Monday, December 10, 2012
"We will act upon the IHSA ruling as a learning experience," Scott Hart said. Here's his full statement.
Update: Mooseheart Executive Director Scott Hart's full statement has been added to the top of this story. The specific conditions that Mooseheart have to meet to be released from IHSA probation are in italics after the statement. The IHSA Board of Directors took appropriate action yesterday when it overturned a decision by the IHSA Executive Director and reinstated the interscholastic athletic eligibility of the four Mooseheart students from South Sudan. These young men - Mangisto Deng, Makur Puou, Akim Nyang and Wal Khat - entered Mooseheart seeking an education and a chance for a better life, not only for themselves, but for their home communities and country where they plan to return. The ruling now allows the young men the opportunity…
Friday, December 7, 2012
Mooseheart's Sudanese players were bested by the Royals in a 58-51 loss Wednesday night.
Mooseheart's basketball team faced off against Hinckley-Big Rock on Wednesday in a rivalry game of unrivaled proportions—with IHSA sanctions, international intrigue, Sudanese students' rights, network-media hype and a judge's ruling serving as the backdrop. So intense was the spotlight and interest in the game that fans flooded the Royals' homecourt to get a glimpse, and some had to be turned away at the door. Mooseheart's boys basketball team was able to recover from a bad start in Wednesday's contest at Hinckley-Big Rock. But a drought down the stretch – even with a 10-point lead? That was too much for the Rambers to withstand – and the host Royals took full advantage. Hinckley-Big Rock had a 21-4 run in the final five minutes to record …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
The Mooseheart boys basketball team was able to keep their roster intact for a 53-21 victory Tuesday night.
At the end of a long, difficult day on Tuesday, Mooseheart’s boys basketball team finally got to do what it likes to do — play basketball. And the joy amongst the Ramblers players, coaches and fans was evident from the opening moments through the final buzzer in a 53-21 victory over Westminster Christian. The Ramblers played three hours after learning that a Temporary Restraining Order halted the IHSA-imposed suspensions of three team members — Makur Puou, Mangisto Deng and Akim Nyang. All three played in the contest. “It was a very, very good feeling,” Puou said. “It felt good to come back and play. We had a lot of good passes and we played very hard. We enjoyed and we had fun just playing the game.” The IHSA issued the suspensions last …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Mooseheart Child City gets a temporary restraining order following the IHSA ruling that makes four Sudanese students ineligible.
A Kane County judge has granted a temporary restraining order that will allow four South Sudanese students to play basketball for Mooseheart until an IHSA hearing on Dec. 10. Judge David Akemann said three students could play basketball for the Red Ramblers in games on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a news release from Mooseheart. The Sudanese players helped secure a 53-21 Mooseheart victory Tuesday against Westminster Christian. “I am definitely pleased with Judge Akemann’s ruling (Tuesday) with the restraining order,” Mooseheart Executive Director Scott Hart said. “It’s a small victory and we appreciate the ability to let the boys continue to play until we have a full hearing before the IHSA Board of Directors.” The Illinois High …
MTK
3:34 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Well said, Moosheart has done nothing wrong, had they then these boys would not be playing ball. The IHSA is just saving face. more ›