By August, the renowned Logan-Rogersville athletic director and boys’ basketball coach of 20 years accepted the head coaching position at Houston High.
After exceeding expectations last year, the Lady Wildcats hope to build on the program’s previous success. A 16-12 season vaulted the Lady Wildcats all the way to the district final and a shot at perennial heavyweight Walnut Grove.
The Morrisville girls find themselves in a rebuilding year with a rookie coach, but first-year leader Shelby Johnson’s outlook on the season is optimistic.
Under fourth-year head coach Daryl Harbaugh, Seneca will have to cope with the losses of five lettermen, including three starters from a team that finished 14-12 overall and 4-4 in league play.
The 2016-2017 Osceola Lady Indians will have a whole new look from last season. With only one starter returning from last year’s squad, it’s going to be up to a new crop of talent to step up and win.
The Lady Tigers brought their second district title in program history home to Houston last year, and their 21-8 season ended with a sectional loss to St. James and the retirement of veteran coach Brent Kell.