Lake Station Edison boys - Departing Coach Bob Burke
LAKE STATION, Ind. -- (Updated 5/10) Now official that the Edison job is open. Coach Burke has led the Eagles the last twelve seasons. Typical of a true public high school, Lake Station has seen the true ebb and flow of talent. Last year’s 2-21 mark speaks to that. However, Coach proved you can win there as he posted six winning years in a row culminating in a Sectional title in 2023. (Only their second all time and their first since 1941.) Last year’s 2-win campaign was a rough one, but good varsity Club member reports Eagles only lose two seniors (12PPG) and (3PPG.) Six regulars are on paper to return. Of the letter winners, sr-2-b Areion Head is the leader, going for about 16PPG and 7RPG. Not a ton of height. Average or just under JV. Varsity Clubber adds Lake Station is a self-described ‘High-Needs school,’ so prospective applicants need to be aware that this is not mini-van suburbia. Zero teaching jobs posted, but several are likely. No timeline on hiring. Coach Burke’s team of assistant coaches were reportedly all former Lake Station players which genuinely helped the team dynamic and helped foster pride in the program/school. That being said, internal interest doubtful as most were younger and lay coaches. New Sectional alignments see them in 3A Sectional #33 with Whiting, Andrean, Boone Grove, Wheeler, Hebron, Gary 21st, and Gary Lighthouse. Member of Greater South shore Conference.
