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Varsity Boys Basketball – 2005-2006

 

Season Summary:

 

The 2005-2006 Varsity Boys Basketball season was, arguably, the most successful season enjoyed by the program in our school’s history. The team finished the season with an overall record of 27-4. The team played a truly “national” schedule, not only playing tough competition in Southeastern Pennsylvania (with wins over Penn Charter (twice), Germantown Academy (three times), American Christian, Sts. Neumann-Goretti and Roman Catholic, all which were at one time or another ranked in the Top Ten in Southeastern Pennsylvania), but also playing teams from Oregon, Florida, Tennesee, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia. Highlights of the season included a 3 win – 1 loss 2nd place finish in the prestigious “City of Palms Classic” in Ft. Myers, FL. The tournament boasted a competitive field of 16 teams, many of which were nationally ranked. A third place finish was the result in the Dell Curry – Bojangles High School Shootout, a similar tournament held in Charlotte, NC, with a field of 8 highly ranked national teams. The team earned the title of “Inter-Ac Champions” with a perfect 10-0 record in regular season league play. The season ended with the team capturing the championship of the Inter-Ac Coaches vs. Cancer tournament at Malvern Prep, having to defeat rival Germantown Academy for a third time in the championship game. This team has earned a #1 ranking in Southeastern Pennsylvania in both the Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer. Additionally, the team was named “Best Ever” in the Inter-Academic League by the Daily News. Individual highlights included 3 team members, Wayne Ellington, Gerald Henderson and Mike Yocum being selected to the first team All-Inter-Ac team. Wayne and Gerald were also selected as the league’s Co-MVPs. Wayne Ellington and Gerald Henderson also scored their 2000th point each in their high school careers. And finally, Coach Dan Dougherty earned his 500th coaching victory at Episcopal Academy and remains the city of Philadelphia’s all-time winningest high school basketball coach.

 

Post-Season Congratulations:

 

Wayne Ellington, Gerald Henderson and Mike Yocum are named All-InterAc - First Team!

 

Wayne Ellington and Gerald Henderson are named InterAc Co-MVPs!

 

PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS declares the 2005-06 Episcopal Academy Basketball Team "Best Ever" in the InterAc! (2/22/06)

 

Wayne Ellington and Gerald Henderson are nominated as "McDonalds High School All-Americans"!

 

Wayne Ellington is named to the Michael Jordan Classic team and will play in Madison Square Garden!

 

Wayne Ellington and Gerald Henderson are named to the USA BASKETBALLUnder 19 Team and will play in the Nike Hoops Summit!

 

Gerald Henderson is named to the ADDIDASAll-American Team!

 

Gerald Henderson and Wayne Ellington are selected as two of the top 24 high school seniors and are named MCDONALDS ALL AMERICANS!!! They will play in the McDonalds All-American game in San Diego, CA on March 29th, 10PM EST on ESPN!

 

Mike Yocum, Tim Ivory and Charlie Barks are honored by the MARKWARD BASKETBALL CLUB at their March 8th luncheon, receiving the "Unsung Hero Award"

 

Gerald Henderson and Wayne Ellington are honored by the MARKWARD BASKETBALL CLUB at their March 15th luncheon. Wayne and Gerald are named co-MVP's of the Inter-Ac League as well as co-winners of the club's outstanding player in Philadelphia award.

 

Gerald Henderson is named by GATORADE as the Pennsylvania State Boys Basketball Player of the Year!

 

The PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS announces its All-City Team. Included are Mike Yocum (Third Team) and Gerald Henderson & Wayne Ellinton (First Team). Gerald and Wayne are also selected as the Co-Players of the Year!

 

Wayne Ellington is named First Team PARADE All-American and Gerald Henderson is named Second Team PARADE All-American!

 

Wayne Ellington and Gerald Henderson are both named to the ASSOCIATED PRESS Pennsylvania All-State Basketball Team and are also selected as the co-winners of the State Player of the Year!

 

MAIN LINE LIFE names Gerald Henderson and Wayne Ellington co-winners of the Main Line Player of the Year!

 

The PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER names Wayne Ellington and Gerald Henderson co-winners of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Player of the Year!

 

The MAIN LINE TIMES names Mike Yocum, Gerald Henderson and Wayne Ellington to its First Team All Main Line! Tim Ivory is named to the Second Team and Charlie Barks & Pat Kelly are named as Honorable Mention!