Welcome, South Kent School Alumni News! Here we will share news from around the Cardinal Community, stories, and accomplishments of our fellow alumni. We are proud to celebrate 100 years of South Kent School news and legacies.that continue to shape our alma mater’s story and bring us together.
Russ Smith spent his childhood growing up in New York City, where he instantly gained an affinity with the game of basketball. He became a dynamic scoring guard, as he scored 24.5 points per game as a junior and nearly 30 as a senior with Archbishop Molloy High School. To better prepare for the demands … Read more
Dion Waiters was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. After spending one year at Bartram High School in South Philly, Waiters made a quick pit stop to the Hillside his sophomore year, followed by two years at Life Center Academy. He took his game to the next level at Life Center Academy, becoming the #15 … Read more
Maurice Harkless ran basketball in Queens, as he won All-Metro Honors during the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons. Harkless also won the Queens Player of the Year Award in 2010 after averaging a double-double (16.5 points, 11.5 rebounds). Prior to his senior season, Harkless transferred to South Kent and blossomed into a future first round pick, … Read more
Ricardo “Ricky” Ledo was born and raised in Providence, RI, where he played the beginning of his high school basketball career. Ledo bounced around to three different high school across New England until reaching his final destination at South Kent School from 2011-12. His steady growth as a player earned him a Second Team All-Conference … Read more
Nik Stauskas is a Canadian professional player born in Mississauga, Ontario. Stauskas began playing basketball at a young age, preparing him to compete at the highest level in his early high school years. After starting at Loyola Secondary Catholic School, Stauskas spent the 2009-10 academic year at South Kent School before transferring to St. Mark’s … Read more
Myles Powell grew up in Trenton, New Jersey, as he attended Medford Tech and Trenton Catholic before playing for South Kent. Powell continued to improve his ability to score the basketball, increasing his scoring average from 17 points per game his sophomore year to 25 points per game his senior year. Myles Powell burst onto … Read more
Elijah Hughes spent most of his childhood residing in central New York, born in Poughkeepsie and later moving to Beacon. As a marquee talent in Beacon, he dazzled at Beacon High School, making him decide to transfer to John F. Kennedy High School in Somers, NY for more exposure. At JFK High School, Hughes led … Read more
Tremont Waters is one of South Kent’s homegrown talents, growing up in nearby New Haven, CT. After spending his freshman season at Notre Dame High School in West Haven, CT, Water spent his remaining three seasons at South Kent School, where he cultivated into a prospect at the Jordan Brand Classic his senior season. After … Read more
Two Time National Champions | 24 NHL Draft Picks | 100+ D1 Commits | South Kent School hockey stands as a powerhouse in the realm of amateur hockey, boasting an impressive legacy. As a two-time National Champions, South Kent School’s hockey program embodies excellence on and off the ice. With 24 NHL Draft Picks and … Read more
