St. Pius X-St. Matthias senior guard Tyrone Riley announced his decision to sign with the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey, California. (Photo by: John W. Davis, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

• St. Pius X-St. Matthias senior guard Tyrone Riley announced his decision to sign with the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey, California. (Photo by: John W. Davis, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

• St. Pius X-St. Matthias senior guard Tyrone Riley announced his decision to sign with the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey, California. (Photo by: John W. Davis, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

• St. Pius X-St. Matthias senior guard Tyrone Riley announced his decision to sign with the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey, California. (Photo by: John W. Davis, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

• St. Pius X-St. Matthias senior guard Tyrone Riley announced his decision to sign with the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey, California. (Photo by: John W. Davis, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

• St. Pius X-St. Matthias senior guard Tyrone Riley announced his decision to sign with the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program on Wednesday, Nov. 15, at St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy in Downey, California. (Photo by: John W. Davis, Press-Telegram/SCNG)

DOWNEY — St. Pius X-St. Matthias boys basketball standout Tyrone Riley wanted to share his special signing day ceremony with friends and family.

The 6-foot-6 guard, who is rated as a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024 by ESPN, surprised everyone but his closest supporters on Wednesday afternoon when he announced his decision and then signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I college basketball at the University of San Francisco.

Riley told the Press-Telegram he chose USF over Cal and LSU and explained why it was the right decision for him.

“I picked San Francisco because when I went on campus, it felt like a home for me,” Riley said. “I was up there my freshman year for a team camp and the coaching staff was amazing there. But with this new coaching staff change (Chris Gerlufsen was promoted to head coach in 2022), I felt even better with Coach Gerlufsen, Coach (Michael) Plank, all those guys over there. Coach (Kyle) Bankhead, Coach (Jay) Duncan what they’re doing over there, I feel like could (be) really, really special. Also, the players there, I feel like I can go over there and produce. It’s one big happy family and I’m for sure looking forward to playing next year.”

2024 guard Tyrone Riley, a 4-star recruit according to ESPN, explains why he committed and signed with the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program over California Berkeley and LSU Basketball. Riley’s athletic director said the star player has a 4.0 GPA. pic.twitter.com/iiJGV3NJNl

— John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) November 16, 2023

Riley, who was the 2023 Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Year, led St. Pius X-St. Matthias to the CIF-Southern Section Division 3AA championship in February and was named Division 3AA Player of the Year. He also received the prestigious Wooden Award as the CIF-SS D3 Player of the Year.

Riley averaged 25.6 points, 12.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 2.5 steals per game as a junior.

As the senior and his teammates prepare to move up to Del Rey League play from the Camino Real League in 2022-23 and Santa Fe League in 2020-22, where they won a combined three straight league titles, he is glad to have the recruiting process over with.

“It feels great to be committed and signed finally,” Riley said. “It’s been a long process, especially this past summer with everything slowing down after my injury, so doing this, I felt like I needed to do it.

“The weight is off my shoulder for sure. I feel like it’s a target on me now since I’m committed. Most people are uncommitted and are looking for something, (they) are going to try and use me as a target to get looks.”

St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Tyrone Riley dunks against La Serna during the CIF-SS Division 3AA boys championship game in Ontario on Saturday, February 25, 2023. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Riley’s goal is to lead his team to 30 wins for back-to-back seasons, be named Del Rey League MVP and lead St. Pius X to the program’s first ever CIF Southern Section Open Division playoff berth.

St. Pius X-St. Matthias coach Donte Archie said San Francisco is getting a program-changing student-athlete.

“Hard worker, a gym rat,” Archie said of Riley. “Great person off the court, takes care of business. He’s in ASB (Associated Student Body), does a lot of different things around the school campus where he gets a lot of love from the students, the staff, the administration.

“So overall, he’s a great kid. He took our program from when he was a freshman until now to new heights. He’s been a blessing for us going into his fourth year. It’s going to be big missing him here at the school when he’s done.”

St. Pius X-St. Matthias boys basketball head coach Donte Archie on the type of student-athlete San Francisco Men’s Basketball is getting in four star 2024 recruit Tyrone Riley. pic.twitter.com/mF9FRKvh8R

— John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) November 16, 2023

The moment St. Pius X-St. Matthias 2024 guard Tyrone Riley, who is a 4-star recruit according to ESPN, publicly announced that he committed and signed his national letter of intent with San Francisco Basketball. Riley is a CIF-SS Champion and his team is moving up to Del Rey… pic.twitter.com/RzmmUMU3wd

— John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) November 16, 2023

Breaking: St. Pius X-St. Matthias 2024 guard Tyrone Riley has signed with San Francisco Basketball. Riley led his team to the CIF Southern Section Division 3AA Championship as a junior. @DONTE_ARCHIE @pmabbasketball @presstelegram #LongBeachVarsityReport pic.twitter.com/zNk2HtMlro

— John W. Davis (@johnwdavis) November 15, 2023

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AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 20, 2023 / Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is making headlines in 2023 for its increased commitment to the Austin community, beginning with the expansion of its Athlete of the Week program with media partner KVUE.

“In addition to the legendary rising football stars that seem to be bred right here in the heart of Texas, our Athlete of the Week program will now honor athlete grantees in additional activities such as track and field, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading and marching band others,” says Thos Graham , General Manager of Abacus Plumbing in Austin, “The athletes we honor have made a significant impact in their sport or activity while maintaining the educational standards that help them succeed. Received upon being named Abacus Athlete of the Week them an Athlete of the Week scholarship check and on-air recognition for their accomplishments,” he continues.

Abacus Plumbing, Thursday April 20, 2023, Image of the press release

Some of the recent Abacus Plumbing Athletes of the Week were:

Abacus Plumbing, Thursday April 20, 2023, Image of the press release

Stone Gist Band

Jordan Harding- basketball

Josiah Moseley—basketball

Abacus Plumbing, Thursday April 20, 2023, Image of the press release

Kevin Sanchez – Cross Country

Faith Zoch – Volleyball

Evan Coupar- Wrestling

Alan O’Neill, Founder and CEO of Abacus Plumbing said, “With parallel principles to the Athlete of the Week program, Abacus Plumbing was built on the pillars of honesty, integrity, teamwork and respect. Our mission statement was a collaborative effort that incorporated the representative ideas of Abacus Austin managers and employees.

“We are an enthusiastic team of dedicated leaders in the plumbing, HVAC and electrical industries working together as one. Our goal is to treat our customers like family by offering proven options, superior service and peace of mind. We do this with honesty, integrity and loyalty to our company and the communities we serve.’

We internalize this throughout the organizational fabric of our business and particularly as we continue to develop our community-focused programs in Austin, where we individually and collectively strive daily to achieve these ideals,” said O’Neill.

The story goes on

Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical expanded into the Austin market in 2021. “Back then, just two years ago, we assumed it would be a natural solution, and it far exceeded our expectations,” said Mike Myers, director of marketing at Abacus Plumbing. Abacus has wormed its way into the Austin community by providing ongoing support to local nonprofits, including Operation Blue Santa and Texas Humane Heroes, through things such as employee volunteer opportunities, donations of goods and services, and professional and personal development through organizational mentorship and resources.

“We are only as strong as the communities we serve, which we take seriously,” concludes O’Neill.

Visit https://www.abacusplumbing.com/you-can-count-on-us/ to learn more about current, past and future charitable and non-profit activities that Abacus supports.

About Abacus Plumbing

For more than two decades, Abacus Plumbing, a Wrench Group company, has served generations of Texans as one of the state’s leading home service providers, offering plumbing, air conditioning and heating, electrical services, drain and sewage, and water treatment. Founded in 2003, Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is a full service home construction company rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. Abacus is licensed, insured and offers 24/7 emergency service. License Numbers: ALAN O’NEILL M-20628 | TACLB82488E | TECL 39119

Abacus plumbing, air conditioning and electrics

2105 Denton Dr
Austin, Texas 78758
512-400-0749

About Wrench Group, LLC

The Wrench Group is a national leader operating in 25 markets in 14 states. The locations offer home repair, replacement and maintenance services and specialize in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, water, electrical and related services. The company collectively serves more than 2.0 million customers annually with more than 6,800 team members in Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Fort Myers-Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville-St. Augustine, Los Angeles-Palm Springs, Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco Bay Area, Sarasota, Southern Maryland, Tampa Bay, and Tucson metro areas.

Media contact:
Mike Myers
281-883-2855
mikemyers@abacusplumbing.net

SOURCE: Abacus Plumbing

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https://www.accesswire.com/750395/Texas-based-Abacus-Plumbing-Expands-their-Commitment-to-the-Austin-Community-in-2023

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Released April 20, 2023

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / April 20, 2023 / Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is making headlines in 2023 for its increased commitment to the Austin community, beginning with the expansion of its Athlete of the Week program with media partner KVUE.

In addition to the legendary rising football stars that seem to be bred right here in the heart of Texas, our Athlete of the Week program will now honor athlete fellows in additional activities such as track and field, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading and marching band others,” says Thos Graham , General Manager of Abacus Plumbing in Austin, “The athletes we honor have made a significant impact in their sport or activity while maintaining the educational standards that help them succeed. Received upon being named Abacus Athlete of the Week them an Athlete of the Week scholarship check and on-air recognition for their accomplishments,” he continues.

Some of the recent Abacus Plumbing Athletes of the Week were:

Stone Gist Band

Jordan Harding- basketball

Josiah Moseley—basketball

Kevin Sanchez – Cross Country

Faith Zoch – Volleyball

Evan Coupar- Wrestling

Alan O’Neill, Founder and CEO of Abacus Plumbing said, “With parallel principles to the Athlete of the Week program, Abacus Plumbing was built on the pillars of honesty, integrity, teamwork and respect. Our mission statement was a collaborative effort that incorporated the representative ideas of Abacus Austin managers and employees.

“We are an enthusiastic team of dedicated leaders in the plumbing, HVAC and electrical industries working together as one. Our goal is to treat our customers like family by offering proven options, superior service and peace of mind. We do this with honesty, integrity and loyalty to our company and the communities we serve.’

We internalize this throughout the organizational fabric of our business and particularly as we continue to develop our community-focused programs in Austin, where we individually and collectively strive daily to achieve these ideals,” said O’Neill.

Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical expanded into the Austin market in 2021. “Back then, just two years ago, we assumed it would be a natural solution, and it far exceeded our expectations,” said Mike Myers, director of marketing at Abacus Plumbing. Abacus has wormed its way into the Austin community by providing ongoing support to local nonprofits, including Operation Blue Santa and Texas Humane Heroes, through things such as employee volunteer opportunities, donations of goods and services, and professional and personal development through organizational mentorship and resources.

“We are only as strong as the communities we serve, which we take seriously,” concludes O’Neill.

Visit https://www.abacusplumbing.com/you-can-count-on-us/ to learn more about current, past and future charitable and non-profit activities that Abacus supports.

About Abacus Plumbing

For more than two decades, Abacus Plumbing, a Wrench Group company, has served generations of Texans as one of the state’s leading home service providers, offering plumbing, air conditioning and heating, electrical services, drain and sewage, and water treatment. Founded in 2003, Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electrical is a full service home construction company rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau. Abacus is licensed, insured and offers 24/7 emergency service. License Numbers: ALAN O’NEILL M-20628 | TACLB82488E | TECL 39119

Abacus plumbing, air conditioning and electrics

2105 Denton Dr
Austin, Texas 78758
512-400-0749

About Wrench Group, LLC

The Wrench Group is a national leader operating in 25 markets in 14 states. The locations offer home repair, replacement and maintenance services and specialize in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, water, electrical and related services. The company collectively serves more than 2.0 million customers annually with more than 6,800 team members in Atlanta, Austin, Birmingham, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Fort Myers-Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville-St. Augustine, Los Angeles-Palm Springs, Louisville, Memphis, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Francisco Bay Area, Sarasota, Southern Maryland, Tampa Bay, and Tucson metro areas.

Media contact:
Mike Myers
281-883-2855
[email protected]

SOURCE: Abacus Plumbing

View source version on accesswire.com:
https://www.accesswire.com/750395/Texas-based-Abacus-Plumbing-Expands-their-Commitment-to-the-Austin-Community-in-2023

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