Authorities have arrested an unidentified 15-year-old in connection with the stabbing of two Paterson students at Eastside High School on Friday afternoon, which left one of the victims dead . The injured boy is 16 years old. The students involved have been disciplined according to the student code of conduct. He came to New Jersey that fall, just before basketball season began, and moved into a house where Griles lived in Somerset. Im taking three or four. Well good for you, but I dont want to die, said Olivia, who joins clubs and is on the cheer squad to make her college application more appealing. It happened during the Camden County Tournament Championship game between Camden High School and Eastside High School. What if they came knocking on the door?". Blessing Ejiofor (left) and Andrea Aquino pose in a picture posted to Twitter in November 2015. Eileen Shafer, the schools superintendent, submitted a status report on the 50-step plan to the New Jersey Board of Education during a recent meeting in Trenton. Teachers are concerned those athletes are not being supported academically. But Aquino's living situation deteriorated soon after she was brought to Paterson, according to coaches and the school report. In the last week, these students have looked across the divide at youngsters their own age who live in an alternate universe of abundance and entitlement. Father Heric and the board co-chairs told teachers, the principals were fired due to restructuring. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. But criminally charged? *State athletics group orders hearing into Eastside. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- An altercation broke out Thursday night in the middle of a high school basketball game in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She said students had turned down offers that were close to free rides because they couldnt come up with the several thousand dollars still due. The change was posted the day after the school had a meeting with parents. In addition, two Board members have stepped down. And she announced on social media late last month that she verbally has committed to Oregon State, a Top 10 Division 1 program. They already have money and they have resources, and they still had to do these things to get into college? asked Andrea, who gets up early to catch a 6 a.m. bus to school, gets home after dinnertime and still has a few hours of homework each night. He has also written three novels and two column collections. Staff Login. The districts investigation last year had found that some players involved in the scandal had registered at Eastside, rather than through traditional channels. Neither do we. We will be sure to let our readers know if that changes . Maybe that will ease his regrets. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. See the documents. We have now invited the administrators and faculty to rejoin us on the first day of school. He waved sheepishly when his name was called at a press conference for the Vaqueros de Bayamon. The game was held at Cherry Hill East High School, a neutral site for both teams. Contact Us, 973-321-1000. All are in compliance, wrote the monitor, Gary Farishian. Often, the players lived with coaches or other school employees. Selwyn and Esteban added they rarely left that room because they feared what was happening downstairs. Coaches in other towns dont have to take a test on NJSIAA rules, he said. *School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. Three employees fired, two others disciplined. He told me he was going to get it fixed, but I couldn't handle that any more. In her resignation letter teacher Lisa Abraham wrote, "Justyna stands up for each, individual student. More:Paterson Eastside High School basketball ban upheld by state commissioner, More:Paterson names new coach for Eastside girls basketball team, More:Michael Baker named boys basketball coach as Eastside looks to rebound from scandal. What sort of proximity are we talking about? For Andrea and fellow Boyle Heights Beat reporters, news of the $25-million college entrance racketeering scandal hit like a gut punch. On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, we reported that Rick Mathews had been interviewed on the previousTuesday (August 25, 2020)by agents of DHS Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)unit. Instead, he ended up in a cramped, uncomfortable attic, fearful of the woman on the floors below, her drug habit and the visitors she attracted. Head coaches and assistants in all sports had to take the exam, which also included questions about the city school districts policies and procedures, officials said. Paterson officials 'highly troubled' by latest bombshell in scandal that began with report of 6 overseas players living in coach's condo and widened to include concerns of human trafficking. That trust has cost her a scholarship to Vanderbilt and forced her back to Africa, where she remains a prisoner of immigration rules. Olivia Teforlack, a junior at Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet who wants to go to a University of California campus, said the pressures of high school and the college admission process were overwhelming enough without having to worry about reverse discrimination for the privileged. One student, Bravo junior Andy Garcia, hadnt said much during the discussion. When the member refused to pay his monthly dues, his wife was reportedly provided with video evidence of her husbands infidelity. Spirit Week Application SIC Call for Nominations SIC Call for Nominations The Eastside basketball scandal was exposed in news stories published in the Star-Ledger. I could have done something to help that kid," Olson continued. Find NJ.com on Facebook. Now, through interviews with players, parents, coaches and other sources, NJ Advance Media can trace the remarkable circumstances under which players were recruited, lured and even hijacked to New Jersey. Four players from three continents -- all bound by the same dream and pitch: Leave your friends and family behind, travel thousands of miles and use basketball to find a better life. Once in the mainland United States, Ortiz slept on piles of laundry and cold floors, while Rodriguez lived with a stranger who openly used drugs. In the fall of 2015, officials from her high school filed a report to the state Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly the Department of Youth and Family Services). ", Christian Ortiz (backwards hat) and Selwyn Rodriguez (far right) chat outside the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Puerto Rico. This news outlet previously reported that an Upstate family court drama was somehow connected to the Thornblade saga and the Mathews case certainly seems to fit the bill. She had sprouted to 6-foot-7 by the time she was 15, the tallest girl many in her small village had ever seen. Andrea Aquino was treated like a curiosity in Caacupe, Paraguay, according to local coaches and an article on ESPN.com. The girls parents are charged with paying $500,000 to get her and her sister admitted under the guise that they were recruits for Trojan crew. She appears to be living in the home owned by Shirley Jordan where the Nigerian players also stayed; NJ Advance Media observed Aquino leave the home and head to school the morning of March 21. Shes hoping for a scholarship to pay her way. ", *The key players in Eastside scandal, fallout. VIDEO: Eastside Catholic HS teachers quit Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. Christian Ortiz and his father, William, heard journalists from New Jersey were in Puerto Rico for a story on Eastside and drove 90 minutes from their home for an audience. She had left Nigeria to play basketball and study at Evelyn Mack Academy in Charlotte, determined to earn a scholarship to an American college. Thanks to our long history of educational excellence and deeply felt sense of mission, any change at Eastside Catholic invites high interest from our current and alumnae community. The stories, including allegations of human trafficking, highlighted how players on the boys and girls teams suddenly and mysteriously arrived with promises of playing time, eventual college scholarships and new homes, according to interviews with players and internal school documents. It was an unfortunate ending for Ejiofor, who otherwise excelled at Eastside. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? Email Audrey Bass at asbass@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions! During the meeting the other co-chair resigned and the board of trustees removed Father William Heric as the interim president. The deputy in question is a family friend of both Rick and Jennifer Mathews (below), our sources say. But there he was Wednesday in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, at a massive Goya factory. When he contacted Lyde, the coach offered a spot on his team and free housing. The ongoing drama tied to this upscale Upstate neighborhood which was first reported by this news outlet a week ago has been dominating discussions in the greater Greenville, S.C. area. 0:49. Father Heric remains our chaplain and community liaison. It is, for most players on this island, a dream come true. Eastside HS Athletic Department Contacts downloadable PDF . The USSS and HSI investigations are ongoing. "A coach is supposed to be like another father to you," Ortiz said. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. The school released the following statement Friday afternoon: "We made and announced administrative changes on August 2. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? This decision was announced in an email that was sent to our community last night. He is heard saying, "This is what happens when you cross the border illegally." We are disappointed that these students engaged in this inappropriate behavior. In anticipation of a radio story for the Beat, Andrea went to work on her Roosevelt campus last week and asked students what they thought of the scandal. The decision was made yesterday to reverse these changes and go back to the previous structure. In short, the district and the students fully understand the infractions that took place at last night's game.The students involved in the incident from both schools have had a tremendous season and have worked incredibly hard to be successful. 15 questions we still want answered after taxpayer-funded special report, A Star-Ledger Editorial: Report flawed by 'unexpectedly bizarre conclusion, The key players in Eastside scandal, fallout, Report leaves more questions than answers, Coaches, athletic director fired as fallout spreads, School forged transcripts in Eastside scandal. A pipeline of talented players to New Jersey is alive and well, but at times things can go awry with the process, as evidence by the recent scandal at Paterson Eastside. A fight broke out during the Camden County Tournament championship game between Camden High School and Eastside High School. The police investigated the incident as an alleged gang rape. Today, nearly two years after arriving in Paterson, Aquino's living situation has steadied, according to school officials. Legislation would ban buying, selling, makingor altering a transcript with the intent to deceive. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. School is supposed to start August 23, but on Friday the school confirmed classes will be postponed one week and start August 30. Marlene Gamas, left, and advisor Christine Kelley brainstorm at Boyle Heights Beat for a story about the college admissions scandal. Those tests were part of a 50-step corrective action plan implemented by Paterson Public Schools in the aftermath of the scandal that resulted in Eastsides basketball teams being banned from this years state tournament as well as the dismissals and suspensions of several athletic department staff members. But Johnson, who is Shafers domestic partner, remains on the districts payroll with a total salary of $170,000, according to public records. As for SLED, as of Thursday afternoon the statewide agency had not received a formal request from any local or federal law enforcement agency or subdivision of the state to assist in any investigation related to Thornblade, per spokesman Tommy Crosby. A furious Edwin Rodriguez -- who said he sent more than $60,000 to Paterson in two years for rent, food, clothing and other expenses -- moved his sons to another apartment in the fall of 2012. *District busted budget on$90k Wallace report. We are in the process of hiring an interim president. "It was hell," Ortiz said. No one was seriously injured in the melee. The girls won just three out of 19 games, which some officials said resulted from players' transferring to other schools. It is not immediately clear, although some light was recently shed on the case when Greenville, S.C. insurance marketing executiveRick Mathewsissued a statement related to his recent divorce fromJennifer Mathews who runs a yoga and pilates studio in Greenville. In his senior season, Rodriguez only played a few minutes per game. Directions on submission are attached. CLICK HERE. We heard strong opposition to the changes from both the faculty and our community. *15 questions we still want answered after taxpayer-funded special report. Upon learning of this fact, we separated and I filed for divorce in July., Mathews added that he was aware that there is an investigation being conducted and that while he was not a suspect in any illegal activity, I am cooperating fully with law enforcement and will continue to do so.. Another school board member, Emmanuel Capers, said he still believes the actions taken as a result of the news stories were excessive. Ayala promised to be the point of contact and to "make sure Andrea has everything that she needs," the report said. unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal, How scandal of overseas hoops players living with H.S. But over here, you're like a god.". Blessing Ejiofor landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in February 2014, working through a mental checklist of her new life in North Carolina. The video recording was sent via Snapchat to a lot of their buddies at Eastside Catholic and other Eastside high schools. Selwyn Rodriguez and Christian Ortiz started their odyssey in Puerto Rico. There are also blackmail allegations linked to the rumored prostitution/ sex ring. The Office of the Attorney General is reaching out to staffers at Eastside. ", Andrea Aquino (far right) plays in a game with Paterson Eastside this season. 36-0 vote holds punishment for teams and former boys coach Juan Griles. *NJSIAA slams Eastside with unprecedented penalties. Finally, Evans had said that one of Eastsides principals, Karen Johnson, would not be disciplined because she was going to retire. "Nobody wanted to spend the money once she got here. "I am the one who has missed out (on) a school.". The second of five players emerge from the home of head coach Juan Griles a day after he said only two of his Paterson Eastside basketball players are living with him at his home on E. 19th Street. Griles, who played professionally in Puerto Rico and owned businesses there, told the family Rodriguez would get to face Towns, who played scholastically at St. Joseph's in Metuchen, and prove he was better. But when she landed in Queens, Ejiofor was dealt an immediate and unimaginable surprise: North Carolina was out and she was headed to New Jersey and a school called Paterson Eastside. At 6-foot-7, people in her village thoughtshewas a freak --all arms and legs clinging to themotorcycle she and her mother sold clothes from to support themselves. *This is just tip of iceberg, senator says in demanding full probe. NJSIAA slams Eastside with unprecedented penalties, N.J. lawmakers take steps to halt phony transcripts like ones used at Eastside, Homeland Security joins probe, with eye on international pipeline, State athletics group orders hearing into Eastside, Ugly accusations tearthrough highest levels of school, State criminal investigators launch probe into Eastside, District busted budget on$90k Wallace report, NJSIAA announces new hearings to deal with Eastside fallout. It did not escape the notice of the Boyle Heights Beat reporters that a USC student had put out a video in which she said she didnt care about college but was looking forward to games and parties. ", "As I'm sure you can understand, I am not able to provide specific personnel details. *Hoops power packs roster from overseas; state questions safety of teens living with coach. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. *NJSIAA announces new hearings to deal with Eastside fallout. Additionally, our news outlet has been sharply critical in the past of law enforcement investigations conducted into allegedly lewd and lascivious conduct. For now, however, he thinks about other opportunities he had after that big international tournament in 2011, and how his career might have been different had he never met Griles. "It was like he offered me heaven," Ortiz said. Once there, the mission began to crystallize. 2023 www.northjersey.com. He was visiting family in Queens and playing for a club team in a tournament at Eastside. The first one, a senior named Luis, knew the name of the cheating scandals mastermind. The board of trustees met Thursday evening to discuss the possibility of offering the principals their jobs back and rehiring the teachers who resigned. Ejiofor said she was greeted by a man she had never met or heard of -- Ray Lyde Jr., the girls coach at Eastside. They had SAT preps and the older girl was a senior in high school, and theyd use her old tests to study, and they would hire private tutors for them.. A big shakeup happened at Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest. As we exclusively reported on July 23, 2020, allegations ofserious financial irregularitiesatthe prestigiousThornblade Clubpromptedan investigationby the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) an agency with broad jurisdictional authority when it comes to cyber-enabled financial crimes.. When one Disciple wanted to get out earlier this year, he was told in no uncertain terms that leaving was not an option. All Rights Reserved. Unfortunately, the timing was poorly chosen, because it happened just a few weeks before school. Theres the front door, which is you get through yourself. Griles, he said, even bragged that he had contacts on the coaching staff at Rutgers, and that a Division 1 scholarship could be his if he came to Paterson. Even the women making rice-and-beans in the back of the room stopped to snap photos. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). That's room and board, she has to eat and that takes money. "No one ever told me, and I wish someone did.". (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). Based on all the feedback, we realized that both the changes and their timing were a mistake. Their stories, when taken together, reveal just how far a high school program would go to scour the earth for talent, only to then discard many of the same players. 0:00. 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Got a technical question or a glitch to report? *Report leaves more questions than answers, Wallace documentminimizes the actions of key figures, even referring to the ousted boys basketball coach as a "humanitarian. - Karen Hatch, Eastside Catholic, Marketing and Communications Director. *African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Selwyn Rodriguez with Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico. Asked if he cared to comment, he shifted in his wheelchair and said he wanted to go to college but didnt know how hed ever come up with the money, so hes doing whatever he can. Thirteen faculty members quit in protest, most of them teachers. On Saturday morning at the Boyle Heights Beat, a student-run journalism operation, the hot topic was the college entrance cheating scandal and how . How the administrative changes were executed and the timing was a mistake and our community has spoken. According to our sources, the deputy in question was not disciplined by the sheriffs office however he is likely to be questioned by HSI regarding his alleged knowledge of the various scandals and proximity to some of its protagonists. ", Selwyn Rodriguez during practice with Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico. He told his father he needed a mattress and a TV, but even after the father sent $600 to buy both, they never materialized. "Here in Puerto Rico, I was a top prospect," Selwyn, now 22, said as he sat on a weight bench in his carport adjacent to his grandmother's house. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. I would call the school about that.". YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The school will be known as Eastside High School effective the 2022-2023 school year, which begins in the fall, following a vote during Tuesday evening's board of education meeting. "It's very unfortunate that she's caught up in the middle of something like this.". Their experiences cover six years and account for four of at least 13 players NJ Advance Media has identified as coming through Eastside's ambitious and bold pipeline. He formerly served as our interim president. ", Said Edwin Rodriguez: "(Griles) basically put my sons' lives at risk putting them in this house with this drug addict. The students also talked about how, at a high-powered school, they might be in a distinct minority and be looked at as students who maybe didnt deserve to be there but got a break. Justice Wallace interviewed 29 people for his report -- 28 Patersonemployees and 1 current player. It has also prompted an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) although it is not initially clear which component of the multi-faceted situation the feds are focused on. * Ousted athletic director: There are others at school involved in scandal. Andrea Aquino began her journey in Paraguay. For now, we are continuing to vet all of the information coming in and we hope to have additional information to report to our readers soon. The connection was facilitated by Henry Ugboaja, the director of a prominent camp in Nigeria. Thanks To Our Sponsors. He plays wheelchair basketball, he said, hoping for a scholarship. Here's why, This is just tip of iceberg, senator says in demanding full probe, Eastside girls team out of states, multiple suspensions announced, Troubling new questions, including concerns of human trafficking, broadside Eastside boys and girls programs, Season's over: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament, The (many!) "She's a mature, strong kid and she's hanging in there," Vanderbilt head coach Stephanie Smith said earlier this year. That meeting took place almost one year to the day after the Paterson Board of Education approved disciplinary action against five employees including the termination of Eastsides athletics supervisor, Gregory Cooper; the removal of the head coach of the boys team, Juan Griles; and the suspension of the head coach of the girls squad, Ray Lyde Jr. I think Paterson is ready to move on, said Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly, a former football and baseball coach at Eastside, who now coaches Hackensack High School's football team. But the player stayed several months, and it was Lyde -- the Eastside girls coach -- who provided money for school uniforms and other living expenses, according to the employee, who asked not to be identified for fear of punishment from Paterson officials. Father Heric will go back to being the school chaplain. In an interview, Ugboaja said officials at Evelyn Mack demanded money for room and board for Ejiofor and he refused. *Eastside girls team out of states, multiple suspensions announced. "I would just meet her at the gym and work out from there and take her to her game if need be. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal. Griles, the Rodriguezes said, then became a ghost, leaving the brothers to taxi to doctor's appointments in Fort Lee. She said she learned of the problem after enrolling last summer at Vanderbilt, where she had earned a full athletic scholarship. Two days later, Mathews issued a statement through his attorney confirming our reporting. According to our sources, Mathews was grilled for more than three hours by investigators. "I'm willing to go as far as I have to. Griles had taken the role of legal guardian for most of those players, the schools subsequent investigation found. Days after a report detailed that six overseas basketball players were living with a coach, a number of pressing issues remained. The fight happened Thursday night between Camden High School and Camden Eastside High School. Lyde also told Ugboaja the school could accept international students with I-20s, Ugboaja said. Andrea Galdmez apologized for arriving a few minutes late. We just had one get into the University of Oregon, but I dont know if theyll be able to afford it, Kelley said. VIDEO: Eastside Catholic HS teachers quit. Aquino made it to the U.S. after a Paterson resident named Felix Ayala discovered her playing on ESPN, according to an internal school report obtained by NJ Advance Media. Probably. CLICK HERE. Alberto Maldonado sat down with NJ Advance Media for a revealing and wide-ranging Q&A Tuesday. The NJSIAA wants to know what rules were broken before it can decide on possible punishment. Rodriguez scored 20 points in a head-to-head matchup with Karl-Anthony Towns, who eventually became the No. Griles, he said, promised to handle the rest, leaving Edwin to assume his boys would be safe and comfortable. Its absurd.. According to our sources, one of these central figures is said to be involved in a forthcoming family court matter although no additional details about that case were provided. Boys and girls teams face state tournament bans. We came to Eastside on a very big lie.". Search for New Jersey classmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of Online Univeristy, College, Military, and High School Yearbook images and photos! My mom, shes a housekeeper and she used to work at a house in the Palisades, and the lady had kids and was very school-oriented, said Azucena Hilario, a Bravo junior. 2:14. Again, though, we are told HSI is looking to question the deputy in connection with its investigation. Eastside High School. I help her set the whole thing up, said Andrea, a Roosevelt High senior who is waiting to hear back from some of the colleges shes applied to. "When I asked why I wasn't going to North Carolina, I was told that I didn't have a ready host family," Ejiofor said in a conversation over social media. "He was very intrigued and impressed with her level and quality of skills and wanted to speak more in depth with her and her family about the opportunity of a lifetime," the report said. The female student is then placed behind a gate and the first male student states, "Justice is served." That's where Griles, he said, discovered him and recruited him to New Jersey. All four ended up in Paterson, playing for the powerhouse teams at Eastside High School, now the focus of multiple state and local investigations after a series of NJ Advance Media reports. This sounds crazy, but if I have to fly all the way back to (New Jersey), I will.". 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