Chillicothe Cavalier Basketball History
Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:12 am
Chillicothe Cavalier Basketball History
(Chillicothe CAVS 2007-2008 Season)
Chillicothe Cavailers are 10-1
(7-0 SEOAL) Denotes SEOAL League Games**
Chillicothe 59 Newark 53
Chillicothe 66 Marietta 51**
Chillicothe 85 Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) 30**
Chillicothe 76 Logan 41**
Chillicothe 79 Portsmouth 51**
Chillicothe 82 Cincinnati North College Hill 66
Chillicothe 71 Jackson 26**
Chillicothe 74 Ironton 28**
Chillicothe 68 Wheelersburg 42
Chillicothe 51 Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) 26**
Chillicothe 68 Columbus Brookhaven 73 - OT
* January 12, 2008
Chillicothe 59 Newark 53
On the biggest stages of this year's schedule, Chillicothe is 2-and-0.
Three weeks after knocking off three-time defending D3 state champ North College Hill in Cincinnati, the Cavs beat Newark at Ohio State 59-53. It's Chillicothe's 10th straight win. The Wildcats jumped out to a 15-11 lead through the game's first 8 minutes, using a similar strategy implemented by Marietta Friday night, packing the paint and forcing the Cavs to shoot over a zone defense.
In the second period, Humpty Hitchens struck for 8 points over that zone as the Cavs outscored Newark 18-9 to take a 29-24 halftime lead. The Wildcats shot just 22 percent in the quarter. Out of the intermission, Hitchens hit the Cavs first basket. Then, it was Ray Chambers' time. The Cavs' center scored 11 conseuctive points giving Chillicothe a 39-27 lead. Newark made things interesting, forcing three Chillicothe turnovers late in the game closing the gap to 51-49, but the Cavs righted the ship as Hitchens put the game away with five free throws down the stretch. Hitchens finished as the game's MVP with 24 points. Chambers had 17. Caleb Knights added six, Stu Beverly 5 while Ron Smith and Seth Dawes added 4 points each.
The Newark Wildcats and Chillicothe Cavaliers had not met since 1976 as members of the former Central Ohio League.
Chillicothe (10-1) resumes SEOAL play Tuesday at Ironton.
Newark is 10-3.
* January 11, 2008
Chillicothe 66 Marietta 51
This was a big time set up game for the Cavs. Veteran teams pull through and halfway through the third, the defense took over and dominated. We may have lost this game last year (at this time of the year). This is about when we started peaking.
Congrats to the Tigers on a valiant effort. They were dropping 3 balls all night (especially first half).
Cavs led by Beverly who breaks out of 3 ball slump with a career high.
Chambers and Hump both in foul trouble in the first half. Tigers play box and 1 on Hump to take him out. Other kids step up and get it down.
Cavs are to strong on the defensive side not to stay in the game. Good news is the win. Bad news is burn the tape and get ready for Newark tomorrow.
That is what created the set up game. Long road trip with an overnight stay in Columbus to play old COL rival Newark.
Look for a fun day in CBUS tomorrow.
GO CAVS
Interesting game.... Chilli pressed constantly and the Tigers handled it pretty well. However, just like in boxing where constant body blows eventually take their toll, the press finally gave the Tigers some problems in the third quarter. Chilli ended the third quarter up 7 after trailing by three at the half. The game ended with Chilli up by 12. They were never able to put the Tigers away. I was proud of the Tigers effort. Tiger shooting from the foul line in the first half was poor or the lead would have been six or eight at the half. Just too many turnovers and easy looks for Chilli in the second half. Look for the Tigers to finish strong.
Good luck to Chilli vs. Newark.... just like the good old days of the COL.
GOTIGRZ
* January 7, 2008
Chillicothe 85 Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) 30
CHILLICOTHE (85) – Stuart Beverly, 3-(2)-0-1-12; Greg Van Gregg Van Volkinburg, 3-1-7-7; Mike Hamilton, 0-0-0-0; Caleb Knights, 2-2-4-6; Michael Turner, 2-0-0-4; Ron Smith, 1-1-2-3; Jordan Benson, 1-1-2-3; Anthony Hitchens, 5-(1)-1-2-14; Seth Dawes, 4-4-4-12; Alex Grow, 0-0-0-0; Ray Chambers, 7-4-4-18; Mike Newman, 1-1-2-3; Nate Woodworth, 1-1-2-3. Totals—30-(3)-16-30-85.
Score by quarters:
Gallipolis…..5 3 9 13 -- 30
Chillicothe..20 26 20 19 -- 85
Host Chillicothe rolled to a 46-8 halftime advantage Tuesday night to hand visiting Gallipolis Gallia Academy its second worst Southeastern Ohio League cage loss in history, 85-30.
Gallipolis’ worst SEOAL loss was a 57-point defeat by the Pomeroy Panthers in the 1959-60 campaign, 83-26. Had sub Nick Wilson not hit a trifecta at the buzzer Tuesday, the Gallians would have lost by a record 58 points.
Chillicothe placed four players in double figures, led by 6-7 senior Ray Chambers 18 markers and 12 rebounds. Anthony Hitchens added 14, Stuart Beverly and Seth Dawes 12 apiece.
Cavs coach Gary Kellough started substituting freely with two minutes left in the first half, and called off a full court press during second half play.
Both coaches cleared their benches in the final quarter.
Quinton Nibert and David Rumley led Gallia Academy’s scorers with six points apiece.
Chillicothe led 20-6, 46-8 and 66-17 at the quartermarks.
Gallipolis connected on 11 of 35 field goal attempts for 31.8 percent. The Gallians were 5-11 at the line (45.4), committed 23 personal fouls, losing John Toaster in the final period and picked off 25 rebounds, five by Rumley, and five by Chris Armstrong. Gallipolis committed a season-high 38 turnovers.
Chillicothe connected on 33 of 60 field goal attempts for 55 percent. CHS was 16 of 30 (53.3) at the foul line had16 personals, picked off 39 rebounds, 12 by Chambers, and committed 10 turnovers.
The loss left Gallipolis 3-7 overall and 1-5 in SEOAL play. Chillicothe improved to 8-1 on the year and the defending league champs remained unbeaten in conference action with a 6-0 mark. In fact, since joining the SEOAL last year, Chillicothe has now won 20 straight Southeastern Ohio League wins.
* January 4, 2008
Chillicothe 76 Logan 41
* December 28, 2007
Chillicothe 79 Portsmouth 51
Hitchens 17 points. Beverly 15 points. Chambers 12 points. Dawes 11 points.
* December 22, 2007
Chillicothe 83 North College Hill 70
Hitchens 25 points, Chambers 29 pts......game mvp 21pts 4th qtr...tons of rebounds, Dawes 5 pts, Beverly 6 pts, Knights 9 pts, Ron Smith 10 pts........great game off the bench......didnt give rebound totals but Chambers and Ron Smith had a boatload.
Humpty was absolutely unbelievable in the first quarter. 4 three pointers, a couple of which coming from behind the NBA line, setting up teammates, and like Hitchbone said, he didn't force anything all night. when the shots were there he knocked them down, the rest of the night he got everyone else involved. NCH spent alot of defensive energy on slowing him after that huge first quarter and the rest of the kids stepped up and did their part. i thought Ron Smith and Seth Dawes were awesome on the glass tonight. Ray Chambers had foul trouble but they kept Chilli in the game until he was able to return in the 4th quarter. and return he did!!!!
here is how a 4 minute spurt went in the 4th quarter for Chilli:
Chambers missed dunk
Hitchens assist to Chambers for a dunk
Hitchens assist to Chambers for a dunk and the foul for the AND 1
Chambers dunk
Hitchens assist to Chambers for a reverse slam!!!
Chilli really showed some poise and their defense was great in the 4th quarter. Rebounding was great all night. and like i said I couldn't be more proud of these kids. everyone had a part in this victory. Hump showed great unselfishness in not forcing things when they tried to take him out of the game, and probably had 10 assists on the night, Ray was great on the boards and ended up with 29 pts and really lifted chillicothe emotionally in the 4th with all those dunks. Caleb Knights was his usual solid self who frustrated NCH defensively, Stu came up big in the final quarter when it mattered, Seth played very much within himself and executed when he got an open look, and Ron Smith continues to be johnny on the spot, key buckets at times we needed a score. he's always in the right position at the right time. he's really progressing nicely.
Chilli showed they are starting to put it all together and they are a serious threat in D2. This team is already experienced but with confidence of pulling out of situations with such an emphatic finish will only further their progression. Way to go Cavs!!
NCH is an awesome D3 team. I've got them penciled in to make it to the title game in my bracket thats for sure! NCH vs. Cleveland VASJ
* December 21, 2007
Chillicothe 71 Jackson 26
* December 14, 2007
Chillicothe 74 Ironton 28
Hitchens 30 points. Chambers 9 points. Smith 7 points. Dawes 6 points. Beverly 4 points. Knights 4 points. Turner 4 points.
* December 8, 2007
Chillicothe 68 Wheelersburg 42
Hitchens 30 points. Dawes 12 points. Chambers 11 points.
* December 7, 2007
Chillicothe 51 Gallia Academy 26
Hitchens 18 points.
* November 24, 2007 - Chillicothe Tipoff Classic
Chillicothe 68 Brookhaven 73 - OT
Beverly 8 points. Knight 7 points. Smith 4 points. Hitchins 14 points. Daws 2 points. Chambers 29 points. Newman 4 points.
Chillicothe Tournament Records as of 2007
*The Cavailers all time District Tournament Record is 140-76
*The Cavailers all time Sectional Tournament Record is 127-60
*The Chillicothe Cavailers all time Sectional Record is 66-24
* The CAVS have won 28 Sectional Titles in Basketball.
* The (28 Sectional Basketball Championship Titles) were in 2007, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1987, 1984, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1971, 1970, 1965, 1964, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1955, 1943.
* Win-Loss Record in Sectional Championship Games is: 28-7.
* All-Time record in District Tornament play is 11-9.
* The CAVS have (10 District Basketball Championship Titles). They were in 2007, 1993, 1981, 1979, 1976, 1958, 1957, 1953, 1930 and 1924.
* The CAVS were District Runner-Up 17 times. In 1997, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1980, 1978, 1973, 1965, 1964, 1961, 1959, 1954, 1951, 1950, 1931 and 1929.
* The CAVS were District Semi-Finalist 45 times.
* The CAVS were Regional Runner-Up in 2007 at the Convo losing to Columbus St. Francis Desales.
* The Chillicothe Cavailers won the SEOAL defeating there old arch-rival from the former C.O.L., Zanesville in B-ball the first season in the League for the SEOAL Crown in 2007.
SEOAL 2006-Present
(Chillicothe CAVS 2006-2007 Season)
a. 20-5 total record
b. 13-0 in the SEOAL
2007 District Champions
2007 Sectional Champions
2006-2007 Season SEOAL Boys Basketball Champions !
Boys Basketball Honors
Ray Chambers: Honorable Mention All-Ohio, All SEOAL, 2nd Team All Southeast District, 2nd Team All District 14. Chris Givens: Honorable Mention All-Ohio, All SEOAL, 2nd Team All Southeast District, 2nd Team All District 14. Anthony Hitchens: 2nd Team All Ohio Division II, All SEOAL, 1st Team All Southeast District, 1st Team All District 14. Gary Kellough: SEOAL South Division Coach of the Year.
March 17, 2007 - REGIONAL FINAL
Chillicothe 70 St. Francis DeSales 76
Givens 9 points. Hitchens 21 points. Dawes 6 points. Knights 6 points. Beverly 13 points. Chambers 15 points.
March 15, 2007 - REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
Chillicothe 51 Zanesville 49
March 10, 2007 - DISTRICT FINAL
Chillicothe 67 Greenfield McClain 60, 2OT's
Givens 8 points. Hitchens 24 points with one 3 pointer. Dawes 3 points. Knights 10 points. Beverly 10 points with one 3 pointer. Chambers 12 points.
March 2, 2007 - DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
Chillicothe 67 Vinton County 51
February 24, 2007 - SECTIONAL FINAL
Chillicothe 98 Hillsboro 62
Chambers 15 points. Hitchens 27 points. Beverly 22 points.
February 21, 2007 - SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Chillicothe 84 Washington CH 38
Beverly 18 points. Chambers 18 points.
February 17, 2007 - SEOAL Tournament
Chillicothe 68 Zanesville 64 - OT
Chambers 24 points.Hitchens 16 points. Givens 16 points. Beverly 10 points.
February 9, 2007
Chillicothe 85 Athens 35
Beverly 18 points. Hitchens 17 points. Givens 14 points.
February 8, 2007
Chillicothe 86 Portsmouth 31
January 30, 2007
Chillicothe 66 Jackson 52
January 27, 2007
Chillicothe 49 Upper Arlington 55
Givens 10 points. Hitchens 15 points. Dawes 1 point. Beverly 10 points with two 3 pointers. Chambers 13 points
January 26, 2007
Chillicothe 61 Vincent Warren 34
January 23, 2007
Chillicothe 73 Ironton 54
Givens 13 points. Hitchens 15 points. Dawes 7 points with one 3 pointer. Knights 6 points. Beverly 6 points with two 3 pointers. Newman 2 points. Chambers 14 points. Smith 4 points. Baker 6 points with two 3 pointers.
January 19, 2007
Chillicothe 77 Marietta 66
Givens 18 points. Hitchens 18 points. Dawes 13 points with one 3 pointer. Knights 3 points. Newman 2 points. Chambers 21 points. Baker 2 points.
January 16, 2007
Chillicothe 62 Gallia Academy 45
Givens 10 points. Hitchens 19 points. Knights 4 points. Beverly 2 points. Newman 1 point. Chambers 16 points. Smith 1 point. Woodworth 2 points. Dawes 7 points with two 3 pointers.
January 12, 2007
Chillicothe 76 Logan 48
Givens 10 points. Hitchens 29 points with three 3 pointers. Dawes 6 points with two 3 pointers. Beverly 6 points. Newman 3 points. Chambers 12 points. Baker 2 points. McCorkle 6 points. Woodworth 2 points.
January 6, 2007 - Ohio Scholastic Play by Play Classic
Chillicothe 56 Toledo Libbey 73
Givens 16 points. Hitchens 7 points. Dawes 9 points. Knights 2 points. Beverly 2 points. Newman 2 points. Chambers 9 points. Benson 1 point. Baker 6 points with two 3 pointers. McCorkle 2 points.
January 5, 2007
Chillicothe 77 Portsmouth 49
Givens 3 points. Hitchens 23 points. Dawes 13 points with three 3 pointers. Knights 12 points. Newman 2 points. Cambers 10 poitns. VanVolkinburg 2 points. Baker 11 points with three 3 pointers. Turner 1 point.
December 30, 2006
Chillicothe 75 Circleville 54
Givens 12 points. Hitchens 28 points. Dawes 3 points. Chambers 19 points. Benson 4 points. Baker 9 points.
December 29, 2006
Chillicothe 65 Jackson 27
Givens 8 points. Hitchens 15 points. Dawes 11 points. Beverly 2 points. Newman 6 points. Chambers 8 points. Benson 2 points. Smith 4 points. Baker 5 points. McCorkle 2 points. Woodworth 2 points.
December 23, 2006 - Chillicothe Shootout
Chillicothe 55 East 48
Givens 11 points. Hitchens 17 points with one 3 pointer. Dawes 5 points with one 3 pointer. Chambers 22 points.
December 22, 2006
Chillicothe 53 Ironton 49
Givens 11 points. Hitchens 20 points with one 3 pointer. Baker 15 points with four 3 pointers. Chambers 7 points.
December 15, 2006
Chilicothe 59 Gallipolis Gallia 29
Givens 12 points. Hitchens 8 points. Dawes 9 points with three 3 pointers. Newman 5 points. Chambers 10 points. Benson 2 points. Smith 7 points. Turner 2 points. Woodworth 4 points.
December 9, 2006
Chillicothe 59 Wheelersburg 63
Hitchens 17 points. Chambers 6 points.
December 2, 2006
Chillicothe 53 Lakota East 60
Beverly 5 points with one 3 pointer. Chamberts 6 points. Dawes 6 points with two 3 pointers. Givens 10 points. Hitchens 26 points.
Chillicothe Cavailers SEOAL 2006- The CAVS joined the league in 2006.
SEOAL 2006-
*SEOAL-South Division
1. Chillicothe Cavaliers
2. Jackson Ironmen
3. Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) Blue Devils
4. Ironton Fight Tigers
5. Portsmouth Trojans
*SEOAL-North Division
1. Logan Chieftians
2. Zanesville Blue Devils
3. Marietta Tigers
4. Vincent Warren Local Warriors
5. The Plains Athens Bulldogs
The Chillicothe Cavailers are presently coached by Hall of Fame High School Coach, Gary Kellough. He is a graduate of Chillicothe Huntington-Ross High School, and Ohio University. At the present, his coaching record as of 12-29-2007 is, (308 wins and 201 losses). He coached 6 Scioto Valley Conference Championship Teams, coached against the OCC when Chillicothe played in that conference, has coached 1 SEOAL Chillicothe Championship Team, that is seeking another one in the 2007-2008 season, coached 6 Sectional Champions, two District-Runner ups, 1 District Champion, and taken teams to the Regionals and State Tournaments. Last year Chillicothe were runner ups in the Semi-Final Regional Game against Columbus St. Francis DeSales. Gary was was named S.V.C. Coach of the year 7 times. He was also named District 14 coach of the year 5 times. Gary has coached in the North and South Game. He founded the McDonalds Tip-Off Classic 18 years ago as well as the Gazette Power Shootout. Gary was elected to the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1999. Gary Kellough was named SEOAL South Division Coach of the Year in the 2006-2007 season.
The CAVS were in the OCC Ohio Capital Conference from 1976-2005.
While in the OCC the CAVS played in 5 different divisions as the OCC expanded. They were in the Ohio, Central, Cardinal and Capital Division (twice). While in the OCC, the CAVS won 1 Basketball Title in the 1981 season in the Ohio Division. That was the last season for (Hall of Fame) Chillicothe Coach Tom Cuppett who coached the Cavailers. Coach Cuppett coached the CAVS from 1969-to-1981. Garin Veris was on that 1980-1981 basketball team. He was a Stanford Football standout and played for the New England Patriots in the AFC and 1 season with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC. He is retired from Professional Football.
While in the OCC the CAVS played in 5 different divisions as the OCC expanded.
They were in the:
1. OCC Ohio Division 1976-1981
2. OCC (Small-Division) Capital Division 1981-1995
3. OCC Central Division 1995-1997
4. OCC Cardinal Division 1997-2005
5. OCC Capital Division 2005-2006
* The Chillicothe CAVS won (1 B-Ball Title) in the OCC-Ohio Division in 1981, while in 4 different divisons, the Capital twice within the OCC from 1976-2005 while playing against in the.
OCC Capital Division 2005-2006
1. Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Columbus Franklin Heights
4. Olentangy Liberty Patriots
5. Pataskila Watkins Memorial Warriors
6. Chillicothe Cavaliers
OCC Cardinal Division 2004-2005
1. Olentangy Braves
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Grove City Greyhounds
4. Chillicothe Cavaliers
5. Westerville Central Warhawks
6. Pickerington Tigers
OCC Cardinal Division 2002-2004
1. Chillicothe Cavaliers
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Westland Cougars
4. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
5. Olentangy Braves
6. Thomas Worthington Cardinals
OCC Cardinal Division 1997-2002
1. Chillicothe Cavaliers
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Hilliard Darby Panthers
4. Olentangy Braves
5. Reynoldsburg Raiders
6. Thomas Worthington Cardinals
7. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
OCC Central Division 1995-1997
1. Chillicothe Cavaliers
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Grove City Greyhounds
4. Pickerington Tigers
5. Reynoldsburg Raiders
6. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
7. Westerville South Wildcats
8. Worthington Kilbourne Wolves
OCC Capital 1981-1995
1. Hilliard Wildcats
2. Westerville North Warriors
3. Mt. Vernon Yellow Jackets
4. Chillicothe Cavaliers
5. Whitehall Rams
6. Delaware Pacers
7. Pickerington Tigers
8. Columbus Franklin Heights Falcons
Ohio Division 1976-1981
1. Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions
2. Groveport Crusiers
3. Westerville South Wildcats
4. Worthington Cardnials
5. Chillicothe Cavaliers
6. Columbus Westland Cougars
Garin Lee Veris
Position: DE
Height: 6' 4'' Weight: 255
Born: 2/27/1963, in Chillicothe, OH, USA
High School: Chillicothe Cavaliers 1978-1981 (On CAVS OCC Title Team)
College: Stanford University 1981-1985
AFC New England Patriots 1985-1991 (Round: 2 / Pick: 48)
NFC San Francisco 49ers 1992
Garin Lee Veris (born February 27, 1963 in Chillicothe, Ohio) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League, mainly for the New England Patriots.
Veris graduated from Chillicothe High School, where he starred in football playing offense and defense and basketball in 1981.
The CAVS were also in the former C.O.L. Central Ohio League from 1941-1944 and 1948-1976. While in the C.O.L. during the early years they played against teams that were in the C.O.L. like, Lancaster, Newark, Zanesville, Coshocton, Cambridge, Dover and Marietta. In the latter years of the C.O.L. The CAVS competed against teams in the League like, Ironton, Upper Arlington, Lancaster, Newark, Zanesville and Marietta.
One standout that played for the CAVS in the 1960's was:
Gregory Lynn Cook (born November 20, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio), is a retired American football quarterback. In the AFC.
Cook lived most of his life in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he excelled in baseball, basketball and football while attending Chillicothe High School.
He played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati, once throwing for 554 yards in one game, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft on the strength of Bengals coach and founder Paul Brown being impressed by Cook's performance in the Bearcats' come-from-behind victory against Miami University, which was Bo Schembechler's last game before he left to coach at the University of Michigan. Brown had attended the game, but left when the Redskins' (now the Redhawks) lead reached 21-6. It was only after the game that Brown discovered that Cincinnati had rallied for a 23-21 victory.
"That quarterback. That's our draft choice," said Brown after seeing film of Cook's rallying performance.
Due to John Stofa, the Bengals' starting signalcaller for much of the team's inaugural season, being released, Cook was named the Bengals' quarterback, and started spectacularly, leading the Bengals to a 3-0 record. However, in game three versus Kansas City, Cook felt a pop in his right (throwing) shoulder after being tackled and missed the next three games. Due, arguably, to the non-existence of magnetic resonance imaging tests, the fact that his rotator cuff had been torn went undiagnosed.
Despite this, Greg Cook went on to pass for 1,854 yards and led the Bengals to wins over the Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders, the two best teams in the AFL. His 9.411 yards per pass attempt and 17.5 yard per completion are rookie records that still stand. Cook was UPI's choice for AFL Rookie of the Year.
Recalls Cook: "I took cortisone shots and played in pain, but the shoulder hadn't started to deteriorate yet, so I could still function. I still had the strength. I felt obligated to finish the season. I'd gotten off to a good start. I didn't want to relinquish that."
The rotator cuff began deteriorating after the season; during surgery, it was revealed that Cook also had a partially detached biceps muscle. After three operations proved futile, he retired. A 1973 comeback attempt failed and Cook retired permanently. Many football experts say that had it not been for that injury, Cook may very well have gone on to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Cook is not well known by fans today, but when asked by those who saw him play, who he was similar too, many reply that he had a very similar game to one of his contemporaries - Terry Bradshaw. Like Bradshaw, Cook had very good size, he could run with speed and power, and had a rocket arm.
Since his retirement, Greg Cook, who still lives in Cincinnati, has worked with United Parcel Service and with Worksite Information Network as a motivational speaker for labor unions.
Of interest, Cook was an art major at the University of Cincinnati, and continues to paint today. He has had works hung in the Ohio Governor's Mansion.
New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington, who suffered two tears to his rotator cuff and has undergone as many surgeries to repair it, is often compared to Cook because their injuries are so similar.
History from the old C.O.L.
Much has been compiled off the Cambridge Bobcat Basketball Web site.
1941-1942 C.O.L. Season
Dover and Chillicothe were new members to the COL, and Dover won the league title with a 12-2 record in their first year.
1942-1943 C.O.L. Season
COL Standings
Newark (12-2)
Dover (11-3)
Coshocton (8-6)
Lancaster (8-6)
Zanesville (7-7)
Chillicothe (5-9)**
Marietta (3-11)
Cambridge (2-12)
1943-1944 C.O.L. Season
Final C.O.L. Standings
1. Newark 14-0
2. Lancaster 11-3
3. Coshocton 9-5
4. Cambridge 6-8
4. Dover 6-8
4. Marietta 6-8
7. Zanesville 4-10
8. Chillicothe 0-14**
1944-1945 C.O.L. Season
- Chillicothe drops out of the Central Ohio League at the end of football season. The COL has only seven members during basketball season.
1947-48 C.O.L. Season
Chillicothe 34 Cambridge 33
- Chillicothe again rejoins the C.O.L., beginning in the 1948-49 season.
1948-49 C.O.L. Season
- Chillicothe does not join the C.O.L., as was reported the previous year. However, they are still being considered as a potential C.O.L. member.
1949-1950 (C.O.L. Season)
(Central Ohio League Standings)
1. Lancaster (8-2)
2. Chillicothe (6-4)**
2. Dover (6-4)
4. Coshocton (5-5)
4. Zanesville (5-5)
6. Newark (4-6)
7. Cambridge (3-7)
7. Marietta (3-7)
- The Central Ohio League changes its schedule to a quasi-divisional format. The league will be grouped by geography, with the four eastern schools--Cambridge, Coshocton, Dover, and Marietta--playing each other twice, and the four western schools--Chillicothe, Lancaster, Newark, and Zanesville--playing twice. Schools will play against the teams in the other group only once, for a total of 10 COL games.
- Since Cambridge and Zanesville have a long-standing rivalry, both schools agree to play a second game. The second contest will be considered a non-league game.
1950-1951 C.O.L. Season
*CHILLICOTHE 58-Cambridge 45
1951-1952 (19-3 .864, 13-1 .929 C.O.L.)
The Cambridge Bobcats were the co-champions of the COL with a 13-1 record.
(Central Ohio League Standings)
1. CAMBRIDGE (13-1)
1. Newark (13-1)
3. Dover (9-5)
4. Zanesville (8-6)
5. Marietta (5-9)
6. Chillicothe (4-10)**
7. Lancaster (3-11)
8. Coshocton(1-13)
1952-1953 (Central Ohio League) Season
The Bobcats won the outright COL title with a perfect 14-0 record.
Cambridge finished third in the state UP poll.
Final UP Poll:
1. Dayton Stivers
2. Middletown G.O.L.
3. CAMBRIDGE C.O.L.
4. East Liverpool
5. Hamilton G.O.L.
6. Massillon
7. Akron Garfield
8. Cincinnati Roger Bacon
9. Portsmouth (G.O.L.)........(Now back in SEOAL)
10. Bellaire
The 1952-53 season was undoubtedly the greatest season in Cambridge history to that point, as the Bobcats swept through both C.O.L. and non-league competition en route to a perfect 20-0 regular season and a 14-0 C.O.L. mark.
- Cambridge wins its second consecutive Central Ohio League basketball championship with a 14-0 record. The Bobcats are 27-1 in the COL in the last two years.
- Cambridge's .958 winning percentage is the highest in school history.
- The Bobcats scored a school-record 1,571 points for the season, shattering the previous record of 1,333 set in 1951-52.
- Cambridge also won the C.O.L. football championship, becoming only the second school ever to win the football and basketball titles in the same school year. (Newark had done it twice before.)
- On February 6, 1953, the Bobcats hosted the Zanesville Blue Devils on "Zip Behen Night", as legendary Cambridge hoopster John "Zip" Behen was honored during a pregame ceremony.
1953-1954 (Central Ohio League) Season
The Chillicothe Cavaliers won the C.O.L. with a 13-1 record.
The Cambridge Bobcats finished tied with the Lancaster Golden Gales for second in the C.O.L. with a 10-4 record. The Bobcats finished 20th in the final UP poll.
1953-1954 Final UP Poll (First-place votes in parentheses)
1. Middletown (15) G.O.L.
2. Hamilton (4) G.O.L.
3. Dayton Roosevelt (3)
4. Niles McKinley (2)
5. Columbus North
6. Ashland
7. Lockland-Wayne DEFEATED Nelsonville Greyhounds in 1952
8. Columbus South (1)
9. Tecumseh
10. Gallipolis Gallia Academy SEOAL
11. Canton McKinley
12. Greenfield McClain S.C.O.L.
13. Dayton Stivers
14. Chillicothe C.O.L. **
15. Toronto
16. Bellaire
17. Cleveland St. Ignatius
18. Cincinnati St. Xavier
19. Mansfield Senior G.O.L.
20. CAMBRIDGE C.O.L.
*Chillicothe 56-Cambridge 51 C.O.L. Game
*Chillicothe 72-Cambridge 59 C.O.L. Game
- The Ohio High School Athletic Association goes to an 18-game regular-season basketball schedule, beginning in the 1953-54 season.
1954-1955 (Central Ohio League) Season
Zanesville won the C.O.L. with a 13-1 record.
*Chillicothe 59-Cambridge 50 C.O.L. Game
The Cambridge Bobcats finished tied with Coshocton for fourth in the C.O.L. with a 6-8 record. Zanesville won the C.O.L. with a 13-1 record.
The Cambridge Bobcats then won two sectional games, avenging themselves with an 18-point win over C.O.L. foe Coshocton in their first tourney game, before losing in the sectional finals to eventual 1955 State Champion the Zanesville Blue Devils.
1955-1956 (Central Ohio League) Season
Final C.O.L. Basketball Standings
1. Newark (13-1)
2. Chillicothe (9-5)**
3. Dover (8-6)
4. Coshocton (7-7)
4. Lancaster (7-7)
6. Marietta (5-9)
6. Zanesville (5-9)
8. Cambridge (2-12)
*CHILLICOTHE 73-Cambridge 56 C.O.L. Game
*CHILLICOTHE 73-Cambridge 54 C.O.L. Game
- Cambridge High School votes to remain a member of the Central Ohio League.
1956-1957 (Central Ohio League) Season
*Chillicothe 63-Cambridge 50 C.O.L. Games
*Chillicothe 87-Cambridge 65 C.O.L. Games
- The OHSAA renames the two basketball classifications from "A" (big school) and "B" (small school), to "AA" (big school) and "A" (small school).
- Dover High School votes to withdraw from the Central Ohio League following the 1956-57 school year.
- Cambridge High School votes to withdraw from the Central Ohio League following the 1957-58 school year.
1957-1958 (Central Ohio League) Season
The Cambridge Bobcats finished 3-9 in their final season in the C.O.L.
*CHILLICOTHE 77-Cambridge 63 C.O.L. Game
*CHILLICOTHE 83-Cambridge 47 C.O.L. Game
Cambridge Bobcats Record vs All-Time C.O.L. Opponents
(1906-07 through 2006-07)
Former C.O.L. Opponents
a. Chillicothe 13-16 .448**
b. Coshocton 84-59 .587
c. Dover 58-68 .460
d. Lancaster 32-32 .500
e. Newark 18-53 .254
g. Marietta 78-94 .453
h. Mt. Vernon 15-9 .625
j. Westerville 4-2 .667
k. Zanesville 57-113 .335
- The OHSAA votes to adopt the NCAA two-point conversion rule for the 1958 season.
- Middletown 6'9" senior Jerry Lucas breaks the national high school scoring record formerly held by Kansas Jayhawk star Wilt Chamberlain.
- Coshocton High School withdraws from the Central Ohio League following the 1961-62 basketball season.
-Ironton High School joins the C.O.L. starting in the 1963 season. The Fighting Tigers replaces Coshocton. Ironton withdrawls from the C.O.L. at the end of the 1968 school year.
-Upper Arlington replaces Ironton starting in the c.o.l. in the Fall of 1968-1969 season.
-Chillicothe (1941-1944)......(1948-1976) withdrawls from the C.O.L. at the end of the 1976 Football Season to start play in the the OCC.
The CAVS joined the OCC-(Ohio Division)
**Marietta District Tournament-1975-1976 Season
Chillicothe C.O.L. 57-Cambridge Bobcats O.V.A.C. 53
Central Ohio League from 1941-1944 and 1948-1976
* The Chillicothe CAVS won (7-C.O.L.) B-Ball Titles while in the Central Ohio League from 1941-1944 and 1948-1976. Mark Bayless played on the 1973-1974 Team that won back to back seasons as C.O.L. Champions. The last two were back to back (1972-1973) and (1973-1974) seasons, while playing against;
1. Lancaster Golden Gales**
2. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
3. Newark Wildcats**
4. Zanesville Blue Devils**
5. Marietta Tigers
Original Charter C.O.L. Members**
1. Lancaster Golden Gales**
2. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
3. Newark Wildcats**
4. Zanesville Blue Devils**
5. Marietta Tigers
6. Coshocton Redskins (Left C.O.L. after the 1962 Season)**
7. Ironton Fighting Tigers (Played in C.O.L. from 1963-1967)
8. Dover Tornadoes (Left the C.O.L. after the 1957 season)
9. Cambridge Bobcats (Left C.O.L. after the 1958 season)**
Cambridge Bobcat Basketball Record vs All-Time C.O.L. Opponents
(1906-07 through 2006-07)
Former C.O.L. Opponents
a. Chillicothe 13-16 .448
b. Coshocton 84-59 .587
c. Dover 58-68 .460
d. Lancaster 32-32 .500
e. Newark 18-53 .254
g. Marietta 78-94 .453
h. Zanesville 57-113 .335
10. Chillicothe Cavaliers
South Central Ohio League 1923-1941 and 1944-1947
* The Chillicothe CAVS won (7-S.C.O.L.) South Central Ohio League B-Ball Titles while in the S.C.O.L. 1923-1941 and 1944-1947. The last one in the 1946-1947 season, while playing against;
1. Circleville Tigers
2. Washington C.H. Blue Lions
3. Miami Trace Panthers
4. Wilmington Tornadoes
5. Hillsboro Indians
6. Greenfield McClain Tigers
7. Chillicothe Cavaliers
One player that played for the CAVS in those S.C.O.L. days was;
Neil Johnston
Donald Neil Johnston (Neil, Gabby)
Position: Center
Height: 6'8" Weight: 210 lbs.
Born: February 4, 1929 in Chillicothe, OH
Died: September 28, 1978
High School: Chillicothe in Chillicothe, OH
College: Ohio State University 1946-1948
Professional Team..Philadelphia Warriors 1951-1959 NBA
Inducted into NBA Hall of Fame as Player in 1990
Donald Neil Johnston
February 4, 1929, Chillicothe, Ohio – d. September 28, 1978, Irving, TX
Was an American Hall of Fame basketball player at the center position who played 8 years in the NBA from 1951 to 1959.
He led the NBA in scoring for three consecutive seasons — 1952-53, 1953-54, and 1954-55. During the 1954-55 season, he also won the league's rebounding title. Johnston played his entire career with the Philadelphia Warriors, playing on their championship team in 1956. He played in six NBA All-Star Games, was an All-NBA First Team selection four times, and was an All-NBA Second Team selection once.
**After his playing career, he coached the Warriors for the first two seasons of Wilt Chamberlain's NBA career.
He attended the Ohio State University, where he starred in baseball and basketball. Johnston signed a professional baseball contract with the Philadelphia Phillies out of college and pitched two years for the Terre Haute Phillies of the Three-I League.
He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.
Chillicothe was an Independent from 1898-1922.
ARMY
(Chillicothe CAVS 2007-2008 Season)
Chillicothe Cavailers are 10-1
(7-0 SEOAL) Denotes SEOAL League Games**
Chillicothe 59 Newark 53
Chillicothe 66 Marietta 51**
Chillicothe 85 Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) 30**
Chillicothe 76 Logan 41**
Chillicothe 79 Portsmouth 51**
Chillicothe 82 Cincinnati North College Hill 66
Chillicothe 71 Jackson 26**
Chillicothe 74 Ironton 28**
Chillicothe 68 Wheelersburg 42
Chillicothe 51 Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) 26**
Chillicothe 68 Columbus Brookhaven 73 - OT
* January 12, 2008
Chillicothe 59 Newark 53
On the biggest stages of this year's schedule, Chillicothe is 2-and-0.
Three weeks after knocking off three-time defending D3 state champ North College Hill in Cincinnati, the Cavs beat Newark at Ohio State 59-53. It's Chillicothe's 10th straight win. The Wildcats jumped out to a 15-11 lead through the game's first 8 minutes, using a similar strategy implemented by Marietta Friday night, packing the paint and forcing the Cavs to shoot over a zone defense.
In the second period, Humpty Hitchens struck for 8 points over that zone as the Cavs outscored Newark 18-9 to take a 29-24 halftime lead. The Wildcats shot just 22 percent in the quarter. Out of the intermission, Hitchens hit the Cavs first basket. Then, it was Ray Chambers' time. The Cavs' center scored 11 conseuctive points giving Chillicothe a 39-27 lead. Newark made things interesting, forcing three Chillicothe turnovers late in the game closing the gap to 51-49, but the Cavs righted the ship as Hitchens put the game away with five free throws down the stretch. Hitchens finished as the game's MVP with 24 points. Chambers had 17. Caleb Knights added six, Stu Beverly 5 while Ron Smith and Seth Dawes added 4 points each.
The Newark Wildcats and Chillicothe Cavaliers had not met since 1976 as members of the former Central Ohio League.
Chillicothe (10-1) resumes SEOAL play Tuesday at Ironton.
Newark is 10-3.
* January 11, 2008
Chillicothe 66 Marietta 51
This was a big time set up game for the Cavs. Veteran teams pull through and halfway through the third, the defense took over and dominated. We may have lost this game last year (at this time of the year). This is about when we started peaking.
Congrats to the Tigers on a valiant effort. They were dropping 3 balls all night (especially first half).
Cavs led by Beverly who breaks out of 3 ball slump with a career high.
Chambers and Hump both in foul trouble in the first half. Tigers play box and 1 on Hump to take him out. Other kids step up and get it down.
Cavs are to strong on the defensive side not to stay in the game. Good news is the win. Bad news is burn the tape and get ready for Newark tomorrow.
That is what created the set up game. Long road trip with an overnight stay in Columbus to play old COL rival Newark.
Look for a fun day in CBUS tomorrow.
GO CAVS
Interesting game.... Chilli pressed constantly and the Tigers handled it pretty well. However, just like in boxing where constant body blows eventually take their toll, the press finally gave the Tigers some problems in the third quarter. Chilli ended the third quarter up 7 after trailing by three at the half. The game ended with Chilli up by 12. They were never able to put the Tigers away. I was proud of the Tigers effort. Tiger shooting from the foul line in the first half was poor or the lead would have been six or eight at the half. Just too many turnovers and easy looks for Chilli in the second half. Look for the Tigers to finish strong.
Good luck to Chilli vs. Newark.... just like the good old days of the COL.
GOTIGRZ
* January 7, 2008
Chillicothe 85 Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) 30
CHILLICOTHE (85) – Stuart Beverly, 3-(2)-0-1-12; Greg Van Gregg Van Volkinburg, 3-1-7-7; Mike Hamilton, 0-0-0-0; Caleb Knights, 2-2-4-6; Michael Turner, 2-0-0-4; Ron Smith, 1-1-2-3; Jordan Benson, 1-1-2-3; Anthony Hitchens, 5-(1)-1-2-14; Seth Dawes, 4-4-4-12; Alex Grow, 0-0-0-0; Ray Chambers, 7-4-4-18; Mike Newman, 1-1-2-3; Nate Woodworth, 1-1-2-3. Totals—30-(3)-16-30-85.
Score by quarters:
Gallipolis…..5 3 9 13 -- 30
Chillicothe..20 26 20 19 -- 85
Host Chillicothe rolled to a 46-8 halftime advantage Tuesday night to hand visiting Gallipolis Gallia Academy its second worst Southeastern Ohio League cage loss in history, 85-30.
Gallipolis’ worst SEOAL loss was a 57-point defeat by the Pomeroy Panthers in the 1959-60 campaign, 83-26. Had sub Nick Wilson not hit a trifecta at the buzzer Tuesday, the Gallians would have lost by a record 58 points.
Chillicothe placed four players in double figures, led by 6-7 senior Ray Chambers 18 markers and 12 rebounds. Anthony Hitchens added 14, Stuart Beverly and Seth Dawes 12 apiece.
Cavs coach Gary Kellough started substituting freely with two minutes left in the first half, and called off a full court press during second half play.
Both coaches cleared their benches in the final quarter.
Quinton Nibert and David Rumley led Gallia Academy’s scorers with six points apiece.
Chillicothe led 20-6, 46-8 and 66-17 at the quartermarks.
Gallipolis connected on 11 of 35 field goal attempts for 31.8 percent. The Gallians were 5-11 at the line (45.4), committed 23 personal fouls, losing John Toaster in the final period and picked off 25 rebounds, five by Rumley, and five by Chris Armstrong. Gallipolis committed a season-high 38 turnovers.
Chillicothe connected on 33 of 60 field goal attempts for 55 percent. CHS was 16 of 30 (53.3) at the foul line had16 personals, picked off 39 rebounds, 12 by Chambers, and committed 10 turnovers.
The loss left Gallipolis 3-7 overall and 1-5 in SEOAL play. Chillicothe improved to 8-1 on the year and the defending league champs remained unbeaten in conference action with a 6-0 mark. In fact, since joining the SEOAL last year, Chillicothe has now won 20 straight Southeastern Ohio League wins.
* January 4, 2008
Chillicothe 76 Logan 41
* December 28, 2007
Chillicothe 79 Portsmouth 51
Hitchens 17 points. Beverly 15 points. Chambers 12 points. Dawes 11 points.
* December 22, 2007
Chillicothe 83 North College Hill 70
Hitchens 25 points, Chambers 29 pts......game mvp 21pts 4th qtr...tons of rebounds, Dawes 5 pts, Beverly 6 pts, Knights 9 pts, Ron Smith 10 pts........great game off the bench......didnt give rebound totals but Chambers and Ron Smith had a boatload.
Humpty was absolutely unbelievable in the first quarter. 4 three pointers, a couple of which coming from behind the NBA line, setting up teammates, and like Hitchbone said, he didn't force anything all night. when the shots were there he knocked them down, the rest of the night he got everyone else involved. NCH spent alot of defensive energy on slowing him after that huge first quarter and the rest of the kids stepped up and did their part. i thought Ron Smith and Seth Dawes were awesome on the glass tonight. Ray Chambers had foul trouble but they kept Chilli in the game until he was able to return in the 4th quarter. and return he did!!!!
here is how a 4 minute spurt went in the 4th quarter for Chilli:
Chambers missed dunk
Hitchens assist to Chambers for a dunk
Hitchens assist to Chambers for a dunk and the foul for the AND 1
Chambers dunk
Hitchens assist to Chambers for a reverse slam!!!
Chilli really showed some poise and their defense was great in the 4th quarter. Rebounding was great all night. and like i said I couldn't be more proud of these kids. everyone had a part in this victory. Hump showed great unselfishness in not forcing things when they tried to take him out of the game, and probably had 10 assists on the night, Ray was great on the boards and ended up with 29 pts and really lifted chillicothe emotionally in the 4th with all those dunks. Caleb Knights was his usual solid self who frustrated NCH defensively, Stu came up big in the final quarter when it mattered, Seth played very much within himself and executed when he got an open look, and Ron Smith continues to be johnny on the spot, key buckets at times we needed a score. he's always in the right position at the right time. he's really progressing nicely.
Chilli showed they are starting to put it all together and they are a serious threat in D2. This team is already experienced but with confidence of pulling out of situations with such an emphatic finish will only further their progression. Way to go Cavs!!
NCH is an awesome D3 team. I've got them penciled in to make it to the title game in my bracket thats for sure! NCH vs. Cleveland VASJ
* December 21, 2007
Chillicothe 71 Jackson 26
* December 14, 2007
Chillicothe 74 Ironton 28
Hitchens 30 points. Chambers 9 points. Smith 7 points. Dawes 6 points. Beverly 4 points. Knights 4 points. Turner 4 points.
* December 8, 2007
Chillicothe 68 Wheelersburg 42
Hitchens 30 points. Dawes 12 points. Chambers 11 points.
* December 7, 2007
Chillicothe 51 Gallia Academy 26
Hitchens 18 points.
* November 24, 2007 - Chillicothe Tipoff Classic
Chillicothe 68 Brookhaven 73 - OT
Beverly 8 points. Knight 7 points. Smith 4 points. Hitchins 14 points. Daws 2 points. Chambers 29 points. Newman 4 points.
Chillicothe Tournament Records as of 2007
*The Cavailers all time District Tournament Record is 140-76
*The Cavailers all time Sectional Tournament Record is 127-60
*The Chillicothe Cavailers all time Sectional Record is 66-24
* The CAVS have won 28 Sectional Titles in Basketball.
* The (28 Sectional Basketball Championship Titles) were in 2007, 1997, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1987, 1984, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1976, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1971, 1970, 1965, 1964, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957, 1955, 1943.
* Win-Loss Record in Sectional Championship Games is: 28-7.
* All-Time record in District Tornament play is 11-9.
* The CAVS have (10 District Basketball Championship Titles). They were in 2007, 1993, 1981, 1979, 1976, 1958, 1957, 1953, 1930 and 1924.
* The CAVS were District Runner-Up 17 times. In 1997, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1980, 1978, 1973, 1965, 1964, 1961, 1959, 1954, 1951, 1950, 1931 and 1929.
* The CAVS were District Semi-Finalist 45 times.
* The CAVS were Regional Runner-Up in 2007 at the Convo losing to Columbus St. Francis Desales.
* The Chillicothe Cavailers won the SEOAL defeating there old arch-rival from the former C.O.L., Zanesville in B-ball the first season in the League for the SEOAL Crown in 2007.
SEOAL 2006-Present
(Chillicothe CAVS 2006-2007 Season)
a. 20-5 total record
b. 13-0 in the SEOAL
2007 District Champions
2007 Sectional Champions
2006-2007 Season SEOAL Boys Basketball Champions !
Boys Basketball Honors
Ray Chambers: Honorable Mention All-Ohio, All SEOAL, 2nd Team All Southeast District, 2nd Team All District 14. Chris Givens: Honorable Mention All-Ohio, All SEOAL, 2nd Team All Southeast District, 2nd Team All District 14. Anthony Hitchens: 2nd Team All Ohio Division II, All SEOAL, 1st Team All Southeast District, 1st Team All District 14. Gary Kellough: SEOAL South Division Coach of the Year.
March 17, 2007 - REGIONAL FINAL
Chillicothe 70 St. Francis DeSales 76
Givens 9 points. Hitchens 21 points. Dawes 6 points. Knights 6 points. Beverly 13 points. Chambers 15 points.
March 15, 2007 - REGIONAL SEMIFINAL
Chillicothe 51 Zanesville 49
March 10, 2007 - DISTRICT FINAL
Chillicothe 67 Greenfield McClain 60, 2OT's
Givens 8 points. Hitchens 24 points with one 3 pointer. Dawes 3 points. Knights 10 points. Beverly 10 points with one 3 pointer. Chambers 12 points.
March 2, 2007 - DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
Chillicothe 67 Vinton County 51
February 24, 2007 - SECTIONAL FINAL
Chillicothe 98 Hillsboro 62
Chambers 15 points. Hitchens 27 points. Beverly 22 points.
February 21, 2007 - SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Chillicothe 84 Washington CH 38
Beverly 18 points. Chambers 18 points.
February 17, 2007 - SEOAL Tournament
Chillicothe 68 Zanesville 64 - OT
Chambers 24 points.Hitchens 16 points. Givens 16 points. Beverly 10 points.
February 9, 2007
Chillicothe 85 Athens 35
Beverly 18 points. Hitchens 17 points. Givens 14 points.
February 8, 2007
Chillicothe 86 Portsmouth 31
January 30, 2007
Chillicothe 66 Jackson 52
January 27, 2007
Chillicothe 49 Upper Arlington 55
Givens 10 points. Hitchens 15 points. Dawes 1 point. Beverly 10 points with two 3 pointers. Chambers 13 points
January 26, 2007
Chillicothe 61 Vincent Warren 34
January 23, 2007
Chillicothe 73 Ironton 54
Givens 13 points. Hitchens 15 points. Dawes 7 points with one 3 pointer. Knights 6 points. Beverly 6 points with two 3 pointers. Newman 2 points. Chambers 14 points. Smith 4 points. Baker 6 points with two 3 pointers.
January 19, 2007
Chillicothe 77 Marietta 66
Givens 18 points. Hitchens 18 points. Dawes 13 points with one 3 pointer. Knights 3 points. Newman 2 points. Chambers 21 points. Baker 2 points.
January 16, 2007
Chillicothe 62 Gallia Academy 45
Givens 10 points. Hitchens 19 points. Knights 4 points. Beverly 2 points. Newman 1 point. Chambers 16 points. Smith 1 point. Woodworth 2 points. Dawes 7 points with two 3 pointers.
January 12, 2007
Chillicothe 76 Logan 48
Givens 10 points. Hitchens 29 points with three 3 pointers. Dawes 6 points with two 3 pointers. Beverly 6 points. Newman 3 points. Chambers 12 points. Baker 2 points. McCorkle 6 points. Woodworth 2 points.
January 6, 2007 - Ohio Scholastic Play by Play Classic
Chillicothe 56 Toledo Libbey 73
Givens 16 points. Hitchens 7 points. Dawes 9 points. Knights 2 points. Beverly 2 points. Newman 2 points. Chambers 9 points. Benson 1 point. Baker 6 points with two 3 pointers. McCorkle 2 points.
January 5, 2007
Chillicothe 77 Portsmouth 49
Givens 3 points. Hitchens 23 points. Dawes 13 points with three 3 pointers. Knights 12 points. Newman 2 points. Cambers 10 poitns. VanVolkinburg 2 points. Baker 11 points with three 3 pointers. Turner 1 point.
December 30, 2006
Chillicothe 75 Circleville 54
Givens 12 points. Hitchens 28 points. Dawes 3 points. Chambers 19 points. Benson 4 points. Baker 9 points.
December 29, 2006
Chillicothe 65 Jackson 27
Givens 8 points. Hitchens 15 points. Dawes 11 points. Beverly 2 points. Newman 6 points. Chambers 8 points. Benson 2 points. Smith 4 points. Baker 5 points. McCorkle 2 points. Woodworth 2 points.
December 23, 2006 - Chillicothe Shootout
Chillicothe 55 East 48
Givens 11 points. Hitchens 17 points with one 3 pointer. Dawes 5 points with one 3 pointer. Chambers 22 points.
December 22, 2006
Chillicothe 53 Ironton 49
Givens 11 points. Hitchens 20 points with one 3 pointer. Baker 15 points with four 3 pointers. Chambers 7 points.
December 15, 2006
Chilicothe 59 Gallipolis Gallia 29
Givens 12 points. Hitchens 8 points. Dawes 9 points with three 3 pointers. Newman 5 points. Chambers 10 points. Benson 2 points. Smith 7 points. Turner 2 points. Woodworth 4 points.
December 9, 2006
Chillicothe 59 Wheelersburg 63
Hitchens 17 points. Chambers 6 points.
December 2, 2006
Chillicothe 53 Lakota East 60
Beverly 5 points with one 3 pointer. Chamberts 6 points. Dawes 6 points with two 3 pointers. Givens 10 points. Hitchens 26 points.
Chillicothe Cavailers SEOAL 2006- The CAVS joined the league in 2006.
SEOAL 2006-
*SEOAL-South Division
1. Chillicothe Cavaliers
2. Jackson Ironmen
3. Gallipolis (Gallia Academy) Blue Devils
4. Ironton Fight Tigers
5. Portsmouth Trojans
*SEOAL-North Division
1. Logan Chieftians
2. Zanesville Blue Devils
3. Marietta Tigers
4. Vincent Warren Local Warriors
5. The Plains Athens Bulldogs
The Chillicothe Cavailers are presently coached by Hall of Fame High School Coach, Gary Kellough. He is a graduate of Chillicothe Huntington-Ross High School, and Ohio University. At the present, his coaching record as of 12-29-2007 is, (308 wins and 201 losses). He coached 6 Scioto Valley Conference Championship Teams, coached against the OCC when Chillicothe played in that conference, has coached 1 SEOAL Chillicothe Championship Team, that is seeking another one in the 2007-2008 season, coached 6 Sectional Champions, two District-Runner ups, 1 District Champion, and taken teams to the Regionals and State Tournaments. Last year Chillicothe were runner ups in the Semi-Final Regional Game against Columbus St. Francis DeSales. Gary was was named S.V.C. Coach of the year 7 times. He was also named District 14 coach of the year 5 times. Gary has coached in the North and South Game. He founded the McDonalds Tip-Off Classic 18 years ago as well as the Gazette Power Shootout. Gary was elected to the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1999. Gary Kellough was named SEOAL South Division Coach of the Year in the 2006-2007 season.
The CAVS were in the OCC Ohio Capital Conference from 1976-2005.
While in the OCC the CAVS played in 5 different divisions as the OCC expanded. They were in the Ohio, Central, Cardinal and Capital Division (twice). While in the OCC, the CAVS won 1 Basketball Title in the 1981 season in the Ohio Division. That was the last season for (Hall of Fame) Chillicothe Coach Tom Cuppett who coached the Cavailers. Coach Cuppett coached the CAVS from 1969-to-1981. Garin Veris was on that 1980-1981 basketball team. He was a Stanford Football standout and played for the New England Patriots in the AFC and 1 season with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC. He is retired from Professional Football.
While in the OCC the CAVS played in 5 different divisions as the OCC expanded.
They were in the:
1. OCC Ohio Division 1976-1981
2. OCC (Small-Division) Capital Division 1981-1995
3. OCC Central Division 1995-1997
4. OCC Cardinal Division 1997-2005
5. OCC Capital Division 2005-2006
* The Chillicothe CAVS won (1 B-Ball Title) in the OCC-Ohio Division in 1981, while in 4 different divisons, the Capital twice within the OCC from 1976-2005 while playing against in the.
OCC Capital Division 2005-2006
1. Sunbury Big Walnut Golden Eagles
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Columbus Franklin Heights
4. Olentangy Liberty Patriots
5. Pataskila Watkins Memorial Warriors
6. Chillicothe Cavaliers
OCC Cardinal Division 2004-2005
1. Olentangy Braves
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Grove City Greyhounds
4. Chillicothe Cavaliers
5. Westerville Central Warhawks
6. Pickerington Tigers
OCC Cardinal Division 2002-2004
1. Chillicothe Cavaliers
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Westland Cougars
4. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
5. Olentangy Braves
6. Thomas Worthington Cardinals
OCC Cardinal Division 1997-2002
1. Chillicothe Cavaliers
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Hilliard Darby Panthers
4. Olentangy Braves
5. Reynoldsburg Raiders
6. Thomas Worthington Cardinals
7. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
OCC Central Division 1995-1997
1. Chillicothe Cavaliers
2. Dublin Scioto Irish
3. Grove City Greyhounds
4. Pickerington Tigers
5. Reynoldsburg Raiders
6. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
7. Westerville South Wildcats
8. Worthington Kilbourne Wolves
OCC Capital 1981-1995
1. Hilliard Wildcats
2. Westerville North Warriors
3. Mt. Vernon Yellow Jackets
4. Chillicothe Cavaliers
5. Whitehall Rams
6. Delaware Pacers
7. Pickerington Tigers
8. Columbus Franklin Heights Falcons
Ohio Division 1976-1981
1. Gahanna Lincoln Golden Lions
2. Groveport Crusiers
3. Westerville South Wildcats
4. Worthington Cardnials
5. Chillicothe Cavaliers
6. Columbus Westland Cougars
Garin Lee Veris
Position: DE
Height: 6' 4'' Weight: 255
Born: 2/27/1963, in Chillicothe, OH, USA
High School: Chillicothe Cavaliers 1978-1981 (On CAVS OCC Title Team)
College: Stanford University 1981-1985
AFC New England Patriots 1985-1991 (Round: 2 / Pick: 48)
NFC San Francisco 49ers 1992
Garin Lee Veris (born February 27, 1963 in Chillicothe, Ohio) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League, mainly for the New England Patriots.
Veris graduated from Chillicothe High School, where he starred in football playing offense and defense and basketball in 1981.
The CAVS were also in the former C.O.L. Central Ohio League from 1941-1944 and 1948-1976. While in the C.O.L. during the early years they played against teams that were in the C.O.L. like, Lancaster, Newark, Zanesville, Coshocton, Cambridge, Dover and Marietta. In the latter years of the C.O.L. The CAVS competed against teams in the League like, Ironton, Upper Arlington, Lancaster, Newark, Zanesville and Marietta.
One standout that played for the CAVS in the 1960's was:
Gregory Lynn Cook (born November 20, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio), is a retired American football quarterback. In the AFC.
Cook lived most of his life in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he excelled in baseball, basketball and football while attending Chillicothe High School.
He played collegiately at the University of Cincinnati, once throwing for 554 yards in one game, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 1969 NFL Draft on the strength of Bengals coach and founder Paul Brown being impressed by Cook's performance in the Bearcats' come-from-behind victory against Miami University, which was Bo Schembechler's last game before he left to coach at the University of Michigan. Brown had attended the game, but left when the Redskins' (now the Redhawks) lead reached 21-6. It was only after the game that Brown discovered that Cincinnati had rallied for a 23-21 victory.
"That quarterback. That's our draft choice," said Brown after seeing film of Cook's rallying performance.
Due to John Stofa, the Bengals' starting signalcaller for much of the team's inaugural season, being released, Cook was named the Bengals' quarterback, and started spectacularly, leading the Bengals to a 3-0 record. However, in game three versus Kansas City, Cook felt a pop in his right (throwing) shoulder after being tackled and missed the next three games. Due, arguably, to the non-existence of magnetic resonance imaging tests, the fact that his rotator cuff had been torn went undiagnosed.
Despite this, Greg Cook went on to pass for 1,854 yards and led the Bengals to wins over the Chiefs and the Oakland Raiders, the two best teams in the AFL. His 9.411 yards per pass attempt and 17.5 yard per completion are rookie records that still stand. Cook was UPI's choice for AFL Rookie of the Year.
Recalls Cook: "I took cortisone shots and played in pain, but the shoulder hadn't started to deteriorate yet, so I could still function. I still had the strength. I felt obligated to finish the season. I'd gotten off to a good start. I didn't want to relinquish that."
The rotator cuff began deteriorating after the season; during surgery, it was revealed that Cook also had a partially detached biceps muscle. After three operations proved futile, he retired. A 1973 comeback attempt failed and Cook retired permanently. Many football experts say that had it not been for that injury, Cook may very well have gone on to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Cook is not well known by fans today, but when asked by those who saw him play, who he was similar too, many reply that he had a very similar game to one of his contemporaries - Terry Bradshaw. Like Bradshaw, Cook had very good size, he could run with speed and power, and had a rocket arm.
Since his retirement, Greg Cook, who still lives in Cincinnati, has worked with United Parcel Service and with Worksite Information Network as a motivational speaker for labor unions.
Of interest, Cook was an art major at the University of Cincinnati, and continues to paint today. He has had works hung in the Ohio Governor's Mansion.
New York Jets quarterback Chad Pennington, who suffered two tears to his rotator cuff and has undergone as many surgeries to repair it, is often compared to Cook because their injuries are so similar.
History from the old C.O.L.
Much has been compiled off the Cambridge Bobcat Basketball Web site.
1941-1942 C.O.L. Season
Dover and Chillicothe were new members to the COL, and Dover won the league title with a 12-2 record in their first year.
1942-1943 C.O.L. Season
COL Standings
Newark (12-2)
Dover (11-3)
Coshocton (8-6)
Lancaster (8-6)
Zanesville (7-7)
Chillicothe (5-9)**
Marietta (3-11)
Cambridge (2-12)
1943-1944 C.O.L. Season
Final C.O.L. Standings
1. Newark 14-0
2. Lancaster 11-3
3. Coshocton 9-5
4. Cambridge 6-8
4. Dover 6-8
4. Marietta 6-8
7. Zanesville 4-10
8. Chillicothe 0-14**
1944-1945 C.O.L. Season
- Chillicothe drops out of the Central Ohio League at the end of football season. The COL has only seven members during basketball season.
1947-48 C.O.L. Season
Chillicothe 34 Cambridge 33
- Chillicothe again rejoins the C.O.L., beginning in the 1948-49 season.
1948-49 C.O.L. Season
- Chillicothe does not join the C.O.L., as was reported the previous year. However, they are still being considered as a potential C.O.L. member.
1949-1950 (C.O.L. Season)
(Central Ohio League Standings)
1. Lancaster (8-2)
2. Chillicothe (6-4)**
2. Dover (6-4)
4. Coshocton (5-5)
4. Zanesville (5-5)
6. Newark (4-6)
7. Cambridge (3-7)
7. Marietta (3-7)
- The Central Ohio League changes its schedule to a quasi-divisional format. The league will be grouped by geography, with the four eastern schools--Cambridge, Coshocton, Dover, and Marietta--playing each other twice, and the four western schools--Chillicothe, Lancaster, Newark, and Zanesville--playing twice. Schools will play against the teams in the other group only once, for a total of 10 COL games.
- Since Cambridge and Zanesville have a long-standing rivalry, both schools agree to play a second game. The second contest will be considered a non-league game.
1950-1951 C.O.L. Season
*CHILLICOTHE 58-Cambridge 45
1951-1952 (19-3 .864, 13-1 .929 C.O.L.)
The Cambridge Bobcats were the co-champions of the COL with a 13-1 record.
(Central Ohio League Standings)
1. CAMBRIDGE (13-1)
1. Newark (13-1)
3. Dover (9-5)
4. Zanesville (8-6)
5. Marietta (5-9)
6. Chillicothe (4-10)**
7. Lancaster (3-11)
8. Coshocton(1-13)
1952-1953 (Central Ohio League) Season
The Bobcats won the outright COL title with a perfect 14-0 record.
Cambridge finished third in the state UP poll.
Final UP Poll:
1. Dayton Stivers
2. Middletown G.O.L.
3. CAMBRIDGE C.O.L.
4. East Liverpool
5. Hamilton G.O.L.
6. Massillon
7. Akron Garfield
8. Cincinnati Roger Bacon
9. Portsmouth (G.O.L.)........(Now back in SEOAL)
10. Bellaire
The 1952-53 season was undoubtedly the greatest season in Cambridge history to that point, as the Bobcats swept through both C.O.L. and non-league competition en route to a perfect 20-0 regular season and a 14-0 C.O.L. mark.
- Cambridge wins its second consecutive Central Ohio League basketball championship with a 14-0 record. The Bobcats are 27-1 in the COL in the last two years.
- Cambridge's .958 winning percentage is the highest in school history.
- The Bobcats scored a school-record 1,571 points for the season, shattering the previous record of 1,333 set in 1951-52.
- Cambridge also won the C.O.L. football championship, becoming only the second school ever to win the football and basketball titles in the same school year. (Newark had done it twice before.)
- On February 6, 1953, the Bobcats hosted the Zanesville Blue Devils on "Zip Behen Night", as legendary Cambridge hoopster John "Zip" Behen was honored during a pregame ceremony.
1953-1954 (Central Ohio League) Season
The Chillicothe Cavaliers won the C.O.L. with a 13-1 record.
The Cambridge Bobcats finished tied with the Lancaster Golden Gales for second in the C.O.L. with a 10-4 record. The Bobcats finished 20th in the final UP poll.
1953-1954 Final UP Poll (First-place votes in parentheses)
1. Middletown (15) G.O.L.
2. Hamilton (4) G.O.L.
3. Dayton Roosevelt (3)
4. Niles McKinley (2)
5. Columbus North
6. Ashland
7. Lockland-Wayne DEFEATED Nelsonville Greyhounds in 1952
8. Columbus South (1)
9. Tecumseh
10. Gallipolis Gallia Academy SEOAL
11. Canton McKinley
12. Greenfield McClain S.C.O.L.
13. Dayton Stivers
14. Chillicothe C.O.L. **
15. Toronto
16. Bellaire
17. Cleveland St. Ignatius
18. Cincinnati St. Xavier
19. Mansfield Senior G.O.L.
20. CAMBRIDGE C.O.L.
*Chillicothe 56-Cambridge 51 C.O.L. Game
*Chillicothe 72-Cambridge 59 C.O.L. Game
- The Ohio High School Athletic Association goes to an 18-game regular-season basketball schedule, beginning in the 1953-54 season.
1954-1955 (Central Ohio League) Season
Zanesville won the C.O.L. with a 13-1 record.
*Chillicothe 59-Cambridge 50 C.O.L. Game
The Cambridge Bobcats finished tied with Coshocton for fourth in the C.O.L. with a 6-8 record. Zanesville won the C.O.L. with a 13-1 record.
The Cambridge Bobcats then won two sectional games, avenging themselves with an 18-point win over C.O.L. foe Coshocton in their first tourney game, before losing in the sectional finals to eventual 1955 State Champion the Zanesville Blue Devils.
1955-1956 (Central Ohio League) Season
Final C.O.L. Basketball Standings
1. Newark (13-1)
2. Chillicothe (9-5)**
3. Dover (8-6)
4. Coshocton (7-7)
4. Lancaster (7-7)
6. Marietta (5-9)
6. Zanesville (5-9)
8. Cambridge (2-12)
*CHILLICOTHE 73-Cambridge 56 C.O.L. Game
*CHILLICOTHE 73-Cambridge 54 C.O.L. Game
- Cambridge High School votes to remain a member of the Central Ohio League.
1956-1957 (Central Ohio League) Season
*Chillicothe 63-Cambridge 50 C.O.L. Games
*Chillicothe 87-Cambridge 65 C.O.L. Games
- The OHSAA renames the two basketball classifications from "A" (big school) and "B" (small school), to "AA" (big school) and "A" (small school).
- Dover High School votes to withdraw from the Central Ohio League following the 1956-57 school year.
- Cambridge High School votes to withdraw from the Central Ohio League following the 1957-58 school year.
1957-1958 (Central Ohio League) Season
The Cambridge Bobcats finished 3-9 in their final season in the C.O.L.
*CHILLICOTHE 77-Cambridge 63 C.O.L. Game
*CHILLICOTHE 83-Cambridge 47 C.O.L. Game
Cambridge Bobcats Record vs All-Time C.O.L. Opponents
(1906-07 through 2006-07)
Former C.O.L. Opponents
a. Chillicothe 13-16 .448**
b. Coshocton 84-59 .587
c. Dover 58-68 .460
d. Lancaster 32-32 .500
e. Newark 18-53 .254
g. Marietta 78-94 .453
h. Mt. Vernon 15-9 .625
j. Westerville 4-2 .667
k. Zanesville 57-113 .335
- The OHSAA votes to adopt the NCAA two-point conversion rule for the 1958 season.
- Middletown 6'9" senior Jerry Lucas breaks the national high school scoring record formerly held by Kansas Jayhawk star Wilt Chamberlain.
- Coshocton High School withdraws from the Central Ohio League following the 1961-62 basketball season.
-Ironton High School joins the C.O.L. starting in the 1963 season. The Fighting Tigers replaces Coshocton. Ironton withdrawls from the C.O.L. at the end of the 1968 school year.
-Upper Arlington replaces Ironton starting in the c.o.l. in the Fall of 1968-1969 season.
-Chillicothe (1941-1944)......(1948-1976) withdrawls from the C.O.L. at the end of the 1976 Football Season to start play in the the OCC.
The CAVS joined the OCC-(Ohio Division)
**Marietta District Tournament-1975-1976 Season
Chillicothe C.O.L. 57-Cambridge Bobcats O.V.A.C. 53
Central Ohio League from 1941-1944 and 1948-1976
* The Chillicothe CAVS won (7-C.O.L.) B-Ball Titles while in the Central Ohio League from 1941-1944 and 1948-1976. Mark Bayless played on the 1973-1974 Team that won back to back seasons as C.O.L. Champions. The last two were back to back (1972-1973) and (1973-1974) seasons, while playing against;
1. Lancaster Golden Gales**
2. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
3. Newark Wildcats**
4. Zanesville Blue Devils**
5. Marietta Tigers
Original Charter C.O.L. Members**
1. Lancaster Golden Gales**
2. Upper Arlington Golden Bears
3. Newark Wildcats**
4. Zanesville Blue Devils**
5. Marietta Tigers
6. Coshocton Redskins (Left C.O.L. after the 1962 Season)**
7. Ironton Fighting Tigers (Played in C.O.L. from 1963-1967)
8. Dover Tornadoes (Left the C.O.L. after the 1957 season)
9. Cambridge Bobcats (Left C.O.L. after the 1958 season)**
Cambridge Bobcat Basketball Record vs All-Time C.O.L. Opponents
(1906-07 through 2006-07)
Former C.O.L. Opponents
a. Chillicothe 13-16 .448
b. Coshocton 84-59 .587
c. Dover 58-68 .460
d. Lancaster 32-32 .500
e. Newark 18-53 .254
g. Marietta 78-94 .453
h. Zanesville 57-113 .335
10. Chillicothe Cavaliers
South Central Ohio League 1923-1941 and 1944-1947
* The Chillicothe CAVS won (7-S.C.O.L.) South Central Ohio League B-Ball Titles while in the S.C.O.L. 1923-1941 and 1944-1947. The last one in the 1946-1947 season, while playing against;
1. Circleville Tigers
2. Washington C.H. Blue Lions
3. Miami Trace Panthers
4. Wilmington Tornadoes
5. Hillsboro Indians
6. Greenfield McClain Tigers
7. Chillicothe Cavaliers
One player that played for the CAVS in those S.C.O.L. days was;
Neil Johnston
Donald Neil Johnston (Neil, Gabby)
Position: Center
Height: 6'8" Weight: 210 lbs.
Born: February 4, 1929 in Chillicothe, OH
Died: September 28, 1978
High School: Chillicothe in Chillicothe, OH
College: Ohio State University 1946-1948
Professional Team..Philadelphia Warriors 1951-1959 NBA
Inducted into NBA Hall of Fame as Player in 1990
Donald Neil Johnston
February 4, 1929, Chillicothe, Ohio – d. September 28, 1978, Irving, TX
Was an American Hall of Fame basketball player at the center position who played 8 years in the NBA from 1951 to 1959.
He led the NBA in scoring for three consecutive seasons — 1952-53, 1953-54, and 1954-55. During the 1954-55 season, he also won the league's rebounding title. Johnston played his entire career with the Philadelphia Warriors, playing on their championship team in 1956. He played in six NBA All-Star Games, was an All-NBA First Team selection four times, and was an All-NBA Second Team selection once.
**After his playing career, he coached the Warriors for the first two seasons of Wilt Chamberlain's NBA career.
He attended the Ohio State University, where he starred in baseball and basketball. Johnston signed a professional baseball contract with the Philadelphia Phillies out of college and pitched two years for the Terre Haute Phillies of the Three-I League.
He was enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1990.
Chillicothe was an Independent from 1898-1922.
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