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Keith May
Brandon Kidd
Derrick Newsome
Frankie Smith
Kevin Spurlock
Bobby Varney
Donovan Little
Brian Hundley
Brody justice


Just a few of the names thrown out in and around the county.

Is this a good job?

Will they give someone time to build/fix problems?

Who will make the hire?

Will they allow them to bring in a staff?


This will be the 4th coach in 7 years on Buckley's Creek.

They are 79-108 since Mr. Rowe left the position, only 2 winning season with 3 regional appearances and a semi-final regional appearance according to the KHSAA.

The bold are the only serious contenders from what I've heard. May is in the conversation only because it would keep PC from having to hire another teacher. Frankie Smith is an excellent coach, but seems to be looking to bolt for a better job at every school he's been to since returning to the HS ranks. Spurlock obviously can get good jobs, but you have to begin to wonder why he can't keep them. Varney has been at Phelps for a couple years and has a good group of young talent there, but thats always the problem at Phelps. Once that young talent is developed the players always leave for greener pastures.

The other candidates mentioned are all good coaches too IMO, but high school experience must factor in somewhat when selecting a coach. Pike Central is as good a bball coaching job as you can find in Pike county, all they need is to have a coach in position who knows how to keep his team together, and more importantly, provide the administration assurance that they're in it for the long haul.