Western Boone boys - Departing Coach Josh Burkett
THORNTOWN, Ind. -- (Updated 6/10) Good Varsity Club member reports Coach Burkett took an Admin job. Some internal interest also reported. Last 3 coaches have only stayed 2 years and the one previous to that 3. A football dominated school and they have had plenty of success there. Good seasons for basketball the last 9 years has been 500. Webo provides this info for prospective coaches: [Western Boone will compete in Class 2A as one of the top 5 largest 2A schools - Sagamore Conference Member • 2020-21 High School program consisted of full V, JV, and Freshman teams. Program numbers are strong. High School: 28 players -- 8th Grade: 13 players -- 7th Grade: 17 players -- 6th Grade: 15 players • High School Program has a minimum of 4 paid positions. Junior High Program has 6 paid positions 2 per grade.] Numbers may be good, but good Varsity Club member reports those numbers aren't producing many wins. JV was 6-11, Frosh 2-7, 8th 2-7, 7th 1-8. One report points to admin wanting to pair with HS/MS PE/Health