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HH Varsity Club Insider: Red Flags Flying over Union County

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Union County girls - Departing Coach Scott Gray
LIBERTY, Ind. -- (Updated 4/18) Red flags are flying high over Union County. Ten year coach Scott Gray (133-99) with back-to-back Sectional titles has been informed his contract will not be renewed. Last year’s Patriots were another of Coach Gray’s over-achieving clubs, going 16-10 including a 9-2 run after New Year’s that culminated in the surprise Sectional. Coach Gray also served as softball coach, and reportedly he has not been renewed in that capacity either. Four of last year’s seven main contributors are expected to return on the hardwood, but that may be the least important aspect of this job at this point. Multiple reports of parents bending ear of admin that allegedly caved. One parent even kept a notebook to keep track how often she was offended etc. Lay coaches at UC are year-to-year contracts and typically renewed in June. So that timeline may or may not impact the hiring/opening process. MS Sped, MS Science, MS Math.

HH Varsity Club Insider: Internal interest at Edinburgh

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Edinburgh girls - Departing Coach Amy Schilling
EDINBURGH, Ind. -- (Updated 4/18) Coach Schilling will not be returning after leading the Lancers for 10 seasons. Last year, the Varsity went 6-18 and really struggled to score points. A losing streak of ten games closed out their season. Losing last year’s leading rebounder and second reading scorer in Gracie Crawhorn willhurt, but the vast majority of contributing Lancers were underclassmen. Good Varsity Clubber reports sr-2-b Kyah Streeval was good for about a dozen an outing last year, and she is expected back as returning leading scorer. Good Varsity Club member reports JV Coach Keith Burton as likely candidate.

HH Varsity Club Insider: Varsity frosh should keep Rossville winning

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Rossville girls - Departing Coach Chad Geheb
ROSSVILLE, Ind. -- (Updated 3/23)
Rossville girls job now officially accepting applications as Coach Geheb will not return for a 9th season. The Hornets finished last season 15-11 and captured a Sectional title. Good Varsity Clubber sends in report that states three seniors will be lost this spring, but a competitive core of underclassmen should return. Two varsity freshman pointed to specifically as long term leaders for program and incoming coach. Report continues that given the Rossville schedule, that if the roster stays as expected, there is no reason to think that the Hornets can’t expect to be competitive for several seasons. JV struggled but underclass leaders were logging varsity time. Several jobs openings as well including HS Social Studies, HS Math, and Eled Guidance. More may open. Name to board 4/7.

South Bend Clay set to Close!

The South Bend School Board - in a marathon 4-hour meeting - voted 4-3 to consolidate four high schools into three by closing Clay High School, among other things.

The closure will occur after the 2023-24 school year.


HH Varsity Club Insider: Another uphill season expected at Huntington North boys job

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Huntington North boys - Departing Coach Craig Teagle
HUNTINGTON, Ind. -- (Updated 4/18) Now official that Coach Teagle will not return after eight largely successful seasons with the Vikings. Last season was a rare losing docket as the Vikes finished 8-16, but good Varsity Club member reports things might be even tougher next season for incoming coach. Only three letterwinners are expected back that logged any significant varsity time, and none were huge contributors to the HN effort. A competitive JV is a positive report states, and middle school teams are competitive. Not much going on in terms of teaching jobs at this time, only MS ELA, but more are expected.

HH Varsity Club Insider: Update places Trinity Lutheran back to square one

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Trinity Lutheran girls - Departing Coach Mike Lang
Seymour, Ind. - (Updated 4/13) Coach Lang departs to take the boys job across the hall. Coach had led the girls program for the past 12 seasons. Good Varsity Club member reports they have a preferred candidate, and it could be finalized soon. (Updated 4/17) Good Varsity Club member reports the ‘preferred candidate’ has decided to stay put and not head to TL. Back to square one for the Cougars.

For those attending IBCA Clinic --

Coach,

If you are attending the 2023 IBCA clinic, we are looking forward to seeing you.

Each speaker at this year's clinic has some connection to Indiana HS basketball.

A few items of importance before you come:

1. New clinic itinerary (there has been one change made on Thursday)
*Matt Painter is speaking at 7:00
* Lin Dunn is speaking at 8:15
*All college speakers in person
*HS Coach of the Year Presentations will be posted on the IBCA website after the clinic for one year for you to view

2. Remember: the clinic this year is at Mt. Vernon (Fortville) HS 8112 N 200 W, Fortville, IN 46040

3. Parking map attached (Thursday should not be an issue, but make sure you look at the map for Friday. There is one lot that is off limits for Friday)

4. Check your email Wednesday for a digital name badge. Everyone signed up for the clinic will receive a digital name badge on Wednesday via email.

5. Arrive early on Thursday

*There is only one entrance (door 17). There are 6 doors with only the 3 doors to the right being open. We have the largest clinic pre registration post covid. Don't miss out on the first speaker because you are standing in line to get in.
*If you have not registered yet, it is best to do so now at https://in.nhsbca.org/
*You may register at the door, but it is best to pre-register.
*ONline registration will be shut down on Wednesday and reopened on Thursday

6. Take time to visit the vendors present at the clinic. They support high school basketball in Indiana and attempt to help you with your job. Let them know we appreciate their efforts.

HH Varsity Club Insider: Busco boys open after back-2-back 3-20 seasons

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Churubusco boys - Departing Coach Shannon Beard
CHURUBUSCO, Ind. -- (Updated 4/17) The undermanned Eagles struggled with back to back 3-20 seasons. Good Varsity Clubber reports that the offensively challenged roster was seldom in most games. New coach will likely inherit much of the same as only one senior dotted the program. He contributed only 6ppg, so just about everything is back. Contending for Sectional is probably too much at this point, but report does indicated bettering last year’s win total is achievable. JV is reported as average, but all middle school teams (8, 7, and 6) had losing records last winter. MS/HS Social Studies

HH Varsity Club Insider: Familiar Harrison County name Front Runner at South Central

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South Central boys - Departing Coach Greg Robinson
ELIZABETH, Ind. -- (Updated 3/9) The South Central job is open for the first time in seventeen years. Coach Robinson steps away after nearly 200 wins with the Rebels, most recently finishing 14-10. Good Varsity Club member reports only three seniors depart from that roster, and of those only two logged substantial varsity minutes - neither huge contributors. The cast expected to return should be highlighted by jr-2-b and already two year starter Cole Thomas. The 6-1 guard went for about 20 a game and is a true difference maker. Sr-2-b Christian Kiper is also a proven varsity commodity at 15ppg and 6rpg. Both aforementioned earned all-conference honors last go round. Four other underclassmen contributed enough to the varsity effort last season to excite those ready for a solid year next season. JV is reportedly below average, but with so many underclassmen contributing on the varsity last season, that might be expected. No teaching positions at this time. (Updated 3/13) Possible name mentioned - Phillip Condor. (Updated 3/22) Several teaching positions will be available (Updated 4/6) Down to three candidates. Intvs 4/7 and 4/13. (Updated 4/13) Good Varsity Club member emails Lou Lefevre formerly from North Harrison reportedly a finalist
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