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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 4, 2012 · 26 Loyola's Boney commits to Mac basketball squad Another star player from the Loyola Hawks basketball program is staying close to home. Rohan Boney, one of the most highly-regarded prospects from this year's class of Ontario high school graduates, has committed to McMaster University for next season. The forward will join former Hawks teammate Adam Presutti on the Marauders basketball team. Presutti was recently named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport men's basketball rookie of the year for the 2011-12 season. "Rohan immediately changes the look of our team. With his athleticism, we now have a player who can score and create in a variety of ways that complements the strong outside shooting of our current guards," said McMaster head coach Amos Connolly. "Rohan can also defend a number of positions, and he'll immediately be called upon to be a defensive stopper. His combination of size and quickness will allow us to extend our pressure when needed. "This is very exciting because our team just got better." During Boney's tenure at Loyola, the Hawks won three Halton Tier 1 championships and two Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) silver medals. Boney was also named the MVP of the prestigious Silver Fox tournament this past season. OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO SHINING SOUTH OF BORDER: Former Holy Trinity student Anthony Pate (in white, pictured guarding a Loyola Hawks opponent last year) recently led the Long Island Lutherans to the New York state basketball title. Ex-Titan MVP of NY tourney Former Holy Trinity student Anthony Pate was recently recognized in the New York Post for his play with his prep school basketball team. Pate, a junior guard, had 18 points and hit a game-winning three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to give the Long Island Lutherans a 62-61 win over Harborfield in the New York State Federation Class A championship game. "We actually talked about what would happen if I had the ball at the end of the game," the Lutheran shooting guard told Newsday of a pregame chat with teammates. "I told them I'd make it. Wow. That's a little foreshadowing." Pate was named MVP of the tournament, his third MVP selection this season. Last week, Pate was also inducted into the National Honor Society in recognition of his academic achievements. OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO NEWEST MARAUDER: Loyola Hawks basketball forward Rohan Boney will play for McMaster University next season. Join the biggest cancer event to make the biggest difference. REGISTER TODAY FOR RELAY FOR LIFE OAKVILLE! Register now! Early bird teams are eligible for prize incentives. Don't miss out. Gather your team and join the fight! For more information, please contact Maggie at mirving@ontario.cancer.ca or call (905) 845-5231 Register now at relayforlife.ca Save the date: June 1-2, 2012 @ Appleby College One Night · One Community · One Cause