On Thursday evening May 21, Merritt student-athletes Belal Mogaddedi, Mike Pyrtle and Ray Stewart were honored for their achievements in the 2009 track and field season. All three were named All American by the United States Community College Coaches Association.
Ray Stewart won the state title in the 110hh in a time of 13.83 while Mike Pyrtle just missed out on his own win in the 100m finishing a close 2nd at 10.37. Mogaddedi finished 4th in the pole vault at 15 feet 3 inches while enjoying success on both relays (4 x 100m/4 x 400m) and the open 400m.
Catch some of this season's action on youtube at
http://www.youtube.com/user/MerrittTrackField
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Merritt College Soccer
If you are interested in trying out for the Merritt College Soccer Team, summer training begins June 23rd from 6:00pm-8:00pm. It will continue Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm through July. In August practices will be Monday-Friday. If you have any questions or need help getting registered at Merritt please e-mail me @ merrittsoccer@gmail.com.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Men's Basketball All Conference Players
Sophomore: Matt Busch
6"5 - Forward
San Leandro High, Oakland, California
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Sophomore: Kerel Mitchell
6"1 - Guard
Erasmus Hall High Brooklyn, New York
Kerel Mitchell was 4th in the state in 3pt percentage at 50%
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Sophomore: Joe Powell
6"8 - Forward
Edison Academy Englewood, New Jersey
Joe Powell led the state in Rebounding with 13.6 rebounds per game!
6"5 - Forward
San Leandro High, Oakland, California
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Sophomore: Kerel Mitchell
6"1 - Guard
Erasmus Hall High Brooklyn, New York
Kerel Mitchell was 4th in the state in 3pt percentage at 50%
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Sophomore: Joe Powell
6"8 - Forward
Edison Academy Englewood, New Jersey
Joe Powell led the state in Rebounding with 13.6 rebounds per game!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Merritt Website is worth a second look
By Matt Schwab
Staff writer
Article Last Updated: 11/14/2008 11:09:28 PM PST
IF THE BASKETBALL at Merritt College in Oakland even approaches the quality of the T-Birds Web site, spectators are in for a treat. Merritt basketball on the Net is a swish hit.
Too often junior college Web sites are out of date or lacking in creativity and panache. There's no reason for young eyes to find them. New Merritt assistant men's coach Keenan McMiller is well aware of the JC Internet void. So he did something about it.
The revamped T-Birds athletics home site features a virtual tour of the campus, a picturesque view of downtown Oakland from the Oakland Hills, and even a quote from Albert Einstein.
But it doesn't stop there. The T-Birds men's basketball Web page first displays a team logo, then the picture morphs into the school's glistening home gymnasium followed by players running in practice. Finally, it shows the players' hands raised and interlocked with the word "unity" above.
If you click on the team roster, you'll find color photos of the players, such as former San Leandro star Matt Busch, and some even have bios. For instance, you can learn that Merritt freshman Travis Mayo (Monticello HS) of Oakland is nicknamed "Tigger," and his dunk in high school on homecoming night broke the rim, or that Dion Meredith (Mt. Zion Christian) of Jersey City enjoys cheese steaks.
Earnest Pughsley of Limam, Ohio, a sophomore, says his most prized possession is his "grandfather's Bible," and he wants to play in the NBA.
Sophomore Kerel Mitchell of Brooklyn, N.Y. might be a future motivational speaker. His bio offers the sage advice: "You can be anything if you set your mind to it."
Yes, it's about recruiting, but the overarching message seems to be: Check this place out.
"We wanted to make it one of the best (JC Web sites)," McMiller said. "JCs usually don't invest much in Web sites, but we wanted to make it feel like a place you wanted to be."
On the court, the T-Birds are also on the upswing. They advanced to the finals of the Ohlone College Jonathan Wallace Memorial Tournament last week before falling 80-54 to the powerful host Renegades, ranked No. 2 in the state.
Merritt coach Maurice Compton, a longtime athletic director, is well-connected in the sports world as a "big-time trainer," McMiller attests. "He trains (the Boston Celtics') Leon Powe (a former Oakland Tech and Cal star) in the offseason. That's why Leon had a camp at Merritt over the summer."
McMiller clearly wants Merritt to return to the level he experienced as a former T-Birds player, when helped the team make the Sweet 16.
"The last five years we haven't made the playoffs. We want to make the program strong again," McMiller said.
http://merrittcollege.foto-pros.com/
Staff writer
Article Last Updated: 11/14/2008 11:09:28 PM PST
IF THE BASKETBALL at Merritt College in Oakland even approaches the quality of the T-Birds Web site, spectators are in for a treat. Merritt basketball on the Net is a swish hit.
Too often junior college Web sites are out of date or lacking in creativity and panache. There's no reason for young eyes to find them. New Merritt assistant men's coach Keenan McMiller is well aware of the JC Internet void. So he did something about it.
The revamped T-Birds athletics home site features a virtual tour of the campus, a picturesque view of downtown Oakland from the Oakland Hills, and even a quote from Albert Einstein.
But it doesn't stop there. The T-Birds men's basketball Web page first displays a team logo, then the picture morphs into the school's glistening home gymnasium followed by players running in practice. Finally, it shows the players' hands raised and interlocked with the word "unity" above.
If you click on the team roster, you'll find color photos of the players, such as former San Leandro star Matt Busch, and some even have bios. For instance, you can learn that Merritt freshman Travis Mayo (Monticello HS) of Oakland is nicknamed "Tigger," and his dunk in high school on homecoming night broke the rim, or that Dion Meredith (Mt. Zion Christian) of Jersey City enjoys cheese steaks.
Earnest Pughsley of Limam, Ohio, a sophomore, says his most prized possession is his "grandfather's Bible," and he wants to play in the NBA.
Sophomore Kerel Mitchell of Brooklyn, N.Y. might be a future motivational speaker. His bio offers the sage advice: "You can be anything if you set your mind to it."
Yes, it's about recruiting, but the overarching message seems to be: Check this place out.
"We wanted to make it one of the best (JC Web sites)," McMiller said. "JCs usually don't invest much in Web sites, but we wanted to make it feel like a place you wanted to be."
On the court, the T-Birds are also on the upswing. They advanced to the finals of the Ohlone College Jonathan Wallace Memorial Tournament last week before falling 80-54 to the powerful host Renegades, ranked No. 2 in the state.
Merritt coach Maurice Compton, a longtime athletic director, is well-connected in the sports world as a "big-time trainer," McMiller attests. "He trains (the Boston Celtics') Leon Powe (a former Oakland Tech and Cal star) in the offseason. That's why Leon had a camp at Merritt over the summer."
McMiller clearly wants Merritt to return to the level he experienced as a former T-Birds player, when helped the team make the Sweet 16.
"The last five years we haven't made the playoffs. We want to make the program strong again," McMiller said.
http://merrittcollege.foto-pros.com/
Men's Basketball Recruiting News
Returners
Earnest Pughsley
Matt Busch
Andre Martin
Kerel Mitchell
Joe Powell
Jeff Pyrol
New Recruits News
Kaseem Carr (NY, NY)
Earnest Pughsley
Davon Faulcon (Harlem, NY)
Jordan Fusslier (Baton Rouge, LA)
Lamont Horston (Oakland, CA)
Travis Mayo (Oakland, CA)
Dion Meredith (Jersey City, NJ) red shirt*
Mike Mitchell (Marin City, CA)
Drew Pughsley (Roanoke, VA)
Earnest Pughsley
Matt Busch
Andre Martin
Kerel Mitchell
Joe Powell
Jeff Pyrol
New Recruits News
Kaseem Carr (NY, NY)
Earnest Pughsley
Davon Faulcon (Harlem, NY)
Jordan Fusslier (Baton Rouge, LA)
Lamont Horston (Oakland, CA)
Travis Mayo (Oakland, CA)
Dion Meredith (Jersey City, NJ) red shirt*
Mike Mitchell (Marin City, CA)
Drew Pughsley (Roanoke, VA)
New Sports Facilities
Future student athletes will look forward to the renovation of the gymnasium. This includes a new wood floor, motorized bleachers, new team rooms and offices, and a additional wing to the weight room!
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