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MIFFLINTOWN -- With the winter sports season fast approaching and anticipation building across Juniata County, the Juniata County School District Board of Directors took an important step toward the upcoming campaign by approving a lengthy roster of coaches during its regular monthly meeting Thursday at the administration building.
The appointments officially put the district’s winter programs in motion, ensuring athletes will soon be hitting the court, mat and practice facilities under the guidance of their coaching staffs as preparations begin for another competitive season. There were also a few fall coaches added to complete the regular season as well as a few resignations tendered.
They included:
EAST JUNIATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Boys and Girls Basketball: Jamie Bassler, Nathan Bassler, Thomas Feltman, Justin Frontz, Katelyn Frontz, Billy Haines, Matt Leister, Andy Smith, Lindsey Stitt, Steve Stitt, Jerry Wagner, Stephanie Wagner, all volunteer coaches;
EAST JUNIATA JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Air Rifle: Seth Mattern, head coach;
Boys Basketball: Tyler Erhard, head coach; Andy Smith, volunteer coach; Mason Beverlin, junior high head coach; and Wes Diehl, junior high assistant coach;
Cheerleading: Kim Miller, head coach;
Girls Basketball: Laurel (Amey) Wagner, head coach; Matt Ritzman, assistant coach; Mike Walters, junior high head coach;
Volleyball: Joslyn Abram, assistant coach;
JUNIATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Boys Basketball: Zac Bowsman, Nikki Dyer, Stanley Ehrisman, Jen Field, Mike Field, Ryan Hollis, Rachel Imes and Dave Quay;
Girls Basketball: Linsey Landis, Mylee Landis, Emily McConnell and Danielle Reighter, all volunteer coaches;
JUNIATA HIGH SCHOOL
Bocce: Emma Arentz, head coach; and Marcus Brothers and Denise Primak, volunteer coaches;
Boys Basketball: Ben Lauver, head coach; Bryson Clark, assistant coach; and Scott Clark, Max Lauver, Al Ream and Josh Parson, volunteer coaches;
Boys Wrestling: Jarred Dressler, head coach;
Cheerleading: Marissa Boyer, head coach;
Girls Basketball: Hannah Geedey, head coach; Becca Zendt, assistant coach; and Rylee Duck, Linsey Landis and Ellie Shepps, volunteer coaches;
Girls Wrestling: Jarred Dressler, head coach; and Katie Krepps, assistant coach;
Swimming: Sarah Wieseman, volunteer coach;
Volleyball: Aimee Seitz-Geedey, interim head coach; and Emily Shetler, junior varsity coach;
TUSCARORA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Boys Basketball: Stanley Ehrisman, head coach; Caden Geedey, assistant coach; and Scott Clark and Al Ream, volunteer coaches;
Boys Wrestling: Shaun Yackey, head coach; and Matt Miller, volunteer coach;
Cheerleading: Susan Turns, head coach;
Girls Basketball: Meghan Geedey, head coach; Andrea Imes, assistant coach; and Malin Kint, volunteer coach;
Girls Wrestling: Abby Ingle, head coach; and Katie Krepps, assistant coach.
Resignations
The board accepted the resignations of Mason Beverlin, boys basketball head coach at Tuscarora Junior High School; and Christopher Brown, assistant volleyball coach at East Juniata High School, both effective on Sept. 24. Beverlin was approved for the same role at East Juniata.