Support NJ.com, Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside. The parents of an Eastside High School student accused a former tennis coach of having sexually inappropriate conversations with their teenage son on a cellphone he secretly gave the . And she announced on social media late last month that she verbally has committed to Oregon State, a Top 10 Division 1 program. Some of these Disciples are members at the Thornblade club, we are told. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. The veterans still call him "the rookie," but Selwyn hopes it'll be "Rookie of the Year" when the season ends. What if she owed money to drug dealers? The deputy in question is a family friend of both Rick and Jennifer Mathews (below), our sources say. The girls parents are charged with paying $500,000 to get her and her sister admitted under the guise that they were recruits for Trojan crew. One student, Bravo junior Andy Garcia, hadnt said much during the discussion. *Broken promises and disposable players: The remarkable story how Eastside coaches lured foreign players. From the beginning of our coverage, we have been focused on three distinct Thornblade-related scandals: 1) Allegations of embezzlement involving the neighborhood golf club, 2) allegations of a prostitution ring (or sex ring) involving several Thornblade residents, and 3) allegations involving an athletics team at a government-run high school in nearby Taylors, S.C. which are said to be somehow connected to the prostitution/ sex ring accusations. She wants to major in psychology and build a career helping students who feel as stressed as she does now. The split-level home sits on a congested street, about six blocks from Eastside. Here are 10 you cant miss, Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park indefinitely, San Diego federal judge had defendants 13-year-old daughter handcuffed. A big shakeup happened at. School is supposed to start August 23, but on Friday the school confirmed classes will be postponed one week and start August 30. There are also blackmail allegations linked to the rumored prostitution/ sex ring. Now hes under review, Blizzard conditions close major highways and roads in Lake Tahoe area, I-5 closed through Grapevine as last wave of winter storm hits Southern California, Dictators and criminals fear this USC instructor whos making the case for an Oscar. Four players from three continents -- all bound by the same dream and pitch: Leave your friends and family behind, travel thousands of miles and use basketball to find a better life. What sort of activities are the feds looking into in connection with all of this? No at least not in our view. Be permanently banned from teaching and/ or coaching? Given the broad investigatory powers this federal agency possesses when it comes to all manner of cybercrime there is literally no telling what facets of this saga it could be probing. "Nobody ever said anything to me about I-20s," Lyde said. The punishments imposed against Cooper and the others stemmed from an investigation conducted by a. CLICK HERE. In anticipation of a radio story for the Beat, Andrea went to work on her Roosevelt campus last week and asked students what they thought of the scandal. 0:05. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. *Report leaves more questions than answers, Wallace documentminimizes the actions of key figures, even referring to the ousted boys basketball coach as a "humanitarian. Camden was leading Eastside 30-17. Edwin Rodriguez said he paid Griles $900 a month for an apartment for Selwyn, then 17, and Esteban, then 24. The Jordans have declined multiple requests for interviews, but Aquino appears to be well clothed, well cared for and her social media accounts suggest she is adjusting to life as an American teenager. I help her set the whole thing up, said Andrea, a Roosevelt High senior who is waiting to hear back from some of the colleges shes applied to. But the club has declined to comment on the rest of the story . Today, nearly two years after arriving in Paterson, Aquino's living situation has steadied, according to school officials. The districts status update on the plan says none of its employees reported taking transfer students into their homes or becoming their guardians. It's still unclear what sparked the altercation. Father Heric and the board co-chairs told teachers, the principals were fired due to restructuring. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Eastside Catholic later issued the following statement: "Thank you for your interest in our school. Lopez is the author most recently of Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement, From Some Whove Done It and Some Who Never Will. His book The Soloist, inspired by his columns on his relationship with a Juilliard-trained homeless person, was a Los Angeles Times and New York Times best-seller, winner of the PEN USA Literary Award for Non-Fiction, and the subject of a Dream Works movie by the same name. The school board terminated two Eastside High School basketball coaches and the school's athletics supervisor on Wednesday night as a result of an investigation into the school's use of foreign players on its team. when she graduated from high school. 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The college scouts never came, either. "That's an even bigger responsibility when you're leaving home to play. They had to be heard. At 6-foot-7, people in her village thoughtshewas a freak --all arms and legs clinging to themotorcycle she and her mother sold clothes from to support themselves. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Our number one objective at the district is to raise students that meet the standards that we set for society and that we want our very own children to embody.Nevertheless, last night, at the Cherry Hill High School East gym those standards were severely undermined by an incident between Camden High School and Eastside High School during the championship game of the Camden County Basketball Tournament.Let me be clear, I am saddened and disappointed with the conflict from last night, but I believe we need to make this a learning experience for our student body.Furthermore, we know meaningful action must be taken and it must be done swiftly which is why the District will be withdrawing both teams from NJSIAA tournament play.This initiative is being taken to ensure that our scholar-athletes know that accountability for their actions is paramount not only in basketball but also in the larger game of life. Ayala promised to be the point of contact and to "make sure Andrea has everything that she needs," the report said. After his departure, the district reduced some of the penalties. Home. Griles, as has been the case since NJ Advance Media broke the story two months ago, did not return multiple calls for comment. "As a result of the information that Andrea has shared, it is evident that Andrea may be the victim of neglect, child exploitation, emotional abuse and child endangerment," the report reads. I am sure we can agree that getting our kids back to school and focused on their studies, their friendships and their future's is the important goal, and we look forward to doing just that.". "On the patio, in the kitchen and we'd have to pick her up and bring her upstairs. My mom, shes a housekeeper and she used to work at a house in the Palisades, and the lady had kids and was very school-oriented, said Azucena Hilario, a Bravo junior. A big shakeup happened at Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest. Upon learning of this fact, we separated and I filed for divorce in July., Mathews added that he was aware that there is an investigation being conducted and that while he was not a suspect in any illegal activity, I am cooperating fully with law enforcement and will continue to do so.. EHS ASB. "I used to play great players that are already in the NBA. The school serves the city's Ironbound neighborhood. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Head coaches and assistants in all sports had to take the exam, which also included questions about the city school districts policies and procedures, officials said. ", "As I'm sure you can understand, I am not able to provide specific personnel details. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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"I don't want him to coach again," Ortiz said from the arena in Bayamon. We came to Eastside on a very big lie.". Editor's note: The following story contains profane language and disturbing content. Andrea Aquino was treated like a curiosity in Caacupe, Paraguay, according to local coaches and an article on ESPN.com. Unfortunately, there are a pair of federal investigations underway related to the saga which first popped up on our radar screen almost two months ago. She had sprouted to 6-foot-7 by the time she was 15, the tallest girl many in her small village had ever seen. Eastside High School. After a series of winning seasons and strong showings in the state tournaments, Eastsides girls and boys teams finished with losing records this year. "Especially because it was our kids who had to suffer the most because of this.. - Karen Hatch, Eastside Catholic, Marketing and Communications Director. Wealthy celebrities and business executives allegedly paid small fortunes to rig their kids SAT scores, bribe coaches and gain entrance to elite colleges, in some cases taking tax deductions for bribes disguised as charitable donations. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- An altercation broke out Thursday night in the middle of a high school basketball game in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. It has also prompted an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) although it is not initially clear which component of the multi-faceted situation the feds are focused on. Meanwhile, the adults linked to Aquino -- Ayala, Lyde, Sparks founder Shane Gerald and Sparks coach Keith Gilchrist -- have not responded to numerous phone calls and text messages asking about the player. The Vaqueros are a proud franchise in the country's top basketball league, and as their first-round draft pick this season, Rodriguez, a 6-foot-7 point guard, can carve out a nice career here. A second male student then appears on screen and states, "Remember, *explicit removed* the Mexicans. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. PATERSON - Basketball players who transferred to Paterson's Eastside High School from Nigeria and Puerto Rico went through a different school registration process than did other students,. For example, Lyde and a student registration secretary were able to get pay that they originally been denied during Evans tenure. Griles, he said, even bragged that he had contacts on the coaching staff at Rutgers, and that a Division 1 scholarship could be his if he came to Paterson. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Selwyn tore his ACL in his very first game at Eastside. This sounds crazy, but if I have to fly all the way back to (New Jersey), I will.". Faculty members toldKIRO 7 Father Heric and the co-chairs of the board of trustees fired the principal of the high school and principal of the middle school without the permission of the rest of the board of trustees. We want to make sure everything is done properly, Castillo said. "Over there if you're that tall, you're like a monster. Marlene Gamas, left, and advisor Christine Kelley brainstorm at Boyle Heights Beat for a story about the college admissions scandal. In short, the district and the students fully understand the infractions that took place at last night's game.The students involved in the incident from both schools have had a tremendous season and have worked incredibly hard to be successful. Faculty members don't believe it and told KIRO 7 high school Principal Justyna King worked to improve the culture at the school, increased diversity and cared about academics for all students. They said they came because Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside, sold a future that this working-class family from Caugas could not resist. For now, we are continuing to vet all of the information coming in and we hope to have additional information to report to our readers soon. Agents of the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) could soon be called upon to join an investigation into a myriad of allegations involving the exclusive Thornblade neighborhood and its scandal-scarredcountry club, multiple law enforcement and prosecutorial sources tell this news outlet. Instead, he ended up in a cramped, uncomfortable attic, fearful of the woman on the floors below, her drug habit and the visitors she attracted. Griles, the Rodriguezes said, was angry Selwyn left practice early to receive an academic award. "She didn't know any English, so I just kind of guided her through that," Fontan said. 0:49. COVINGTON, Ga. - Students at Eastside High School are under fire after a social media post went viral showing discriminatory and racial remarks and actions. I would call the school about that.". The scuffle broke out with four minutes left in the second quarter of the game. The promises were the same he made Rodriguez, his future teammate. *Eastside girls team out of states, multiple suspensions announced. 3 Ghosts (24-5 . There was no disagreement on that point, or on another one: I was disappointed, but I was not surprised, said Carol Martnez, a Roosevelt senior who has been accepted by two California State University schools and Loyola University New Orleans but is hoping to get into UCLA, USC, UC Santa Barbara or Wesleyan. CLICK HERE. We have now invited the administrators and faculty to rejoin us on the first day of school. The students involved have been disciplined according to the student code of conduct. Aquino made it to the U.S. after a Paterson resident named Felix Ayala discovered her playing on ESPN, according to an internal school report obtained by NJ Advance Media. For most of the kids working at the Beat, getting accepted to college is only the first hurdle. unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal, How scandal of overseas hoops players living with H.S. In the last week, these students have looked across the divide at youngsters their own age who live in an alternate universe of abundance and entitlement. Off the court, Ejiofor said she lived in a home on East 22nd Street owned by Shirley Jordan, whose daughter, Natalie, is a district teacher and an Eastside track coach. Superintendent Katrina McCombs released the following statement on Friday afternoon: In the Camden City School District, we pride ourselves on sculpting scholar-athletes and students that understand the importance of character and integrity. She said students had turned down offers that were close to free rides because they couldnt come up with the several thousand dollars still due. That the athletic directors job.. VIDEO: Eastside Catholic HS teachers quit Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. Ejiofor said the Jordans "did (their) best to make sure I was okay and comfortable. ", Selwyn Rodriguez during practice with Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico. Theres the back door, which [is] you pull strings and do donations and then theres the side door, which he kind of created. Authorities have arrested an unidentified 15-year-old in connection with the stabbing of two Paterson students at Eastside High School on Friday afternoon, which left one of the victims dead . "I ended up in Jersey.". 1 Union City. PATERSON A security guard at Eastside High School has been removed from his job after allegations surfaced this week about "inappropriate contact" between him and a student, officials said. Thornblade Saga: Could SLED Join Investigation? District officials have not yet announced whether he will return to that role. "I'm willing to go as far as I have to. She says that, on weekends, her mother makes and sells pupusas outside the South L.A. home they rent from an uncle. *Hoops power packs roster from overseas; state questions safety of teens living with coach. Rodriguez left Puerto Rico in 2011, chasing the promises of a coach from New Jersey -- his own apartment, a spot on an elite high school team and a Division 1 scholarship. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? ", Andrea Aquino (far right) plays in a game with Paterson Eastside this season. Paterson Eastside High's boys basketball team has been infused with talented players from Puerto Rico and Nigeria. He has also written three novels and two column collections. The USSS and HSI investigations are ongoing. 15 questions we still want answered after taxpayer-funded special report, A Star-Ledger Editorial: Report flawed by 'unexpectedly bizarre conclusion, The key players in Eastside scandal, fallout, Report leaves more questions than answers, Coaches, athletic director fired as fallout spreads, School forged transcripts in Eastside scandal. Gregory Cooper, the Eastside athletic director cut loose, says he was an 'easy target' and made a scapegoat. "I really thought for me, right now, I was supposed to be playing in the NBA. "I should have been properly advised by those (at the school) and told the implications because I didn't even know I was out of status. 2:14. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). It took3teachers who risked everything tohelp the final 2 African players escape the mess at Eastside High. The board of trustees met Thursday evening to discuss the possibility of offering the principals their jobs back and rehiring the teachers who resigned. WHAT TO KNOW: After winning Saturday's sectional semifinal at No. How the administrative changes were executed and the timing was a mistake and our community has spoken. North 1, Group 4: Eastside. *School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. The Paterson Public School District announced wide-ranging penalties to its athletics department. After starting high school that spring, Aquino, who now stands 6-9, joined the powerhouse New Jersey Sparks AAU program. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. "It was like he offered me heaven," Ortiz said. *State vows to crack down on international player recruiting. The Eastside basketball scandal was exposed in news stories published in the Star-Ledger. 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