LONGTIME COACH TABBED TO LEAD BLACK KNIGHT BASKETBALL

Ron Triplett Named Head Coach of West Memphis Christian School Program

West Memphis Christian School has announced Ron Triplett as its new head basketball coach.

Triplett comes to WMCS with thirty-six years coaching experience and over 900 career victories.  A veteran of nine state championship games, including six wins, Coach Triplett has helped fifty-seven student-athletes obtain college scholarships through his more than three decades of service to young men and women.  A two-time Coach of the Year on the hardwood within the Arkansas Activities Association, Triplett was a three-time Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star basketball head coach, representing the Wynne School District each time.

“Coach Triplett comes to us highly recommended with an undeniable track record of achievement on the basketball court.  Our ability to bring him in at this time was truly a blessing; we feel he is the right man to lead our men’s basketball program and our student-athletes,” stated WMCS athletic director Chris Norton.  “With over thirty years in the profession, Coach Triplett has been involved with schools of various sizes and situations.  I think he will quickly take to and embrace the structure and expectations of West Memphis Christian”.

Triplett, who stated he was “…excited to have the opportunity to lead WMCS boys basketball this year” is married to Angie Triplett and the father of three: Daughter Bo (15), son Kade (13) and daughter Kolbie (5).

The Marion, AR resident has already assumed his role within the Black Knight athletic department.  Triplett replaces Travis Case, who was relieved of his duties on August 25.