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Negro has twice been named national coach of the year by Max Preps, leading the Bellflower parochial school to a record of 177-30 in 16 seasons, winning four CIF State championships and two national titles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

By 2013, St. John Bosco went 16-0, winning its first Southern Section championship and state title and earning a No. 1 national ranking by Max Preps and USA Today.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

While Lavayen’s wrestling résumé also includes a third-place finish in the state in 2020 and a top-10 performance at the 2021 National Preps tournament, he didn’t wrestle until high school.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2022

The junior finished with 25 points and eight rebounds as the Hawks earned an impressive win over Virginia Beach’s Landstown High in the Virginia Preps Classic.

From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2022

For the most part, Jus isn’t surprised when a pair of cops approach him and Mama after Bras Preps commencement ceremony.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone