Welcome to the South Kent Sports Legacies section, where we honor the rich history and enduring legacy of athletic excellence at South Kent School. From storied victories to unforgettable moments, our athletic programs have left an indelible mark on the landscape of prep school sports. In this section, we invite you to journey through the annals of time, celebrating the achievements of past athletes, coaches, and teams whose dedication and passion have shaped our sporting traditions.
Join us as we pay homage to the triumphs, challenges, and enduring spirit that define the proud heritage of South Kent athletics.
From Accra Ghana, Joshua Bolma has been a standout soccer talent for his entire career. After his graduation from the Rising Stars Academy in Ghana, he earned a scholarship to play at South Kent. During his 4 years on the Hillside, Bolma helped the Cardinals to an impressive 63-3-5 record under head coach Owen Finberg, … Read more
Matthew Bell, brother of current South Kent student Joshua Bell, graduated from South Kent in 2022. During his time on the Hillside, Bell was the NEPSAC Player of the Year for the 2021-22 NEPSAC Championship team. He then took his talents to Marshall University after first going to Kingston College. At Marshall, Matthew Bell was … Read more
As a native of Syracuse, NY, Andray Blatche took the basketball world by storm in high school as he dominated the competition at Henninger High School. During his fifth year of high school, Blatche went to South Kent and averaged an incredible 27.5 points per game in 2005, all while 16 rebounds and 6 blocks … Read more
Jermaine Middleton grew up in the Los Angeles metro area, as he was convinced by his friend and future teammate Dorell Wright to attend South Kent School. As a result, he left Crenshaw High School to finish his high school career on the Hillside. After graduating in 2004, Jermaine Middleton played two years at Central … Read more
Born and raised in Baltimore Maryland, Jack McClinton established himself as one of the premier basketball talents in the D.C. area. McClinton was a standout player at Calvert Hall High School in Baltimore, averaging 19.5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and two steals per game. A four year varsity letterman, Jack McClinton took Calvert Hall … Read more
Isaiah Thomas was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, and he fell in love with basketball when he became a Lakers fan. Despite being undersized, Thomas excelled at the high school level, as he averaged a whopping 31 points per game at Curtis Senior High School at University Place, Washington. Thomas then repeated his senior … Read more
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