UC hoops moves ahead with new leaders

June 21, 2023 at 5:19 p.m.
UC hoops moves ahead with new leaders
UC hoops moves ahead with new leaders

By Will Fehlinger-

When November 2023 rolls around, Union County basketball fans will notice two new faces on the Patriot sidelines for both the girls and boys programs.

Young Jamison Walters, a 2016 Union County High School graduate, has moved up from his position as UCMS head coach to the same spot on varsity. According to his LinkedIn page, Walters earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from IU East in 2020 and has worked with Whitewater Valley REMC for the past six years. Walters played basketball and baseball during his time as a Patriot when he hit .312 his senior year on the diamond. He takes over for Bobby Jones, who compiled a 3-21 mark in his lone year in Liberty.

Another first-time head coach, Joey Sidell, will take the reins for the Lady Patriots. Scott Gray had spent the past 10 years at the helm while collecting a 133-99 overall record. His teams won sectional in 2022 & 2023.

In other area coaching news, Connersville has hired veteran Dave McCollough to head the Spartan boys program. This will be his 40th year overall as a head coach. Stops have included Noblesville, Shenandoah, North Judson and Frankfort with a pair of regional titles among his achievements.

When November 2023 rolls around, Union County basketball fans will notice two new faces on the Patriot sidelines for both the girls and boys programs.

Young Jamison Walters, a 2016 Union County High School graduate, has moved up from his position as UCMS head coach to the same spot on varsity. According to his LinkedIn page, Walters earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from IU East in 2020 and has worked with Whitewater Valley REMC for the past six years. Walters played basketball and baseball during his time as a Patriot when he hit .312 his senior year on the diamond. He takes over for Bobby Jones, who compiled a 3-21 mark in his lone year in Liberty.

Another first-time head coach, Joey Sidell, will take the reins for the Lady Patriots. Scott Gray had spent the past 10 years at the helm while collecting a 133-99 overall record. His teams won sectional in 2022 & 2023.

In other area coaching news, Connersville has hired veteran Dave McCollough to head the Spartan boys program. This will be his 40th year overall as a head coach. Stops have included Noblesville, Shenandoah, North Judson and Frankfort with a pair of regional titles among his achievements.

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