150 Parents: Emily and Michael Position: Guard or forward Favorite motivational quote: “Work smarter not harder”.
Andrew Leikam
Tavian Willsea
Height: 5’11” Weight: 156 Parents: Craig and Allison Position: Shooting Guard Favorite motivational quote: “You’ve got what it takes but it will take everything you’ve got.”
Height: 5’9” Weight: 150 Parents: Dave and Tanya Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Make it happen.” – Michael Jordan Favorite tv show: The Office
Ben Rasure
Matt Yost
Height: 6’1” Weight: 160 Parents: Robyn and Sam Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “You can’t win unless you learn how to lose.” - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Favorite tv show: Stanger Things
Height: 6’5” Weight: 185 Parents: Ben and Dora Position: Forward Favorite motivational quote: “If you are afraid of failure, you don’t deserve to be successful.” Favorite tv show: American Dad
Kyle Sandler Height: 6’6” Weight: 200 Parents: Glen and Trina Favorite motivational quote: “The goal is to be so successful that when you walk into a room you don’t have to introduce yourself.” Favorite tv show: Friends
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Class of 2024
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TY BERGMAN
Height: 6’7” Weight: 195 Parents: Jon and Caroline Position: Forward Favorite motivational quote: “You get what you work for not what you wish for.” Favorite tv show: The Office Favorite music or band: Drake Inspirational figure: Granddad Chosen superpower: Teleportation Favorite RJ Basketball Memory: Playing in the Colosseum.
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CLAY NANKE
Height: 6’6” Weight: 210 Parents: Kevin and Kim Position: Center Favorite motivational quote: “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney Favorite tv show: Friends Favorite music or band: J. Cole Inspirational figure: Shaquem Griffin Chosen superpower: Teleportation Favorite RJ Basketball Memory: California Trip
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Height: 5’9” Weight: 150 Parents: Mary and Aaron Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” — Steve Martin Favorite tv show: Fresh Prince of Bel-air Favorite music or band: Anything but country Inspirational figure: My Dad and My Dogs Chosen superpower: Telepathy Favorite RJ Basketball Memory: Traveling out of state with the team, enjoying being together, in the hotels, on the plane rides, and especially on the court.
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NATI SOLOMON
Height: 6’0” Weight: 150 Parents: Zeynaba and Niguss Position: Guard Favorite motivational quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Favorite tv show: All American Favorite music or band: Polo G Inspirational figure: LeBron James Chosen superpower: Teleportation Favorite RJ Basketball Memory: Car tag
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Height: 6’3” Weight: 185 Parents: Bill and Karen Position: Forward/Guard Favorite motivational quote: “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.”- John Wooden Favorite tv show: The Office Favorite music or band: J. Cole Inspirational figure: Kobe Bryant Chosen superpower: To Fly Favorite RJ Basketball Memory: All the travel trips
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MICHAEL WOLF
Height: 6’0” Weight: 174 Parents: David and Dawn Position: PG/SG Favorite motivational quote: “If you quit it becomes habit, never quit” Michael Jordan Favorite tv show: Criminal Minds Favorite music or band: Juice WRLD Inspirational figure: Michael Jordan Chosen superpower: To be able to dunk. Favorite RJ Basketball Memory: Going to the Coliseum and playing in the Elite 8
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BIGGEST FANS Mike and Tom Lucci When you came to your first Regis Jesuit basketball game, you might not have noticed them. But they were there, in the upper corner behind our bench, like they have been since 1968. The story of how Mike and Tom Lucci came to be a treasured institution for their adopted high school is especially relevant this year since so many of us notice their absence. The brothers are not able to attend games in person this year but wanted to ensure our boys knew how much they meant to them. They gifted the team two guardian angels, along with an inspirational note that each player has with them. The angels attend every game, home and away. Mike and Tom grew up in North Denver, within walking Mike and Tom Lucci distance of the old Regis High School. When they were in grade school at St. Catherine’s, the family didn’t have a car, so their dad walked with them to watch Regis HS football games. They fell in love with Raider sports. They listened to RJ basketball games on the radio. They remember watching on TV as other high school State Championship basketball teams carried the “Gold Ball” trophy. The brothers attended Mt. Carmel High School from 1965-68, but it closed at the end of their junior year. Completing high school at Regis was financially out of reach for the family, so they spent their senior year at Holy Family. That year was difficult—their new classmates already had their own cliques, and Mike and Tom didn’t fit in. When Regis joined the Skyline League, playing with the public schools in 1968, the brothers fully adopted Regis as “their” high school. They set a dream of someday watching Regis win the “Gold Ball,” and hopefully to be able hold it themselves for just a few seconds. Through the 1970s and early 80s, Mike and Tom could be found in the stands of Raider football, basketball and baseball games. It was a big thrill for them to be there when Regis won the State Championship in baseball in 1988. When the school moved to A guardian angel is always with us and gives us unconditional support. A Catholic Aurora, they had to limit themselves to attending just the basketball Missionary Society sent me a few little “guardian angel” figures. They were to be BASKETBALL games because of the distance from their home. sent to someone special that we could not Foundation For Success Their dream of holding the “Gold Ball” remained alive through the decades. After 41 years Coach Shaw and a great group of kids and their parents made their dream a reality in 2009. After clinching a 67-63 victory in overtime against George Washington, team captains Bud Thomas ’10 and Joey Ptasinski ’10 brought the trophy over to them in the stands. “It was one of the greatest thrills of my life,” Mike recalls. The brothers since have witnessed their dream come true six times, with three State titles for the boys and three for the girls basketball teams.
Success is built on a foundation of desire and faith. First, one needs to set a goal. Then, one must desire to achieve it. That means one must really want it, not just like to achieve it. It means being committed and putting in the effort to achieve it. After that, one must believe in oneself and in their teammates (in a team setting). If desire or faith start to fade, so does the dream and goal. As humans, we all need support, a special someone who is always there and never judgmental. That person will hopefully provide inspiration to help us along the way. That will help us reach into ourselves and find that “little extra” when things get tough. That “little extra” is inside us all. If we reach deep into ourselves and pull it out, it can make the difference between a champion and a runner-up.
be with, but needs our support. Tom and I hope that these 2 little guardian angel figures will accomplish that for the RJ basketball team and coaches. We hope it will provide unconditional support and a little inspiration for you to reach for that “little extra” that will result in a state championship. We believe in you and believe that this team is the best in the state and can and will win the state championship. There are no guarantees in life, but without desire, faith, and that “little extra”, success can not be achieved. Best wishes for the season ahead. We are with you always. Your “guardian angels” Mike and Tom Lucci
Their dream lives on.
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