 The boys' basketball program at New Bedford High School has long been one of the most successful in the state.Ed Rodrigues coached the varsity team for 27 years (1980–2007).During his tenure as head coach, the Whalers were one of the state's top-performing teams year after year and made numerous appearances in the state tournament, winning back-to-back "Division 1 State" titles in 1993 and 1994.