2011-2012 Season Review

The 2011-2012 boys’ basketball season was very successful for the Roncalli Rebels.  This was the inaugural campaign for the Rebels in 4A, the biggest class for basketball in the state of Indiana.  The Rebels definitely showed that they were capable of competing with the state’s best!

The Rebels finished the season with a record of 17-4.  In the 43 year history of the school, only 3 teams have completed the season with more wins than this year’s team.  The 81% winning percentage is second in school history, and the 4 losses mark the 2nd fewest losses in a season.  Both marks are second behind the 2006-2007 squad.

The Rebels were led this year by 7 outstanding seniors.  Ryan Weber led the team in scoring (14.8 ppg) and was second on the team in rebounding (4.3 rpg).  Classmate David Heckman was second on the team in scoring (13.3 ppg) while he led the team in rebounding (6.1 ppg).  Point guard Bradley Fey led the team in assists with an average of 6.6 assists per game.  His assist to turnover ratio of 2.71 assists to every one turnover he had was near the top in the entire state of Indiana.

Guard Colin Hawk led (6.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg) the team in 3 pt field goal shooting (44.4%) and also drew the assignment of guarding the other team’s best player on a nightly basis.  Center Cole Toner started every game, shot over 60% from the field, and had more rebounds per minute than anyone on the team.

The senior class is rounded out by guard Riley Miller who always came in and gave the Rebels an energetic spark, especially on the defensive end.  His steal late in the Sectional semi-final game v. Cathedral in overtime helped seal the victory for the Rebels.  Nathan Cox was unfortunately plagued with injuries all season and was only able to play in about half of the games.  His willingness to try and play through injuries was an inspiration to all!

Juniors that played significant minutes for the Rebels this year include Michael Clements (7.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg), Robbie Prather (2 ppg, huge 3 point shots v. Park Tudor and Cathedral), and Sean Hayes.  This group will be expected to step up and lead next year!

The Rebels broke at least 3 school records this year.  Point guard Bradley Fey’s 138 assists for the season broke Jason Werner’s (’05) record of 120.  David Heckman’s career field goal percentage of 61.4% broke Chris Hammond’s (’88) 24 year old record of 60.8%.  Junior Michael Clements field goal percentage of 65.9% broke Heckman’s one year single season field goal percentage record. 

Many Rebels also were awarded post season honors.  Senior Ryan Weber was named the Most Valuable Player at the Hamilton Heights Husky Holiday Invitational.  David Heckman was named to the All-Tourney Team for the same tournament.  Weber and Heckman were also named to play in the prestigious City/County All Star game.  Weber was named 2nd Team All Marion County by the Marion County Coaches Association, while Heckman was named 3rd Team and Bradley Fey was named Honorable Mention.

Ryan Weber, David Heckman, Colin Hawk, Bradley Fey, Cole Toner, and Michael Clements were all selected to play in the Post Your T East/West All Star Game in April, and Michael Clements was selected to the IBCA Top 100 Underclassmen Showcase in July.

At the post-season banquet in April, David Heckman was named the team’s Most Valuable Player, and Bradley Fey was named the team’s Mental Attitude Award Winner.