Watts heading back home

Southern Sports & Travel

Dale Watts will be returning to his alma mater.

Columbia Academy has announced the hiring of Watts to head up the boys basketball program. Both parties agreed to terms late this evening.

Watts, 59 and a 1971 graduate of Columbia Academy, addressed his Brookhaven squad this afternoon after informing administration officials of his plans.

The 2011 MAIS Hall of Fame inductee coached twenty seasons at Brookhaven, winning seven boys state championships including an unprecedented six consecutive.

Prior to his arrival at Brookhaven, Watts directed Parklane Academy to two Overall titles and one state title.

“We’re ecstatic,” said Search Committee and Columbia Academy Board Member Jason Stringer.

“We had a phenomenal list of candidates who were interested in our program and I can honestly say all of them were exceptional.”

Watts will direct the boys varsity and junior varsity squads while long time Columbia head coach Reid McCay will handle the varsity and junior varsity girls teams.
A formal statement from Columbia Academy officials is expected tomorrow.