Local Hoops Coaches Receive HBCA State Awards

(Statewide) – The Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association (HBCA) has named its boys and girls district coaches of the year.

Greensburg’s Jason Simpson was chosen HBCA District 3 girls coach of the year.

Simpson guided the top-ranked Pirates to a 27-1 record and Class 3A state runner-up this past season.

The District 3 boys award is being shared by Seve Beach with South Ripley and Hauser’s Trent Moorhead.

Beach led the Raiders to a 23-2 record and berth in the Class 2 A regional. South Ripley also spent multiple weeks at the #1 team in 2A.

Moorhead, who is the son of Superintendent Rob Moorhead and a Raider alum, has guided the Jets to a 24-3 mark. His team plays in the Class 1A Seymour semi-state against Orleans on Saturday morning.