Pontiac has a new Boys Basketball Coach.

Written Wednesday December 11th at 9:00 PM

The Pontiac Phoenix made a surprising coaching move before the season began according to sources.

Pontiac Coach Andrew Myers was not listed as the head coach on the MHSAA website. The Phoenix have DeQuan Washington as the head coach according to the MHSAA website.

It is unknown what happened with Myers and if there was a falling out with the school.

Myers led the Phoenix to a 13-9 record in his only season last season. Myers most notably played at Clarkston for legendary coach Dan Fife.

Pontiac sits at 1-1 on the season despite being one of the favorites in the Blue.

We'll see what happens with the Phoenix as the season progress.

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Here is the conformation.

https://www.mhsaa.com/schools/pontiac/boys/varsity/basketball/2024

Oxford has a new Girls Basketball Coach.

Written Tuesday December 10th at 11:00 PM

The Wildcats have a new girls basketball coach.

Oxford has named Trevor Marshall their new coach after Phil Dawson stepped down.

The MHSAA website confirmed the move.

Oxford is 1-2 on the season. Marshall is also the junior varsity coach for the program.

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Here is the MHSAA Website confirming the Marshall conformation.

https://www.mhsaa.com/schools/oxford/girls/varsity/basketball/2024

 

Meyer steps down at Avondale.

Written Monday December 9th at 7:20 PM

Avondale will have a new varsity football coach next fall.

Yellow Jackets coach Bob Meyer has stepped down coaching the program after three years in Auburn Hills.

A very accurate source confirmed the news that Meyer stepped down after the season ended.

Meyer led the Yellow Jackets to a 22-10 record with three postseason appearances and won the Gold in his last two years. Avondale lost twice to Walled Lake Western in the postseason.

It will be very interesting to see what Avondale does with their coaching search and the transition period that awaits them.

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Loria leaves legacy at Bloomfield Hills.

Written Monday December 9th at 6:55 PM

The first ever football coach at Bloomfield Hills has stepped down coaching the program.

Bloomfield Hills coach Dan Loria has stepped down coaching the program. Loria stepped down after the season but the source is now confirmed.

Loria was 42-67 at coach of the Blackhawks. He was at Bloomfield Hills Lahser posting a 72-45 record with the Knights. 

Loria went 9-1 twice in 2013 and in 2021 but was 5-22 in the final three years with the Blackhawks. 

It will be really interesting to see where Bloomfield Hills goes with their coaching search. Program strength is a concern this offseason.

We'll see what happens.

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