Centralia names new boys head basketball coach and activities director
Centralia announced changes to its athletics program Thursday afternoon. The Panthers announced via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Chad Thall will be the new boys head basketball coach for the 2024-25 season. Thall is currently an assistant coach for Centralia's baseball team and was also an assistant on the hardwood.
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"I am thrilled about the chance to take on a leadership role within a program that has been integral to my life journey," said Thall in a release by the Panthers activities department via X. "Over the past eight years, I've been fortunate to actively contribute to the CHS basketball program. I look forward to the opportunity to further influence the development of young athletes, both on the basketball court and baseball field."
Centralia also announced that Josh Lancaster will become the new activities director for the high school. Lancaster served this past season as a varsity assistant and head junior varsity coach to the basketball team.
"I am excited and humbled about this opportunity to serve our students, coaches/sponsors/directors, parents, and community," said Lancaster in a release by the Panthers activities department via X. "Coming to the Centralia school district 6 years ago was one of the best professional decisions of my career, but it was also a great decision for our family. We love being a part of the Centralia community, our daughters love being Panthers, and we are proud to be able to call this community home."
The two replace former head basketball coach and activities director Scott Humphrey, who will assume the AD role at Troy-Buchanan. Humphrey coached the Panthers since 2014 and leaves Centralia with a 129-108 record.
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